AMERICA RECYCLES DAY - November 15
Wed Nov 15th

America Recycles Day

Thousands of residents around the United States celebrate America Recycles Day each year on November 15. The day raises concerns about recycling and the purchase of recycled products.

How we recycle and reuse products is vital. Recycle and reuse products are both important. For example, one-use water bottles flood America's waterways and landfills at a rate of 60 million per day. With water filter systems and portable reusable drinking bottles and cups, you can reduce this number.

Repurposing and reusing old items reduce waste by repurposing and recycling old items.. Shopping at secondhand stores is one of the easiest ways to do this. Not only does it prevent items from ending up in the landfill, but it also saves you money. The old adage, "one person's garbage is another person's treasure," holds true. More than you might expect, from clothing and furniture to kitchen accessories and replacement parts, these stores have more than you can imagine. Consider it if you've never shopped this way.

Aluminum is one of the few items in which we excel at recycling. In fact, the United States recycles about 65% of its aluminum.. That's more than any other reusable product.

  • Every minute, 105,800 cans are recycled in America
  • From the electricity saved by recycling one can, your television can run for 3 hours
  • An aluminum can was worth about 1.7 cents in 2019 when it was released
  • Recycling cans cost the industry more than $1 billion each year

Recycling is a growing field of knowledge. Your waste management professionals have a wealth of resources on recycling. They'll give you the hard facts and lead you in the right direction, as well. Waste disposal is much more than garbage collection. Each neighborhood has various services and programs that can help and minimize the impact we have on our environment.

Recycle, buy refurbished products and help others understand the benefits of recycling, and continue to do so every day. To post on social media, use #AmericaRecyclesDay.org

The day is america recycles in history

In 1997, the National Recycling Coalition established America Recycles Day. Each year, the President declares the day, urging Americans to commit to recycling. This day has been a Keep America Beautiful initiative since 2009. Thousands of events have been held around the United States to raise concerns about the importance of recycling and making recycled products available.

Recycle FAQ

Q. Is there different types of recycling?

A. Yes. Yes. Yes. Recycling is divided into three main categories. There are three main types of recycling. Primary recycling is the first, and perhaps one you are most familiar with. Primary recycling is the first, and perhaps one you are most familiar with. Primary recycling converts recycling materials into more of the same products – glass bottles, plastic bottles, paper into paper, cardboard boxes into cardboard boxes – is the process of turning recycled materials into more of the same products – glass bottles, plastic bottles, plastic bottles, paper into paper, cardboard boxes into cardboard boxes. Secondary recycling of the next generation is the next generation. Secondary recycling uses the same materials as primary recycling, which is similar to primary recycling in that secondary recycling uses the same materials. However, the process creates something new.. Plastic bottles are now plastic furniture; rubber tires have been turned playground turf; rubber tires have been converted into playground grass. tertiary recycling converts a product into a new, usable product after a brief, useful life span.

What are some items I can recycle? Q. What are some things I can recycle?

A. Here's a rundown of what you can start recycling:

  • paper
  • plastic
  • steel cans
  • aluminum cans
  • rubber
  • cardboard
  • food waste
  • glass