The Recycling Partnership Incorporated
The Recycling Partnership is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that mobilizes people, data, and solutions to improve the U.S. recycling system. The organization provides community and facility grants, technical assistance, tools, data resources, and policy guidance to increase recycling access and effectiveness.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations working on recycling collection, recycling education/outreach, MRF equipment upgrades, end-market facilities, or regional recycling infrastructure improvement projects in the U.S.
Good Fit
- • Municipalities or counties proposing community recycling collection or infrastructure projects.
- • MRFs or service providers seeking equipment to improve sortation of PET, PP, film, or aluminum.
- • Regional consortia or end-market facilities working to increase recycled material capture or markets.
- • Proposals with clear operational plans, measurable capture or contamination reduction targets, and readiness to implement.
Geography
Observed grants span 34 states in the latest year, showing a national U.S. footprint with several states (for example Michigan, Texas, California) receiving larger shares.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 112 distinct recipients across government entities, municipalities, MRFs, service providers, and end-market businesses, so the portfolio is diverse rather than limited to a tiny circle.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence shows 86 new recipients in the latest year (about 77% new), which—together with a public website and grants contact—indicates unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
