Economic Impact Studies
The Iowa Department of Economic Development's Recycle Iowa Office completed the Economic Impacts of Recycling in Iowa study. The study objectives included measuring the current economic impacts of recycling activities (collectors, processors, end-users, and recycling equipment manufacturers) on Iowa employment, income and tax revenue. The study also identified specific recyclable material market development opportunities that maximize beneficial economic impacts upon the state of Iowa's economy.
Iowa's recycling industry has proven itself a viable industry in the past decade through job creation, high wages and industry growth. Learn more about the study results through the following links:
- 2007 - Economic Impact Study Full Report [PDF: 1.02MB]
- 2001 - Economic Impact Study [PDF: 706k]
- 1997 - Economic Impact Study
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