Are you a local government employee or representative looking to make environmentally- friendly purchasing decisions for your municipality? The Environmental Protection Agency offers a number of valuable resources to help you do your job.
- The Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines can assist you in buying recycled materials for a variety of needs and projects.
- “Tools for Local Government Recycling Programs” is a EPA-based website ideal for community representatives looking to begin, maintain, or promote community recycling and waste reduction programs.
- Assistance with establishing Full Cost Accounting measures. Establishing this will provide you with valuable information for managing waste removal costs and identifying ways to streamline and save.
- Information about “Pay-As-You-Throw” programs. Establishing programs which charge based on the weight of trash being disposed of has been shown to increase recycling.
- Resources for Waste and Materials Exchanges. These exchanges provide municipalities with and opportunity to buy and sell recycled materials.
WasteCare Wants You to Remember: Whether you’re a government official from a small village or a big city there are many ways to galvanize your community to reduce, reuse, and recycle. I will benefit citizens for both today and tomorrow!