### Question
How is the term post-consumer materials management defined?


### Answer
The term **post-consumer materials management** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 4201* as the following:

> the systems, operation, supervision, and long-term management of processes and equipment used for post-use material (including packaging, goods, products, and other materials), including—


(A) collection

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 4201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-SAVE OUR SEAS 2.0**

