2019 Recycling Industry Yearbook

Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. 2 The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc., is the “Voice of the Recycling Industry™,” with approximately 1,300 member companies operating in thousands of locations in the United States and around the globe. Our members are present throughout the recycling chain and include companies that process, broker, and consume recyclable metals, paper, plastics, glass, tires and rubber, electronics, and textiles, whether sourced from industrial, commercial, or residential activities. Our membership also includes those companies that manufacture and distribute the optical and infrared scanners, balers, shredders, conveyors, and other machinery and transportation equipment that are used in all parts of the chain. ISRI’s mission is to promote safe, economically sustainable, and environmentally responsible recycling through networking, advocacy, and education. From our headquarters in Washington, D.C., and through 20 chapters, ISRI raises public awareness of the vital role recycling plays in the economy, U.S. and global trade, the environment, and sustainable development. ISRI members benefit from a wide array of services, including For more information or to join, visit ISRI.org. • safety and compliance training • networking and education • market research and reporting • regulatory and legal information • industry-specific publications • industry representation • advocacy on the state, national, and international levels Brian Shine Chair Robin Wiener President