Recycling Coordinator's Corner

Welcome to Recycling Coordination in the State of Florida, this page provides critical base knowledge for recycling coordinators as well as highlights and updates from The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Waste Reduction staff.

Staff Contacts:

• Jennifer Ciaravella
• Sommer Turner

Important Dates:

• February 1: Recovered Materials Dealer, C&D and Class I/III annual reports due to FDEP.
• March 1: Above reports submitted to the counties by FDEP.
• April 1: County Annual Solid Waste Management Reports due to FDEP.
• July 1: Annual Solid Waste Management Report published on FDEP website.

Recovered Materials:

• Paper.

• Plastic.

• Metal.

• Glass.

• Textiles.

• Rubber (other than tires).

Facility Types:

Recovered Materials Processing Facility (RMPF)

• Only processes Recovered Materials.
• Does not require a solid waste permit.

Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

• Processes solid waste.
• Requires a solid waste permit.

For details on what materials to include and how to complete your report in the ReTrac system, refer to the links below:

• Annual Solid Waste Management Report Training
• ReTrac
• 2024 Solid Waste Management Annual Report

Important Statutes:

• 403.7032: This section sets the 75 percent statewide recycling goal. It also directs public entities (schools, state and local public agencies) to report the amount they recycle annually to their counties. Private businesses are encouraged (but not mandated) to report the amount they recycle to their counties. It also directs DEP to recognize successful recycling efforts by schools, businesses, public groups and private citizens. Finally, the section directs DEP to create the Recycling Business Assistance Center
• 403.706: In order to assess the progress in meeting the goal set forth in subsection (2), each county shall, by April 1 each year, provide information to the department regarding its annual solid waste management program and recycling activities.