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Explore publications from the Foundation and the Illinois recycling community. Publication dates are included so you can assess each resource in context.

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Best Operational Practices Manual For Materials Recovery Facilities and Recycling Drop-off Facilities

Published: November 2010

Funded By: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

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Guide to Recycling Plastics

Published: 2018

These Guidelines represent the common items accepted in most recycling programs in Illinois.

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Voice of the Blue-Collar Report

Published: 2021

The nation's largest survey of the hourly workforce.

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Kane County Recycling and Hauler Licensing Ordinance (95-157) Synopsis

Published: October 2021

Illinois Code (Public Act 86-962; 55 ILCS 5/5-8002 to 5-8007).

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Best Operational Practices for Recycling Drop-Off Operation

Published: Fall 2014

Operational guidance for recycling drop-off sites.

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