Environment

America Recycles Day

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The twenty-sixth annual national America Recycles Day (ARD) is Wednesday, November 15, 2025. Local governments in metropolitan Washington traditionally hold several ARD events in October and November. Washington area residents can pledge below to recycle (or on the pledge page), which enters them into a drawing for local prizes.

The goal of America Recycles Day is to build consumer demand for recycled products and to educate all Americans about the environmental and economic benefits of recycling. COG wants to make consumers aware of the importance of "Buying Recycled."

Washington Region America Recycles Day Pledge Form

Regional Prizes:

$300 gift certificate at REI (all ages)
K-12 Prize - $300 gift certificate at REI AND $500 grant to the local K-12 environmental program/club of choice (must be K-12 student)

Your First Name *

Your Last Name *

E-mail *

Phone

Street Address *

Address 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

For America Recycles Day 2025, I pledge to:

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Buy more recycled-content products
Reduce waste
Reuse household items more
Increase my recycling efforts
Compost more at home

Are you a school student in kindergarten - 12th grade (K-12)

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Please enter me in the drawings to be held in December for regional prizes. One entry per person. No purchase necessary. Entrant of any age may win local prizes with exception of K-12 prize. Entries for prizes must be received by November 21. Complete set of rules.

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