Community Tools

In order for your community to improve your recycling, setting a goal with clear steps and a timeline to accomplish these objectives is essential.

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Pass a 33% by 2012 Resolution
NMRC is currently working with the City of Santa Fe for it to become the first city in NM to formally adopt the 33% by 2012 resolution. We hope within the next year that communities around New Mexico make this commitment. Click here for draft resolution language. Word   Pdf

Create a Community Recycling Plan
This plan can be formally adopted by your community or can be used internally for solid waste and recycling management. A plan should contain goals, timelines and enough level of detail for others to follow the roadmap. Click here for one example of a Community Recycling Plan.  more

Boulder, Colorado's EcoCycle has created the CHARM model for a recycling drop-off center. more

Waste Age provides a helpful article on the planning, financing and design process. more