Recycling - Interesting Historical Dates By annika.l.bartels Period: Jan 1, 1865 to Jan 1, 2015 Year Sep 1, 1874 Curbside Recycling Starts in the US Jan 1, 1965 The Solid Waste Disposal Act passed First significant recognition that waste has become a national issue. Apr 22, 1970 First National Earth Day We dedicate one day a year to the health of our earth.
