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THE RCRA HOTLINE
The RCRA Hotline is a publicly accessible service that provides current information on the Resource Con-
servation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and several other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) programs.
The Hotline responds to factual questions on federal EPA regulations as well as requests for relevant documents.
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specializes in the RCRA program, or they can order EPA publications pertaining to any RCRA program area.
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Resources on Waste for Your
Home and Community
Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste 1
Environmental Education 2
Hazardous Waste Management 3
Home Health Care 6
Household Hazardous Waste 7
Pay-As-You-Throw 8
Public Participation 9
Recycling 10
Solid Waste Management 12
Used Oil 14
Waste Disposal (Solid Waste) 15
Waste Reduction (Solid Waste) 15
Yard Care 17
Other 17
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ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
This catalog contains descriptions of a variety of resources available from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on solid and hazardous waste management. It
includes publications for consumers, students, and teachers on topics such as recycling,
composting, and environmental education, as well as information on regulatory require-
ments. The publications are listed alphabetically by subject area.
How To ORDER PUBLICATIONS
All publications are available at no charge from EPA. To order a publication, call the RCRA
Hotline at 800 424-9346 (TDD 800 553-7672) or, in the Washington, DC, area, call 703
412-9810 (TDD 703 412-3323). When ordering, please mention the order numbers. You
also can order documents via e-mail by sending a request to
or via regular mail by writing to RCRA Information Center (5305W), U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460 (this address is for mailing
purposes only). See the order form in the back of this document. Finally, many of these doc-
uments are available on the Internet through EPAs Office of Solid Waste web site at
.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For a more comprehensive list of solid and hazardous waste publications, order the Catalog
of Hazardous and Solid Waste Publications, Tenth Edition (EPA530-B-97-003) from the RCRA
Hotline or the RCRA Information Center (see above).
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Characterization of Municipal
Solid Waste
Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in the United States: 1996
Update; Executive Summary
This report characterizes the components of municipal solid waste by weight and volume. It
summarizes a study of municipal solid waste that includes data from 1960 to 1995 and pro-
jects waste generation and management practices through 2010. This resource is used by
solid waste managers, companies, institutions, and the media. The report is updated annually.
05/15/97
Order Number. EPA530-S-97-015
Characterization of Products Containing Lead and Cadmium in Municipal
Solid Waste in the United States, 1970 to 2000; Executive Summary
A summary of sources of lead and cadmium in municipal solid waste disposed of between
1970 and 1986, with projections to 2000. Products containing lead or cadmium include
lead-acid batteries, certain household batteries (see also Implementation of the Mercury-
Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act), and some consumer electronics, glass,
ceramics, plastics, soldered cans, and pigments.
01/15/89
Order Number. EPA530-SW-89-015C
Characterization of Products Containing Mercury in Municipal Solid Waste in
the United States, 1970 to 2000; Executive Summary
Identifies the products in municipal solid waste that contain mercury and tells how much
mercury they contain. Products included are household batteries, electric lighting, paint
residues, thermometers, thermostats, pigments, special paper coatings, electric light switch-
es, and film pack batteries. Discontinued sources of mercury and trends in discards of mer-
cury also are covered. Nonmunicipal solid waste products that contain mercury that may be
disposed of in a municipal disposal facility also are covered.
04/15/92
Order Number: EPA530-S-92-013
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Environmental Education
Adventures of the Garbage Gremlin: Recycle and Combat
a Life of Grime
This comic book teaches elementary and middle school students about recycling and how
materials are remanufactured into useful products. It features the Garbage Gremlin, a hapless
character continually outwitted by smart students who practice recycling.
08/15/90
Order Number: EPA530-SW-90-024
Don't Trash It: Super Fun
Developed with, and originally published in, National Geographic World, this children's activi-
ty booklet contains puzzles and games designed to help school children in elementary
grades learn about municipal solid waste. It teaches both terms and issues.
08/15/95
Order Number: EPA530-K-95-005
Let's Reduce and Recycle: A Curriculum for Solid Waste Awareness
This curriculum contains many projects, classroom activities, and discussion topics designed
to help educators teach solid waste issues. This curriculum helps students in kindergarten
through 12th grade evaluate the pros and cons of different waste management techniques. It
also provides instruction on ways students can reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost in the
classroom and at home. Lesson plans encompass many different subject areas including art,
language arts, math, music, science, and social studies. Activities range in duration from 20
minutes to more than 2 weeks.
OS/15/90
Order Number: EPA530-SW-90-005
Recycle Today! Educational Materials for Grades K-12
An order form for a number of free educational materials on municipal solid waste issues
and recycling. These materials include a curriculum guide for teachers, a recycling how-to
handbook for teachers, a comic book for students, and a poster for displaying in the class-
room. Available to teachers from kindergarten through 12th grade.
04/15/90
Order Number: EPA530-SW-90-025
Recycle: You Can Make a Ton of Difference (Flyer and Poster)
These materials introduce the public to the problems posed by solid waste generation in this
country and how national recycling efforts can help. The flyer provides a good overview of
solid waste challenges and recycling solutions. The colorful poster is designed to encourage
recycling in classrooms, businesses, and organizations. It features a set of scales balancing a
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large pile of waste on one side and a person on the other to illustrate the impact each indi-
vidual can have on the solid waste dilemma. The poster also reflects the global nature of
solid waste management, urging readers in six different languages to practice recycling.
04/15/92
Order Number: EPA530-F-92-003 (Flyer)
Order Number: EPA530-H-92-001 (Poster)
A Resource Guide of Solid Waste Educational Materials
Identifies resources for teaching and learning about solid waste. Provides details on curricu-
la, activity guides, videos, and Internet sites that contain information on a variety of solid
waste topics, such as source reduction, recycling, reuse, household hazardous waste, and
composting. Includes publisher, date of publication, cost, intended audience, format, key
words, and an abstract for each resource.
01/15/98
Order Number: EPA530-B-9 7-004
Ride the Wove off the Future: Recycle Today!
This colorful poster displays a surfer riding on a wave of recyclable materials including glass,
paper, and aluminum cans. Part of an EPA educational campaign, this poster can be dis-
played in classrooms and other public areas to encourage recycling. (It folds for easy mailing.)
4/15/90
Order Number: EPA530-SW-90-010
School Recycling Programs: A Handbook for Educators
This booklet for teachers explains options for setting up school recycling programs. Step-by-
step instructions are included on how to set up a program that's right for your school.
Information is included on materials commonly collected in such programs, and case studies
of successful programs around the country are presented.
08/15/90
Order Number: EPA530-SW-90-023
Hazardous Waste Management
Hazardous Waste Facility Permitting Process
This publication defines hazardous wastes and hazardous waste management facilities in
nontechnical terms. It lists laws and regulations governing facilities that treat, store, and dis-
pose of hazardous wastes. It also describes permitting requirements for these facilities, steps
in the permitting process, and public participation.
06/15/96
Order Number: EPA530-F-96-007
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El Proeeso de Permisos Para Inslalaciones de Residues Peligrosos (Spanish
Translation of Hazardous Waste Facility Permitting Process)
Esta publicaci6n define residues peligrosos e instalaciones de manejo de residues peligrosos
en terminos no-tecnicos. La publication ista eyes y regulaciones que goviernan instalaciones
para el tratamiento, almacenaje, y desecho de residues peligrosos. Ademas describe los req-
uisites para el permiso de estas instalaciones, pasos para el proceso del permiso, y la partici-
paci6n publica.
15/06/96
Numero de pedido: EPA530-F-96-007S
Passing the Torch: Streamlined State Authorization
A short brochure explaining how EPA delegates the hazardous waste management program
to individual states. Because these regulations are regularly changed and improved, states
must continually submit authorization applications to EPA explaining how their programs
are incorporating these changes.
08/15/96
Order Number: EPA530-F-96-005
Permitting Hazardous Waste Incinerators
This publication explains incineration as a means to dispose of hazardous waste. It includes
standards that hazardous waste incinerators must meet in order to operate and describes the
steps involved in obtaining an operating permit.
04/15/88
Order Number: EPA530-SW-88-024
RCRA: Reducing Risk from Waste
A brief overview of EPAs national program to manage hazardous and nonhazardous wastes
that are regulated under RCRA. In particular, it defines hazardous waste and describes the
regulations that apply to facilities that generate, transport, treat, store, and dispose of haz-
ardous waste. This document also describes the importance of waste minimization programs
and explains the role of the states. A section on other environmental laws related to haz-
ardous substances also is included along with a glossary and a guide to relevant sections of
the Code of Federal Regulations.
09/97
Order Number: EPA530-K-97-004
Sensitive Environments and the Siting of Hazardous Waste Management
Facilities
Discusses environments that pose special challenges to the siting, expansion, and operation
of facilities that manage hazardous waste. "Sensitive environments" include flood plains, wet-
lands, earthquake zones, and others. The document explains the problems associated with
each type of environment and offers recommendations for addressing these problems.
05/15/97
Order Number: EPA530-K-97-003
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Medio Ambientes Delicados y la Ubicacion de Instalaciones Para Manejo de
Residues Peligrosos (Spanish Translation of Sensitive Environments and the Siting of
Hazardous Waste Management Facilities)
Esta publication discute tipos de ambientes delicados que plantean un desafio especial para
la ubicacion, expansion y operation de instalaciones para el manejo de residues peligrosos.
Los lugares que constituyen medio ambientes delicados que se tratan en este folleto
incluyen: planicies alubiales, humedales, zonas sismicas, terreno inestable, y otros. Este doc-
umento explica los problemas asociados con cada tipo de estos ambientes delicados y ofrece
recomendaciones para tratar con estos problemas.
15/05/97
Numero de pedido: EPA530-K-97-003S
Understanding the Hazardous Waste Rules: A Handbook for Small
Businesses; 1996 Update
This handbook is an essential resource for small business owners and operators who must
comply with federal hazardous waste management regulations. It defines the three categories
of hazardous waste generators (small, large, and conditionally exempt); assists small-quantity
generators determine if federal regulations apply to them; and explains how to obtain an EPA
identification number, manage waste on site, and ship waste off site. Requirements for condi-
tionally exempt generators and a summary of requirements for large-quantity generators also
are included. The handbook lists state hazardous waste management agencies, EPA and
other federal resource centers, and EPA regional offices that can be contacted for more infor-
mation.
04/15/96
Order Number: EPA530-K-95-001
Entiende Los Reglamentos Sobre Residues Peligrosos: Manual Para Empresas
Pequenas—Acfualizacion de 1996 (Spanish Translation of Understanding the
Hazardous Waste Rules: A Handbook for Small Businesses; 1996 Update)
Este folleto es un recurso esencial para duenos de empresas pequenas que tienen que
cumplir con regulaciones federales para el manejo de residues peligrosos. En el folleto se
definen las tres categorias de generadores de residues peligrosos (pequenas, grandes y condi-
cionalmente exentos); asiste a generadores de cantidades pequenas a determinar si se les
aplica regulaciones federales; y explica como obtener un numero de identification de la
Agencia de Protection Ambiental (EPA por sus siglas en ingles), manejar desperdicios en
sitio, y enviarlos fuera de sitio. En el folleto tambien se incluyen los requisites para gener-
adores condicionalmente exentos y una description para generadores de cantidades grandes.
El folleto lista agencias estatales para el manejo de residues peligrosos, centres de recursos
federales, y oficinas regionales de la EPA que pueden ser contactadas para mas information.
15/04/97
Numero de pedido: EPA530-K-95-001S
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The Universal Waste Rule
EPAs universal waste rule is designed to reduce the amount of hazardous waste items in the
municipal solid waste stream. It encourages recycling and proper disposal of certain com-
mon hazardous wastes and reduces the regulatory burden on businesses that generate these
wastes. The document defines universal wastes as including certain batteries, agricultural
pesticides, and thermostats. It describes how businesses, households, and communities are
affected by this rule and outlines the role of the states in implementation.
02/15/96
Order Number: EPA530-F-95-025
Reglamento de Residous Universales (Spanish Translation of The Universal
Waste Rule)
El reglamento de residues universales de la Agencia de Protection Ambiental (EPA por sus
siglas en ingle's) fue disenado para reducir la cantidad de residues peligrosos en el flujo de
residues s6lidos municipal, fomentar el reciclaje y disposition apropiada de ciertos residues
peligrosos y reducir las obligaciones reglamentales para empresas que generan estos residu-
os. Los residues universales que se definen en el documento incluyen ciertas baterias, pesti-
cidas agricolas y termostatos. El documento describe como empresas, residencias y comu-
nidades son afectadas por este reglamento y analiza el papel del estado para implementarlo.
15/02/96
Miimera depedido: EPA530-F-95-025S
Waste Minimization National Plan: Reducing Toxics in Our Nation's Waste
(Brochure)
Outlines the benefits of waste minimization. Defines the Waste Minimization National Plan
and its goals. Explains why EPA is targeting persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemi-
cals. Lists other resources.
09/15/97
Order Number: EPA530-F-97-010
Home Health Care
Disposal Tips for Home Health Care (Patient Flyer)
A flyer about how to prevent injury, illness, and pollution when disposing of sharp objects
and contaminated materials from home health care. It describes simple steps for ,<=of '
posing of needles, syringes, lancets, and other "sharps."
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Disposal Tips for Home Health Care (Professional Brochure)
This guide for home health care professionals stresses the importance of teaching patients
the safe way to dispose of needles, syringes, lancets, and other "sharps." It includes a detach-
able order form for receiving additional professional brochures and for ordering patient fly-
ers. It is available in multiple quantities for office distribution.
11/15/93
Order Number: EPA530-F-93-02 7a
Handle with Care: How to Throw Out Used Insulin Syringes and Lancets at
Home: A Booklet for Young People with Diabetes and Their Families
This short booklet provides directions and illustrations to help young insulin users protect
family members and others from injury while keeping the environment clean and safe. This
booklet offers tips on disposing of lancets and syringes in lidded containers and provides
suggestions on what types of containers are suitable.
10/15/90
' Order Number: EPA530-SW-90-089
Household Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste Management: A Manual for One-Day
Community Collection Programs
A helpful guide designed to assist communities interested in setting up a one-day program
for collecting household hazardous wastes •. Such programs are a safe and effective way to
ensure the proper handling, recycling, or disposal of certain pesticides, paints, cleaners, and
other items that residents cannot use or no longer want. This guide contains how-to infor-
mation on all aspects of planning, organizing, and publicizing such a program.
08/15/93
Order Number: EPA530-R-92-026
Household Hazardous Waste: Steps to Safe Management
A pamphlet describing what household hazardous waste is and explaining the dangers of
improperly disposing of this waste. It also provides safe use and storage tips and urges
homeowners to reuse and recycle leftover materials whenever possible.
04/15/93
Order Number: EPA530-F-92-031
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Desechos Domesticos Peligrosos: Pasos para un manejo segure (Spanish
Translation of Household Hazardous Waste: Steps to Safe Management)
Describe los desechos dom&ticos peligrosos y los riesgos de una eliminacion incorrecta.
Urge a los duenos de casa a reutilizar, reciclar, y manipular correctamente los desechos
caseros peligrosos.
15/12/96
Numero de pedido: EPA530-F-92-031S
Implementation of the Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery
Management Act
This booklet explains the Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act
(the Battery Act), which was signed by President Clinton in 1996. It summarizes state and
federal requirements affecting battery recycling prior to the passage of the Battery Act; the
Act's requirements; why proper disposal or recycling is necessary for nickel-cadmium and
small sealed lead-acid rechargeable batteries; and state, local, and private-sector initiatives to
recycle used rechargeable batteries.
11/97
Order Number EPA530-K-97-009
Used Dry Cell Batteries: Is a Collection Program Right for Your Community?
This guide helps communities determine whether establishing a program to collect used dry
cell batteries is right for them. It reviews 10 key issues related to setting up and running a
collection program, including determining the types and amounts of dry cell batteries being
discarded and estimating the likely costs of a program. This guide focuses on household bat-
tery collection.
12/15/92
Order Number: EPA530-K-92-006
Pay-As-You-Throw
Pay-As-You-Throw: Lessons Learned About Unit Pricing
This useful guide is designed to assist communities in determining if a unit pricing (or pay-
as-you-throw) program is appropriate for them. The guide examines the advantages and
potential barriers to unit pricing systems and contains step-by-step details on how to launch
a program. In particular, the guide discusses planning and building consensus, designing an
integrated program, and implementing and monitoring the program. Different rate structures
and container options for structuring a program also are presented. This guide includes real-
life examples from communities that have launched unit pricing programs, definitions of
terms, and a bibliography.
04/15/94
Order Number: EPA530-R-94-004
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Pay-As-You-Throw Success Stories
First-hand stories from communities that used pay-as-you-throw programs to address signif-
icant municipal solid waste challenges. Some of the issues faced were increasing amounts of
waste, rising disposal costs, and uncertain budgets. This publication includes a series of fact
sheets describing successful pay-as-you-throw programs in Poquoson, Virginia; Dover, New
Hampshire; Gainesville, Florida; San Jose, California; South Kingstown, Rhode Island;
Vancouver, Washington; Mount Vernon, Iowa; Falmouth, Maine; and Fort Collins, Colorado.
04/15/97
Order Number: EPA530-F-97-007
Pay-As-You-Throw: Throw Away Less and Save
A fact sheet to help citizens understand how pay-as-you-throw programs work. It describes
the many benefits these programs offer communities along with potential barriers that are
sometimes encountered. Sources for more information also are included.
04/15/97
Order Number: EPA530-F-96-028
Unit Pricing: Providing an Incentive to Reduce Municipal Solid Waste
This publication describes unit pricing systems, which charge customers for waste collection
and disposal services based on the amount of trash they generate. This document describes
how unit pricing works, explains the benefits of these systems, and lists implementation
tips. A bibliography lists related EPA publications.
02/15/91
Order Number: EPA530-SW-91-005
Public Participation
RCRA Expanded Public Participation Rule
Describes how communities can become more actively involved in local environmental deci-
sions, particularly in the permitting of hazardous waste management facilities. It explains
how the rule involves citizens early in the permitting process, offers more opportunities for
public participation, and expands public access to information.
02/15/96
Order Number: EPA530-F-95-030
Reglamento de Participation Publica Expandida de la RCRA (Spanish
Translation of RCRA Expanded Public Participation Rule)
Describe el reglamento que amplia la participation publica en EPA (siglas en ingles de la
Agencia para la Protection Ambiental) facultando a las comunidades a interesarse mas acti-
vamente en el manejo de desechos peligrosos de su localidad. Trata de involucrar al publico
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desde el inicio en el proceso de otorgamiento de permisos, proporcionando mas oportu-
nidades para la participation publica, ampliando el acceso del publico a la information, y
ofreciendo una orientation de como los establecimientos pueden mejorar la participaci6n
publica.
15/02/96
Numero de pedido: EPA530-F-95-030S
RCRA Public Participation Manual
This manual is primarily designed for technical staff in regulatory agencies that are responsi-
ble for permitting facilities that manage hazardous waste. Staff of regulated facilities that are
engaged in public involvement also might find the guide useful. This guide provides an
overview of the public participation process. It also offers step-by-step instructions for con-
ducting public involvement activities related to the permitting of hazardous waste manage-
ment facilities and the remediation of contamination problems at these facilities.
Spanish translation now available
06/15/96
Order Number: EPA530-R-96-007
Sites for Our Solid Waste: A Guidebook for Effective Public Involvement
This guide provides information for public officials, citizens, and industry professionals to
help them find sites for municipal solid waste disposal that are both environmentally sound
and socially acceptable. This guide explains how to involve the public at every step of the
siting process.
04/15/90
Order Number: EPA530-SW-90-019
Recycling
Environmental Fact Sheet: Recycling Municipal Solid Waste: 1995 Facts and
Figures
A fact sheet describing 10 of the major components of the municipal solid waste stream. It
explains how much of each type of material is generated annually, what percentage the
materials represent of the overall waste stream, and how much of each material is currently
recycled.
04/15/97
Order Number: EPA530-F-97-015
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How to Start or Expand a Recycling Collection Program
Provides basic information on establishing recycling collection programs in any setting but
focuses on collection in offices. Provides suggestions for expanding or improving an existing
collection program. Discusses what materials are recyclable, how to start a collection pro-
gram and find markets, how to sell collected materials, how to collect and store recyclables,
how to educate and motivate employees, and how to monitor and evaluate the collection
programs. Lists sources of additional information.
01/15/94
Order Number: EPA530-F-94-007
Puzzled About Recycling's Value? Look Beyond the Bin
This booklet educates municipal solid waste managers, state solid waste officials, elected officials,
and the waste management industry about the benefits of recycling. Organized into sections
describing the financial, environmental, and social benefits of recycling, this booklet addresses
issues such as economic development, pollution reduction, and natural resource conservation.
01/98 . '
Order Number: EPA530-K-97-008
Recycling Guide for Native American Nations
A guide describing several ways that Native American tribes can participate in each facet of
recycling: collection, manufacture, and purchase. It describes how to set up a recycling pro-
gram, create recycling jobs, and establish a buy-recycled program.
06/15/95
Order Number: EPA530-K-95-006
Recycling Means Business
This booklet introduces Recycling Means Business, EPA3s strategy for supporting the national
effort to expand markets for recycled materials. It discusses both the environmental and eco-
nomic benefits of boosting the recycling market and addresses the national and local impact of
this strategy. A list of EPA resource centers also is included.
09/95
Order Number: EPA530-K-95-004
Recycling Works! State and Local Solutions to Solid Waste Management
Problems
This booklet examines the economic and environmental necessity for recovering, reusing,
and recycling materials from the municipal solid waste stream. Diverse examples of state and
municipal recycling programs are described. This booklet also includes a listing of state-level
recycling offices with addresses and phone numbers.
01/15/89
Order Number: EPA530-SW-89-014
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Report to Congress: Recovery and Recycling of Plastics From Durable Goods
A report about the recovery of plastics from postconsumer durable goods, which are con-
sumer items used for 3 or more years before disposal. The report discusses the current status
of postconsumer durable plastics recycling in the United States and barriers to increased
recycling. This report includes a table of resin characteristics, markets, and products.
09/15/95
Order Number: EPA530-R-95-042
Report to Congress: A Study of the Use of Recycled Paving Material
This report, issued jointly by EPA and the U.S. Department of Transportation, discusses
issues related to the use of recycled materials in highway paving. This report examines
health and environmental issues, economic issues, and technical performance related to
asphalt pavement containing recycled rubber. Ways in which states are reusing and dispos-
ing of highway materials also are presented.
07/15/93
Order Number: EPA530-R-93-013
Reusable News
This quarterly newsletter describes the activities of EPAs Municipal and Industrial Solid
Waste Division and informs people of the Agency's active participation in addressing the
nation's solid waste management dilemma. Articles focus on EPA policies, rulemakings, and
technical assistance and outreach projects. In addition, success stories, notices of upcoming
conferences, and recent report releases are covered. The audience for the newsletter includes
more than 20,000 local and state solid waste officials, EPA managers and staff, environmental
groups, the general public, and others interested in solid waste management. To subscribe,
see order form.
Solid Waste Management
Decision-Makers' Guide to Solid Waste Management; Second Edition
This guide offers solid waste management practitioners detailed information about key tech-
nical, economic, political, and social issues that must be addressed when developing an
effective solid waste management program. It discusses public education and involvement,
facility siting, factors to consider in developing a waste management program, collection,
and source reduction, recycling, composting, combustion, and land disposal. A glossary is
included as well.
OS/15/95
Order Number: EPA530-R-95-023
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Joining Forces on Solid Waste Management: Regionalization Is Working in
Rural and Small Communities
A booklet describing regionalization, an approach to solid waste management. Neighboring
cities, towns, and counties pool their resources to solve local municipal solid waste chal-
lenges. It discusses some of the key advantages and potential barriers associated with region-
alization, explains the planning activities that must precede a multicommunity project, and
describes the different types of organizational approaches that can be used to carry out
regional solid waste management activities. This guide provides examples of successful
regionalization efforts and resources to help readers institute their own regional program.
10/15/94
Order Number: EPA530-K-93-001
Municipal Solid Waste Factbook
A floppy disk (3.5") containing a wealth of data on municipal solid waste and its manage-
ment. It offers national and international data on waste prevention, recycling, waste-to-ener-
gy combustion, and land disposal. Extensive data on state solid waste management programs
also are included. This electronic factbook requires an IBM-compatible computer equipped
with a mouse and Microsoft Windows. The diskette contains necessary installation and run-
time software. It also can be accessed on the Internet at .
08/06/97
Order Number: EPA530-C-97-001 (3.5" diskette)
Planning for Disaster Debris
This booklet describes steps communities can take to prepare for managing the waste creat-
ed by natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods. It also dis-
cusses ways to speed recovery after such disasters to reduce the burden on municipal solid
waste management systems. Information is provided on the volume of debris typically gen-
erated by different kinds of natural disasters. Case studies also are included along with
sources of federal, state, and local assistance.
12/15/95
Order Number: EPA530-K-95-OW
Report to Congress: Methods to Manage and Control Plastic Wastes;
Executive Summary
A summary of a report on plastic waste in the municipal solid waste stream. It describes the
health and environmental risks to marine life and to people when plastics are disposed of or
lost at sea. It also addresses the volume of plastic wastes produced, the potential environ-
mental impacts of plastics disposal, and the role of source reduction and recycling on plastic
waste generation. Degradable plastics also are discussed.
02/15/90
Order Number: EPA530-SW-89-051A
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Reporting on Municipal Solid Waste: A Local Issue
This booklet is a primer on municipal solid waste management. Although designed primari-
ly for broadcast reporters, this booklet is useful for anyone interested in understanding local
waste issues. It examines the role of federal, state, and local governments in municipal solid
waste management; options for solid waste management (source reduction, recycling, incin-
eration, and landfilling); and regulations for solid waste landfills. Questions are posed
throughout the document that people should keep in mind when gathering information and
sources.
09/15/93
Order Number: EPA530-K-03-002
Used Oil
Collecting Used Oil for Recycling/Reuse: Tips for Consumers Who Change
Their Own Motor Oil and Oil Filters
This guide gives step-by-step instructions for changing your own motor oil and changing
and recycling oil filters. It also explains how to recycle used oil and oil filters.
03/15/94
Order Number: EPA530-F-94-008
Recoleccion de Aceite Usado para Reciclaje o Reufilizacibn: Consejos para los eon-
suntidores que cambian ellos mismos el aceite y el filtro de aceite de su
automovil (Spanish Translation of Collecting Used Oil for Recycling/Reuse: Tips for
Consumers Who Change Their Own Motor Oil and Oil Filters)
Contiene instruccidnes detallados para cambiar y reciclar el aceite y el filtro de aceite de su
autom6vil.
J5/01/97
Numero de pedido: EPA530-F-94-008S
How to Set Up a Local Program to Recycle Used Oil
A guide explaining the administration, design, implementation, and promotion of a used oil
program. Included are sample brochures and letters communities can use in their own pro-
grams.
05/15/89
Order Number: EPA530-SW-89-039A
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Waste Disposal (Solid Waste)
List of Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Lists municipal waste landfills throughout the country and includes a section organized by
state and territory. Data in the report are from 1995 records.
06/15/96
Order Number. EPA530-R-96-006
Safer Disposal for Solid Waste: The Federal Regulations for Landfills
This document summarizes the federal regulations covering location, operation, design,
ground-water monitoring, corrective action, closure and postclosure care, and financial
assurance for landfills accepting solid waste. This document gives landfill owners and opera-
tors and local officials dates for compliance and additional sources of information.
03/15/93
Order Number: EPA530-SW-91-092
Waste Reduction (Solid Waste)
Consumer's Handbook for Reducing Solid Waste
This easy-to-read, colorful booklet describes how consumers can reduce the amount and
toxicity of the trash they produce. It also explains how to make environmentally aware deci-
sions about the products and packaging people purchase, use, and ultimately dispose of.
Suggestions follow four basic principles: reduce, reuse, recycle, and respond. This booklet
also lists state environmental agencies, as well as other publications and resources. This
booklet is also available on the Internet at
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Donating Surplus Food to the Needy
A fact sheet explaining how to reduce food surpluses as part of a waste reduction program.
It discusses the two types of food donation programs: traditional food banks and prepared
and perishable food programs. Food program services, donor responsibilities, and common
health concerns also are discussed. Examples of successful programs are included.
09/15/96
Order Number: EPA530-F-96-038
Electronics Reuse and Recycling Directory
This directory provides resources for the reuse and recycling of a variety of consumer elec-
tronics including computers, televisions, and video cameras. This directory lists contact infor-
mation for original equipment manufacturers, scrap dealers that utilize certain components
within these products, businesses that dismantle or repair electronic items, and community
and charitable organizations that accept these products as donations. The listings are based on
existing lists that have not been verified and do not represent an endorsement by EPA.
03/15/97
Order Number: EPA530-B-97-001
Spotlight on Waste Prevention: EPAfs Program to Reduce Solid Waste at the
Source
This booklet advances the age-old idea that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of
cure. It introduces the concept of waste prevention (reducing and reusing) and outlines the
many benefits of this solid waste management solution. Waste prevention success stories
from businesses, industry, government, and consumers are included.
06/15/95
Order Number: EPA530-K-95-002
Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Composting Options: Lessons from 30
Communities
Real-life-success stories in waste reduction from 30 diverse communities. Some of these
communities have achieved high materials recovery rates; others have developed model
waste reduction initiatives. The document examines demographic and materials generation
and recovery levels; discusses waste prevention strategies and comprehensive source-separa-
tion composting programs; addresses improving residential, commercial, and institutional
recovery levels; and discusses targeting construction and demolition debris for recovery. The
costs of recycling and composting are analyzed. Appendices include data definitions and
methodology, community contacts, waste generation calculations, procurement, and the
wet/dry collection system in Guelph, Ontario.
02/15/94
Order Number: EPA530-R-92-015
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Yard Care
Environmental Fact Sheet: Recycling Grass Clippings
A fact sheet that explains how and when to mow your lawn to avoid a buildup of clippings
and discusses why this practice is good for lawns and the environment.
07/15/92
Order Number: EPA530-F-92-012
Environmental Fact Sheet: Yard Waste Composting
A fact sheet containing instructions for composting yard trimmings such as branches, leaves,
and grass clippings. It also explains why it is better to compost yard trimmings than to dis-
pose of them in landfills or combustors.
01/15/91
Order Number: EPA530-SW-91-009
Other
Green Advertising Claims
A pamphlet to help consumers evaluate the environmental claims of particular products. It
presents ways to identify vague claims, claims of biodegradability, and claims that products are
ozone-friendly. In addition, it provides government information sources on green advertising.
10/15/92
' Order Number: EPA530-F-92-024
Ifs Easy Being Green: A Guide to Planning and Conducting Environmentally
Aware Meetings and Events
Provides an outline to assist professionals in planning environmentally aware events.
Includes profiles of successful events that have been held as well as step-by-step procedures
for coordinating events using a planning checklist.
09/15/96
Order Number: EPA530-K-96-002
Solid Waste Funding: A Guide to Federal Assistance
This brochure describes a variety of funding sources for solid waste research and manage-
ment programs available to state and local governments, the general public, and small busi-
nesses. It describes each grant, cooperative agreement, and loan program for solid waste
activities. Each description includes goals, amounts available, eligibility, deadlines, and
phone numbers and addresses to contact for more information.
01/98
Order Number: EPA530-F-97-027
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Each time RCRA is modified, EPA develops regulations that spell out how to implement the statutes broad
policies. The RCRA Information Center (R1C) houses documents used in writing the RCRA regulations as
well as EPA publications produced For public guidance on nonhazardous waste issues. The publications
stored in the RIC include the following:
General Documents/Collections
The RIC's collection includes guidance doquments, which provide directions for implementing the regulations
for disposal and treatment of hazardous and solid wastes; brochures, booklets, and executive summaries of
reports concerning waste reduction and disposal issues surrounding hazardous and nonhazardous wastes;
and Health and Environmental Effects Profiles and Health and Environmental Effects Documents. The annual
Catalog of Hazardous and Solid Waste Publications lists OSWs most popular documents.
Rulemaking Dockets
Dockets include files generated from RCRA-related rulings. Each file is composed of technical support docu-
ments that were used to develop a particular rule, along with comments from companies, individuals,
environmental organizations, and various levels of government; reprints of Federal Register notices contain-
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