The Recycling Market Development Advisory Council is comprised of 14 governor-appointed members representing the recycling industry, government, higher education, solid waste industry and citizen affiliations. This council tracks the success and growth of the state’s recycling industry and makes policy and program recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly each year. The annual report provides information on the committee's work plan, economic development data, resources and market information for the glass, paper, plastics, scrap tires, used oil, nonferrous aluminum and ferrous scrap metal industries.