Get Ready to Celebrate America Recycles Day!

Small actions can lead to big impact! Each year on November 15, millions of Americans come together for America Recycles Day – a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.

How You Can Join the Fun

America Recycles Day isn’t just a one-day thing – it’s a chance to look at your recycling habits and make some awesome changes that will last. Here’s how you can get involved:

Test Your Recycling Smarts!

Think you know your recyclables? Put your knowledge to the test with our fun and interactive Recycling Quiz! Find out if you’re a recycling whiz or if there’s still some eco-friendly wisdom to pick up. You might be surprised by what’s recyclable (and what’s not)!

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Recycle Your Way to a Cleaner America

Jump into action with the Greatest American Cleanup and make recycling part of your mission. It’s not just about cleaning up litter – it’s about making sure those materials get a second life and don’t end up polluting our beautiful communities and natural spaces.

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What is America Recycles Day?

America Recycles Day, brought to you by Keep America Beautiful, is the only nationally recognized day that’s all about recycling! It’s a time to learn, get inspired, and take action. Whether at home, school, or work, we can all pitch in to recycle more and waste less.
From plastic bottles and aluminum cans to paper and electronics – recycling helps keep tons of materials out of landfills, saves natural resources, and reduces pollution. And who wouldn’t want to be part of that?