There is no national law in the United States that mandates recycling. State and local governments often introduce their own recycling requirements. In 2014, the recycling/composting rate for municipal solid waste in the U.S. was 34.6%.
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The city's current recycling rate is 13 percent, up five percent from a low of 8 percent a few years ago, but still below pre-pandemic levels and well behind other cities.
Across the nation, some states even have mandatory recycling laws that help citizens to do their part in creating a more sustainable country! The six states with mandatory recycling requirements are: Colorado, California, New Jersey, Washington, Oregon, and Maine.
Pennsylvania Law requires municipalities with populations above 5,000 to recycle.
The city of Philadelphia requires the separation of recyclables from trash. Key items eligible for recycling include paper, cardboard, certain plastics, metals, and glass. Special handling is needed for electronics and hazardous materials. Non-compliance may lead to fines.
Recycling is the law in Philadelphia. If you don't recycle and/or recycle properly, you may be issued a fine by SWEEP. Read a summary of residential trash and recycling rules.