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.
Responsible units (RUs)
RU recycling accomplishments and actual costs annual report
RUs are required to submit a report to the DNR by April 30 each year. The annual report confirms an RU's compliance with program criteria, including information on the tonnage of recyclable material collected during the previous calendar year.
Annual report and grant materials
The table below lists what to include when reporting tonnages of recyclable material collected. When reporting actual recycling program costs for the previous calendar year, only costs associated with grant eligible materials may be covered by a state recycling grant.
| Required Reporting (Collection Standard Eligible) | Optional Reporting | Do Not Report | |
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| Grant Ineligible Materials |
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Notify the DNR of RU contact changes
If the RU's authorized representative, primary contact or the person filling out the annual report has changed or has new contact information, contact the DNR so the RU can receive important updates and timely information. After using the email link below, the RU will be contacted to confirm the updates.
Notify the DNR of RU contact updates
Resources to complete the report
Log in to the reporting system through DNR Switchboard
- Annual report instructions
- 2024 Actual Costs Budget Worksheet (Form 8700-222B)
- List of self-certified MRFs
- Grant Eligible and Ineligible Costs
- Procurement Guide for Local Governments Receiving DNR Grants
- Authorizing Resolution Instructions and Sample
- Responsible Unit Cooperation and Consolidation: Working With Your Neighbors (WA-1623)
Materials recovery facilities (MRFs)
MRF annual self-certification
The 2025 MRF self-certification wil be available in late February and due March 30, 2026
MRFs must submit an annual self-certification to the DNR by March 30 each year. The annual self-certification confirms a MRF's compliance with program criteria, including information on the tonnage of recyclable material collected during the previous calendar year.
If your MRF's operator or primary contact has changed or you need to update their contact information, let us know so we can make sure you receive important updates and timely information. Once we receive your request, we will contact you to confirm the updates.