The recycling market is changing. Historically, recycling programs around the country would use the sale of recycled materials to offset collection and processing costs. This allowed for the establishment of low-cost recycling programs.
Over the last two years, the recycling market has seen a significant decline in the value of recycled goods due to several factors. These include:
In response, Sugar Land is increasing educational efforts in order to help the public better understand current market issues and the effect that the new regulations have on processing recycled material.
For additional information, or to provide feedback, please contact:
Ph: 3-1-1 or 281-275-2900
solidwaste@sugarlandtx.gov
On May 28, 2019, City staff attended the Rethinking Recycling webinar hosted by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). The webinar provided public and private industry perspectives on the changing recycling market. Access to the full ICMA presentation is provided below.