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Recycling Scraps
June 17, 2009

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Thank you for making the NMRC Rural Recycling Training & Annual Meeting a Success!

 

Over 80 NMRC Members, Supporters and Recycling Professionals joined us for this year's workshop, which focused on "Rural Recycling - The State of New Mexico."  The morning session kicked off with three case studies of successful rural recycling and the afternoon consisted of a review of the draft version of the Rural Recycling Resources kit.  The final draft of the Rural Recycling Resources kit will be available in July and distributed to rural communities throughout the state.

 

Thank you to our Valuable Speakers: 

  • Deborah Goss, Santa Ana Pueblo, Resource Recovery Park

  • Scott Gibson, Angel Fire Solid Waste Department, Recycling Success in the Mountains

  • Adrianne Luetjens, Estancia Valley Solid Waste Authority, Creative Rural Recycling Collection

  • Justin Stockdale, NMRC and Resource Revival, presented a training specific to rural recycling collection, marketing and processing.

 
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Thank you to our Generous Sponsors: 

The USDA Rural Utilities Service Program, New Mexico Environment Department: Solid Waste Bureau, Dex, Herzog Environmental, Durango McKinley, Jackson Compaction & Whole Foods

 

Thank you to our Informative Exhibitors:

NMSU Institute for Energy & the Environment, Natural Evolution, Dempster Industries, LLC, Jackson Compaction, Dex, Trucks West & Enchantment Electronics

 

Justin Stockdale Discussing Rural Recycling

 

NMRC's Executive Director getting inspired by NMSU: Institute for Energy &

the Environment's Display

Pictured from left Chris Campbell, English Bird & Michelle Vattano

 

Participants at the June 3rd Rural Recycling Training & Annual Meeting

 

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Stimulus Package Funding Opportunity

As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) the New Mexico Energy Conservation and Management Division (ECMD) of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) is receiving funding from Department of Energy to fund energy efficiency projects through a Request for Application (RFA) process.  Grant dollars can range from $50,000 to $500,000.

 

To download an application, please visit http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/ecmd/RFPs/rfps.htm

 

Deadline for Applications to be received by ECMD is 4 p.m. Santa Fe local time on June 26, 2009.

 

The purpose of the RFA is to solicit applications for Demonstration Energy Projects that: 

1.  Increase energy efficiency to reduce energy costs and consumption for consumers businesses, and government;

2.  Reduce reliance on imported energy;

3.  Improve the reliability of electricity and fuel supply and the delivery of energy services;

4.  Reduce the impact of energy production and use on the environment, demonstrate energy efficiency and clean energy technologies in New Mexico, while also reducing energy use, controlling operational costs, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions;

5.  Generate renewable energy; and

6.  Preserve and create jobs.

 

Types of projects that can be completed with block grant funding include:

  • Activities to increase participation in material conservation programs such as recycling.

 

Only public entities including public schools (K-12), local governments such as municipalities and counties, state agencies, colleges/universities, and Indian tribes and pueblos are eligible to apply and compete for the State Energy Program ARRA funding under this RFA.  Successful Applicants may subcontract all or parts of their projects as specified in their Applications and in compliance with the New Mexico Procurement Code.

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Goodwill to Accept Old Computers for Recycling

Old computer equipment will now have a new recycling outlet at Goodwill Industries of New Mexico (http://www.goodwillnm.org).  The nonprofit has partnered with the Reconnect Program under Dell Inc., which provides free drop-offs for consumers to recycle any brand of unwanted computer equipment, in any condition, at the 10 Goodwill sites around the state.

 

The goal of the program is to keep used computers and computer equipment out of landfills and educate residents on the importance of computer recycling. Computers contain environmentally sensitive materials that can be safely removed if they are kept out of landfills. These can include lead, cadmium, mercury and brominated flame retardants, according to Waste Age magazine.

 

All proceeds from any valuable materials recovered from the recycled computer equipment will support Goodwill's job training and employment services programs.

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Another Round of Tire Recycling Grants - If You Hurry, There's Still Time to Apply                 

The New Mexico Environment Department’s Solid Waste Bureau (SWB) is pleased to announce that FY 2010 Recycling and Illegal Dumping (RAID) tire grant applications are now available.  The applications are due June 19, 2009!  Applications are being accepted for both tire recycling and illegally dumped tire abatement proposals.  The total amount of funds available for FY 2010 tire grants is $300,000.  

Information, instructions, and applications for the FY 2010 tire grants are available at the SWB website at:  http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/swb/index.htm  (scroll down to go to the Special Announcements section on their homepage).

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Recycling Display Information Now Available to All New Mexico Communities

Educational material was developed for the recycling display at the 2008 New Mexico State Fair by Justin Stockdale of Resource Revival Consulting.  Any local government is welcome to use these informational graphics and pictures, as long as the Green Expo and byline in the lower right hand corner remain.  The diagrams are formatted to a 24" x 24" dimension and can be easily enlarged or reduced if needed. 

 

The Recycling & Landfill Industries (Pictures of recycling centers and landfills with NM statistics)

The Recycling Process (Schematic of the consumer, recycling and processing system)

What's In Your Trash? (A breakdown of what garbage consists of and what gets recycled)

The Modern Landfill (Diagram with detailed explanations about landfill processes)

For More info: http://www.recyclenewmexico.com/links_resources.htm

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New Recycling Bill in Congress

Rubbish to Renewables Act

Follow this link to view the bill: Senate Resolution 1172

 

Nutshell: On May 29, 2009 U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced legislation that would expand the use of municipal solid waste as a source of clean energy. Brown unveiled the legislation, dubbed the “Rubbish to Renewables Act of 2009,” today while visiting a Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) facility in Columbus. According to a press release issued by Brown's office, the Rubbish to Renewables Act would create jobs and increase demand for clean energy technology. It would create a $250 million competitive grant program at the U.S. Department of Energy to support and expand the use of municipal solid waste as a clean energy source. Brown’s bill also would provide grants of up to $5 million that would fund landfill gas to energy and other projects. Grants would be awarded on their ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create new jobs and economic activity.

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Recycling Commodity Prices for June

The combination of low generation of OCC and an increase in demand of material for export resulted in prices rising by $10-$15 per Ton. Prices for other grades of paper went up $5 to $10 per Ton due to low generation as well. Prices for plastics remain steady and price for aluminum cans has been going up and down.

 

Cardboard…………......................$25-$55/ton

Newspaper……………………….….$10-$45/ton

Sorted Office Paper……..............$30-$70/ton

Mixed paper………………………….No payment, not accepting hard cover books

Shrink wrap………………………….$0.01-$0.035/lb

PET bottles (#1)…………………….. $0.005/lb accepting over 100 lbs of material only

Milk Jugs, natural HDPE (#2)………$0.03-$0.15/lb

Single color HDPE…………………..$0.01-$0.09/lb

Aluminum Cans………………………$0.32-$0.44/lb price changing on a daily basis

 

*Please note that this is a sample of what is being offered in New Mexico for certain commodities. Purchase prices for OCC and Paper are subject to change based on market fluctuations as reflected in the Southwest Region of the Official Board Markets’ Yellow Sheet. Prices vary according to presentation and quantity. These prices are for partial loads. Full truckloads of any of the materials would be paid at a greater price depending on the pick-up location and destination of the material.

 

Other resources:

http://www.wastenews.com/secondaryfiber/   

http://www.packaging-online.com/

 

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Textbook Recycling Event Nets 20,000 Pounds

The June 1-5 textbook recycling event at the Lincoln County Solid Waste Authority (LCSWA) netted approximately 20,000 pounds of discarded textbooks and library books.  Ruidoso High School was the big player with over 11,000 pounds of old and discarded textbooks.  Ruidoso Middle School and the Corona School also recycled thousands of pounds of textbooks, creating additional usable storage space at those schools.  Several Lincoln County individuals also contributed discarded textbooks.  The event will be an annual recycling event during the first week in June.

 

The textbooks will be recycled through Durango-McKinley Paper Products Corporation of Thoreau, New Mexico.  The recycled tonnage will not end up in the Otero/Lincoln County Landfill.

 

For more information on textbook recycling in the Lincoln County area, contact the Lincoln County Solid Waste Authority office at 575-378-4697 or 1-877-548-8772 or via email at lcswa@valornet.com.

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Scraps Newsletter Sponsored by Dex

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Rio Rancho Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Pharmaceutical Take-Back

RIO RANCHO, NM - The city of Rio Rancho will offer residents the chance to dispose of household hazardous waste and pharmaceutical products for free on Saturday, June 20, in the parking lot of the Santa Ana Star Center, 3001 Civic Center Circle NE

 

This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is subject to weather.  Proof of Rio Rancho residency is required.

 

For the household hazardous waste collection, the following guidelines will apply:

 

* Batteries, paints, antifreeze, solvents, oils, herbicides, pesticides, gasoline, cleaners and CFLs will be accepted

* Firearms and ammunition will be accepted - no questions asked

* Tires (limit 4 - no rims) will be taken except for truck and tractor tires

* Refrigerators, hot water heaters, dishwashers, washers, dryers, freezers, stoves and air conditions that contain Freon will be the only appliances accepted

* No computers or household electronics

 

The pharmaceutical collection will include: controlled substances, pet medications, over-the-counter medications and prescription medications.  Chemotherapy drugs, liquids, needles, and those items that can be injected will not be accepted. Illicitly manufactured controlled substances are not eligible for this collection. 

 

Pharmaceuticals should be brought in their original containers and personal information may be blacked out. The Rio Rancho Police Department along with agents for the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy will be on hand to log and take all pharmaceuticals that are collected for incineration.

 

Also taking place as part of this event includes free shredding of personal, fiscal, and health care documents courtesy of the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department.

 

Proper disposal of pharmaceuticals protects public safety and our water resources.  Expired pharmaceuticals in homes can be at risk for illegal use or can poison children and pets.  If flushed down the toilet, pharmaceuticals can pass through sewage treatment plants and septic tanks into surface waters, soils and groundwater. 

 

In addition to utilizing this collection, the city of Rio Rancho encourages residents to adhere to other recommendations for the proper disposal of prescription and non-prescription medications:

 

* Do not put medications down the toilet or sink

* Ask your local pharmacy about the availability of a prescription disposal program

* Mix out-of-date or unused medications with substances such as coffee grounds or cat litter, put in an impermeable container and dispose of on your trash collection day

 

These collections are sponsored by the city's Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful Division, Police Department and Environmental Programs Division.

 

For more information please call (505) 891-5015 or visit the city's Web site, www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us

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Fun Recycling Activities to Do with Kids
It’s summertime.  Kids are home and parents want to do their best to avoid hearing the dreaded, “I’m bored,” from their children’s mouths.   The following is a compilation of tried and true activities from around the nation that not only entertain kids, but help teach children about the importance of recycling. 

 

CD Case Picture Frame
Materials: Empty CD case, ribbon, buttons, puzzle pieces, shells, etc, wrapping paper, old felt or material, glue
Directions: This all takes place inside the case. Use the wrapping paper to create a background that will be seen through the back of the case. Adhere a wallet-size photo (or Polaroid, if needed immediately) on top of the paper. Cut a piece of wrapping paper, felt or material to fit inside the case. Cut out a portion in a square, heart or other shape to reveal the photo. Glue over the photo. Decorate with remaining items, add a ribbon border, etc. Close the case and enjoy!   You can also apply magnetic strips to the back of the case if you’d like the case to be a refrigerator magnet.

Recycling Scavenger Hunt

Have kids find the recyclable items (like a scavenger hunt). Put a list together of recyclable items (plastic #1 and #2 bottles, various paper items, bottles, etc), and have them go through a pile of stuff or around the house and obtain one of each item. Not only does this educate them on what can be recycled, but it gets them to consider some options (like magazines) that they may not have known are recyclable.  

 

Bird House

Have students make a birdhouse out of milk cartons and other scrap recyclables.  The result can function as an actual birdhouse, not just a decorative piece.


Recycling Relay
What you need:
3 labeled boxes: 1 recycle, 1 reuse, and 1 trash
2 boxes of clean “trash” (assemble items that might typically be thrown away, include reusable and recyclable items).

Works well for many age groups. It is a relay race. Basically you get a pile of reusable, recyclable, landfillable items- maybe about 20 (depending on the age of your group).  Then you have three buckets. One for Reuse, that is placed closest, one that is for Recycling that is placed mid-way, and one for Landfill/Trash that is placed the furthest away.  The team figures out what to do with each item: reuse, recycle, or landfill, and then they have to run to the bucket and place it in the appropriate bin.  As you can tell, the more items they reuse, and then the more items they can recycle, the higher chance they have for winning. It also reinforces the idea that reuse is cheaper, uses less resources than even recycling, and that recycling uses less resources than landfilling (and making something with new materials).  At the end you can review what was put in each bin, the team has to explain how they would have reused the items that they put in the reuse bin to count and confirm that the items they put in the recycling bin are really recyclable in your community.  You can deduct points or do what ever you want.
 
Recycled Bowling
Have students create bowling pins from used 2 liter bottles.  You can decorate the bottles with paints or markers. You can also decorate by placing shredded paper inside the bottles; this adds color and weight to the bottles. Then set the pins up and begin bowling using a large ball such as a basketball or kickball.
 
Recycled Art

Bringing in trash and recyclables to create as an art project, be it a theme or let the kids just create an awesome project. Asking kids to develop their own art project and find the materials themselves from the waste stream is enlightening as well.  Putting kids together with recycled art supplies and hot glue guns or regular glue is a recipe for creativity!

Wastruments

Make musical instruments out of plastic bottles or other stuff (see wastruments the website http://www.uoregon.edu/~recycle/edu_promo.htm  under the “Kids Stuff to Do” section)

    

 

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Proposed Santa Fe County Dumping Fee Increase
Albuquerque Journal, May 27, 2009

 

Several Santa Fe County residents came before the County Commission on Tuesday evening to oppose proposed increases in garbage dumping fees suggested by the county's Solid Waste Division.
       

Residents said the increases were too steep and would encourage more illegal dumping in arroyos and elsewhere. They said garbage disposal is a public service and that residents shouldn't be expected to cover all the costs.
       

Under the staff proposal, a $35 24-punch pass for use of county transfer stations would be eliminated and residents could instead get a $230 annual unlimited-use pass. The cost of a 10-punch pass would go from $20 to $60. A 24-punch pass for small businesses would increase from $50 to $350.
       

The transfer station fees now bring in only about $285,000 toward the Solid Waste Division's budget of more than $2 million.
       

Commissioners said they have received numerous calls and messages opposed to the increase but took no action on the fees Tuesday.
       

Commissioner Liz Stefanics said that while the commission probably won't approve the huge fee hikes suggested by the staff, “some modest increase” was probably needed.
       

Commissioner Kathy Holian said it would be appropriate to raise rates “to reflect our responsibility to the environment.”
       

Commissioner Mike Anaya said there could be other ways for the county to deal with solid waste costs. He said the recently expanded staff at the assessor's office is trying to get more property on the tax rolls that could provide more funding for solid waste operations. “Maybe we can go back to the drawing board,” he said.
       

Commissioners and some residents also said it was time to get rid of a $15 fee for a recycling card, saying the goal should be to encourage recycling.

 

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The EPA's Spring E-bulletin is now available and includes many updates on domestic and international waste reduction and incentives focusing on the SMART (Save Money and Reduce Trash) Solid Waste program known as Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT).  Learn about programs that are making cities and towns more SMART than ever before.

To view the most recent bulletin please visit  http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/payt/tools/bulletin/spring09.pdf       

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Digital Age Turns Old TVs Into Relics - City Sets Recycling Day to Keep Electronic Devices Out of Landfill

Santa Fe New Mexican - June 12, 2009

 

If you aren't yet aware that television networks are switching to all-digital formats today then, well, you probably don't watch TV in the first place.

 

But if you are one of the many Santa Feans who have watched the ubiquitous digital-switchover ads crawl across your screen for the past several months -- and you decided to get ready for the transition by getting yourself a new TV -- then the city of Santa Fe has an environmentally friendly invitation for you.

 

Keep Santa Fe Beautiful, a volunteer group run by the city, and Albuquerque Recycling are hosting an event on Saturday, July 18 at the Solid Waste Division Headquarters to collect those old TVs, and other electronic devices, so they can be disposed of in a responsible way.

 

"Some of the stuff in the components of TVs and other electronics are hazardous," said Gilda Montaņo, coordinator of the group. "They don't want them in the landfill. We're sponsoring this event to keep these things from contaminating our groundwater and to keep them from being illegally dumped."

 

The city Solid Waste Division doesn't want people to throw their old TV sets in the garbage because, after disposal, lead and other harmful components could leach into local water supplies. But if people hide the devices in trash bins there's not much the city can do to prevent it, said Vivian Martinez, assistant director of the division.

 

"We'd just rather not see that stuff in the landfill," Martinez said. "And I think in general people would rather recycle their TVs than throw them out."

 

The city recycling facility unfortunately doesn't yet have a way to take care of old TVs, but it does take other electronics like cell phones and computers for a minimal by-the-pound fee, said Randall Kippenbrock, its director.

 

"Currently if we get TVs, we have to dispose of them at the landfill," Kippenbrock said. "We can take computer waste, but TVs and CRTs from computers, there's a burden and a cost involved. Although it's something we might look at down the line."

 

The July event will charge residents $5 per television for disposal. Other electronics, like cell phones, laptop computers, LCD screens, printers, stereos and gaming consoles, can be dropped off for free, Montaņo said.

 

"I thought it would be a good idea to have this event so people can get rid of these things," she said.

 

The group held a similar event on Feb. 28 in response to the original digital switchover date. That date was pushed back by Congress so that more people could prepare for the transition.

 

In the February collection event, the city and Albuquerque Recycling collected 320 televisions, 26 pounds of electronics, 500 pounds of wireless phones and 100 batteries, Montaņo said.

 

"It all goes down to Albuquerque Recycling, and they dismantle the televisions and computers and everything and recycle whatever they can," Montaņo said.

 

She expects a similar turnout at the July event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1142 Siler Road.

 

For more information, visit www.keepsantafebeautiful.org

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SYMPOSIUM: AUGUST 11 – 13
This event will highlight many of the challenges and unique solid waste management issues facing arid climate states in the Western United States. The symposium will feature a training event, technical and plenary talks by solid waste professionals, keynote speakers, booths for local vendors, a facility tour, and social events for networking including a meet and greet and evening reception. This event will be located in the heart of Albuquerque’s Uptown at the Albuquerque Marriott Uptown Hotel. 

 

TRAINING: UNAUTHORIZED WASTE SCREENING INSPECTION PLAN
AUGUST 11, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This course is intended to teach solid waste facility managers, supervisors and operators a basic understanding off-load inspections for unauthorized or prohibited waste requirements and procedures. CEUs will be awarded for course completion.

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

 

More info at www.nmswana.com

 

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Farmington Chosen as NMRC's Target City for the 2009 New Mexico Recycling Awareness Month

In an effort to engage a specific community in New Mexico to increase their recycling outreach efforts and participation, the New Mexico Recycling Coalition (NMRC) has selected Farmington as its target community for this year’s New Mexico Recycling Awareness Month campaign (NMRAM).

New Mexico Recycling Awareness Month (NMRAM) is a state-wide annual event created to promote recycling, waste reduction, composting and buying recycled products. It takes place every year in November and is held in conjunction with the nationwide America Recycles Day campaign on November 15th. 

 

This year NMRAM continues to expand on its efforts to engage a specific community in New Mexico to increase their recycling outreach and participation efforts. NMRC’s first campaign of this nature focused on the Albuquerque market in November of 2007 and resulted in a 20% increase in tons recycled in December of 2007.  In 2008 NMRC provided incentives-based outreach and recycling support to the City of Santa Fe and the Santa Fe County with the, “Get Caught Recycling in Santa Fe” campaign.

 

Farmington, which is the state’s most recent city to launch curbside recycling, has been selected as the target community for 2009 to provide outreach and education assistance.

The campaign will have multiple levels of targeted audiences to increase recycling:

 

  • School recycling launch. NMRC will work with Waste Management and the City of Farmington to launch recycling in the schools.  This will include recycling education.

  • Direct mail and outreach to areas with low recycling participation

  • Partnerships with local media outlets to get the word out about recycling

 

NMRAM is the NMRC's annual campaign that supports approximately 20 coordinators and up to 50 schools each year from around the state with recycling education and collection events.

 

Other partners in the NMRAM awareness campaign include the New Mexico Environment Department: Solid Waste Bureau, Waste Management, Dex, Intel Corporation, Navajo Nation, the City of

e info at www.nmswana.com

 

 

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NRC Announcement to Members

Keep America Beautiful (KAB) has offered, and the NRC Board of Directors has accepted, a proposal to combine operations of both organizations.  The NRC Board believes that this proposed combination creates a powerful alliance that will enhance the environmental and economic value of recycling in the United States, and sustain NRC as the nation’s most credible Voice of Recycling.

 

This proposal is the most important decision that the Board and membership of NRC have faced in NRC's 30 year history, and rightfully it requires the approval of the membership to take effect.  The NRC will conduct a referendum vote of its members before the end of summer.

For more information, please visit www.nrc-recycle.org   

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Welcome to New Members 2009

Bill Booth, Ditch Witch; John Zarola; Pueblo of Tesuque Environment Department; Nathan Lee and Norman Scott, Navajo Nation; Butch Steinman, Village of Angel Fire; Josh Montano and  Kimberly Foree, OSO Biopharmaceuticals; David Friedman, Friedman Recycling; Rodney Mullens, Mesa Verde Enterprises; Beverly Booth McCauley; Charley Carroll, NM Junior College; Joe Capone, All American Waste Removal; Suzanne Michaels; Adrian Marufo, City of Gallup; Roger Allen; Michael Candelaria, Pueblo of Isleta; Melissa Villalobos, Western NM Correctional Facility; Rick Smith, Laguna Pueblo; Mindy Cahill, Village of Cimarron; Maralyn Hillman, Trucks West; Clifford Dowling, Waste Management; Kathy Elmore, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Scott Seydel

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Grants and Loans

State Loans

NMED Constructions Programs Bureau offers low-interest loans for solid waste projects: http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/cpb/rip.html .

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Regional Round-Up

 

Arizona: The Arizona Recycling Coalition is hosting their annual conference August 17-18 in Phoenix. Go to www.arizonarecyclingcoalition.com for more information.

 

Clovis:  Clovis' Zia Elementary Goes Green  (Clovis News Journal - May 22, 2009)  Letters are rolling in from Clovis’ Zia Elementary School, urging residents to recycle aluminum cans.  Students have a trailer for cans in the parking lot.  Jayce Huerta says money from the recycling program will go to area charities, “like the food bank and Lighthouse Mission.”  Student Schuyler Houfek says recycling “helps the Earth a bunch.”

 

Submit your community's news by emailing english@recyclenewmexico.com . We love to hear about news from around the state!

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Recycling Tidbits

 

EPA Looks to Tighten Solid Waste Rule Definition

Resource Recycling - June 5, 2009

At a June 30th meeting, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will consider possible revisions to the agency's definition of solid waste (DSW) in an effort to boost "legitimate" recycling. In part, at issue is the current definition of how handlers must "contain" recyclable materials to qualify for exclusion from strict hazardous waste rules. To receive the exemption, a firm must engage in legitimate recycling of the hazardous secondary materials.

 

Call for Papers - SWANA Invites you to Share Your Research or Project at Thinking Outside the Blue Box 

Abstract Deadline - June 19, 2009 Submit Your Abstract or Panel Discussion Proposal Today!  

 

EPA Documents Raise Concerns About Shredded Tires

June 8 -- The U.S. EPA is examining whether shredded tires are safe to use on playgrounds.   Moreģ

 

Call for Papers - 25th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology & Management, Philadelphia, PA March 14-17, 2010

For more information or to submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation, please go to www.widener.edu/solid.waste.

 

Maine Passes CFL Product Stewardship Bill

Resource Recycling - May 28, 2009

The Maine legislature tpassed the country's first extended producer responsibility bill for compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Maine's Legislative Document 973 requires CFL manufacturers to set up — and pay for — a recycling program for the mercury-containing light bulbs, as well as setting mercury limiting standards for CFLs.

 

Joint recycling venture aims for 280 million pound output

June 9 -- Clear Path Recycling LLC and Peninsula Packaging Co. have joined the National Association for PET Container Resources.   Moreģ

 

Not recycling in Georgia? You gotta be kidding!

June 2 -- Georgia has kicked off a recycling education program taking a different approach, one that pokes fun at the public's lame excuses for not recycling.   Moreģ

 

Electronic Scrap Bill Loophole Draws Groups´ Opposition

June 2 -- Environmental groups and some electronics recyclers are opposed to a federal electronic scrap bill that would allow recyclers to export units to developing countries for repair or refurbishing.   Moreģ

 

 

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Calendar

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Recycling and Composting Facility Operator Certification Class Schedule for 2009

 

Recycling Certification Courses

December 8-10, Albuquerque

 

Composting Certification Courses

October 20-22, Santa Fe

 

To register, please go to www.recyclenewmexico.com/cert_classes.htm

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If you have questions about any of the above information or have articles for future Recycling Scraps, please e-mail or call me.

English Bird, Executive Director

New Mexico Recycling Coalition

PO Box 24364, Santa Fe, NM 87502

english@recyclenewmexico.com

(505) 983-4470 

   

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