Michigan Recycling Coalition Recycler of the Year

The MRC recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the state for innovative recycling, composting, and waste management education programs. By recognizing and publicizing innovative programs, the MRC hopes to increase the effectiveness and profile of resource recovery efforts throughout the state.

Download the 2008 MRC Awards Nomination Form (Microsoft Word Form)
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2007 MRC Recyclers of the Year Recipients included:
• Outstanding Recycling Education Program: Mid-Michigan Waste Authority
• Outstanding Reduction & Reuse Program: University of Michigan Waste Management Services
• Outstanding Special Event Recycling Program: City of Lansing Waste Reduction Services
• Outstanding Business Recycling Program: Abbott Nutrition
• Outstanding Composting Program: City of Lansing Waste Reduction Services
• Outstanding Recycling Program: Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
• Outstanding Recycler: Tom Dean, SOCRRA

The MRC also recognized a number of programs as part of its Spotlight Recognition for one-time projects, programs, or events that illustrate effective creative and innovative program efforts. This year’s MRC Spotlight award winners included the Kentwood Recycling Center, Mid Michigan Waste Authority, Karen Weaver of the Jennison Schools Gifted and Talented Program, Kent County, Northwest Refuse and the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA).