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What You Get (Benefits)


Earning the Blue Ribbon Recycler distinction highlights your company’s excellent recycling performance to the community and your customers. Each business or organization that obtains certification receives:

  • Award and decal to display that proclaims your recycling achievements
  • Certification letter, which can be posted on your website or shared with potential customers
  • High-profile attention in OCRRA’s Quarterly Newsletter (distributed to over 150,000 local residents) and listing on OCRRA’s website
  • Seal of Recycling Excellence than can be used on your company letterhead, email signatures and your website to share your recycling prowess
  • An individualized Promotional Event at your workplace

In addition, every organization that receives the Blue Ribbon Recycler certification is eligible for recognition as our community’s Recycler of the Year.

What You Do (How to Apply):

  1. Preview the checklist of requirements for your industry

    Business Professional Office, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Call Center View
    Educational College & Higher Education Facilities, Professional Training Centers View
    Food Service Restaurants, Food Service, Catering View
    Government Federal, State, County, City, Town & Village Offices View
    Medical & Healthcare Hospital, Nursing home, Long Term Care, Senior Assisted Living Facility View
    Retail Business Department Store, Big Box Store, Chain & Independent, Grocery Store View
    Tourism & Leisure Hotel / Motel, Exhibition & Conference Center, Entertainment and Sports/Fitness Facilities View

  2. Check Your Status


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