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SRWM Solid & Hazardous Waste Program Recycling in NJ

Audiences

Asphalt Plant Operator Enforcement Official Landscaper Student
Builder Event Coordinator Legislator Teacher
Business Facilities Maintenance Staff Manufacturer Tire Generator
Children General Public Media State Agency Staff
Compost Facility Operator Grantee Municipal Recycling Coordinator Transporter
College Administrator Health Inspector Processor Universal Waste Generator
Consumer Industry Official Purchasing Official Used Oil Generator
County Recycling Coordinator Inspector Recycling Coordinator Waste Official
Demolition Contractor Junkyard Operator Reporter
Educator Kids School Administrator

 

A

Asphalt Plant Operator

Article on Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement in Winter, 2003 Edition of the “Buy It Again!” newsletter
Class B Recycling Facilities
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule
Recycling is the Answer for Builders and Demolition Contractors

 
B

Builder

Article on Carpet Recycling in the Autumn, 2006 edition of the "New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin"
Article on Tire Chips Used in Septic Systems in Summer, 2003 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Article on New Recyclables in Autumn, 2003 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Article on Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement in Winter, 2003 Edition of the “Buy It Again!” newsletter
Article on Recycled Paint in the Spring, 2006 Edition of "The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin"
Article on Recycling Construction and Renovation Waste in Spring, 2004 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Article on Drywall Recycling in Spring, 2005 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Article on Carpet Recycling in Autumn, 2005 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Brochure - Building and Furnishing with Recycled Products
Brochure - Recycled Products - The Smart Choice for Consumers and the Enviroment
Class B Recycling Facilities

“Preserving Trees During Site Development: Economic, Environmental and Social Benefits” fact sheet
Recycling Facility Exemption for Construction Debris
Recycling is the Answer for Builders and Demolition Contractors
Rutgers University Center for Green Building
Vinyl Scrap Recycling

   
 

Business

Article - Businesses Are An Essential Partner in the Effort to Improve Recycling Rates in New Jersey - by Lisa P. Jackson, Commissioner, NJDEP
Article on Corrugated and Office Paper Recycling in Winter, 2005 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Article on Reusable Shipping Containers in Summer, 2005 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Article on Toner Cartridge recycling in the Spring, 2006 Edition of "The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin"
Brochure - Recycled Products - The Smart Choice for Consumers and the Enviroment
Brochure - Building and Furnishing with Recycled Products
County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators

County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
Fluorescent Bulb Recycling
New Jersey Recycled Products Directory CD-ROM
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule
New Jersey WasteWise Business Network
Recycling Awards and Recycling Poetry Contest
Recycling Markets Directory
Recycled Products Resources
Source Reduction (waste reduction)
Waste audits - Rutgers Info 1 and Rutgers Info 2
WasteWise Best Practices Resource Directory

 
C

Children

See Kids

   
 

College/University Administrator

Article on Corrugated and Office Paper Recycling in Winter, 2005 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Article on Executive Order #11 in Spring, 2006 Edition of "The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin".
Article on Toner Cartridge Recycling in the Spring, 2006 Edition of "The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin"
Brochure - Recycled Products - The Smart Choice for Consumers and the Enviroment
Brochure - Building and Furnishing with Recycled Products
County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators

County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
Executive Order #11
New Jersey Recycled Products Directory CD-ROM
New Jersey WasteWise Business Network
Recycling Awards and Recycling Poetry Contest
RecycleMania Program
Recycling Manual for Schools
Recycling Markets Directory
Recycled Product Resources
Source Reduction (waste reduction)
Waste audits - Rutgers Info 1 and Rutgers Info 2
WasteWise Best Practices Resource Directory

   
 

Compost Facility Operator

Article on Innovative Composting Programs in Summer, 2005 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Class C Recycling Facilities
Compost Manual

New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule

   
 

Consumer

Articles in “Buy It Again!” newsletters (Winter, 1998 – Winter, 2003)
Article on Computer Recycling Opportunities in the Summer, 2006 of "The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin"
Article on Recycled Paint in the Spring, 2006 Edition of "The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin
Article on Toner Cartridge Recycling in the Spring, 2006 Edition of "The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin"
Brochure - Recycled Products - The Smart Choice for Consumers and the Enviroment
Brochure - Building and Furnishing with Recycled Products
Fluorescent Bulb Recycling

Food Waste Starts At Home...Or Stops (article)
New Jersey Recycled Products Directory CD-ROM
Recycled Product Resources
Product Stewardship
Source Reduction (waste reduction)
"Recycle Your Cell Phone - It's An Easy Call
Trimming Our Holiday Wasteline (article)

   
 

County Recycling Coordinator

See Recycling Coordinator

 
D

Demolition Contractor

Article on Carpet Recycling in the Autumn, 2006 edition of the "New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin"
Article on New Recyclables in Autumn, 2003 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”

Article on Recycling Construction and Renovation Waste in Spring, 2004 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Article on Drywall Recycling in Spring, 2005 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Article on Carpet Recycling in Autumn, 2005 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Class B Recycling Facilities
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule
Recycling is the Answer for Builders and Demolition Contractors
Rutgers University Center for Green Building
Vinyl Scrap Recycling

 
E

Educator

Economic Benefits of Recycling
Educational and Promotional Initiatives for Recycling
Environmental Benefits of Recycling
"Here Today, Here Tomorrow - Recycled!" - the grades 1-6 curriculum resource, updated with cross-references to the core curriculum content standards.
New Jersey Recycling Statistics

Recycling Awards and Recycling Poetry Contest
Recycling Manual for Schools
Recyclable Materials Photo Album


Enforcement (for recycling) Official

County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators
County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule
Recycling Enforcement

Event Coordinator

Article on Recycling at Local Sporting Events in the Summer, 2006 Edition of "The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin"
Calendar of Events
County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators
Educational and Promotional Initiatives for Recycling
Giant Soda Bottles Promote Recycling at Fair
“Make Your Meetings Environmentally Friendly” – Article in Winter, 2006 edition of the New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin
New Jersey Recycled Products Directory CD-ROM
Public Place Recycling
Recycling Markets Directory
Recycled Product Resources
Source Reduction (waste reduction)

 
F

Facilities Maintenance Staff

Article on Corrugated and Office Paper Recycling in Winter, 2005 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Brochure - Recycled Used Motor Oil - When You Do It Yourself, Do It Right
Brochure - Grass - Cut It and Leave It
County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators

County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
Hazardous Waste Lamp Fact Sheet
Hazardous Waste Lamp Recycling Facilities
Recycling Awards and Recycling Poetry Contest
Source Reduction (waste reduction)

 
G

General Public

Article on Backyard Composting (Rutgers University)
Article on Carpet Recycling in Autumn, 2005 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Article on Electronics Recycling in Winter, 2005 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Article on Recycling at Local Sporting Events in the Summer, 2006 Edition of "The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin"
Electronics Waste Brochure
Brochure - Recycled Used Motor Oil - When You Do It Yourself, Do It Right
Brochure - Grass - Cut It and Leave It

Calendar of Events
County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators
County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
County Used Motor Oil Drop-off Locations
Economic Benefits of Recycling
Educational and Promotional Initiatives for Recycling
Environmental Benefits of Recycling
Fluorescent Bulb Recycling
Food Waste Starts At Home...Or Stops
(article)
Helpful Recycling Links

Monofilament Fishing Line Recycling Now Available
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule
New Jersey Recycling Statistics
Product Stewardship
Recycling Awards and Recycling Poetry Contest
Recycling Enforcement
Recycled Product Resources
"Recycle Your Cell Phone - It's An Easy Call"
Source Reduction (waste reduction)
Source Reduction in the Garden (Summer, 2006 article)
Trimming Our Holiday Wasteline (article)
WasteWise Best Practices Resource Directory

See also: Consumer

Grantee

Category/Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)
Local Tire Management Program Fund grants
Recycling Tonnage Grant Reporting Forms
Solid Waste Services Grants

 
H

Health Department Inspector

See Enforcement (for recycling) Official

 
I

Industry Official

see Business


Inspector

see Enforcement (for recycling) Official

 
J

Junkyard Operator

County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators
County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
EPA Publication - Safe Disposal Procedures for Household Appliances that Use Refrigerants
Guidelines for Siting Used Oil Collection Tanks
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule

Recycling Enforcement
Recycling Markets Directory

 
K

Kids

Article on Recycling at Local Sporting Events in the Summer, 2006 Edition of "The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin"
County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators
County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
Economic Benefits of Recycling
Educational and Promotional Initiatives for Recycling
Environmental Benefits of Recycling
Helpful Recycling Links
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule
New Jersey Recycling Statistics
Recycling Awards and Recycling Poetry Contest
Recyclable Materials Photo Album
Recycled Product Resources
Source Reduction (waste reduction)

 
L

Landscaper

Brochure - Grass - Cut It and Leave It
Class B Recycling Facilities

Class C Recycling Facilities
“Preserving Trees During Site Development: Economic, Environmental and Social Benefits” fact sheet
Source Reduction (waste reduction) “Cut it and Leave It” information
Source Reduction in the Garden (Summer, 2006 article)

Legislator

County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators
County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
Economic Benefits of Recycling
Environmental Benefits of Recycling
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule
New Jersey Recycling Statistics
New Jersey Recycling Tonnage Grant Program

 
M

Manufacturer

see Business

Media

Economic Benefits of Recycling
Environmental Benefits of Recycling
New Jersey Recycling Statistics
Recycling Awards and Recycling Poetry Contest

Municipal Recycling Coordinator

see Recycling Coordinator

 
P

Processor (of recyclable materials)

Class B Recycling Facilities
County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators
County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule
New Jersey Recycling Tonnage Grant Program
Recycling Markets Directory

Purchasing/Procurement Official

Article on Executive Order #11 in Spring, 2006 Edition of "The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin".
Articles in “Buy It Again!” newsletters (Winter, 1998 – Winter, 2003)

Article on Recycled Paint in the Spring, 2006 Edition of "The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin"
Article on Toner Cartridge Recycling in the Spring, 2006 Edition of "The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin"
Brochure - Recycled Products - The Smart Choice for Consumers and the Enviroment
Brochure - Building and Furnishing with Recycled Products
Executive Order #11

New Jersey Recycled Products Directory CD-ROM

New Jersey WasteWise Business Network
Product Stewardship
Recycling Awards and Recycling Poetry Contest
Recycled Products Resources
Source Reduction (waste reduction)

 
R

Recycling Coordinator

Article on Recyclable Paper in Autumn, 2003 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Article on Drywall Recycling in Spring, 2005 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Article on Carpet Recycling in Autumn, 2005 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Article on Recycling at Local Sporting Events in the Summer, 2006 Edition of "The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin"
Category/Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)

County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
Economic Benefits of Recycling
Educational and Promotional Initiatives for Recycling
Environmental Benefits of Recycling
Guidelines for Siting Used Oil Collection Tanks
Model Municipal Source Separation and Recycling Ordinance
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule
New Jersey Recycling Tonnage Grant Program
“Practical Recycling Economics – Making the Numbers Work for Your Program” manual
Public Place Recycling
Recycling Awards and Recycling Poetry Contest
Recycling Coordinator Certification Series (Cook College)
Recycling Enforcement
Recycling Markets Directory
Solid Waste Services Grants
Source Reduction (waste reduction)
"The Recycling Coordinator's Primer" (2006) - a new resource from the Association of New Jersey Recyclers
Waste Audits - Rutgers Info 1 and Rutgers Info 2
WasteWise Best Practices Resource Directory

Reporter

see Media

 
S

School/District Administrator

Article on Corrugated and Office Paper Recycling in Winter, 2005 Edition of “The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin”
Article on Toner Cartridge Recycling in the Spring, 2006 Edition of "The New Jersey WasteWise Bulletin"
Brochure - Recycled Products - The Smart Choice for Consumers and the Enviroment
Brochure - Building and Furnishing with Recycled Products
County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators

County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
"Here Today, Here Tomorrow - Recycled!" - the grades 1-6 curriculum resource, updated with cross-references to the core curriculum content standards.
New Jersey Recycled Products Directory CD-ROM
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule
New Jersey WasteWise Business Network
Recycling Awards and Recycling Poetry Contest
Recycling Manual for New Jersey Schools
Recycling Markets Directory
Recycled Products Resources
Source Reduction (waste reduction)
Waste audits - Rutgers Info 1 and Rutgers Info 2

State Agency Staff

State Agency Recycling Program

Student
County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators
County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
Economic Benefits of Recycling
Educational and Promotional Initiatives for Recycling
Environmental Benefits of Recycling
Helpful Recycling Links
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule
New Jersey Recycling Statistics
Recycling Awards and Recycling Poetry Contest
Recyclable Materials Photo Album
Recycled Product Resources
Source Reduction (waste reduction)

 
T

Teacher

see Educator

Tire (scrap) Generator

County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators
Local Tire Management Program Fund grants
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule
Scrap Tire Facilities and Tipping Fees
“Scrap Tire Management in New Jersey” section from Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan 2006

Transporter (of recyclable materials)

Category/Definitions of Recyclable Materials (for Recycling Tonnage Report)
County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators
County by County Listing of Designated Mandatory Recyclable Materials
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule
New Jersey Recycling Tonnage Grant Program
Recycling Enforcement
Recycling Markets Directory

 
U

Universal Waste Generator

County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule
Source Reduction (waste reduction)
Product Stewardship
Recycling Enforcement
Universal Waste Information Site
“Is Your Life Mercury Free?” informational brochure

Used Oil Generator

Authorized “Class D” Used Oil Facilities
Brochure - Recycled Used Motor Oil - When You Do It Yourself, Do It Right
County and Municipal Recycling Coordinators

County Used Motor Oil Drop-off Locations
Guidelines for Siting Used Oil Collection Tanks
New Jersey Recycling Law and Recycling Rule
Recycling Enforcement

 
W

Waste Official

see Recycling Coordinator

 

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