Recycling and Materials Management
What Happens to Your Recycling?
Find out where your recyclables go and follow example recycling loops to see the new products they become.
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Use the Food NC
Nationwide, consumers and the food industry lose $285 billion annually on food waste. When individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, and local governments reduce food waste, they lower their environmental impact, save money, and feed their community.
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Recycling Markets Directory
The Recycling Markets Directory, relaunched with interactive features, will help North Carolina businesses and organizations recycle the material they generate by connecting them with nearby recyclers.
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Want to recycle more in North Carolina?
Interested in learning how your school, business or community can improve your recycling efforts? We can help!
Contact Our StaffWhat We Do
The Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service is dedicated to delivering technical expertise and guidance on materials management throughout North Carolina. Through targeted initiatives, including funding opportunities, campaigns, business support, and local government assistance, our mission is to foster the expansion and fortification of a robust recycling and composting infrastructure in the state. Our ultimate goal is to empower all of North Carolina to Recycle Right, contributing to a sustainable and environmentally conscious future.
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Materials Recovery Community Map
Click Below to learn where your recycling goes and found out what is recyclable in your community.
Organics Recycling Map
Click below for maps that can help increase the recycling of organic material in the state.
Recycling Markets Directory
Click below for information on recycling companies that collect, transport, broker, process or remanufacture recovered materials in North Carolina.
Recycling Matters in North Carolina
People
Employed within North Carolina's private recycling industry.
Million Dollars
The total salary of North Carolinans employed by the private recycling industry.
NC Manufacturers
Making new products using recycled content.