Waste Reduction Resources

There are a variety of state and private programs and services to help businesses, schools and municipalities to reduce waste. We’ve provided some web links here so you can get started.

OVERALL

• Vermont Environmental Assistance Partnership
• Vermont Small Business Development Center
• Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
• GreenBiz.com
• Grass Roots Recycling Network
• VT High Performance Schools
• 10% Challenge

GREEN PURCHASING

• The Green Guide
• Green Seal

REUSE & RECYCLING

Construction & Demolition Materials

• ReCycle North
• VT Agency of Natural Resources C&D Web site
• INFORM Inc. fact sheet

Materials Exchanges

• Vermont Business Materials Exchange
• Freecycle

Reuse Businesses

• CVSWMD Reuse Business Database

Special Events

• NERC Special Events Recycling Guide

HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS

• CVSWMD Hazardous Waste Handling for CEG’s
• Northeast Recycling Council, Inc.
• State of Vermont Hazardous Waste Resources:
  1. Small Business Compliance Assistance Program
  2. Fact sheets about particular wastes
  3. Vermont Hazardous Waste Regulations
  4. Pollution Prevention & Compliance Assistance Hotline: 800-974-9559
  5. A Guide to Hazardous Waste Management: Conditionally Exempt Generators’ Handbook