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Publication NamePublication Description
A Collection of Solid Waste Resources 2008 Edition CD
Lists over 300 publications on hazardous and non hazardous waste, many in Spanish. Includes a wide variety of educational materials for youth.
EPA 530-C-08-001
2008
CD
Analysis of Composting as an Environmental Remediation Technology
Summarizes the available information on the use of compost for managing hazardous waste streams (as well as other applications) and indicates possible areas for future investigations.
EPA 530-R-98-008
April 1998
Technical Report; 115 pages
Be Waste Aware: Waste Reduction Resources and Tools for Students (PDF) (2pp)
Helps you learn more about municipal and solid waste, also known as trash or garbage.
EPA 530-F-03-056
November 2003
Fact Sheet, 2 pages
Beyond RCRA - Waste and Materials Management in the Year 2020 (PDF) (25pp)
A paper intended to provoke discussion about the possible direction of the RCRA program.
EPA530-R-02-009
April 2003
Booklet, 21 pages
Chasing The Sun
Worker protection standard training video for agricultural workers. National Migrant Resource Program.
EPA 305-C-04-001
2004
CD
Chemicals in Schools – Community Partners,
What the community can do to help develop a school chemical cleanout program.
EPA 530-F-05-016
April 2006
Brochure; 6 pages
Chemicals in Schools – K-12 Schools,
Helping schools develop a chemical cleanout and prevention program.
EPA 530-F-05-012
April 2006
Brochure; 6 pages
Cleaning Up the Nation's Waste Sites: Markets and Technology Trends 2004 Edition
Information on the nature and extent of the future cleanup market.
EPA 542-R-04-015
September 2004
Report, 270 pages
Climate Change and Waste: Reducing Waste Can Make a Difference
What is the greenhouse effect and measuring benefits of waste reduction.
EPA 530-E-03-002
March 2003
Folder with inserts
Complex Recycling Issues
Strategies for record-setting waste reduction in multi-family dwellings
EPA 530-F-99-022
October 1999
Folder with inserts; 26 pages
Electronics: New Opportunity for Waste Prevention, Reuse, and Recycling
This fact sheet provides informaition on ways you can reduce the environmental impact of electronics use and disposal through reuse, donation, recycling, and buying greener electronic products.
EPA 530-F-01-006
2001
Brochure, 4 pages
Facility Response Planning- Compliance Assistance Guide, To help owners and operators of facilities that store or use oil better understand the Federal Oil Pollution Prevention regulation.EPA 540-K-02-003d
August 2002
Guide; 18 pages
Facility Response Planning – EPA Region 10
Compliance Assistance Guide
EPA 910-K-07-001
June 2007
Booklet, 18 pages
Fuel For Thought...How to Reduce Wastes at Your Shop
This brochure identifies some waste reduction and pollution prevention (P2) options that may be followed to ensure that wastes do not end up in the wrong place where they can cause harm.
EPA 305-K-96-002
September 1996
Brochure, 6 pages
Guide for Industrial Waste Management
Provides state-of-the-art tools and practices to enable you to tailor hands-on solutions to the industrial waste management challenges you face.
EPA 530-C-03-002
2003
CD
Health Care Guide to Pollution Prevention Implementation, The
through Environmental Management Systems
Provides example EMS procedures and forms used in four ISO 14001 EMS certified hospitals.
EPA 625-C-05-003
2005
CD
Healthcare Environmental Assistance Resources
Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance for Healthcare Facilities
EPA 625-C-06-006
2006
CD
Household Hazardous Waste: Steps To Safe Management
Steps to Safe Management
EPA 530-F-92-031
April 1993
Pamphlet; 1 page
Identifying Your Waste
The starting point for companies that produce hazardous waste.
EPA 530-F-97-029
September 1997
Brochure, 8 pages
Information for Small Businesses
Websites, hotlines, compliance assistance centers, etc.
EPA
Fact Sheet; 1 pages
Innovative Remediation and Site Characterization Technologies Resources
Information sources for innovative remediation and site characterization technology.
EPA 542-C-04-002
2004
CD
Innovative Uses of Compost: Bioremediation and Pollution Prevention
Introduction to compost bioremediation.
EPA 530-F-97-042
October 1997
Fact Sheet; 6 pages
Innovative Uses of Compost: Disease Control for Plants and Animals
Compost-enriched soil can help suppress diseases and ward off pests.
EPA 530-F-97-044
October 1997
Fact Sheet; 4 pages
Innovative Uses of Compost: Erosion Control, Turf Remediation, and Landscaping
Using compost technology to control erosion and in landscaping activities
EPA 530-F-97-043
October 1997
Fact Sheet; 8 pages
Innovative Uses of Compost: Reforestation, Wetlands Restoration, and Habitat Revitalization
Compost, as highly organic matter, can be used in forests, wetlands, and other natural habitats.
EPA 530-F-97-046
October 1997
Fact Sheet; 4 pages
Introduction to Hard Rock Mining CD
Information, images, and resources about mining related activities including phases of mine development and environmental challenges.
EPA 530-C-97-005
1997
CD
Lead-Contaminated Soil - Residential Real Estate Transaction Disclosure Requirements
Information for owners, landlords and sellers, buyers and renters and real estate agents.
EPA 910-K-05-002
August 2005
Brochure, 5 pages
Make a Difference in Your School
A how-to guide for engaging students in resource conservation and waste reduction
EPA 530-K-06-003
May 2006
Booklet, 32 pages
Managing Your Hazardous Waste
A Guide for Small Businesses
EPA 530-K-01-005
July 2002
Booklet; 28 pages
Moving Out, Moving In
This guide suggests environmentally safe alternatives to throwing away unwanted "junk" when moving and shows you how to purchase new items with the environment in mind.
EPA 530-K-04-002
2004
Brochure, 10 pages
Multifamily Recycling A Golden Opportunity for Solid Waste Reduction
This fact sheet explains the diversion rates, costs, and common elements of high performing multifamily recycling programs across the United States.
EPA 530-F-99-010
1999
Fact Sheet, 4 pages
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual
Provides a wealth of information on a variety of traditional and new on onsite system siting, design, installation, maintenance, and replacement. Also available on CD
EPA625-R-00-008
February 2002
Manual; 407 pages
Process Design Manual – Land Treatment of Municipal Wastewater Effluents
Design criteria and supporting information for planning, design, construction and operation of land treatment systems. Includes CD ROM.
EPA 625-R-06-016
September 2006
Manual; 181 Pages
RCRA IN Focus: Construction, Demolition and Renovation
Procedures for reducing waste, preventing pollution, regulation reviews.
EPA 530-K-04-005
September 2004
Manual; 21 pages
RCRA in Focus: Vehicle Maintenance
Reducing Garage Wastes
EPA 530-K-99-004
1999,Booklet; 17 pages
RCRA Orientation Manual
This updated manual provides introductory information on the solid and hazardous waste management under the Resource and Conservation Act (RCRA).
EPA 530-R-06-003
March, 2006
Manual; 243 pages
Recycling Guide For Native American Nations (PDF)
How to set up a recycling program. Finding help and additional resources.
EPA 530-K-95-006
June 1995
Booklet; 17 pages
Recycle on the Go
Provides information on starting a recycling program in a public place. The information is organized by venue type.
EPA 530-F-06-021
October 2006
Brochure, 7 pages
Recycling Works!
State and Local Solutions to Solid Waste Management Problems
EPA 530-K-99-003
April 1999
Booklet, 51 pages
Reference Guide to Non-Combustion Technologies
for Remediation of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Stockpiles and Soil
EPA 542-R-05-006
December 2005
Booklet 67 pages
Solid Waste Management and Green House Gases
A life-cycle assessment of emissions and sinks
EPA 530-R-06=--4
September 2006
Book, 140 pages
Sustainable Revitalization:
Optimizing the environmental, social, and economic benefits throughout the land revitalization process
EPA 530-F-08-007
April 2008
Fact Sheet, 4 pages
Take it Back Network
Recycle your fluorescent bulbs and tubes
King County Dept. of Natural Resources & Parks
May 2004
Booklet, 8 pages
Take it Back Network
Recycle your unwanted electronics.
King County Dept. of Natural Resources & Parks
May 2004
Booklet, 8 pages
The New Wave in Electronics: eCycling
Reuse or recycle old electronics
EPA 530-F-04-020
2004
Brochure, 8 pages
The Power of Change
Protecting the environment for the next generation
EPA 530-E-04-001
April 2004
Kit
Tribal Waste Journal - Against All Odds: Transfer Station Triumphs
Creating a vision for your transfer station.
EPA 530-N-03-003
2003
Booklet, 24 pages
Tribal Waste Journal - Alaska Villages Chart Their Own Course Toward Solid Waste Solutions
Seven generations training empowers people to clean up communities.
EPA 530-N-03-005
February 2004
Booklet, 25 pages
Tribal Waste Journal – Construction & Demolition Materials: Concrete Reasons to Manage Them Now!
Information for managers looking for ways to prevent illegal dumping, to save money on disposal costs and maintain clean lands.
EPA 530-N-06-003
June 2006
Booklet
Tribal Waste Journal - Respect Our Resources: Prevent Illegal Dumping
Develop a solid foundation: offer waste disposal alternatives and address past habits.
EPA 530-N-02-001
May 2002
Journal, 20 pages
Tribal Waste Journal - Tribal Composting Nourishes Land and Tradition
Backyard composting, turning fish and food waste into resources and kids worm up to vermicomposting.
EPA 530-N-05-001
June 2005
Booklet; 28 pages
Tribal Waste Journal - What is an Integrated Waste Management Plan (IWMP)
Explains how a tribe can create a detailed, comprehensive plan to manage their waste, known as an Integrated Waste Management Plan.
EPA 530-N-09-002
2009
Journal, 29 pages
Understanding Oil Spills and Oil Spill Response
Outlines what oil spills are, their potential effects on the environment, how they are cleaned up, and how various agencies prepare for spills before they happen.
EPA 540-K-93-003
October 1993
Booklet; 47 pages
WasteWise Update: Electronics Reuse and Recycling
To help partners reduce the growing waste stream of used electronics, WasteWise designed a new initiative - the WasteWise Electronics Challenge.
EPA 530-N-00-007
2000
Booklet, 16 pages
WasteWise Update: Environmental Management Systems
This Update provides an overview of EMS's and shares the lessons learned and best practices of some of our partners.
EPA 530-N-03-002
2003
Booklet, 12 pages
Working Together for a Healthy Environment: A Guide for Multi-Cultural Community Groups
Designed to help you plan and execute community events that promote the 3Rs of solid waste management: reduce, reuse, and recycle.
EPA 530-K-06-008
July 2007
Brochure, 23 pages
You Can Make a Difference - Learn About Careers in Waste Management
Information on pursuing an environmental career
EPA 530-F-02-011
February 2003
Fact Sheet, 2 pages
You Dump It, You Drink It.
Recycle used motor oil.
EPA 530-F-02-027
2003, Brochure; 4 pages
Your Life, Your World, Your Choices - (Middle School Kit)
This kit shows you how to: Conserve resources, Reduce waste, Reuse products, Recycle.
EPA 530-E-03-001
February 2003
Folder
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