Recycling and Waste Reduction Resources

General Resources

• Earth911 features a zip code-driven guide to local resources (including recycling centers) and articles on how to recycle, prevent pollution, and other ways to help protect the environment.
• The Georgia Recycling Coalition's mission is to complement and coordinate activities related to recycling; foster communication among professionals, organizations, government agencies, and individuals; and promote and enhance waste reduction and recycling programs throughout Georgia.

Options for Scrap Tire Recycling

Scrap tires are banned from entering Georgia's landfills. 

• Review this guide for information on where to take scrap tires for recycling: Options for Scrap Tire Recycling
• Many cities and counties host scrap tire collection events for residents. Check this calendar to see if there is an event coming up near you: Scrap Tire Recycling Collection Calendar

Investment Tax Credit for Recycling or Pollution Control 

Georgia has an investment tax credit available to existing manufacturing and telecommunication companies in the state.  The value of the credit can be increased for qualifying investments in recycling or pollution control or prevention machinery or equipment.

To be eligible to receive credit for investments in pollution control or prevention machinery or equipment, pollution control or prevention machinery or equipment must be certified by a representative of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. 

For specific questions about the investment tax credit, please contact the Georgia Department of Revenue: (877) 423-6711

Resources to Learn More:

• Georgia Department of Economic Development – Incentives
• Georgia Department of Revenue – Tax Credits
• Georgia EPD Air Protection Branch

Materials Management Resources

• EPA Sustainable Materials Management
• EPA Materials Management Wizard
• Municipal Measurement Program

Material-Specific Resources

Compost

• Georgia Composting Council
• U.S. Composting Council

Construction and Demolition Debris

• General
• Asphalt Pavement
• Concrete
• Drywall

Electronics

• Greener Gadgets
• National Center for Electronics Recycling

Sustainability Resources

• EPA ENERGY STAR
• EPA Green Infrastructure Wizard
• Federal Transit Administration Sustainability Resources
• Federal Sustainability Resources and Guidance

Educational Resources

• Food Residuals Diversion - Learn about the U.S. EPA’s 2030 Food Loss and Waste Reduction Goal, the Wasted Food Scale, and the recovery of food and valuable organic resources.
• Environmental Education in Georgia - EEinGeorgia is an online environmental education (EE) guide where you can find lesson plans, field trips, workshops, grants, student contests, waste reduction resources and more.