Recycling Fact Sheets

Download information about office paper, school recycling, and much more. Many thanks to our friends at the Professional Recyclers of Pennslyvania (PROP) for sharing this information with us.

Bid Specifications
Requirements to specify when starting a recycling program

Bulky Waste
Options for recycling and disposing of bulky waste

College University
How to start a recycling program at a college or university

Common Hazardous Waste
Hazardous materials found in the home and what to do with them

Data Management
Table of materials for annual reporting and 904 grant applications

Grass Recycling
Various ways to put grass clippings to good use

Hazardous Products
Alternative products to household hazards

Highway Cleanup
How to incorporate recycling into a highway cleanup program

Mandatory Trash Collection
Myths and facts about mandatory trash pick up

Manufacturer
How to implement a waste reduction and recycling program at a place of business

Office Paper
Tips for reducing and recycling office paper

Open Burning
Facts and hazards about open burns

Paint and Varnish
Tips for disposal of the most common household hazardous product

Public Education
Tips for spreading the word about recycling

Recycling and the Environment
How recycling provides raw materials, reduces greenhouse gases, and saves energy

Reducing Home Hazardous Waste
Problems with and alternatives to common household hazards

School Recycling
How to establish or expand a recycling program in a school setting

Trash Recycling Collection
A list and description of popular collection programs

Universal Waste Recycling
What constitutes as "universal waste" and how to recycle it