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Highlights
Recycling Access Doubles in New Mexico
New Mexicans have significantly more locations to recycle around the state, especially in rural areas, with an increase of 81% of access to recycling. In the last 4 years, more than 83 drop-off recycling locations have been added by municipalities around the state. more 
Valuable Recyclables in NM Landfills
In 2010, New Mexicans buried $168 million worth of valuable material in landfills instead of recycling it. "The NM Landfill Rate Analysis" report found that, based on 29 reporting landfills in the state, the average cost to dispose of solid waste materials is $31.29 per ton. Using that average rate, it is estimated New Mexicans spent $51 million to bury $168 million worth of recyclable material. more
Sign Up for the 2012 Recycling Conference Today
Recycling: New Mexico's Expanding Landscape
Join NMRC on June 19th through June 20th for New Mexico's only professional conference dedicated to recycling. The two-day event will take place at the Hotel Albuquerque and consist of break out sessions, key note speakers, lectures, round tables, tours, awards ceremony, networking and more. more
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What is the New Mexico Recycling
Coalition?
Since 1991, the New Mexico Recycling Coalition has served as a resource to provide recycling information to professionals in the field, as well as to the general public. Our mission is to lead New Mexico to value waste as a resource. We serve as recycling advocates working with a diverse group of stakeholders, communities, businesses, schools and grassroots activists to help build sustainable and efficient recycling programs.
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