Recycling Responsible Unit (RU) and Materials Recovery Facility Information

Responsible Units Recycling Annual Report

Responsible units (RUs) are required by law to submit an annual report to the DNR by April 30 of each year. The annual report confirms a RU's compliance with program criteria, including a report on the tonnage of the recyclable material collected during the previous calendar year. RUs may report online or may send in a paper report.

Online Report System

The online system is open as of February 19, 2008, and can be accessed directly from the Wisconsin Online Reporting System [exit DNR]. Forms will only be mailed to those RUs without a valid e-mail address. If you need to download additional forms:

Cover letter to Responsible Units - February 2008 [PDF 53KB]
2007 Annual Report Instructions [PDF 35KB]
2007 Annual Report Form 4400-182 [PDF 48KB] Revised 02-08
List of Self-certified MRFs [PDF 19KB] for Section E.2 of Report Form
2007 Financial Report Instructions [PDF 39KB]
2007 Financial Report Forms

If you need further assistance finding materials, contact Sarah Murray.

Responsible Unit Program Evaluations

Responsible unit (RU) program evaluations are one of the primary means for DNR staff to see and hear first hand about the operation of the local municipal recycling program. Typically, the evaluation will include a review of some key elements of the program to ensure consistency with program requirements as stated in Wisconsin law. If there are areas of the program that need follow up or modification, DNR staff will discuss the shortcomings and work with the RU to develop a plan to bring the program back into compliance.

What to Expect from an RU Program Evaluation [PDF 56KB]

2007 Materials Recovery Facility Self-Certification

Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF) will need to submit their 2007 self-certification on paper this year instead of using the electronic reporting system. Forms were mailed on January 23, 2008. This mailing included:

Last Revised: Wednesday July 23 2008