### Question
How is the term recyclable materials defined?


### Answer
The term **recyclable materials** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 13709* as the following:

> waste products for recycling or reuse in the furtherance of recognized pollution control programs

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 13709*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION > PART B-MOTOR CARRIERS, WATER CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS > CHAPTER 137-RATES AND THROUGH ROUTES**

