Circular Economy

When you recycle, you help divert waste and fuel the circular economy. This means your recycling is creating new jobs and products. This economic impact stays close to home with more than 70% of the materials you recycle going to manufacturers in Ohio. Your recycling has a direct economic development for Ohio.

Model of Products

The Linear Economy is where raw materials are taken from the Earth, made into products, used by consumers, and then disposed of as waste. This creates a one-way path to the landfill.

Four connected arrows labeled take, make, use, and toss representing a linear economic process.

The Circular Economy is a system that keeps materials in use for as long as possible, reducing waste and the need for raw materials. The Circular Economy is powered by recycling!

Circular diagram illustrating the cycle of Take, Make, Use, and Recycle in sustainability.

End Users

See map of end users to find the manufactures where your recyclables are going.

New Albany, OH
Plastic HDPE
recycled into
New Plastic Containers
Russellville, KY
Aluminum
recycled into
New Aluminum Cans
Dundee, MI
Plastic HDPE
recycled into
New Plastic Bottles & Containers
Russellville, KY
Aluminum
recycled into
New Aluminum Cans
Milford, OH
Tin
recycled into
Construction Materials
Indianapolis, IN
Plastic HDPE
recycled into
New Plastic Bottles & Containers
Henderson, KY
Cardboard
recycled into
New Paper Products
Lapel, IN
Glass
recycled into
New Glass Containers
Berea, KY
Aluminum
recycled into
New Aluminum Cans
Calhoun, GA
Plastic PET
recycled into
Carpet
Troy, AL
Plastic PP
recycled into
New Plastic Containers
Richmond, IN
Glass
recycled into
Fiberglass Insulation
Defiance, OH
Glass
recycled into
Fiberglass Insulation
Athens, AL
Plastic PET
recycled into
New Plastic Bottles & Food Packaging
Cincinnati, OH
Cardboard
recycled into
New Paper Products
Baltimore, OH
Cardboard
recycled into
New Paper Products
Massillon, OH
Cardboard
recycled into
New Paper Products
Big Island, VA
Paper
recycled into
Household Paper Products
Reidsville, NC
Plastic HDPE
recycled into
New Plastic Containers
Kingsport, TN
Cardboard
recycled into
Containerboard
West Mifflin, PA
Tin
recycled into
Construction Materials
Hilliard, OH
Plastic HDPE
recycled into
Corrugated Irrigation Pipes
Shippenville, PA
Plastic HDPE
recycled into
Corrugated Irrigation Pipes
Maysville, KY
Cardboard
recycled into
New Cardboard
Lawrenceburg, IN
Glass
recycled into
Beverage and Food Containers
Ironton, OH
Plastic PP
recycled into
Automotive Parts and Textiles
Muscle Shoals, AL
Aluminum
recycled into
New Aluminum Cans

Map Data Source: Rumpke Waste & Recycling. Verified July 9, 2026.