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title: "What percentage of paper actually gets recycled in the United States?"
description: "Paper is one of the most recovered materials in the United States, though the rate varies a lot by paper type. National recycling rates hover around 68%, h"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What percentage of paper actually gets recycled in the United States?

Paper is one of the most recovered materials in the United States, though the rate varies a lot by paper type. National recycling rates hover around 68%, h

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