State & Local Resources

State & Local Resources

ReMA’s robust state program provides advocacy resources to aid efforts at the local level as well as legislative tracking ReMA’s robust state program provides advocacy resources to aid efforts at the local level as well as legislative tracking

Find Your State

State Policies

Choose your state below to see state specific resources.

State Legislative Sessions

ReMA’s robust state program provides advocacy resources to aid efforts at the local level as well as legislative tracking reports by commodity and issue.

NCSL 2025 State Legislative Session Calendar

Provides an interactive color-coded map of session status for each state and US territory; just click on the state for session dates.

View Session Calendar

MultiState 2025 Legislative Session Chart

Includes profile dates and other important session deadlines in a single, easy-to-use reference sheet that is downloadable as a PDF.

View Session Chart

Recycling Impact Award

The Recycling Impact Award is presented by ReMA annually to a National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) member who is committed to working within a state, region, and/or communities to positively impact resource conservation and recycling.

Policy Resources

Advocacy Support and Legislative Tracking

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State Resources and Tracking

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Economic Impact Study

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.

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Federal Resources

With headquarters in Washington, DC, ReMA regularly meets with nationally elected officials to discuss pertinent industry topics.

Global Reach

International Trade

ReMA’s international trade efforts highlight the essential role of recycled materials in the global economy.

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Latest Updates

ReMA News

  • ReMA President Robin Wiener Receives Inaugural Award for Recycling Leadership 2025

  • ReMA Recognizes Global Recycling Day by Celebrating the Global Impact of the Recycled Materials Industry

  • U.S. Recyclers Oppose Efforts by European Governments to Seek New Export Restrictions for Recycled Materials

  • ReMA Recognized for Excellence in Membership, Rebranding

  • ReMA Announces Position on Non-Embedded Small and Medium Format End-of-Life Battery Management