Recycling Council of Texas

Welcome to the Recycling Council of Texas (RCOT) website, a resource for our members and the general public to stay updated on the metals recycling industry in Texas. The recycling industry is a powerful driver for our state's economy:

• Texas recyclers directly employ more than 11,600 people, with total annual wages of $878 million
• Our economic impact is more than $3 billion annually
• The recycling industry generates $348 million in state and local revenues annually

In addition to these significant economic benefits, the recycling industry is an important component of environmental protection and conservation. In 2010, the industry recycled more than 130 million metric tons of material in the United States.

As the voice of the industry in Texas, RCOT has taken a strong stand against metal theft. In the 2011 Texas legislative session, RCOT played a key role in the passage of Senate Bill 694, which implemented new regulations for our industry and safeguards for the public, all with the goal of reducing metal theft in Texas.

RCOT is committed to working cooperatively with law enforcement and federal, state and local government to fight metal theft. We will continue to work with other stakeholders to keep our economy strong, environment clean and communities safe.