Recycling

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    Recycling can be one of the best things you can do for the environment and your town. Want to learn more about recycling in your community? The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) offers a variety of programs to aid in municipal waste reduction, including grants and assistance for recycling programs.

    More Arkansans are recycling today than ever before. The Arkansas recycling rate and the benefits to the state from recycling continue to increase. Arkansas recycled 2.8 million tons, or 45.5%, of its waste in 2017.

    When businesses join with communities, recycling efforts can really make a difference. ADEQ offers a variety of programs to help businesses with their recycling efforts. Find out what you can recycle in your area using the Regional Solid Waste Management Districts Map.

    Recycling Programs

    America Recycles Day is a national all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that encourages Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products. Last year, residents in every state of the nation participated in America Recycles Day and pledged to recycle.

    Arkansas Glass Recycling Guide

    Are your glass items recyclable? Check out the Epic Glass Recycling Guide. From there, you can learn information about residential pickup and a map of free drop-off locations. Not from or near the Little Rock area? Save your recyclable glass items and bring them to any drop-off location next time you’re traveling to the metro area.

    Ink Cartridge Recycling in Arkansas

    EnviroSmart Inkjet Recycling can design a free recycling program that is beneficial to your organization by providing free collection materials and paying for recyclable printer inkjet cartridges received from your organization.

    InkGuides.com helps consumers reduce their printing costs while minimizing their environmental impact by offering tips on cartridge recycling, comparing prices of refurbished cartridges and offering recycling services.