Federal Resources
View our resources ranging from policy position to a national database of provisions specific to recycled materials. ReMA provides up-to-date information on industry-wide developments.
national Data
What is the Economic Impact in your area?
Discover the national, state, and local economic impact of the scrap recycling industry by using the interactive map and database below.
Our Role
Recycling’s Role in Our Economy
Recycling creates jobs, advances U.S. competitiveness, and ensures our nation’s supply chain resilience.
The economic impact of the recycled materials industry in the U.S. is $117 Billion
506,000
The total number of jobs supported by the recycled materials industry.
$34 Billion
Total wages provided to employees who work in the recycled materials industry.
Additional Resources
Featured Safety & Compliance Resources
Explore additional information available for recycled materials industry professionals
Benefits of Partnering with ReMA
Recycled materials are resilient, strengthening the economy. Explore the industry’s economic benefits and the benefits of contributing to our cause.
Education
Every day the work of the recycled materials industry positively impacts the lives of individuals around the world.
Safety
Safety is ReMA’s number one core value. We offer a variety of industry safety services and programs for members. Learn more about how we operate safely, or not at all.
Sustainability
The recycled materials industry is sustainable, protecting the environment. When manufacturers source raw materials for a product, the recycled materials industry provides a more sustainable alternative. Explore recycling’s role in sustainability.
Policy Resources
Advocacy Support and Legislative Tracking
State Metals Theft Law Database
All 50 state legislatures have passed laws intended to combat the growth in metals theft over recent years. ReMA has a compilation of the States Metals Theft Statutes along with options for members to view commonly requested metals theft law reports or request custom reports.
State Policy Helpful Resources
Helpful tools for ReMA members including issue briefs for state lobbyists, chapter and region specific training materials, and state association news.
ReMA’s Position on State Policy Issues
ReMA members have access to state pages with direct links to state government and legal resources and a display of all legislation being tracked. These resources are searchable by commodity, issue, state, and ReMA chapter tracking.
Safety Resources
Advancing Safety Culture in Recycling
Safety is ReMA’s number one core value. We offer a variety of industry safety services and programs for members. Learn more about how we operate safely, or not at all.
ReMA Safety Calendar
ReMA’s monthly EHS calendar provides links to resources on specific environmental, health, and safety topics for the recycled materials industry. We encourage you to use these tools as training resources throughout the year.
Circle of Safety ExcellenceTM
The ReMA Circle of Safety Excellence™ (COSE) is a member-only initiative offered by ReMA to help improve worker, vehicle and facility safety within the recycled materials industry. COSE members consist of like-minded companies which voluntarily come forward to share best practices.
Advocacy efforts
Pathway to Advocacy
From federal and state to international, ReMA’s advocacy efforts build on the role the recycled materials industry has in ensuring a sustainable and resilient future for our planet and our economy.
