National Association of Counties

Conference Session

Rethinking Recycling: County Response to China's Ban on Recycling Imports

Mar. 2, 2020 , 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Columbia 3 & 4, Terrace Level
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    Rethinking Recycling: County Response to China's Ban on Recycling Imports

    County recycling programs around the country have taken a hit after China’s crackdown on U.S. recyclable materials. Today, recyclables bring in nearly half of what they did in early 2017, causing U.S. recyclable markets to dissipate. As a result, counties are forced to either invest in resources to reduce contamination of recyclables or limit recycling services. Join this session to learn about the federal, state and local roles in recycling and gather ideas your county might explore to improve its recycling future.

    County recycling programs around the country have taken a hit after China’s crackdown on U.S. recyclable materials. Today, recyclables bring in nearly half of what they did in early 2017, causing U.S. recyclable markets to dissipate.
    2020-03-02
    Conference Session
    2020-02-13

County recycling programs around the country have taken a hit after China’s crackdown on U.S. recyclable materials. Today, recyclables bring in nearly half of what they did in early 2017, causing U.S. recyclable markets to dissipate. As a result, counties are forced to either invest in resources to reduce contamination of recyclables or limit recycling services. Join this session to learn about the federal, state and local roles in recycling and gather ideas your county might explore to improve its recycling future.

David Biderman
Executive Director and CEO, The Solid Waste Association of North America  
Cheryl Coleman
Director for the Resource Conservation and Sustainability Division, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  
Marty Seaman
Partner and Executive VP, Resource Recycling Systems  
  • Conference

    2020 NACo Legislative Conference

    Feb. 29, 2020 – Mar. 4, 2020
    The 2020 NACo Legislative Conference brought together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents.

    Rethinking Recycling: County Response to China's Ban on Recycling Imports is a part of 2020 NACo Legislative Conference.

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