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Original Air Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 @ 1:00pm ET

This program combined a primer with case study examples of harmonization efforts. In addition to reviewing best practices, it put a spotlight on an Oregon initiative to develop consistent rules and signage for multi-family housing recycling as well as a council of government (COG)-led regional education campaign in Texas.

Moderated by:

ALEC COOLEY, Senior Advisor @ Busch Systems

Resources & Downloads

View/Download the Webinar Slidedeck

CLICK HERE to view/download a PDF version of the presentation slides from all presenters used in the live webinar

The Recycling Partnership Resources

Click here for The Recycling Partnership's MRFshed Report created on August 29th, 2017.

Click here for The Recycling Partnership's case study about Fort Collins, Colorado.

Click here to learn more about The Recycling Partnership's Solutions Hub.

North Central Texas COG Resources

Click here for the Know What You Throw campaign.

Click here for waste characterization data and handouts used to develop North Central Texas COG's campaign.

Click here for North Central Texas COG's campaign ads, videos, templates etc., on this Recycling Partnership site; includes similar campaign materials from Atlanta, GA and Grand Rapids, MI.

Oregon Metro Resources

Click here for a 2022 Metro Multifamily Garbage and Recycling Service Study Report.

Click here for Metro's regional Multifamily Decal and Signage Playbook, including best practices and style guidelines.

Other Harmonized Regional Outreach Campaigns

Click here for the Recycling Exists Campaign - Twin Cities metro area, MN.

Click here for the Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM)'s Education Toolkit.

Click here for Massachusetts RecycleSmart.

Click here for Delaware's Recyclopedia.

Click here for New Jersey DEP Promotional Resources.

Click here for SWACO's (Central Ohio) Recycle Right Website.

Click here for Recycle Right New York's website.

Click here for King County, WA's Recycle Right Tool Kit.

Download the Chat Log

CLICK HERE to view/download the text records of the attendee and panelist Chat from the live webinar.

Speaker Panel