Recycling
- Hearing/Meeting
Council On Recycling meeting
Agenda includes DNR/Legislative Updates, E-cycle Program Legislation/Rulemaking Update, Product Stewardship Overview, Responsible Unit Recycling Grant Overview and other items.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order WA-11-19, to revise chs. NR 500, 502 and 520 and create ch. NR 530 relating to implementing electronics recycling program requirements
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Registration will take place at the hearing by completing a Hearing Appearance form, which is available at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent.html.
- Hearing/Meeting
Recovery and Diversion Subgroup meeting
The Recovery and Diversion Subgroup of the Waste and Materials Management Study Group will meet and discuss outcomes of the Legislative Audit Bureau report of the statewide recycling program, including proposed changes to ch. NR 544, Wis. Adm. Code.
- Hearing/Meeting
Council on Recycling
Agenda topics for the council include the election of officers, DNR and legislative updates, recycling and solid waste proposals in the Governor's budget, the follow-up to Legislative Audit Bureau review of the recycling program, plastics…
- News
Celebrating America Recycles Day: DNR Recycling Excellence Awards Honors Wisconsin Recyclers
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates 15 recycling programs for winning a 2020 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award. The winners are a mix of businesses, nonprofits and local governments.
- News
Recycling Excellence Award Nominations Now Open
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is accepting nominations for the 2020 Recycling Excellence Awards until Sept. 15.
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Recycling education and outreach
The DNR and its recycling program partners have many resources for a variety of audiences. Learn how reducing, reusing and recycling can help you, your community, your business and the environment by saving money, energy and natural resources.…
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Compost use, quality and marketing
Marketing compost and achieving the compost quality needed for specific uses are important considerations for a composting facility owner. It's essential to identify the target market, ensure an appropriate compost quality and develop a suitable…
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Wisconsin Recycling and Solid Waste Studies and Reports
Since Wisconsin's recycling law took effect in the mid-1990s, the DNR has used annual reports and surveys to monitor the progress and success of Wisconsin's recycling efforts. These reports and surveys come from local government responsible unit…
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Annual reports for responsible units and materials recovery facilities
Both recycling responsible units (RUs) and materials recovery facilities (MRFs) must submit annual reports to the DNR covering activities for the previous calendar year.Visit Wisconsin recycling studies and reports for data from previous reports.…