The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is accepting nominations for the 2024 Recycling Excellence Awards now through Sept. 16.
Communities, organizations, schools and businesses are eligible and encouraged to apply. In addition to giving recognition, the Recycling Excellence Awards highlights ideas and strategies with proven track records that other organizations may use to improve their recycling endeavors.
One of the goals identified in the DNR’s 2021-2025 climate action plan is to reduce per-capita food waste disposed of in Wisconsin landfills by half by 2030 (from 2020 levels). Food waste recovery or diversion programs are eligible for a Recycling Excellence Award,
Awards are offered in four categories: overall program, projects and initiatives, innovation and special events. Programs may self-nominate or apply on behalf of another program.
Past award winners include the Fond du Lac County town of Calumet in 2023, Green Bay Packaging in 2022, Greener Bay Packaging in 2022 and the town of Vinland in 2022.
