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Pacific Southwest, Region 9
Serving: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Pacific Islands, Tribal Nations
Recycling & Solid Waste
The Recycling and Solid Waste Program of EPA's Pacific Southwest Regional Office (Region 9) promotes waste reduction, recycling, and the safe and effective management of municipal solid waste (also known as garbage).
A report on regional and state recycling rates (PDF) (27 pp, 253K, About PDF) was developed by Columbia University under an EPA grant. For additional information on state recycling, composting, and disposal rates, visit Columbia University WASTE MAP 
and state recycling websites. National solid waste and recycling rates information is available in EPA's Municipal Solid Waste Characterization Reports.
Programs & Resources
General Solid Waste Information
- National EPA Solid Waste Programs
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Basic Facts About Solid Waste
- Educational Resources
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Buy Recycled
- Resource Management Contracts: Assessing Resource Management in Clark County, Nevada
Solid Waste Topics
- Animal Waste Management
- Composting/Organic Materials Management
- Computers and Electronics
- Construction and Demolition Debris
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Scrap Tires
Solid Waste Program Information
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