“We can’t talk about building a 21st-century economy without investing in 21st-century recycling infrastructure. The bipartisan CIRCLE Act tackles this head-on—providing a new investment credit to help communities like ours in PA-1 modernize outdated systems, strengthen domestic supply chains, and compete globally. It’s a fiscally smart, environmentally responsible solution, and part of my broader effort to grow our local economies and protect our environment, our workforce, and the future we owe our next generation,” said Fitzpatrick.

“Before coming to Congress, I was Mayor and a County Executive. Oftentimes, local governments bear the burden of operating waste management programs, having no choice but to pass those costs on to constituents in the form of taxes,” said Suozzi. “Making it easier and cheaper to recycle saves local governments and taxpayers in my district, and all over the country, up to $9.4 billion as less and less recyclable waste unnecessarily goes to costly landfills and incinerators. Bringing down the cost of living by reducing waste, all the while creating jobs in the recycling industry, is a no-brainer.” 

The CIRCLE Act establishes a 30% investment tax credit—phased out over 10 years—for qualified investments in new or upgraded recycling infrastructure. Municipalities investing directly in waste reduction efforts will receive a direct rebate, ensuring local governments can modernize without passing the burden on to taxpayers.

According to industry estimates, investments incentivized by the CIRCLE Act could unlock over $30 billion in economic value, generate more than 200,000 jobs, and prevent 169 million tons of recyclable materials from ending up in landfills—all while saving taxpayers nearly $10 billion.

The bill is backed by a broad coalition of environmental and industry leaders, including The Recycling Partnership, World Wildlife Fund, the Aluminum Association, the Association of Plastic Recyclers, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and more.

"Investing in American recycling infrastructure means investing in the American economy. The CIRCLE Act offers an opportunity to galvanize investment from the private sector to help unlock more than $30 billion in economic benefits that can be derived from investments in recycling – including 200,000 new jobs, $9.5 billion taxpayer dollars saved, and 169 million tons of recyclables returned to domestic markets. The Recycling Partnership is committed to building a better U.S. recycling system and is proud to support the CIRCLE Act,” said Keefe Harrison, CEO of The Recycling Partnership.  

Congressman Fitzpatrick has been a national leader in advancing bipartisan solutions to modernize our infrastructure, strengthen environmental safeguards, and drive long-term economic growth. From securing critical investments in local communities to shaping forward-looking policy on sustainability and manufacturing, he continues to lead the charge. The CIRCLE Act is the latest in his broad, results-driven agenda to build a cleaner, stronger, and more competitive America.

Click here for bill text.

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