MRC annually recognizes local government, state and federal agencies, corporations, non-profits, educational institutions and individuals with the “Recycle of the Year” Environmental Hero award program.
MRC accepts nominations for awards annually and a deadline will be announced. Learn more.
Our award program has the following categories:
- Local Government Recycler of the Year
- State and Federal Government Recycler of the Year
- Corporate Recycler of the Year
- Non-Profit Recycler of the Year
- Educational Institution Recycler of the Year
- New Program of the Year (any of the above, less than 2 years old)
We review nominations on these criteria:
- Promoting recycling to create a better community;
- Maintaining a continuous recycling or environmental programs rather than a one-
time project; - Demonstrating awareness of environmental stewardship; and
- Improving community waste handling and environmental practices.
Mississippi Recycling Coalition 