Initiating a Waste Reduction and Recycling Program in Your Business Commercial Recycling – Recycling 130 Professional Recycling Certification Program
Recycling = Profit-Making MYTH Recycling = Profit-Making
MYTH Recycling = Profit-Making FACT Recycling = Cost-Avoidance
What is in Municipal Solid Waste? Figure 3: April 2003 Statewide Municipal Waste Composition Study
Paper in Commercial MSW Section 11, Table 8: April 2003 Statewide Municipal Waste Composition Study
Commercial Recycling Economic Motivation Environmental Regulation Recycling Coordinators Industry Groups Collectors (Haulers, Intermediate Processors & MRFs) Government Economic Motivation Environmental Regulation Consultants Equipment Suppliers Generators (Business, Industry, & Institutions) Manufacturers (End Users) Disposal Facilities Chambers of Commerce
Planning Your Program Secure top level management support Appoint a recycling coordinator and create task force Conduct a waste assessment Interpret results to make program decisions
Planning Your Program Employ Waste Reduction Techniques/Utilize Waste Exchanges Choose Recyclables Locate Market/Hauler Design Collection System
Implementing Your Program Purchase Collection Equipment & Supplies Publicize and Promote Program Begin Program Monitor and Evaluate
Design Collection System & Purchase Equipment Start from outside in Make convenient Include janitorial staff when deciding which collection containers to purchase
Publicize and Promote RINSE & RECYCLE ALUMINUM CANS Signs Posters E-mail Memos Meeting Announcements Contests RINSE & RECYCLE ALUMINUM CANS
Monitor and Evaluate Track amounts Monitor Contamination Explore new markets Compare pricing Change, if necessary Meet with task force to discuss trends and solicit feedback