Michigan Sets Record Recycling Rate in 2023, Recycles Nearly 70,000 Tons of Materials

According to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), residents of the state set a new recycling rate for 2023.

Michigan residents recycled almost 70,000 tons of materials in 2023, which sets a new record for the state. The number of materials increases the state’s recycling rate to 23%, up from 21%, recycling 82,000 tons more than the previous year.

“Recycling is not only the right thing to do but also the smart thing to do,” said EGLE Director Phil Roos.

“We know Michiganders want to recycle the right way, and through our ‘Know It Before You Throw It’ campaign and recycling infrastructure investments, we are providing them with the tools to do just that.”

According to EGLE, Michigan is on pace to achieve its goal of a 30% recycling rate by 2029.

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