Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material
A PROFILE OF THE SOUTHEAST REGION
The Southeast is unique in its access to robust recycling markets.
Recycling isn’t just about
smart use of natural resources – it’s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses.
REGIONAL COLLABOR ATION = IMPROVED ACCESS TO MARKETS
Stronger local supply of material will allow regional
manufacturers to get the feedstock that they depend
upon to grow.
Some of the nation’s and world’s largest recycling end users
call our region home. Unfortunately, many have to look
beyond the Southeast to find materials, while these same
commodities are disposed in landfills across the Southeast.
By collaborating across state lines, we can build effective
recycling collection systems that provide essential feedstock
to manufacturers who employ 10s of thousands of people
in the Southeast.
This map highlights key manufacturers who look
to recycled materials to make their products.
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Southeast Recycling Development Council
THE ECONOMIC POWER OF RECYCLING IN THE SOUTHEAST:
A summary of key Southeastern manufacturers who look to recycled content
feedstock to build their consumer level goods.
State
Manufacturers
Jobs
Annual Sales
Alabama
26
10,700+
$6.6 billion
Arkansas
5
1,200+
$0.4 billion
Florida
15
2,600+
$1.5 billion
Georgia
31
7,000+
$4.5 billion
Kentucky
17
4,300+
$3.8 billion
Louisiana
10
2,900+
$1.1 billion
Mississippi
3
525+
$1.3 billion
North Carolina
30
2,800+
$1.1 billion
South Carolina
24
5,300+
$5.3 billion
Tennessee
30
6,500+
$4.3 billion
Virginia
15
3,700+
$3.6 billion
Greater than 47,525
Over $29.4 billion
Region Totals
More than 206
Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material
A PROFILE OF ALABAMA’S RECYCLING ECONOMY
When communities invest in local recycling collection programs,
they’re supporting AL manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods.
Recycling isn’t just about
smart use of natural resources – it’s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses.
LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN
The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets
that feed regional manufacturing needs.
Increased recycling rates help Alabama
manufacturers
source
good,
affordable
manufacturing feedstock.
A 2010 SERDC study determined that Alabama is home
to more than 26 manufacturers who rely on recycled
content feedstock.
These companies:
• Generate more than $6.6 billion in yearly sales
• Employ more than 10,700 Alabama citizens directly
working in the manufacture of recycled content
products
Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC)
This map highlights key manufacturers who look
to recycled materials to make their products.
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Southeast Recycling Development Council
RECYCLING IN ALABAMA a healthy industry poised to grow
Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods.
RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN.
With more than 300 employees, KW
The Barton, Alabama SCA Tissue Plant
With strong markets for paper, plastic,
Plastics in Troy, Alabama is among
recycles roughly 250,000 tons of paper
and metals in state and in neighboring
the largest HDPE plastics recyclers in
per year. This is equivalent to almost
Tennessee and Georgia, Alabama can
the country. Currently, KW receives
3% of the state’s waste generation and
benefit tremendously from local and
enough plastic from Alabama to run
represents an opportunity to feed local
regional transport efficiencies.
the plant for only two days out of
businesses with materials otherwise
every year.
buried in landfills.
Source: KW Plastics
Source: SCA Tissue/State of Alabama
If Alabama recycled
10%
just
more
=> 1,400 + million +
over
materials each year, the potential economic
new jobs
impact would equate to*:
*Using the 1,000 ton metric from S.C.’s Economic Impact Study
Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US
over $66
annual
personal income
$3 million
annual
state
t a x r e ve n u e
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Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material
A PROFILE OF GEORGIA’S RECYCLING ECONOMY
When communities invest in local recycling collection programs,
they’re supporting GA manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods.
Recycling isn’t just about
smart use of natural resources – it’s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses.
LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN
The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets
that feed regional manufacturing needs.
Increased
recycling
manufacturers
rates
source
help
good,
Georgia
affordable
manufacturing feedstock.
A 2010 SERDC study determined that Georgia is home
to more than 31 manufacturers who rely on recycled
content feedstock.
These companies:
• Make more than $4.5 billion in yearly sales
• Employ more than 7,000 Georgians directly in the
manufacture of recycled content products
Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC)
This map highlights key manufacturers who look
to recycled materials to make their products.
.org
Southeast Recycling Development Council
RECYCLING IN GEORGIA a healthy industry poised to grow
Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods.
RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN.
Georgia has the 2nd largest end use
One of the world’s largest aluminum
Georgia is home to manufacturers that
market infrastructure in the nation
recyclers, Novelis, is based in Atlanta,
use recycled content materials to make
for recovered materials. This robust
GA with a recycling plant in Greens-
bottles, newsprint, tissue, carpet, egg
infrastructure makes it cost efficient to
boro, GA.
cartons, and more.
transport the state’s recyclables in lieu
Source: GRC
One third of all plastic beverage con-
of landfilling the material.
Source: GRC
Georgia’s
Paper
Industry
recycles
almost 8% of all paper consumed in
Close proximity to glass end users is
tainers recycled in North America are
crucial for successful glass recycling
recycled into carpet in Georgia.
programs. Georgia boasts three glass
Source: GRC
manufacturers in the state.
the U.S. and is comprised of 16 paper
mills using recycled content.
Source: GRC
It is estimated that Georgians pay
$100 million
to landfill roughly
$300 million worth of recyclable materials per year.
Source: GA Department of Community Affairs
Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US
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Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material
A PROFILE OF KENTUCK Y’S RECYCLING ECONOMY
When communities invest in local recycling collection programs,
they’re supporting KY manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods.
Recycling isn’t just about
smart use of natural resources – it’s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses.
LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN
The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets
that feed regional manufacturing needs.
Increased recycling rates help Kentucky
manufacturers
source
good,
affordable
manufacturing feedstock.
A 2010 SERDC study determined that Kentucky is home
to more than 17 manufacturers who rely on recycled
content feedstock.
These companies:
• Make more than $3.8 billion in yearly sales
• Employ more than 4,300 Kentucky citizens directly
in the manufacture of recycled content products
Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC)
This map highlights key manufacturers who look
to recycled materials to make their products.
.org
Southeast Recycling Development Council
RECYCLING IN KENTUCK Y a healthy industry poised to grow
Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods.
RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN.
Kentucky ranks as the
#1 state in the primary aluminum
industry in terms of value of shipments.
The Division of Waste Management operates recycling at
115 agencies in the commonwealth capital. The program
currently operates at no cost to taxpayers, supporting
Source: KRIG
seven full-time staff positions in 2008 with $356,000
Kentucky boasts the world’s largest fully dedicated alu-
of revenue generated from the sale of the commodities
minum can recycling plant in Berea; yet, it is estimated
collected.
that Kentucky loses nearly $17
million per year from
Source: State of KY Report, 2009
landfilling aluminum cans.
Source: 2003 KY Report
Kentucky boasts recycled content manufacturers of steel,
aluminum, paper, cardboard, and plastics in state, with
Recent statistics on recycling, presented in 2009, indicate
access to numerous end markets in neighboring Virginia
that Kentucky hosts 86 recycling reclamation facilities
and Tennessee.
employing
7,418 workers, with Logan Aluminum
in Russellville as the largest employer, providing 1,030
jobs to the surrounding region.
Source: KRIG
Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US
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Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material
A PROFILE OF LOUISIANA’S RECYCLING ECONOMY
When communities invest in local recycling collection programs,
they’re supporting LA manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods.
Recycling isn’t just about
smart use of natural resources – it’s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses.
LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN
The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets
that feed regional manufacturing needs.
Increased recycling rates help Louisiana
manufacturers
source
good,
affordable
manufacturing feedstock.
A 2010 SERDC study determined that Louisiana is home
to more than 10 manufacturers who rely on recycled
content feedstock.
These companies:
• Make more than $1.1 billion in yearly sales
• Employ more than 2,900 Louisiana citizens directly
in the manufacture of recycled content products
Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC)
This map highlights key manufacturers who look
to recycled materials to make their products.
.org
Southeast Recycling Development Council
RECYCLING IN LOUISIANA a healthy industry poised to grow
Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods.
RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN.
Louisiana can also benefit from the steel, aluminum, and plastic recycling manufacturers
in neighboring Arkansas, Mississippi and Oklahoma.
Louisiana boasts manufacturing facilities utilizing recycled-
If each person in Louisiana recycled just one more
content made from steel, aluminum, plastic, paper prod-
aluminum can per week each year, the state would
ucts and glass. Manufacturers transform recycled content
generate over $2 million in revenue.
into construction materials, paper packaging, bottles, toilet
*Calculated using 35 cans/pound of aluminum and $.30/pound based on 2010
paper tubes, and metal building components.
prices.
According to an economic study by the College of Charleston, 1000 tons of recycled materials result in roughly 1.68 new
jobs and approximately $79,000 of personal annual income per year.
AND, it can also contribute roughly $3,600 to the
state tax base. It is estimated that Louisianans generate over 3.7 million tons of waste per year.*
If only
20% of the
landfilled waste
were recycled,
=>
the state could
potentially see:
an additional
1,200
jobs
+
*Using National Estimate of 5 pounds/day and Louisiana’s population.
Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US
roughly
$58.5
million
additional personal
+
estimated additional
$2.6
million
state tax base
annual income
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Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material
A PROFILE OF ARK ANSAS’S RECYCLING ECONOMY
When communities invest in local recycling collection programs,
they’re supporting AR manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods.
Recycling isn’t just about
smart use of natural resources – it’s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses.
LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN
The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets
that feed regional manufacturing needs.
Increased recycling rates help Arkansas
manufacturers
source
good,
affordable
manufacturing feedstock.
A 2010 SERDC study determined that Arkansas is home
to 5 manufacturers who rely on recycled content feedstock.
These companies:
• Make more than $381 million in yearly sales
• Employ more that 1,200 Arkansas citizens directly
in the manufacture of recycled content products
Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC)
This map highlights key manufacturers who look
to recycled materials to make their products.
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Southeast Recycling Development Council
RECYCLING IN ARK ANSAS a healthy industry poised to grow
Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods.
RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN.
Plastic recycling currently makes up
Due to Wal-Mart’s corporate leader-
Arkansas enjoys access to key manu-
only 2% of the materials recycled by
ship in sustainability, the company
facturers of steel, aluminum, and glass
citizens of Arkansas. With the develop-
recycles roughly 18% of the state’s
in state and has access to plastic and
ment of a new PET recycling facility in
cardboard (based on 2008 data).
paper manufacturing in neighboring
nearby Oklahoma in 2010, the state
Wal-Mart has made a commitment to
states (Oklahoma, Alabama, and Loui-
has an opportunity to divert additional
making packaging more sustainable,
siana).
plastic beverage containers, film, and
with the use of recycled materials.
food containers from the landfill.
Source: ADEQ/SERDC
Source: ADEQ
If
Arkansas recycled
10%
just
more
municipal solid waste
each year,
=>
the potential economic
impact would equate to*:
over
620
+
new jobs
*Using the 1,000 ton metric from S.C.’s Economic Impact Study
Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US
over $29
+
million
annual
personal income
roughly
$1.3 million
annual
state
t a x r e ve n u e
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Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material
A PROFILE OF FLORIDA’S RECYCLING ECONOMY
When communities invest in local recycling collection programs,
they’re supporting FL manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods.
Recycling isn’t just about
smart use of natural resources – it’s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses.
LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN
The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets
that feed regional manufacturing needs.
Increased
recycling
manufacturers
rates
source
help
good,
Florida
affordable
manufacturing feedstock.
A 2010 SERDC study determined that Florida is home
to more than 15 manufacturers who rely on recycled
content feedstock.
These companies:
• Make more than $1.5 billion in yearly sales
• Employ more than 2,600 Floridians in the
manufacture of recycled content products
Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC)
This map highlights key manufacturers who look
to recycled materials to make their products.
.org
Southeast Recycling Development Council
RECYCLING IN FLORIDA a healthy industry poised to grow
Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods.
RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN.
If each Floridian recycled just one alu-
In 2000, Florida’s Recycling Economic
The Florida REI Study also noted that
minum can per week, the state would
Impact (REI) Study found that the recy-
while fast food restaurants in Florida
realize roughly $8 million in recycling
cling industry contributed over $46.2
employed about 8 times more people
revenue.
million to the state’s tax base.
than the state’s recycling industry, the
*Using 2010 aluminum price/pound of $.30 and the
recycling industry’s payroll was 10 per-
state’s population.
cent higher.
Roughly 24 million tons of waste must be recycled in order to reach the state’s new 75% recycling goal.
by recycling
10%
just
of the 24 million tons
=>
over
4,000
Florida’s effort could
potentially add**
new jobs
+
over
$190
million
annual
personal income
**Using the 1,000 ton metric from S.C.’s Economic Impact Study
Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US
+
over
$8.8
million
annual
state
t a x r e ve n u e
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Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material
A PROFILE OF MISSISSIPPI’S RECYCLING ECONOMY
When communities invest in local recycling collection programs,
they’re supporting MS manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods.
Recycling isn’t just about
smart use of natural resources – it’s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses.
LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN
The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets
that feed regional manufacturing needs.
Increased recycling rates help Mississippi
manufacturers
source
good,
affordable
manufacturing feedstock.
A 2010 SERDC study determined that Mississippi is
home to 3 manufacturers who rely on recycled content
feedstock.
These companies:
• Make more than $1.3 billion in yearly sales
• Employ approximately 527 Mississippi citizens directly
in the manufacture of recycled content products
Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC)
This map highlights key manufacturers who look
to recycled materials to make their products.
.org
Southeast Recycling Development Council
RECYCLING IN MISSISSIPPI a healthy industry poised to grow
Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods.
RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN.
Mississippi boasts key manufacturing facilities utilizing recycled-content
made from steel and wastepaper. The
state also has manufacturers of recycled plastics in the state, such as Trex
in Olive Branch, MS.
If each person in Mississippi recycled
just one aluminum can per week each
year, the state would generate over
$1.3 million in revenue.
*Calculated using 35 cans/pound of aluminum and
$.30/pound 2010 spot price for aluminum cans
According to the Mississippi Task Force
on Recycling, the entire recycling industry in the state supports 830 direct
jobs, generates $43.8 million in direct
labor income, and produces roughly
$3.5 million in state tax revenue.
Mississippi can also benefit from the
steel, aluminum, and plastic recycling
manufacturers in neighboring Arkansas..
1,000
tons
recycled materials
=>
would result in*
over
1.68
new jobs
+
over
$79,000
annual
personal income
+
$3,600
annual
state
tax base
Just increasing recycling by 10% can make significant improvements in the local economy.
According to an economic study by the College of Charleston
Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US
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Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material
A PROFILE OF NORTH CAROLINA’S RECYCLING ECONOMY
When communities invest in local recycling collection programs,
they’re supporting NC manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods.
Recycling isn’t just about
smart use of natural resources – it’s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses.
LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN
Increased recycling rates help North Caro-
The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets
that feed regional manufacturing needs.
lina manufacturers source good, affordable
manufacturing feedstock.
A 2010 SERDC study determined that North Carolina
is home to more than 30 manufacturers who rely on
recycled content feedstock.
These companies:
• Make more than $1.1 billion in yearly sales
• Employ more than 2,800 North Carolinians directly
in the manufacture of recycled content products
Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC)
This map highlights key manufacturers who look
to recycled materials to make their products.
.org
Southeast Recycling Development Council
RECYCLING IN NORTH CAROLINA a healthy industry poised to grow
Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods.
RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN.
A 2008 study conducted by North Car-
The largest PET recycling plant in
NC manufacturers use recycled con-
olina’s Recycling Business Assistance
North America, Clear Path Recycling,
tent to produce everything from bever-
Center (RBAC) found that North Caro-
is located in Fayetteville, North Caro-
age bottles and food trays to clothing,
lina hosts 14,490 recycling-related
lina.
trash cans and carpet.
jobs with an average hourly wage
At least 95 percent of North Carolina
The second largest HDPE plastics
of $12.50, for an annual payroll of
residents have access to some type
recycling facility in the United States is
$376.8 million.
of plastic bottle recycling, yet North
located in Reidsville, NC.
Carolinians currently recycle only 18
Source: NC RBAC
percent of PET plastic bottles.
Source: NC RBAC
If
just
NC recycled
10%
more
municipal solid
waste each year,
=>
the potential economic
impact would equate to*:
over
1,600
new jobs
over $78
+ million +
*Using the 1,000 ton metric from S.C.’s Economic Impact Study
Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US
annual
personal income
$3.6
million
annual
state
t a x r e ve n u e
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Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material
A PROFILE OF SOUTH CAROLINA’S RECYCLING ECONOMY
When communities invest in local recycling collection programs,
they’re supporting SC manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods.
Recycling isn’t just about
smart use of natural resources – it’s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses.
LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN
The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets
that feed regional manufacturing needs.
Increased
recycling
rates
help
South Carolina manufacturers source
good, affordable manufacturing feedstock.
A 2010 SERDC study determined that South Carolina
is home to more than 24 manufacturers who rely on
recycled content feedstock.
These companies:
• Generate more than $5.3 billion in yearly sales
• Employ more than 5,300 South Carolina citizens
directly working in the manufacture of recycled
content products
Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC)
This map highlights key manufacturers who look
to recycled materials to make their products.
.org
Southeast Recycling Development Council
RECYCLING IN SOUTH CAROLINA a healthy industry poised to grow
Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods.
RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN.
The state’s recycling industry has a $6.5 billion impact on
the state’s economy according to a study conducted by the
College of Charleston. The study shows that the recycling
industry is directly responsible for:
• more than 15,000 jobs;
• $1.5 billion in annual personal income;
• $69 million in tax revenue each year.
SOURCE: “The Economic Impact of the Recycling Industry in South Carolina”
In FY 2009 and 2008, local municipalities received over
$13 million from the sale of recyclables.
– SC DHEC
It is estimated that in South Carolina more than 400,000
tons of easily recyclable material were sent for landfill
disposal in FY09, representing nearly $15 million spent to
dispose of the material and a loss of roughly $52 million in
marketable materials.
– SC DHEC
If South Carolina
recycled
10%
just
more
solid waste per year
=>
the potential economic
impact would equate to*:
over
1,512
new jobs
over $71
+ million +
*Using the 1000 ton metric from S.C.’s Economic Impact Study
Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US
annual
personal income
$3.3
million
annual
state
t a x r e ve n u e
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Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material
A PROFILE OF TENNESSEE’S RECYCLING ECONOMY
When communities invest in local recycling collection programs,
they’re supporting TN manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods.
Recycling isn’t just about
smart use of natural resources – it’s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses.
LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN
The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets
that feed regional manufacturing needs.
Increased recycling rates help Tennessee
manufacturers
source
good,
affordable
manufacturing feedstock.
A 2010 SERDC study determined that Tennessee is
home to more than 30 manufacturers who rely on recycled content feedstock.
These companies:
• Generate more than $4.3 billion in yearly sales
• Employ more than 4,200 Tennessee citizens directly
working in the manufacture of recycled content
products
Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC)
This map highlights key manufacturers who look
to recycled materials to make their products.
.org
Southeast Recycling Development Council
RECYCLING IN TENNESSEE a healthy industry poised to grow
Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods.
RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN.
Tennessee is home to eleven pulp and paper mills paying an annual payroll of $1.4 billion to 16,868 employees. With annual
sales in excess of $5 billion, these mills generate $123 million in tax revenue for the state and local governments. Twelve more
plants use steel and aluminum feedstock recovered in recycling programs and employ an additional 3,100 Volunteer State
residents. These metal plants bring well over $3.1 billion in annual sales to Tennessee.
Tennessee recycling and manufacturing sectors utilizing the
top four recyclable commodities
>
(paper, plastic, metal and glass)
provide
with an
of
77,200 jobs
average salary
$45,550..
(TN Waste Reduction Task Force)
In the past 10 years, the State
Employee Recycling Program
recycled over 9,000 tons of
paper,
generating
$117
million in revenue and
saving $270 million in
avoided landfill costs.
Source: SERDC/State of Tennessee
>
It
is
could
estimated
capture
that
TN
about
$150 million per
year by not landfilling the
“Top 4” easiest commodities to
recycle.
(This assumed a 75% recovery
rate of landfilled commodity materials. )
Source: State of Tennessee
- State of Tennessee
*Using the 1,000 ton metric from S.C.’s Economic Impact Study
Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US
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Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material
A PROFILE OF VIRGINIA’S RECYCLING ECONOMY
When communities invest in local recycling collection programs,
they’re supporting VA manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods.
Recycling isn’t just about
smart use of natural resources – it’s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses.
LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN
Increased recycling rates help Virginia man-
The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets
that feed regional manufacturing needs.
ufacturers source good, affordable manufacturing feedstock.
A 2010 SERDC study determined that Virginia is home
to more than 15 manufacturers who rely on recycled
content feedstock.
These companies:
• Generate more than $3.6 billion in yearly sales
• Employ more than 3,700 Virginians directly in the
manufacture of recycled content products
Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC)
This map highlights key manufacturers who look
to recycled materials to make their products.
.org
Southeast Recycling Development Council
RECYCLING IN VIRGINIA a healthy industry poised to grow
Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods.
RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN.
Virginia boasts key manufacturing
Virginia is located near the world’s
Nestled between North Carolina, Ten-
facilities
recycled-content
largest aluminum can plant in neigh-
nessee and Kentucky, the state enjoys
made from steel, wastepaper, plastic
utilizing
boring Kentucky. If each person in Vir-
access to numerous recycling end mar-
and glass. Manufacturers turn these
ginia recycled just one aluminum can
kets, including large plastic container
materials into items such as composite
per week each year, the state would
recycling
lumber, glass containers, paper prod-
potentially generate over $3.5 million
plants and an array of metal recyclers.
ucts and gypsum wall board.
in revenue.*Calculated using 35 cans/pound and
plants,
numerous
paper
a $.30/pound aluminum 2010 spot price.
If
Virginia recycled
just
more
10%
=> 1,600 +
over
materials each year, the potential economic
new jobs
impact would equate to*:
an additional
$75
million
annual
+
$3 million
annual
state
t a x r e ve n u e
personal income
*Based on the 1,000 metric ton formula from the College of Charleston
Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US
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