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Policy is an Important Driver to Maximizing Recycling
Carton Council Fact Sheet: Attributes of Healthy Recycling Programs and Policies that Can Support
Post Construction Soil Quality and Depth
Excerpt from the Washington State Dept. of Ecology's Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington Vol V, Runoff Treatment BMPs
Postconsumer Food Diverted Through Donation, Animal Feed, Anaerobic Digestion, and Composting for 2013
US EPA report
Project Worksheet and Menu of Options for Drop-off center communications
Project Worksheet and Menu of Options for Drop-off center communications
PS: Think Recycling: How to Implement and Administer a Successful Polystyrene Recycling Program
Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers guide to recycling EPS for organizations
Putting the Landfill Energy Myth to Rest
Two articles from the May 2010 issue of BioCycle magazine on organics in landfills
R2:2013 Checklist
Aid for preparing a facility for certification
Rate Structure Design: Setting Rates for a Pay-As-You-Throw Program
US EPA booklet for community planners and officials with methods for setting rates in a PAYT system.
RCRA Orientation Manual 2014
US EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act manual updated in 2014. An amendment to the Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1976, this is the latest version.
ReCollect Case Study: Scottsbluff, NE
A case study outlining Scottsbluff's success with the ReCollect digital tools. Their partnership began in August 2020, and in less than a year, they reached all their initial goals set.
ReCon Tool – Calculating Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Consumption with the Recycled Content Tool
US EPA tool for calculating GHG emissions and energy consumption assicated with purchasing and manufacturing activities.
Recycle Lincoln Corrugated Cardboard Disposal Ban FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln's cardboard ban
Recycle Rally Getting Started Guide
Quick guide on setting up a Recycle Rally program at a school
Recycling at the Drop Off Center
Generic, writable pdf recycling flyer for drop-off centers in the Northeast Nebraska Hub and Spoke system
Recycling Container Sizes & Volumes
Images of containers and volumes in gallons and cubic yards - Recycle Lincoln Fact Sheet
Recycling in Creighton
Flyer with visual instructions on how to recycle right at Creighton drop-off sites
Recycling in Multifamily Dwellings: A Model for Local Government Recycling and Waste Reduction
Information to help jurisdictions encourage recycling in multifamily dwellings.
Recycling in Offices Case Study
Case study of JA Woollam recycling program
Recycling in Plainveiw
Flyer with visual instructions on how to recycle at the Plainview drop-off site
Recycling in Restaurants and Bars: Case Study of HopCat Lincoln
Case study of recycling and composting program at a restaurant/bar in Lincoln, Nebr.
Recycling Program Funding Options for Local Governments
A comparison of funding options for municipalities by the Carton Council
Recycling Reimagined – Building a Circular Economy
Brief set of recommendations for municipalities to improve diversion rates and reduce waste by the National League of Cities
Reducing Waste in the Workplace
Tips for using less and buying green
Reducing Wasted Food & Packaging: A Guide for Food Services and Restaurants
US EPA toolkit for helping food service establishments save money by reducing wasted food and packaging with suggested strategies, templates, and case studies.
Reducing, Reusing, & Recycling Waste Latex Paint in Rural Communities
NEWMOA guide to managing unwanted paint in rural communities
Regional and National Funding Opportunities
This document shares regional and national funding opportunities for recycling and other waste management projects.
Regional and National Resources for Nebraska Businesses
As practices are becoming more transparent, consumers are putting an increasing amount of pressure on
organizations to exercise sustainable practices. Sustainability will benefit your organization in many ways: become more efficient, improve your reputation
and brand value, provide a platform for innovation, help attract and retain staff, gain certifications, achieve
better growth, reduce costs, and strengthen stakeholder relations. This document includes resources,
examples, and testimony on improving sustainability efforts within businesses.
Regional and National Resources for Nebraska Schools
Schools and learning facilities are uniquely suited to support sustainability efforts and education.
Sustainability and waste reduction is a communal effort and can be incorporated into every aspect of
learning. When we help our youth understand the importance of sustainability, we ensure a constant
awareness that what we do affects our neighbors, our world, and our future. This document
includes resources and testimony to help guide school systems.
Regulatons and Permitting Requirements for Compost Sites in the State of Nebraska
A 2019 PowerPoint presentation by NDEE on regulations and permitting for compost sites
Request for Proposal City of Wayne, Nebraska Residential Trash & Recycling Collection Services (PAYT)
Sample RFP for Pay As You Throw (PAYT) Collection Services
Residential handout template for PAYT program
Handout for resident for a new PAYT program using bags
Residential Source Separated Organics Collection Performance Model
A tool to assist local governments with estimating the operatonal impacts, potential diversion, financial impacts, and GHG impact from implementing a residential organics collection program. Georgia Dept. of Community Affairs & Georgia Recycling Coalition