Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
While Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) has been a TSCA regulation for decades (formerly known as, Inventory Update Reporting), CDR’s potential applicability to recycling operations is relatively new (since 2003, and accidental in ReMA’s view). The CDR regulations can be found at 40 CFR Part 711.
CDR Overview
CDR applies to recyclers if they import to any one US facility during a calendar year 25,000 pounds or more (yes, pounds) of scrap metal by element (e.g., copper, aluminum); alloys are considered mixtures of metal elements, except that steel (mainly iron) is considered a “metal element”. Exporting does not cause CDR to apply. Typical recycling activities, such as shearing, chopping, baling, and shredding, do not cause CDR to apply; neither does melting one metal from another (e.g., a sweat furnace).
ReMA has provided below a new CDR Issue Update (June 22, 2023) with more details about CDR compliance for recyclers for the 2024 reporting period from June 1 to September 30, 2024.
On September 23, 2024, EPA extended the 2024 CDR submission deadline from September 30 to November 22, 2024. See EPA’s pre-publication notice here, to be published soon in the Federal Register.
EPA’s CDR website can be found at www.epa.gov/cdr.
Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Explore how recycling contributes to environmental stewardship and how ReMA helps recyclers navigate compliance.
Environmental Compliance
Recycled materials provide a renewable, resilient source of raw materials for manufacturing. Like any manufacturer, recycling facilities are subject to a number of regulations. However, because the industry produces specification-grade commodities, some regulatory requirements are unique to the industry. That’s where ReMA comes in with resources for recyclers to help with environmental compliance.
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.
Commodities
Recycled Materials
Recycled materials are a big part of life. We help make items that you use and depend on every day. From the wiring and plumbing in your home, to the coffee maker that gets your day started. From the roads, bridges, and highways you travel on, to the schools our children learn in – maybe even the laptop or smartphone you’re reading this on. They all likely contain recycled material.
Support for Recyclers
Additional Resources
Explore our additional resources for valuable insights, tools, and information to support the recycling industry and its professionals.
SREA/Superfund
The Superfund Recycling Equity Act (SREA) was passed into law on November 29, 1999 following six years of intense lobbying and grassroots activity by ReMA and its members. ReMA offers the SREA Reasonable Care Compliance Program to assist recyclers with the defense of a Superfund liability claim.
Superfund
Safety
Members can use the toolkit to learn about the background, concepts, value, and process of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) strategy and implementation in the recycled materials industry.
Safety
Workforce Management Resources
From early introduction to the work of the recycled materials industry through our partnership with JASON Learning to internships and fellowships for current college students, to highlighting opportunities for entry level and seasoned workers, ReMA’s member workforce development resources have something for everyone.
Rema Pathways Program
Rema Safety
Environmental Compliance Resources
Additional resources related to environmental compliance in the recycled materials industry.