TY 2015 Form 990EZ

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? ....
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 SEE SCHEDULE O (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...	28a
29 SEE SCHEDULE O (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...	29a
30 SEE SCHEDULE O (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...	30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .

Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)

What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? ....

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.

28 SEE SCHEDULE O
(Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ... MediumBullet

28a

29 SEE SCHEDULE O
(Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ... MediumBullet

29a

30 SEE SCHEDULE O
(Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ... MediumBullet

30a

31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here... MediumBullet

31a

32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet

(a) Name and title

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position

(c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)

(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation

(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation

BARRY WOLFF

PRESIDENT

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(a) Name and title of each employee

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position

(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)

(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation

(e) Estimated amount of other compensation

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor

(b) Type of service

(c) Compensation

Return Reference	Explanation
Other	FORM 990-EZ, SCHEDULE C, PART III
Other	FOR THE 2015 YEAR, IT IS THE POLICY OF THIS ORGANIZATION TO INFORM ITS MEMBERSHIP OF THE AMOUNTS OF DUES OR SIMILAR ASSESSMENTS WHICH WERE REASONABLY EXPECTED TO BE ALLOCABLE TO THE POLITICAL AND/OR LOBBYING EXPENDITURES OF THE ORGANIZATION. ANY APPLICABLE EXPENSES WHICH EXCEED
Other	THE ESTIMATED AMOUNTS WILL BE CARRIED OVER TO THE FOLLOWING YEAR. CONSEQUENTLY, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY EXPENDITURES DEEMED TO BE SUBJECT TO THE PROXY TAX. THE APPLICABLE CARRYOVER OF IRC SECTION 6011(E) EXPENDITURES IS REPORTED ON THIS SCHEDULE SCHEDULE C(FORM 990/990EZ). THEREFORE, THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT FILED A 990-T FOR THE 2015 TAXABLE YEAR.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

SOUTH CAROLINA RECYCLERS ASSOCIATION INC

Employer identification number

27-4266894

Return Reference	Explanation
Other	........................................................
Other	FORM 990-EZ, LINE 28, PROGRAM SERVICES ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Other	MONITOR LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT MAY IMPACT THE RECYCLING INDUSTRY.
Other	PROMOTING THE COMMON INTEREST OF THE MEMBERSHIP TO IMPROVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS OF THE INDUSTRY.
Other	........................................................................FORM 990-EZ, LINE 29, PROGRAM SERVICES ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Other	PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND TRAINING TO THE MEMBERSHIP. COMMUNICATE THROUGH WEBSITE CONTENT, ACTION ALERTS, ANNUAL CONFERENCES AND OTHER LITERATURE MATERIALS. THESE EFFORTS SERVE TO INFORM AND UPDATE THE MEMBERSHIP WITH RESPECT TO INDUSTRY AND LEGISLATIVE EVENTS; AND WILL ENABLE MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS. ...................................................
Other	FORM 990-Z, LINE 30, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: COMMUNICATE WITH AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO STATE LEVEL LEGISLATORS ON THE DESIGN AND CONTENT OF STATUTES THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT THE RECYCLING INDUSTRY. WORK IN COORDINATION WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES TO INSURE THAT THE INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERSHIP ARE CONSIDERED. ...................................................................... FORM 990-EZ, PART V, INFORMATION REGARDING PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACTS:
Other	THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16	WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 577.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16	ACCOUNTING FEES 2900.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16	REGISTRATION FEES 312.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16	BANK FEES 3.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16	TELEPHONE 69.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16	MEETINGS / EVENTS / SPONSORSHIPS 2301.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16	ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT FEES 22000.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:	15000272
Software Version:

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	0
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2	0
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	18,750
4	Investment income ...........................	4	0
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c	0
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a	0
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	0
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c	0
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	18,750

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	28,162
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	28,162

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-9,412
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	37,070
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	27,658

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
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Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2012	(b) 2013	(c) 2014	(d) 2015	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures