Thank you for helping make WM North America's #1 recycler.
On America Recycles Day and every day, we're educating people on the economic, environmental and social benefits of recycling and inspiring them to Recycle Right® in their everyday lives.
WM's recycling program is expanding to now accept paper and select plastic cups* in our curbside recycling program.
When you recycle your cup, you’re potentially giving that cup a second life. That same plastic cup could become a paint can, a garden planter, or part of a park bench. It’s a simple action that can help reduce waste, conserve resources and support a circular economy.
*WM's recycling program accepts polypropylene plastic cups. Recyclable items vary by location. Check local programs to find out what is recyclable in your area.
The 2025 WM Recycling Report showcases recycling behaviors and perceptions as well as WM's forward outlook to help close the gaps in the nation’s recycling system.
Don't forget - by following these three basic recycling rules, you’ll contribute significantly to the reuse of materials in the future.
Recycle bottles, cans, cups, tubs, paper and cardboard*
Keep food and liquid out of your recycling
No loose plastic bags and no bagged recyclables
Become a recycling expert. Start with our recycling guide.
In order to achieve our ambitious goal to recover 25 million tons of material per year by 2030 — a 60% increase from 2021 — we are on track to invest more than $1.4 billion in building new and upgrading existing recycling facilities.
Check out our annual review, then take a behind-the-scenes look at a recycling facility to learn how we're bringing our sustainability goals to life.
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Recyclable items vary by location. Check local programs to find out what is recyclable in your area.
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