Recycling for Businesses

Establish a recycling program that includes at least 3 items from this list:

• High-grade office paper
• Steel
• Mixed paper
• Glass
• Corrugated cardboard
• Textiles
• Wood
• Plastics
• Scrap production metals
• Aluminum

Select a permitted hauler or call a private recycling vendor to have your recyclable materials.

Because not all businesses are alike, you can request to be approved for a "modified" recycling program. Call the Department first, and complete the Modified Recycling Program Form.

There are four modified program options:

• Collect your recyclables and take them directly to a recycler for sale and processing.
• Substitute recyclable materials not included on our list, as long as your suggested materials comprise a greater portion of your waste than any of the materials listed. Keep receipts to substantiate recycling activity.
• Recycle less than the 3 materials required, as long as the recyclable materials you don’t recycle comprise less than 5 percent of your waste.
• Hire a permitted private hauler to collect recyclable materials at your establishment and separate them at a permitted materials recovery facility.

At times, one of four modified recycling programs can be created.

• Guidelines and application to create a modified recycling program

Businesses that don't comply with creating a recycling program could be fined. Fines range from $300 to $950 based on the square footage of the commercial establishment and can be assessed daily until compliance is met.