Cardboard Recycling Statistics: U.S. Rates, Volumes, and Trends
Cardboard recycling has grown substantially in the United States, with recent data showing high corrugated-box recovery and expanding use of recycled fiber.
Statistics
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Cardboard recycling has grown substantially in the United States, with recent data showing high corrugated-box recovery and expanding use of recycled fiber.
Glass recycling statistics show major differences between European collection rates and U.S. recovery and landfill outcomes.
EPA and USGS statistics show how much metal the United States generates, recycles, recovers, combusts, and landfills.
Plastic recycling remains uneven: U.S. data shows low overall recovery, stronger PET bottle performance, and major differences among resins and product types.
Recycling contamination varies widely by state and facility, while limited measurement makes national comparisons difficult.