Illinois Recycling Association & Foundation

Promoting Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling

The Illinois Recycling Foundation is a statewide coalition of recycling professionals in government, business, educational institutions and not for profit organizations. Our purpose is to promote waste reduction, reuse of materials and recycling.

The Illinois Recycling Association (501c6) is a coalition of people involved in legislative efforts on select issues.

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The Illinois Recycling Foundation welcomes everyone whose work is related to recycling in any way to join the membership body consisting of municipal, county and state recycling coordinators, businesses, haulers and processors, not-for-profit organizations, consultants and manufacturers of recycled-content products.

The Illinois Recycling Association welcomes donations and participation from people interested in working on legislative efforts on select issues.
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Your Collective Voice for Recycling in Illinois

The Illinois Recycling Foundation is the only collective voice for recycling on critical waste management issues facing this state. We represent your interests at the state level.

The Illinois Recycling Association is the collective voice on legislative issues on select issues.
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RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! New members who join today can start enjoying their member benefits today! Sticking with our "NO INFLATION HERE" theme, 2023 Member Dues will remain the same as 2022 dues!

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Locate a collection site near you using Illinois EPAs new mapping application.

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Summary of Illinois’ Solid Waste Legislation

Illinois does not have an omnibus law that deals with solid waste management issues. The three major laws that impact and guide recycling and waste reduction in the State are the Illinois Solid Waste Management Act, the Illinois Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act, and the Illinois Environmental Protection Act. Several other laws are also highlighted.

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