2007 Reference Recycling Guide
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Universal Waste and Recycling Resources/References Private General/Multiple Topics - contain information on universal wastes, recycling, sustainable practices and more http://www.earth911.org/static.html - “Earth 911”, recycling, sustainability, pollution prevention http://www.hopshop.net/ - “Help our Planet”, recycling, sustainability, pollution prevention http://www.informinc.org/ - “Inform”, recycling, sustainability, pollution prevention http://www.newdream.org/ - green products, recycling http://www.css.snre.umich.edu/ - “Center for Sustainable Systems” http://www.p2.org/ - “National Pollution Prevention Roundtable”, http://ehso.com/ - “Environment, Health and Safety Online”, suggest “Table of Contents” or “Search” to find information on specific topics http://www.smallbiz-enviroweb.org/ - “Small Business Environmental Homepage”, suggest “Search” option to find information on specific topics. Light Bulbs http://www.lamprecycle.org/ - Lamp Recycle, list of recyclers http://www.almr.org/ - Association of Lighting & Mercury Recyclers; offer free training CD http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/WPIE/FluoresLamps/#CIWMBPubs - posters Batteries http://www.recycle.net/battery/ and http://www.obviously.com/recycle/guides/hard.html - Battery recycling information http://www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/ - Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC): has nationwide directory of sites that will accept rechargeable batteries for recycling http://www.batteryrecycling.com/government.html - Battery Solutions, Inc.: will recycle all types of batteries; provide containers, and can ship through mail; located in Michigan. http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/BizWaste/Posters/Batteries.htm - poster Mercury Containing Devices http://www.almr.org/ - Association of Lighting & Mercury Recyclers http://www.nema.org/gov/ehs/trc/ - Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) – 1 (800) 238-8192 http://www.mwsi.com/new/ - Mercury Waste Solutions, Inc. – recycler of mercury containing devices http://www.aham.org/ – [AHAM focus – Technical Services – Appliance Recycling] the Appliance Recycling Information Center (ARIC) http://www.nema.org/gov/ehs/trc/http://danpatch.ecn.purdue.edu/~epados/mercbuild/src /devicepage.htm - good resource for identifying what devices contain mercury http://www.maine.gov/dep/rwm/hazardouswaste/pdf/appliance.pdf good resource for identifying what devices contain mercury http://www.michigan.gov & http://danpatch.ecn.purdue.edu/~epados/mercbuild/src/cleanup.htm - procedures for responding to a mercury spill http://www.buildinggreen.com/ - Mercury free building products and recycling/demolition wastes, http://www.masco.org/mercury/infra/pp6.html - protocol for cleaning mercury from sink trap http://www.cleancarcampaign.org/ - “Green Cars”, contains information on mercury in vehicles. Used Oil www.ecarcenter.org - Environmental compliance for Automotive Recyclers www.filtercouncil.org or used filter hotline: 1-800-993-4583 - Nationwide requirements related to disposal of used oil filters and database of registered recyclers http://www.noranews.org/NORA%20Poster.pdf - poster http://www.eagle-mfg.com/ Eagle Manufacturing Co. – used oil storage containers http://www.standardus.com/cgi-bin/standard/index.htm Standard Industrial and Automotive Equipment - used oil storage containers l http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/nnsrhm MSC Industrial Supply Co. - used oil storage containers http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/ Autobody Tool Mart – used oil storage containers Electronics - to be developed Antifreeze to be developed Office Recycling to be developed Used Tires to be developed Federal http://www.epa.gov/ Select “wastes” then from the home page then, select multiple links to information related to recycling, waste minimization, universal wastes (batteries, mercury also listed separately) and used oil. Under universal wastes there are links to the federal laws and regulations. http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hotline/rmods.htm - training modules http://www.fedcenter.gov/ Forest Service “Everyday Hazmat User’s Training Guide”, MTDC, Publication # 0471-2810-MTDC Used oil and oil filters – pages 18 & 19; batteries – page 21 & 31; fluorescent lamps 33; and related Appendices. http://www.fs.fed.us/eng/t-d.php State Minnesota Pollution Control Agency http://www.pca.state.mn.us/ • From MN-PCA home page select “Wastes”, then under Publications, select “Hazardous Waste Publications” - it contains many useful publications under “Specific Wastes” as well as other headings. • Also, from MN-PCA home page select “Pollution Prevention” which contains a variety of useful links. Suggest starting with “Waste Reduction and Recycling” under Programs and Resources. • The Waste Division regulates universal wastes in Minnesota. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/ • Select “Environmental Protection”, then “Waste”, then any of the following: “How do I handle my wastes”, “recycling and reuse”, “publications” - all contain a variety of useful information • The Hazardous Waste Regulatory Program regulates universal wastes in Wisconsin. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency http://www.epa.state.il.us/ • Select “Land” under Agency Links, then on left hand side select “Waste Management Programs”, “Recycling Information”, “A to Z Topic List” or pull down menu for “What do I do with my” • The Land Pollution Division regulates universal wastes in Illinois. Missouri Department of Natural Resources http://www.dnr.mo.gov/ • From MO-DNR home page select “Environmental Issues”, then “Hazardous Waste Program”, then “Guidance and Information” then follow any of the first three links (“Compliance-Enforcement”, “Electronic Waste”, or “”Fact Sheets-Publications”) to a variety of information. Look for specific links on specific waste or universal wastes. • For information on recycling, from MO-DNR home page select “Environmental Issues”, then “Recycling”. • The Hazardous Waste Program regulates universal wastes in Missouri. Indiana Department of Environmental Management http://www.state.in.us/idem/index.html • Select “Prevention” then “Recycling” • Also from IN-DEA home page try “Compliance” then “Compliance and Technical Assistance Program” then “Industry Sector List” find applicable topics under “Mercury Sources”, “Vehicle Maintenance Shops”, “Waste Reduction”, and others • Another suggestion, on IN-DEQ home page use “search” feature and enter Universal Wastes or other related topics The Office of Land Quality regulates Universal Wastes in Indiana Michigan Department of Environmental Quality http://www.michigan.gov/deq • Select “Pollution Prevention”, then “Recycling” • Also, try selecting “Key Topics”, then “Environmental Education”, then “Website Links” at bottom of page. Site contains a good listing of other references related to sustainability and recycling. • For information related to Universal Wastes, select “Inside DEQ”, then “Waste and Hazardous Materials Division”, then “Hazardous Waste”, then “Hazardous and Liquid Industrial Waste Management” then “Disposal of Hazardous and Liquid Industrial Waste Types” then follow specific links. • The Waste and Hazardous Materials Division regulates universal wastes in Michigan Ohio Environmental Protection Agency http://web.epa.state.oh.us/ • From OH-EPA home page, select “Land”, then “Division of Hazardous Waste Management”, then “Forms and Publications” which contains a variety of links to information related to universal wastes and recycling • Also, from Division of Hazardous Waste Management home page, try “Small Business Assistance” then “Topic Index” or “Recycling /OMEx” • Additionally, from Division of Hazardous Waste Management home page, try “Select a Link” from pull down menu near top of page with links to various topics related to recycling and universal wastes. • The Division of Hazardous Waste Management regulates universal wastes in Ohio, West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection • http://www.wvdep.org/ Near top select “Offices” then “Division of Water and Waste Management” then near bottom of right-hand side, select applicable topics including “Universal Waste Lamps”, “Waste Minimization”, “e-cycling” • Also, under “Offices”, select “REAP Program” then “Statewide Recycling Program” • Another page with some useful links is found under “Offices” then “Office of Small Business Ominbusman”, with various pages listed on the right hand side of page. • Division of Water and Waste Management Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/dep/site/default.asp • From “Land Topics” select “Recycling” • Also from “Land Topics” select “Hazardous Waste”, then on left-hand side “Universal Waste” for more information and a list of various resources • Another way to find publications is select “Publications” from “Land Topics” then in outline on left-hand side, again select “Publications”, then in outline on left-hand side select “Waste Management”, then both “Hazardous Waste Regulation Compliance Guides” and “Hazardous Waste” contain information of universal wastes while “Recycling” contains a variety of reference materials. • The Bureau of Waste Management, Hazardous Waste Program regulates universal waste in Pennsylvania. New York Department of Environmental Conservation http://www.dec.ny.gov/ • On left hand side under “Chemical and Pollution Control” select “Waste Management” then, “Special Wastes” • There are also some useful references under “Waste Management Publications for Small Businesses” under “Chemical and Pollution Control” on the NY DEC home page. • Another way to find