RECYCLING PROGRAMS

NOTE: Also see the non-governmental information sources section.

N.C. Cooperative Extension Service (Box 7605, N.C. State University, Raleigh 27695; 919/515-2770): The Master Waste Manager Program trains volunteers to provide public education and outreach on waste management and waste reduction for rural communities. Training is done throu gh county extension service centers by county extension agents and professionals in waste management and recycling industries.

County and municipal solid waste, recycling, or public works departments: Provide information on p rograms within their jurisdictions and other programs nearby.

N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources:

N.C. Keep America Beautiful (KAB) (P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh 27611-7687; 919/733-0 715): Some affiliates help schools establish recycling programs. Comprised of a central office and affiliates in 29 counties.
Office of Waste Reduction (3825 Barrett Dr., Ste. 300, Raleigh 27619; 919/733-2314): Provide s information on existing municipal and county recycling programs, including contact information and data on how much and what kinds of waste they handle. Publishes Directory of Industrial and Commercial Recyclers Serving N.C. Businesses and Communities and Directory of N.C. State and Local Contacts for Recycling Information and Assistance.

Orange Regional Recycling Program (306 N. Columbia St., Chapel Hill 27516; 919/968-2788): Published "On the Job Recycling," a brochure outlining how to establish a recycling program at the workplace.

N.C. Recycling Association (P.O. Box 25368, Raleigh 27611; 919/851-8444): Publishes a Membership Directory which lists contact information and brief des criptions of member organizations and individuals. Many members are recycling program planners/coordinators and serve as helpful resources for advice.

Western N.C. Tomorrow (c/o Susan Smith, P.O. Box 222, Cullowhee 28723; 704/227- 7492): Published Recycling Markets: A Handbook for the Southeast.

PUBLICATIONS:

PaperMatcher: A Directory of Paper Recycling Resources. Published by American Forest and Paper Association (1250 Connecticut Ave. N W, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20036; 800/878-8878). Contains contact information for paper and paperboard mills consuming waste paper, waste paper dealers, and recycling centers. Between editions at the time of this printing but available at some local re cycling departments.

Rubbish! The Archaeology of Garbage: What Our Garbage Tells Us About Ourselves. By William Rathje and Cullen Murphy. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1992. Gives insights into ways to analyze waste streams and reduce waste.

Taking Out the Trash: A No-Nonsense Guide to Recycling. By Jennifer Carless. Washington, DC: Island Press, 1992. Intended for individuals, businesses, and communities.

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