Washington, July 31 -- Congressman Mike Lawler issued the following press release:
Washington, D.C. - 7/31/26. This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gotthiemer (NJ-05) introduced the Recycling Infrastructure and Data Accountability Act, legislation that would direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study the feasibility of establishing a standardized national database to better track recycling infrastructure, recyclable materials, material recovery outcomes, landfill diversion, and communities that lack access to recycling services.
Across the country, communities, municipalities, and businesses face challenges caused by limited recycling infrastructure, inconsistent data collection, and gaps in processing capaci...