Glass, Metal, Paper and Plastic Recycling

The recycling of glass, metal, paper, plastic and textiles has been a staple of Iowa's community and business recycling programs and forms the foundation of Iowa's recycling industry. Chapter 455B.306(5) of the Code of Iowa requires Iowa communities to implement a program for the separation of glass, metal, paper and plastic.

National trade associations have gathered and produced helpful resources on the recycling of these materials. For more information, choose from the many resources below.

• Iowa Recycling Markets and Products
• National Recycling Coalition
• National Recycling Coalition National Recycle Library

	Glass Glass Packaging Institute
	Metal Aluminium Recycling Steel Recycling Institute
	Paper American Forest and Paper Association Corrugated Packaging Council National Office Paper Recycling Project U.S. Conference of Mayors
	Plastic American Plastics Council National Association for PET Container Resources(NAPCOR)
	Textiles Council for Textile Recycling

DNR Contact
Jeff Geerts
(515)281-8176
Jeff.Geerts@dnr.state.ia.us