Evaluation of curbside recycling programs

Article Abstract:

The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) has published Measurement Standards and Reporting Guidelines, a handbook of standardized recycling definitions and measurement techniques which will help in facilitating program monitoring of recycling operations. In addition, the NRC suggests that in program monitoring, the measurements suited to a particular community should be determined, terms and procedures should be standardized and all collected materials should be weighed at the processing area.

National Recycling Coalition

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Hospital recycling moves ahead

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New York, NY's Beth Israel Medical Center and the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont in Burlington have been leaders in hospital recycling programs for many years. These two health care facilities use an effective approach to solid waste management via recycling of paper, plastics and hospital equipment and devices. Recycling has allowed Beth Israel to save $40,000 annually on waste disposal costs, while the Medical Center of Vermont has dramatically improved its production of usable wastes.

Hospitals, Waste management, Beth Israel Medical Center (New York, New York), Medical Center Hospital of Vermont (Burlington, Vermont)

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State biosolids regulations update

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States in the US are upgrading their regulations regarding use or disposal of biosolids to meet those stipulated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA is helping the states in this delegation process by providing grant opportunities. The license to adopt these Part 503 technical standards of EPA requires the state to possess administrative, technical and legal potentials for carrying out waste management programs.

United States. Environmental Protection Agency

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