### Question
What is the definition of recycling?


### Answer
The definition of **recycling** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 6966c*:

> the series of activities—


(A) during which recyclable materials are processed into specification-grade commodities, and consumed as raw-material feedstock, in lieu of virgin materials, in the manufacturing of new products

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6966c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 82-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL > SUBCHAPTER VI-FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

