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# Oklahoma Recycling Association

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Compost

## Sitemaps

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## Resources

- [Reduce, Reuse, Recycle](https://recycleok.org/reduce-reuse-recycle/) - Reduce Learn how to consume and throw away less. Air Quality Health Advisory sign up. An Air Quality Health Advisory will be issued if/when ozone levels reach unhealthy for sensitive groups level. Energystar (EPA) helps you reduce your energy consumption with EnergyStar appliances and home improvement ideas. Greener Cars is a source for seeing the
- [Recycle Bin Loan Program](https://recycleok.org/recycle-bin-loan-program/) - OKC Beautiful Recycle Bin Loan Program Want to provide recycling at your next event? Let OKC Beautiful help you recycle! We have 40 recycle bins (with lids) available for you to check out & use at your next event. Whether you use one bin or all 40, they are FREE and available to you and your organization. Neighborhood
- [Okie Recycling Tours](https://recycleok.org/okie-recycling-tours/) - Are you curious to learn more about recycling happenings in your local community or state? Do you want to know how recycling works in your city? How about what happens to your recycling once it leaves your curb? Or, how recyclables are made into new products and available for you to purchase? If your answer
- [How to Start, Expand or Promote a Recycling Program](https://recycleok.org/how-to-start-expand-or-promote-a-recycling-program/) - Here is some information to help you develop your own program. Recycling Toolkit for Communities Toolkit General Resources Recycling Program Planning Guide Find Oklahoma Recyclers by County Recycling on the Go (EPA Event Recycling Guide) Volume-to-Weight Recyclables Conversion Chart Standard Volume-to-Weight Conversion Factors Procedures for Holding Special Recycling Collection Days (Manual from SW Institute of
- [Oklahoma manufacturers that use recycled materials in their processes](https://recycleok.org/how-to-start-your-own-recycling-business/) - Anchor Glass Container Plant, Henryetta Ardagh Group, Sapulpa Atlas Roofing, Ardmore Dlubak Glass, Okmulgee Georgia Pacific, Muskogee International Paper Company, Valliant Orchids Paper Products, Pryor Owens-Illinois Glass Containers, Muskogee Republic Paperboard Company, Lawton Western Fibers, Hollis (as of 7/21)
- [Public Tour Information for Recycle Sorting Facilities (AKA Materials Recovery Facilities or MRFs), Compost Operations, and Zero-waste Manufacturers in Oklahoma](https://recycleok.org/public-tour-information-for-materials-recovery-facilities-mrfs-compost-operations-and-zero-waste-manufacturers-in-oklahoma/) - Call contacts below for student and public tour information. Northeast Red Cedar Recycling204 D St NE, Miami, OK 74354Wes Davis (918) 542-8176 Goodwill Industries of Tulsa (reuse and recycling)2800 Southwest Blvd., Tulsa, OK 74107Nancy Webster (918) 584-7291nwebster@goodwilltulsa.orgTour the processing of donated goods. Waste Management Recycle America360 S. Main St., Sand Springs, OK 74063Travis Fairchild (918)
- [Educational Resources for Schools](https://recycleok.org/educational-resources/) - World's Shortest Comprehensive Recycling Guide K-12 Sustainability Curriculum list Recycling Websites for Kids / Teens TerraCycle (fundraising) DEQ Environmental Education Grant (deadline Dec. 1) List of Environmental Education Funding Opportunities School Recycling Program Implementation Plan How to Start & Sustain a School or Office Recycling Program Use Less Stuff Week/America Recycles Day Activities for Schools
- [Largest OK Employers that Use Recycled Materials (Feb 2010)](https://recycleok.org/employers-recycled-materials/) - Some of the largest employers in Oklahoma use recycled materials in their manufacturing processes: Anchor Glass Container Plant, Henryetta Atlas Roofing, Ardmore Dlubak Glass, Okmulgee Georgia Pacific, Muskogee International Paper Company, Valliant Orchids Paper Products, Pryor O- I , Muskogee Republic Paperboard Company, Lawton Ardagh Group, Sapulpa Western Fibers, Hollis (as of 2021)
- [Where is the nearest recycling center?](https://recycleok.org/where-is-the-nearest-recycling-center/) - Where is the nearest recycling center? Check out this map! Click on your county and the registered recycling centers are listed. It also states what types of recyclables the center will take. Or see this comprehensive site. Visit Keep Oklahoma Beautiful’s Recycle Directory. Select “View larger version” at the bottom of the table and
- [Glass Recycling](https://recycleok.org/glass-recycling/)
- [Curbside Recycling Report](https://recycleok.org/curbside-recycling-report/)
- [2020 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act](https://recycleok.org/2020-break-free-from-plastic-pollution-act/)
- [State of Oklahoma Recycling Reports 2012-2016](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma/) - The State of Oklahoma, Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), is required to compile and report on statewide public entity recycling efforts as specified under 74 O.S. 85.55, the Oklahoma State Recycling and Recycled Materials Procurement Act. This program, administered by State Surplus, a department of Capital Assets Management (CAM) of OMES, includes both
- [Play It Again Sam](https://recycleok.org/play-it-again-sam/) - from National Wildlife Federation Magazine (Oct. 05) NationalWildlifeFederation@nwf.delivery.net Each year, millions of boxes of software CDs go to landfills and incinerators, and people throw away millions more CDs and DVDs; all of them can be recycled or reused Twenty-five years ago, they didn’t even exist. Today, most of us can’t imagine life without compact discs
- [World’s Shortest Comprehensive Recycling Guide](https://recycleok.org/shortest-recycling-guide/) - Print or download the World's Shortest Recycling Guide (PDF) World’s Shortest Comprehensive Recycling Guide Good to recycle Bad to recycle Notes Unbroken glass containers Clear is the most valuable. Lids can go with metal. Ceramics, pyrex, tableware, windows, lightbulbs, mirrors. Broken glass is hard to sort. Only bottle glass is acceptable. Ceramics contaminate glass. Glass
- [Recycling/Reuse Opportunities](https://recycleok.org/recyclingreuse-opportunities/) - INDUSTRY The Resource Exchange Network for Eliminating Waste (RENEW): This tool is designed to help facilities in EPA Region 6 (Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas) exchange materials that would otherwise be disposed of. RENEW allows you to see materials available at a facility, or post your own materials. Facilities who post materials can avoid
- [Sign Up For Air Quality Health Advisories](https://recycleok.org/sign-up-for-air-quality-health-advisories/) - An Air Quality Health Advisory will be issued if/when ozone levels reach unhealthy for sensitive groups level. To receive an Air Quality Health Advisory email sign-up at: www.deq.state.ok.us An ozone watch is a prediction that concentrations of ozone will approach levels of concern over the next 24 hours. Sensitive individuals should plan accordingly. When these
- [Celebrating Recycling's Benefits: Press Release](https://recycleok.org/celebrating-recyclings-benefits/) - Print or download this press release. In honor of "Oklahoma Celebrates America Recycles Day" this year, the Oklahoma Recycling Association (OKRA) wants to remind Oklahomans of recycling's benefits. Recycling provides a range of environmental and economic benefits to our communities that the alternatives, landfilling and incineration, simply do not provide. Manufacturing with recycled materials saves
- [America Saves Energy by Recycling: Press Release](https://recycleok.org/america-saves-energy-by-recycling/) - Print or download this press release. Most U.S. citizens agree that it is important to reduce our reliance on foreign oil. Recycling helps us do that by saving energy and reusing valuable resources. Manufacturing with recycled materials, with very few exceptions, saves energy and water and produces less air and water pollution than manufacturing with
- [M.e.t. Report 2005](https://recycleok.org/met-report/) - 2005 Oklahoma Public Recycling Program Investment Conducted by The Metropolitan Environmental Trust List of Communities Contact Sheet Budget List View Needs and Wish List NCED Property Wide Recycling
- [Defending Recycling](https://recycleok.org/defending-recycling/) - Print or download the Defending Recycling information. (PDF) How to Respond to Attacks on Recycling Published Summer 2000 by the NRC Introduction A Five-Step Approach to Defend Recycling Responses to 10 Common Anti-Recycling Arguments 1. Recycling costs too much. 2. Recycling should pay for itself. 3. Recycling causes pollution. 4. Recycling doesn't save trees or
- [What types of special training, insurance, licensing, certifications, or regulations does a recycling business need to comply with?](https://recycleok.org/licensing-recycling-business/) - For licenses and permits, that will depend on the scope and size of your operation. To start, you should contact your local City Hall, Chamber of Commerce and/or the Department of Environmental Quality. Bryce Hulsey, Recycling Coordinator for the OK DEQ, would be your contact there (*protected email*). The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) is working
- [Oklahoma Deposit Beverage Container Recycling Act](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-deposit-beverage-container-recycling-act/) - Although the 2012 beverage container return legislation (HB 2536) was withdrawn by the author after widespread opposition formed, we support future efforts. OKRA's position statement on beverage container legislation.
- [Get Informed](https://recycleok.org/get-informed/) - Reducing Waste At Home REDUCE PAPER WASTE A good portion of what you throw in the garbage each day is paper. Much of the paper generated in our homes comes in the mail. The average American household receives more than 500 pieces of advertising mail each year. Take action to reduce the amount of
- [Needs assessment by workgroup developed at brainstorming meeting November 2005](https://recycleok.org/needs-assessment/) - Comments from OKRA Brainstorming Meeting (no board formed as yet) Following are most of the comments from attendees/e-mail by 11/30/2005 regarding recycling needs in Oklahoma: ADVOCACY legislation for mandatory recycling recycling incentives for businesses and communities collaboration/networking for support bottle bill more public dollars in recycling legislation committing Oklahoma to a recycling goal more funding
- [Amazing Recycling Facts](https://recycleok.org/amazing-recycling-facts/) - Each of us generates on average 4.4 pounds of waste per day per person. Recycling and composting recovered 24 percent of our municipal solid waste in 1994. That's around 49 million tons! Recycling all of your home's waste newsprint, cardboard, glass, and metal can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 850 pounds a year. Recycling an
- [Reports](https://recycleok.org/reports/) - Update this page with more recent material; update excerpts to make them more inviting to click on.

## Pages

- [Oklahoma Recycling Association](https://recycleok.org/) - Welcome! OKRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to improve the ability and availability of recycling by providing education and referral services about integrated solid waste management, including reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting. OKRA serves as a central communications hub, facilitating exchanges between businesses, industries, government entities, public and private organizations, schools, and citizens about
- [2026 Oklahoma Recycling Conference](https://recycleok.org/2026-oklahoma-recycling-conference/) - Oklahoma's Annual Recycling Conference and Exhibit Hall September 1-2, 2026 Choctaw Casino and Resorts Conference Center 4216 S. Hwy 69/75 Durant, OK 74701 Registration OKRA Members $150 (Early bird discount $125 until July 31) Non Members $175 (Early bird discount $150 until July 31) Senior (65+) or student $75 Annual Cookout on Sept 1 $25
- [OKRA Conference Sponsorship Form](https://recycleok.org/okra-conference-sponsorship-form/)
- [Membership Level & Benefits](https://recycleok.org/membership-levels-benefits/) - How to Join Complete the membership form. Send it with your check to the address shown at the end of the form after you hit the "submit" button, or pay with a credit or debit card via PayPal by using the same membership form. Membership dues cover the calendar year and are due in January & February. Why
- [Partners](https://recycleok.org/about-us/partners/) - Thanks to our 2025 Corporate, Government & Non-Profit Partners Platinum Corporate Gold Corporate Silver Corporate Bronze Corporate Corporate D6 Fertile Ground Cooperative Keepin' Enid Green Rehrig Pacific Sustainable Generation Wynn Fibers Government Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) Cherokee Nation Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce City of Comanche City of
- [Board Meetings and Minutes](https://recycleok.org/about-us/board-meetings-and-minutes/) - Board Meetings 2026 OKRA Board Meetings Friday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Location TBD unless indicated). Send a request to join the meeting to: info@recycleok.org January 16 - Zoom, March 6 , May 15, August 14, September 18, November 20 2025 OKRA Board Meetings Friday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Location TBD unless
- [Earth Day Photo Contest](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/earthday-photo-contest/) - 2026 OKRA Earth Day Photo Contest Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures for our 4th Annual contest. Keep practicing the 7 R's every day! 2025 OKRA 3rd Annual Earth Day Photo Contest The results are in-here are the 2025 Earth Day photo contest winners! We want to thank everyone who submitted photos into our contest
- [OKRA Lunch and Learns](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/okra-lunch-and-learns/) - May 4, 2026 in person from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Registration This lunch and learn will introduce you to a very successful municipal yard waste and brush composting facility in Midwest City, Oklahoma. You will learn about the value of keeping green waste out of the landfill and the benefits of the compost to
- [Legislation](https://recycleok.org/resources/legislation/) - HB 1907 Safe Battery Act HB 1907, known as the Battery Stewardship Act, establishes a framework for the responsible management and recycling of certain batteries sold in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2026. It requires producers, defined as manufacturers, importers, or distributors of covered batteries (portable or medium-format batteries used for residential or business purposes, with specific exclusions like batteries
- [OKRA Newsletters](https://recycleok.org/resources/recycling-news/) - OKRA ended its newsletter in 2024. Here is the archive of issues that were published from 2007 to 2024. 2024 February | April 2023 January | April | July 2022 January | April | June | September | November 2021 March | April | August | October | 2020: February | April | August |
- [Related Conferences](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/related-conferences/) - National Recycling Congress Puerto Rico 2026 Oklahoma Recycling Association Conference September 1-2, 2026 Choctaw Casino and Resort, Durant, Oklahoma National Zero Waste Conference (Virtual) Oklahoma Compost and Sustainability Association Resource Recycling National Conference March 1-3, 2027 National Harbor, Maryland SWANA Indian Nations Chapter March 2027 Choctaw Hotel Casino & Resort Durant, OK Plastics Recycling
- [2026 Earth Day Activities](https://recycleok.org/2026-earth-day-activities/) - April April 10 - 5th Annual Earth Day at Chandler Park 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Chandler Park 6500 W. 21st ST., Tulsa, OK 74107 April 11 - Electronic Recycling Event 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Western Sun Federal Credit Union 4620 W. Kenosha St. Broken Arrow Free and open to everyone. Check www.electonicsynergy.org
- [Global Recycles Day](https://recycleok.org/global-recycles-day/) - Global Recycles Day Global Recycling Day is an annual event celebrated on March 18 to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and encourage people around the world to view waste as a valuable resource. It was established in 2018 by the Global Recycling Foundation to promote the idea that recycling is a key
- [Join a Work Group or Committee](https://recycleok.org/get-involved/join-work-group-committee/) - Announcement Email List For more information about joining a committee or work group you can email the chair by clicking on their name. Standing Committees Communications (Chair: Lisa Brewer) This committee updates OKRA website content, manages and posts updates to the listserv, maintains engagement via social media. Conference Planning Committee (Chair: Ellen Bussert,): This committee
- [Officers and Board Members](https://recycleok.org/about-us/officers-and-board-members/) - Executive Committee President Paul Streets, City of Midwest City Vice-President Vacant Secretary Jerry Schuber, City of Broken Arrow Treasurer Sara Ivey , Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Past President Keima Borsuah, Oklahoma Coop. Extension Service Board Members Kara Berst, Chickasaw Nation Lisa Brewer, Fertile Ground Cooperative Philip Eakes, City of Tulsa Cat Ecker, Oklahoma Department of
- [Education Resources](https://recycleok.org/resources/education-resources/) - Plastic Free July Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution - so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? Check out the Plastic Free July Website
- [Past OKRA Conferences](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/past-okra-conferences/) - 2025 Conference: In-Person Event Tuesday-Wednesday, October 7-8, 2025 View 2025 conference information 2024 Conference: In-Person Event Tuesday-Wednesday, October 8-9, 2024 View 2024 conference information 2023 Conference: Offsetting the Recycling Objection In-Person Event Thursday-Friday, September 28-29, 2023 View 2023 conference information 2022 Conference: Rethinking Recycling In-Person Event Thursday-Friday, September 22-23, 2022 View 2022 conference information 2021
- [2025 Oklahoma Recycling Conference](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/past-okra-conferences/2025-oklahoma-recycling-conference/) - Oklahoma's Annual Recycling Conference and Exhibit Hall October 7-8, 2025 Artesian Hotel, Casino & Spa 1001 W. 1st Street, Sulphur, Oklahoma Click here to Register! OKRA Members $100 (Early bird discount $100 until September 1) Non Members $125 (Early bird discount $100 until September 1) Senior/Student $20 Cook out free of charge to conference attendees
- [National Affiliations](https://recycleok.org/about-us/national-affiliations/) - National Recycling Coalition Vision: Waste reduction and sound management practices for raw materials in North America lead to an environmentally sustainable economy. Mission: The Mission of the National Recycling Coalition is to partner with and facilitate activities between and among non-profit organizations (NGO's), businesses, trade associations, individuals and government to maintain a prosperous and productive
- [America Recycles Day Resources](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/america-recycles-day-resources/) - America Recycles Day (ARD) is held on November 15th every year and is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. America Recycles Day educates and encourages individuals on how to be more mindful of what they consume, where and how to properly recycle, and to pledge to
- [OKRA Socks](https://recycleok.org/okrasocks/)
- [OKRA Conference Exhibitor](https://recycleok.org/okra-conference-exhibitor/)
- [2025 Conference Sponsorship](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/past-okra-conferences/2025-oklahoma-recycling-conference/2025-conference-sponsorship/)
- [2024 Oklahoma Recycling Conference](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/2024-oklahoma-recycling-conference/) - Oklahoma's Annual Recycling Conference and Exhibit Hall October 8-9, 2024 Sequoyah State Park Lodge 19808 Park 10 Hulbert, Oklahoma 74441 Register Here Registration Fees: OKRA Members $100 (Earlybird discount $75 until August 31) Non Members $ 125 (Earlybird discount $100 until August 31) Senior/student $20 Cook Out - free of charge to conference attendees
- [Okie Recycling Tour](https://recycleok.org/resources/okie-recycling-tour/) - Are you curious to learn more about recycling happenings in your local community or state? Do you want to know how recycling works in your city? How about what happens to your recycling once it leaves your curb? Or, how recyclables are made into new products and available for you to purchase? If your answer
- [OKRA Membership Form](https://recycleok.org/membership-levels-benefits/okra-membership-form/)
- [Product Stewardship](https://recycleok.org/resources/product-stewardship/) - What is Product Stewardship? Unlike recycling, where the responsibility of safe disposal lands on the end user, product stewardship assigns that responsibility throughout all stages of a product's lifecycle, including manufacturers/producers, sellers, buyers, and disposers. Learn more about product stewardship and extended producer responsibility (EPR) here: What is product stewardship? - Product Stewardship Institute (PSI)
- [Resources](https://recycleok.org/resources/)
- [Webinars](https://recycleok.org/webinars/) - Farms and the Compost Economy: Cultivating Sustainability and Profit Webinar - Tuesday, December 10th, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Pacific Time. Join us for this free event. Register to receive the Zoom link. Sponsored by Zero Waste USA
- [Composting](https://recycleok.org/composting/) - What is Compost and What are its Benefits? Composting is collecting organic matter (plant material, food scraps, anything that was once alive) in one place to speed up the microbial decomposition process. Natural decomposition happens every day over time- at farms, in forests, in your front yard, in the park, etc. - but composting
- [2023 Oklahoma Recycling Conference](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/past-okra-conferences/2023-oklahoma-recycling-conference/) - Oklahoma's Annual Recycling Conference and Exhibit Hall September 29, 2023 Coming Soon Conference recordings and slides 2023 Conference Program At the beautiful Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center 4205 Goddard Youth Camp Road Sulphur, Oklahoma 73086 Click here for conference schedule Keynote Speaker: Vincent LeRay from the Recycling Partnership. He will be speaking on "Making
- [2020 Oklahoma Recycling Conference](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/past-okra-conferences/2020-oklahoma-recycling-conference/) - Virtual Event Wednesday & Thursday, October 7-8, 2020 2020 Conference Program 2020 Conference Videos
- [2019 Oklahoma Recycling Conference](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/past-okra-conferences/2019-oklahoma-recycling-conference/) - "Navigating the Recycling Jungle" September 25, 2019, Tulsa Zoo Event Center Keynote Speaker:Neil Seldman, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Director Waste to Wealth Initiative Click for PresentationsRecycle Program Success Stories Panel:Community Recycling, James Williams, Muscogee NationSchool Recycling, Crystal Bennett, Republic ServicesBusiness Recycling, Patrick Ivey, Cox CommunicationsTulsa Zoo Recycling & Composting, Ric Kotarsky Recycling Today in OklahomaExpert
- [Past Events](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/past-okra-conferences/past-events/) - Recycling Avengers: Keeping it Green & Clean September 20, 2018, Stillwater 2018 Program Agenda Recycling Right: Reducing Contamination October 11, 2017, Stillwater Final 2017 Program Handout Taking It Back: Making Recycling Work for Oklahoma October 20, 2015, Tulsa Final 2015 Program Agenda Increasing Diversion: Events, Offices, Rural Areas October 9, 2014, Edmond Final 2014 Program Handout Recycling Trends: Past,
- [2021 Oklahoma Recycling Conference](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/past-okra-conferences/2021-oklahoma-recycling-conference__trashed/) - Conference Schedule Conference Program Registration Conference Survey Please help us plan for our conference in 2022 by completing this survey by October 1, 2021. Thank you! Conference Registration Fees: ATTENDEE REGISTRATION TYPE Cost OKRA Member $45 Non-member $60 Senior,
- [2022 Oklahoma Recycling Conference](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/past-okra-conferences/2022-oklahoma-recycling-conference/) - Oklahoma's Annual Recycling Conference and Exhibit Hall September 23, 2022 Space is limited Register today! At the beautiful Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center 4205 Goddard Youth Camp Road Sulphur, Oklahoma 73086 Click here for conference schedule Keynote Speaker: Chuck Ralls, City Manager of Comanche, Oklahoma. He will be speaking on "Creative Recycling." Conference topics include:
- [Facts & Benefits of Recycling](https://recycleok.org/resources/facts-benefits-recycling/) - Where do our Recyclables Go? Commentary by Chaz Miller 6-8-23 Alice Mutasa / Alamy Stock Photo I asked myself this question as I was preparing to speak at my home county's Recycling Awards ceremony. I wanted to let our award winners know their efforts are not in vain. While they may have seen or
- [Zero Waste](https://recycleok.org/resources/zero-waste/)
- [FAQ](https://recycleok.org/resources/faq/) - General Recycling Information Recycling Education and Outreach Programs Start a Recycling Program or Business Composting Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) OKRA Membership General Recycling Information A collective, more in-depth look at recycling for your home, office, or community. How Do I Recycle? :Common Recyclables EPA Expand Deciding to recycle items is just the first step. You
- [Where to Recycle](https://recycleok.org/resources/where-recycle/) - Companies/Organizations that take e-waste: Staples locations- Bring up to 7 items per day: computers, computer parts, ink cartridges Best Buy locations - Televisions, computer monitors ( limit 3 items per day) Office Depot locations- cell phones, batteries, ink cartridges Amazon- mail in recycling: kindles, fire tv's, dash button keyboards Dell-mailback program Xerox- Xerox equipment, cartridges,
- [Tour Recycle Sorting Facilities](https://recycleok.org/resources/mrf-tour-list/)
- [Reports](https://recycleok.org/resources/reports/) - From Farm to Kitchen: The Environmental Impacts of U.S. Food Waste Published November 2021 Over one-third of the food produced in the United States is never eaten, wasting the resources used to produce it and creating a myriad of environmental impacts. Food waste is the single most common material landfilled and incinerated in the U.S.,
- [Oklahoma Events & Activities](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/) - Oklahoma Annual Recycling Conference"Keeping a Lid on Contamination"Online this year! September 22-23 2021
- [History](https://recycleok.org/about-us/history/) - OKRA is a non-profit organization established to improve the business of recycling by providing education and referral services about integrated solid waste management, including reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting. It is designed to serve as a central communication point for exchange among businesses, industries, government entities, public and private organizations, schools, and citizens about recycling.
- [Materials Exchange](https://recycleok.org/resources/materials-exchange/) - Materials exchange is the practice of matching businesses and industries who have something they want to get rid of, with someone who wants that material. More information coming on material exchange opportunities coming soon.
- [How to Start a Recycling Program](https://recycleok.org/resources/start-recycling-program/)
- [Contact](https://recycleok.org/contact/) - For general information- contact us at info@recycleok.org. Oklahoma Recycling Association (OKRA) P. O. Box 521154 Tulsa, OK 74152-1154
- [Get Involved](https://recycleok.org/get-involved/) - Announcement Email List Contact Us You may contact us at info@recycleok.org. Our mailing address is OKRA, P. O. Box 521154, Tulsa, OK 74152-1154 Join Us Follow us on Facebook
- [OKRA Membership Directory](https://recycleok.org/membership-levels-benefits/okra-membership-directory/)
- [About Us](https://recycleok.org/about-us/)
- [Bylaws of the Oklahoma Recycling Association](https://recycleok.org/about-us/bylaws/) - OKRA Bylaws (6th Revision: May 2019)
- [OKRA Recycling Award for Schools](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/k-12-school-recognition/) - These Schools have been recognized by OKRA for their exceptional recycling efforts: Perkins 4-H, Perkins (May 2016) Perkins 4-H students collected over 1,000 pounds of aluminum cans in the 2014-2015 school year and donated the money to the Perkins-Tryon primary school. As a result of their efforts, they won the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) award for Oklahoma of
- [Sample Proclamation 5](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/america-recycles-day-resources/sample-ard-proclamations/sample-proclamation-5/) - ( STATE PROCLAMATION ) STATE OF < insert name of state > PROCLAMATION To All To Whom These Presents May Come, Greeting: WHEREAS, the State of Oklahoma has charged the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Oklahoma Department of Central Services (DCS) to promote waste reduction, recycling and the purchase of recycled-content products;
- [Sample Proclamation 4](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/america-recycles-day-resources/sample-ard-proclamations/sample-proclamation-4/) - City < or County / State > of < your jurisdiction > < Your Jurisdiction > Recycles Day Proclamation WHEREAS, recycling enjoys the support of the vast majority of the people of who now have the opportunity to participate in recycling programs, and WHEREAS, the < City / County / State > of < Your
- [Sample Proclamation 3](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/america-recycles-day-resources/sample-ard-proclamations/sample-proclamation-3/) - OFFICIAL CITY PROCLAMATION Your City, Oklahoma Celebrates America Recycles Day November 15, 20__ WHEREAS (Your City) residents generate more than (Your Tonnage #) tons of trash, and this trash is buried in a landfill; and WHEREAS (Your City / State) residents are on track to recycle more than (Recycling tonnage #) tons in 2008 through
- [Locations](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/) - CONTENTS
- [Recycle Bin Loan Programs](https://recycleok.org/resources/recycle-bin-loan-programs/)
- [Communications Committee](https://recycleok.org/about-us/communications-committee/) - Content needed
- [Donate](https://recycleok.org/donate/) - Thank you for supporting OKRA. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, OKRA works to support recycling efforts. Online Credit, Debit, or PayPal Click the "Donate" button below to make a donation using your credit card, debit card or PayPal. Your donation is fully tax deductible. Donate securely through PayPal: Check by Mail If you prefer to use
- [Practical Opportunities](https://recycleok.org/resources/practical-opportunities/)
- [Submit Your K-12 Resources](https://recycleok.org/get-involved/submit-your-k-12-resources/)
- [Sample Proclamation 2](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/america-recycles-day-resources/sample-ard-proclamations/sample-proclamation-2/) - City Resolution for Oklahoma Celebrates America Recycles Day 2008 Whereas, (Your City) recognizes the importance of protecting and preserving our natural resources and work to make the world a better place by adopting conscientious living habits that will improve our daily lives and bring about a cleaner, safer and healthier environment; and Whereas, the (Your
- [Sample ARD Proclamations](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/america-recycles-day-resources/sample-ard-proclamations/) - Sample Proclamation 1 Sample Proclamation 2 Sample Proclamation 3 Sample Proclamation 4 Sample Proclamation 5
- [Oklahoma Recycling PSA Contest](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/psa-contest/) - Thanks to our PSA contest sponsors: Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, Northern Oklahoma Metals, OGE Energy Corp 2014 Public Service Announcement Winners: Click on each title to view the video 1st Place: "The Amazing Race to Zero Waste" by Plainview High. 2nd Place: "Recycle Man" by Wilburton High School. 3rd Place: "Points for Recycling" by Plainview High School.
- [Oklahoma Celebrates America Recycles Day](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/america-recycles-day/) - The Oklahoma Recycling Association (OKRA) and our affiliates request your help in promoting increased recycling in Oklahoma. If protecting the environment and conserving natural resources are important to you, you’ll be glad to hear that recycling is making great progress. With more than 20-thousand programs available throughout the country, over 90% of Americans have access
- [Sample Proclamation 1](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/america-recycles-day-resources/sample-ard-proclamations/sample-proclamation-1/) - Oklahoma Celebrates America Recycles Day Proclamation Each year, Americans generate nearly 230 million tons of municipal solid waste. That’s more than 4.5 pounds per person per day. While the nation has reached an overall recycling rate of nearly 28 percent, much more can be done, especially in closing the loop and purchasing products made with
- [Events Calendar](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/) - Know of an upcoming recycling event we should know about? Let us know! CONTENTS
- [Submit an Event](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/submit-an-event/) - Let us know about an upcoming event by using the form below. Your event will be made public after approval by an administrator.
- [My account](https://recycleok.org/my-account/) - [woocommerce_my_account]
- [Checkout](https://recycleok.org/checkout/) - [woocommerce_checkout]
- [Cart](https://recycleok.org/cart/) - [woocommerce_cart]
- [Shop](https://recycleok.org/shop/)
- [Content restricted](https://recycleok.org/content-restricted/) - [wcm_content_restricted]
- [America Recycles Day Contest Poster](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/america-recycles-day-resources/america-recycles-day-2006-contest-poster/) - 2006 Contest Poster - Feel free to download and use! by Emily Warren

## Locations

- [MET Depot](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/met-depot/)
- [Oklahoma State University Conoco-Phillips Alumni Center](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/oklahoma-state-university-conoco-phillips-alumni-center-2/)
- [OSU ConocoPhillips Alumni Center, Stillwater](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/osu-conocophillips-alumni-center-stillwater/)
- [Music City Center](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/music-city-center/)
- [Best Western Inn of the Ozarks](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/best-western-inn-of-the-ozarks/)
- [Louisville Marriott Downtown](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/louisville-marriott-downtown/)
- [Choctaw Tribal Services](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/choctaw-tribal-services/)
- [Oklahoma City Zoo](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/oklahoma-city-zoo/)
- [Hilton Riverside](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/hilton-riverside/)
- [Citizens Security Bank Meeting Room](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/citizens-security-bank-meeting-room/)
- [Enid Convention Hall](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/enid-convention-hall/)
- [Tulsa Fairgrounds](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/tulsa-fairgrounds/)
- [Tulsa Fairgrounds](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/tulsa-fairgrounds/)
- [Best Western Inn of the Ozarks](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/best-western-inn-of-the-ozarks/)
- [BancFirst Plaza](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/bancfirst-plaza/)
- [Oklahoma City Zoo](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/oklahoma-city-zoo/)
- [Oklahoma City Zoo](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/oklahoma-city-zoo/)
- [Ramada Plaza Hotel & Oasis Convention Center](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/ramada-plaza-hotel-oasis-convention-center/)
- [Catoosa, OK](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/catoosa-ok/)
- [University of Maryland](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/university-of-maryland/)
- [Cleveland County Fairgrounds](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/cleveland-county-fairgrounds/)
- [Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/vail-marriott-mountain-resort-spa/)
- [Tulsa Convention Center](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/tulsa-convention-center/)
- [N/A](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/na/)
- [Indianapolis Marriott Downtown ](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/indianapolis-marriott-downtown/)
- [Little Rock, AR](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/little-rock-ar/)
- [Chicago, IL](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/chicago-il/)
- [Minneapolis, MN](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/minneapolis-mn/)
- [Virco Manufacturing](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/virco-manufacturing/)
- [OSU/OKC](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/osuokc/)
- [Newcastle, OK](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/newcastle-ok/)
- [Tulsa Fairgrounds](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/tulsa-fairgrounds/)
- [Main Street between 4th and 5th Street](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/main-street-between-4th-and-5th-street/)
- [BancFirst Plaza](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/bancfirst-plaza/)
- [Mustang Public Works](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/mustang-public-works/)
- [Oklahoma State University](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/oklahoma-state-university/)
- [Yukon 6th Grade Academy Parking Lot](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/yukon-6th-grade-academy-parking-lot/)
- [Overholser Pavilion](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/overholser-pavilion/)
- [Choctaw Event Center](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/choctaw-event-center/)
- [Choctaw Nation Community Center](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/choctaw-nation-community-center/)
- [Choctaw Nation Archiving](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/choctaw-nation-archiving/)
- [Tushka High School](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/tushka-high-school/)
- [City of Stillwater Convenience Collection Center](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/city-of-stillwater-convenience-collection-center/)
- [OCU, Room 151 Walker Center](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/ocu-room-151-walker-center/)
- [Downtown Tulsa](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/downtown-tulsa/)
- [TCCNE Campus](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/tccne-campus/)
- [310 W. Main Street](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/310-w-main-street/)
- [Expo Center](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/expo-center/)
- [Oklahoma State University Conoco-Phillips Alumni Center](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/oklahoma-state-university-conoco-phillips-alumni-center/)
- [Expo Center 3490 Hwy 7 West, Sulphur Ok.](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/expo-center-3490-hwy-7-west-sulphur-ok/)
- [TBA](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/tba/)
- [Everywhere](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/everywhere/)
- [Guthrie Green](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/guthrie-green/)
- [TBA](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/tba-2/)
- [Canadian County Sheriff’s Office Annex](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/canadian-county-sheriffs-office-annex/)
- [Tulsa City-County Library (Central Library)](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/tulsa-city-county-library-central-library/)
- [Kansas City, MO](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/locations/kansas-city-mo/)

## Events

- [3rd World Congress on Recycling and Waste Management](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/3rd-world-congress-on-recycling-and-waste-management/) - Dear Attendees, We are delighted to welcome you to the 3rd World Congress on Recycling and Waste Management, scheduled for April 13–15, 2026, in Singapore. This year’s conference will revolve around the theme: “Innovating Waste Solutions through Environmental Excellence.” Recycling & Waste Management 2026 will serve as a dynamic global platform for scholars, researchers, and
- [OKRA Advocacy Work Group](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/okra-advocacy-work-group/) - The OKRA Advocacy Work Group will meet to work on tasks for 2024.
- [OKRA Board Meeting](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/okra-board-meeting/) - Regular Board Meeting of the Oklahoma Recycling Association will be held on Zoom. Email info@recycleok.org for invite.
- [Bixby Recycles](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/bixby-recycles/)
- [OKRA Lunch & Learn  on Glass Recycling](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/okra-lunch-learn-on-glass-recycling/)
- [Test Event](https://recycleok.org/oklahoma-events-activities/events-calendar/test-event/) - This is a test event, happening in Oklahoma.

## Admin Pages

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- [Practical Opportunities](https://recycleok.org/practical-opportunities/)
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