Get the MassDEP Recycling IQ Kit

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1. About the Recycling IQ Kit

   

   Contamination of the recycling stream is a growing problem. The Recycling IQ Kit was developed to provide cities and towns with steps, tools and resources to help Improve the Quality of local recycling programs. The Kit includes:

   • Guidance for engaging with your materials recycling facility (MRF) and hauler,
   • Instructions and tools for targeting messages,
   • Tools for tracking and reporting results,
   • Customizable artwork for education and outreach, and
   • Resources for direct feedback at curbside or drop-off.

   The Recycling IQ Kit is open source and available for any city or town to use at any time.

   Funding and technical assistance to help implement the Recycling IQ Kit are available from MassDEP. Follow the link below to learn more.

   SMRP Municipal Technical Assistance Grants 

2. Everything You Need to Get Started

   ► Access the IQ Kit for your collection program type:
   Curbside | Drop-Off

   ► Determine if your community is ready to commit:
   Assessment Tool

   ► Create outreach and education materials:
   Customizable Artwork | Editing Instructions

   ► Access all available resources:
   Recycling IQ Kit Files
   Samples, templates & more