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Recycling Economic Information (REI) Report and Methodology

Read more about the REI Report, including Frequent Questions.

In 2020, EPA released the newest iteration of the Recycling Economic Information (REI) Report. This report provides updated information about the number of recycling jobs, wages and tax revenues in the United States.

  • 2020 Recycling Economic Information (REI) Report (pdf) (606.77 KB)
  • 2016 Recycling Economic Information (REI) Report (pdf) (186.32 KB)
  • 2016 Recycling Economic Information (REI) Report Methodology (pdf) (2.82 MB)

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Last updated on December 26, 2024
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