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This case study covers two rural recycling organizations focused on recycling and resource management. Started by residents or by municipal officials, both groups are headed and maintained by community members working with local governments to support public interests.
Fact Sheet on PAYT by www.payasyouthrow.org
NRC PowerPoint presentation on planning and executing a public zero waste event
NRC Fact Sheet on Best practices in containers and signage for recycling and composting
NRC Fact Sheet with reasons for keeping organics out of landfills
NRC Best Practices Guide to Wase Reduction and Recycling with an introduction to Zero Waste principles
NRC's step by step guide and forms for conducting a waste sort
NRC's step by step guide on starting a green team with forms and templates
NRC Fact Sheet on Hub and Spoke systems
Links to additional hub and spoke resources
NRC Best Practices Guide to Wase Reduction and Recycling with an introduction to Zero Waste principles
NRC paper to provide information on why prices for recyclables are depressed and identify strategies for coping with down markets.
Link to NRC recycling equipment grants page
NRC Fact Sheet on organized hauling
Links to additional resources for organized trash and recycling collection
NRC Case study of Lincoln Public School's recycling and composting program
NRC guide for restaurant and bar owners and manager to develop a zero waste program
NRC case study of shared hauling pilot in one city block in Lincoln, Nebr.
NRC case study of shared hauling pilot in one city block in Lincoln, Nebr.
NRC Fact Sheet on the state of recycling in Nebraska in 2019
NRC Fact Sheet on Recycling Markets
NRC links to additional resources on PAYT
NRC Fact Sheet on PAYT
Supplement to the NRC Fact Sheet on EPr with links to additional resources
NRC Fact Sheet on EPR
A quick guide to using the US EPA's WasteWise data management system
Results of glass recycling survey of public sector, MRFs, and end markets
Product Stewardship Council toolkit for reducing single-use plastics in restaurants
5 tips for employees and top 10 backing practices for waste haulers - SWANA
NRDC explanation of legislation passed by Congress in 2015 to extend a tax deduction for businesses that donate food to a food bank or other charitable organization.
How to conduct a food waste assessment - US EPA
Whether you’re creating an entirely new recycling program or upgrading from another system, this implementation guide will help make the transition to single stream curbside cart collection of recyclables easier.
ITPI publication that helps advocates, policymakers, and other stakeholder better understand and analyze infrastructure project proposals, contracts, and related legislation that retains public control over shared public assets.
USCC checklist and guide for planning a workplace composting program
August 2016 report that evaluated Alabama's material recovery and recycling system and provided recommendations for improvement. SERDC & Alabama Recycling Partnership
Industry standards with training requirements how-to by the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services
A Resolution Adopting Zero Waste as a Guiding Principle and Supporting tge Creation of a Zero Waste Plan
ReFED guide for reducing food waste
This model toolkit provides rural jurisdictons with an evaluation process for the development and implementation of rural cooperative recyclig solid waste diversion programs.
How to make and use compost at home. Washington Organic Recycling Council
This report describes a collaborative public-private policy solution that includes: a Packaging and Printed Paper Fee paid by private-sector brands to support residential recycling infrastructure and education, and a Disposal Surcharge on waste generators to help defray recycling operational costs for communities.
Guide created by NYC Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities to share how to make documents accessible by everyone
Guide created by NYC Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities to share how to make presentations accessible by everyone
Social Media Guide created by NYC Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities to share how to make social media posts accessible to people with disabilities
Guide created by NYC Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities to share how to make virtual meetings accessible to people with disabilities
Product Stewardship Institute guide on best management practice strategies for setting up carpet stewardship programs
US EPA Full report on MSW trends for 2016 and 2017
US EPA Report analyzing MSW trends 2017
Original documents for the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, including Title II and Title III
No. 148- An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste.
A report on tip fees by state and region.
White paper on compost and long-term soil health impacts on agriculture and food.
Considerations to keep in mind when negotiating recycling contacts for drop-off centers by The Recycling Partnership
The Recycling Partnership's toolkit with guidance for approaching MRFs and haulers, visual instructions and tools, tips, and tracking tools
The Recycling Partnership's toolkit with guidance for approaching MRFs and haulers, visual instructions and tools, tips, and tracking tools
Increase recycling at fairs by improving upon the current knowledge base for best practices and sharing those learning and cost-effective practices. Objective: To increase waste reduction, recycling and composting at fairs by providing recycling bins and programmatic support..