COMMUNITY MATERIALS MANAGEMENT TOOLKIT

Access reliable information and resources about how to overcome the barriers to a successful, sustainable recycling program.

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MRF Survey: Acceptable Materials Worksheet

Writable PDF for local programs and MRF operators to complete every 6 months

MRFshed Report – Understanding Materials Acceptability within a MRFshed and the Communication/Education Effort Around those Acceptable Materials

Report on research to examine the commonality and differences amongst communities providing recyclable material to the same MRF

MRO Cheat Sheet

Sample Mandatory Recycling Ordinances, Education and Outreach Materials, and Case Studies compiled by Emerge Knowledge Design, Inc.

MSW Landfill Locations July 2017 (in Nebraska)

Map of MSW Landfill locations in Nebraska with phone numbers

Multi-Family Property Manager Guide

This short guide was created by Rethink Waste, a public agency in California. It covers CA laws and has tips for working with property managers of multi-family housing regarding materials management.

Municipal Measurement Program

Description and link for the MMP

Municipal Solid Wase Unit-based Pricing Case Study – Canaan, Vermont

NEWMOA Case Study on PAYT

Municipal Solid Wase Unit-based Pricing Case Study – Concord, Vermont

NEWMOA Case Study on PAYT

Municipal Solid Wase Unit-based Pricing Case Study – Plainfield, New Hampshire

NEWMOA Case Study on PAYT

Navigating the Recycling System

Matrix with description of the recycling system

NDEQ Guidance Document for Measuring and Tracking Recyclables and Organics

Guidance on establishing consistent methods for measuring and evaluating a program, making decisions, standardizing terminology, reducing waste being landfilled, and more.

Nebraska Deconstruction Grants Program

The Deconstruction Grants Program supports municipalities and counties of 5,000 or less population in deconstructing abandoned buildings, encouraging the recycling or reuse of the building's materials.

Nebraska Recycling Study, March 2015

Statewide recycling study report.

Nebraska Solid Waste Statutes

NERC Environmental Benefits Calculator

A calculator that generates estimates of a study area, based on tonnages of materials that are source-reduced, reused, recycled, landfilled, or incinerated

NM Recycling Resource Kit

A resource kit from New Mexico Recycling Coalition with introductory information on the economics of recycling, recycling development strategy, community action plans, and regional hub and spoke recycling.

Northeast States’ Departments of Transportation Use of Post-consumer Recycled Glass Fact Sheet

Fact sheet on which of the Northeast States' DOTs are using post-consumer glass and how it's being used

NRC Recycling Markets Development in the 21st Century – Forging Ahead Handout on Economic Development Strategies

National Recycling Coalition paper on strategies and examples for developing local recycling markets

NYC Digital Blueprint

A website that the City of New York created to guide developers and content creators in making inclusive and accessible websites. Visit the Accessibility section to learn even more about digital accessibility.

On the Road to Reuse: Residential Demolition Bid Specification Tool

Menu of bid specification development tools for use by municipalities and other entities engaged in residential demolition operatons for better environmental outcomes.

Opportunities for Managing Carbon Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agricultural Systems

Agriculture and forestry production systems offer a wide variety of opportunities to reduce GHG emissions and increase carbon storage.

Oregon DEQ Strategic Plan for Preventing the Wasting of Food

The strategic plan outlines a framework to direct ODEQ work over a five-year period to encourage reductions in the wasting of food across the supply chain

Organics Recycling in Schools Best Practices Guide

Hennipen County, MN guide to implementing an organics recycling program in schools

Overview of End Market Initiatives

ASTRX PowerPoint presentation on end markets

Overview of the Compost Manufacturing Process

PowerPoint by the Composting Council Research and Education Foundation

Paint Reuse: A Manual for Developing Effective Programs

This paint reuse manual is designed to provide key information about the paint reuse proc-ess for local government entities, community groups, transfer stations, and non-profit or-ganizations. It lists necessary equipment and materials, and outlines steps for developing and implementing two distinct reuse program models: 1) Direct Reuse and 2) Paint Reprocessing. The manual draws from existing paint reuse programs across the country to provide case study examples and explore variations between programs using the same reuse model. Read on to discover how your program can serve your community and join a growing network of paint reuse programs across the country.

Paperless Express: A Paper Use Reduction Guide for Your Business

StopWaste.org how-to guide for starting a paperless program

Partner Package and Resource Listing – Simplify the Holidays Campaign

A project of New Dream, the Campaign document includes a catalog of resources, emails, and social media posts related to dematerializing the holidays.

Pay As You Throw in Longmont, Colorado

PAYT case study on Longmont, Colorado

Pay-AS-You-Throw: An Implementation Guide for Solid Waste Unit-Based Pricing Programs

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection PAYT Guide

Plastic Resin Identification Codes 1-7

Cheat sheet for 1-7 plastics and how to identify them

Policy and Program Impact Estimator – Materials Recovery GHG Calculator

A tool to generate a customized estimate for tons diverted and lifecycle greenhouse gases reduced over a 10-year period from implementing new or expanded waste management policies & programs in a community or county. US EPA