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Frequent Questions about the Final Rule: User Fees for the Electronic Hazardous Waste Manifest System (E-Manifest) and Amendments to Manifest Regulations

Frequent questions with regard to the proposed e-manifest rule

Model Recycling Program Toolkit

This page showcases EPA's latest toolkit in support of the Model Recycling Program and aiding to create one's own recycling program

The U.S. Recycling System

This page provides the basis on the United States recycling system, including recycle benefits, how recycling saves resources and jobs, current challenges, and information on the 2018 America Recycles Day Pledge.

U.S. National Recycling Goal

Recycling goals

Final Report and Analysis of the 2015 Southern Nevada Food and Organics Recovery Workshop

Summary of Southern Nevada Food & Organics Recovery Workshop held in Las Vegas in September of 2015 to support improved food recovery through source reduction, donation, animal feeding, anaerobic digestion and composting.

Food Recovery Challenge Results and Awardees

This page describes the Food Recovery Challenge awards and lists past award winners.

Sustainable Materials Management 2020 Anaerobic Digestion Funding Opportunity

About the 2021 Food Recovery Challenge National Award Winners

This page is about the 2021 national winners and how they accomplished food reductions.

Learn About the Food Recovery Challenge

This page describes the Food Recovery Challenge - EPA's voluntary partnership with organizations and businesses to prevent and divert wasted food.

Evaluation Report for Campaigns Using the Food: Too Good to Waste Toolkit

This report assesses campaigns for the consumption workgroup

Assistance in the Development of an Information Resource on Compost Facility Training for Region 5 States and Operators

EPA developed an information resource on compost facility training needs and opportunities in Region 5 states.

Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge: Recognition and Awards

Information on EPA's SMM Electronic Challenge award winners and participants.

Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge: List of Participants

List of current SMM Electronics Challenge participants

Policy and Program Impact Estimator: A Materials Recovery Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Calculator for Communities

A spreadsheet calculator to help local governments estimate lifecycle greenhouse gas reductions from implementing new or expanded solid waste policies and programs.

Waste Reduction Model (WARM) Resources for State and Local Government/Solid Waste Planners

This page provides a brief overview of how EPA’s Waste Reduction Model (WARM) can be used by state and local government/solid waste planners. The page includes a brief summary of uses of WARM for the audience and links to other resources.

Waste Reduction Model (WARM) Resources for Small Businesses and Organizations

This page provides a brief overview of how EPA’s Waste Reduction Model (WARM) can be used by small businesses and organizations. The page includes a brief summary of uses of WARM for the audience and links to other resources.

FGC Webinar: Celebrating America Recycles Day by Sharing Success Stories

Presentation from the Federal Green Challenge Webinar "Celebrating America Recycles Day by Sharing Success Stories". Hear and see how two federal facilities successfully improved operations by adopting greener practices including reuse and recycling.

Risk Assessment of Spent Foundry Sands in Soil-Related Applications

This page hosts the materials related to EPA's spent foundry sand risk assessment, including the peer review and response

Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Web Academy Webinar: Safe Packaging and Transportation of Lithium Batteries for recycling: What You Need to Know

This webinar will explore discovering the value and benefits of calculating your organization’s excess, surplus and leftover food & beverage.

Quality Assurance and Hazardous Waste Test Methods

Information on resources for SW-846 quality assurance.