United States Environmental Protection Agency 
Solid Waste and Emergency Response (5306W) 
EPA530-B-99-007 
March 1999 
www.epa.gov/tribalmsw 

         TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DIRECTORY
              FOR TRIBAL SOLID WASTE MANAGERS 

     An electronic version of this directory can be found at
<www.epa.gov/tribalmsw/resource.htm>. You are encouraged to
download it or print copies.

     Each listing is based on information compiled from
existing lists. Information has not been verified, and no
guarantee, expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy
or completeness of the information. Inclusion in this
listing does not represent or imply endorsement by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency.

INTRODUCTION

TRIBAL COLLEGES
     Bay Mills Community College 
     Blackfeet Community College 
     Crownpoint Institute of Technology 
     D-Q University 
     Fort Berthold Community College 
     Fort Peck Community College 
     Haskell Indian Nations University 
     Little Big Horn College 
     Navajo (Din) Community College 
     Northwest Indian College 
     Oglala Lakota College 
     Salish Kootenai College 
     Sinte Gleska University 
     Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute 
     Turtle Mountain Community College 

WASTE/POLLUTION PREVENTION
     State Agencies and Organizations
     Regional Organizations
          EPA Region 7 Pollution Prevention Roundtable 
          Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention   
          Information Center 
          Northeast Regional P2 Information Center 
          Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource   
          Center 
          Peaks to Prairies Pollution Prevention Information 
            Center 
          Southwest Pollution Prevention Information Center
          Waste Reduction Resource Center 
          Western Regional Pollution Prevention Network
     Federal Government
          WasteWise Program 
     National Organizations
          National Pollution Prevention Roundtable 

RECYCLING
     State Agencies and Organizations
     Regional Organizations
          Mid-America Council of Recycling Officials
          Mid-Atlantic Consortium of Recycling and Economic  
           Development Officials 
          Mid-Continent Recycling Association 
          Northeast Recycling Council 
          Pacific Northwest Economic Region 
          Southern States Waste Management Coalition
          Southwest Public Recycling Association 
          Western States Recycling Coalition 
     Federal Government
          Buy-Recycled/Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines
          Jobs Through Recycling 
          Recycling Measurement
     National Organizations
          Global Recycling Network 
          National Recycling Coalition 
          Recycler's World 
          Recycling Data Management 
          Recycling Technology Assistance Partnership 
          Recycling Times 
          U.S. Conference of Mayors Recycling Procurement   
          Program 

COMPOSTING
     State Agencies and Organizations
     Federal Government
          U.S. EPA 
     National Organizations
          The Composting Council 
          Environmental Hazards Management Institute

MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, TRANSFER, AND DISPOSAL
     State Agencies and Organizations
     Regional Organizations
          Atlantic States Legal Foundation 
          Tribal Solid Waste Advisory Network 
          The Institute for Tribal Environmental   
          Professionals 
     Federal Government
          EPA Regional Solid Waste Indian Coordinators 
          EPA Headquarters Municipal Solid Waste Tribal   
          Program 
     Other EPA Programs
          Full Cost Accounting 
          National Enforcement Training Institute
          Pay-As-You-Throw 
          RCRA, Superfund, & EPCRA Hotline 
     Other Government Agencies
          Bureau of Indian Affairs 
          Indian Health Service 
          Manufacturing Extension Partnership 
          Small Business Administration 
     National Organizations
          Air & Waste Management Association 
          American Law Institute - American Bar Association  
           Committee on Continuing Professional Education
          American Public Works Association 
          American Society of Civil Engineers 
          The Falmouth Institute, Inc.
          First Nations Development Institute 
          Fort Sill, Oklahoma 
          Government Institutes, Inc.
          Haskell Environmental Research Studies Center
          Indigenous Environmental Network 
          International City/County Management Association
          International Council for Local Environmental   
          Initiatives 
          Inter-Tribal Environmental Council 
          Keep America Beautiful 
          National Environmental Training Center for Small   
          Communities 
          National Groundwater Association 
          National Solid Wastes Management Association 
          New Uses Council 
          Solid Waste Association of North America 
          Solid Waste Online 
          Tucson Institute for Sustainable Communities 

LIST SERVERS
     What is a list server?
     How is a list server useful?
     Subscribing to a list server
     Unsubscribing from a list server
          Waste/Pollution Prevention
               WasteWise List Server 
          Composting
               Compost 
               Composter's Forum 
               Composting 
               Wastenot 
          Recycling
               California Resource Recovery Association List
                Server 
               College and University Recycling Programs
               CompRecycle List Server 
               JTRnet List Server 
               Recycling in Practice 
               State Recycling Organization Council List    
               Server
          Landfills
               Federal Register, Solid and Hazardous Waste  
               List Server 
               MSWLF List Server 
          General Municipal Solid Waste Management
               Integrated Biosystems 
               RCRA, Superfund, and EPRCA Hotline List           
               Server
               Reusable News 
               Waste 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention
               P2Policy 
               P2Tech 
               P2Trainer 
               Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention 
               Roundtable 
               Great Lakes Local Government P2 List Server
          Setting up your own list server

INTRODUCTION

Note:  Office of Solid Waste, OSW, was renamed Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, ORCR, on January 18, 2009.

     Tribes across the United States have described
technical assistance and training as major unmet needs
hindering effective municipal solid waste (MSW) management
in Indian Country. To help address the issue, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Office of Solid
Waste (OSW) has compiled this listing of potential sources
of support for tribal MSW management efforts. It includes
"stand alone" programs and partnerships between tribes,
states, and local communities.

     This document is not exhaustive; it was designed as a
tool to help tribal leaders and environmental personnel
identify relevant and currently available MSW technical
assistance and training.

     The range and type of technical assistance offered by
the organizations listed in this guide varies greatly. Some
of the assistance options include technology and information
exchange forums, workshops, resource and referral networks,
partnership building programs, hotlines, clearinghouses, and
onsite assessments. Many of the identified organizations
publish outreach materials such as newsletters, fact sheets,
and guides, and offer library resources. Assistance is
offered also in numerous electronic formats including Web
sites, list servers, databases, and online newsletters.

     Many of the organizations included in this guide offer
formal solid waste management training through certification
courses and programs, continuing education and extension
programs, and college and university degree programs. Some
groups even offer training videos, audio tapes, software,
satellite broadcasts, and curricula and training packages.

     An attempt has been made to organize this document in a
way that makes sense for the anticipated user. The first
section of this guide is a list of the tribal colleges
offering degrees and certificates in different environmental
fields. The tribal colleges are listed first because our
tribal MSW management contacts have indicated that they
consider the colleges a primary source for assistance and
training. Following the tribal college listing, the guide is
divided into four broad solid waste topic areas:
Waste/Pollution Prevention, Recycling, Composting, and MSW
Collection, Transfer, and Disposal. To make it easier for
users to identify help "close to home," the listings in the
four broad topic areas begin with local organizations, move
through regional assistance groups, and end at the national
level. Each listing includes a quick identification of solid
waste resource areas of technical assistance and training
emphasized by the organization. Just as the types of
assistance and training vary greatly, so do the kinds of
organizations listed. This guide lists city and county
groups, state agencies and organizations, national and
regional EPA programs, other pertinent federal programs,
universities, trade associations, nonprofit groups, and a
few for-profit groups.

     A section at the end of this guide is dedicated to
environmental and solid waste-related list servers, a
relatively new technology that provides an electronic forum
and network that enables rapid information dissemination by
allowing MSW managers to engage in online discussions.

TRIBAL COLLEGES

     Many tribal colleges and universities offer
environmental science, natural resources, and engineering
degrees that provide training applicable to MSW management.
In addition to degrees, some tribal colleges and
universities have certification programs, or house research
centers and laboratories that offer more advanced training
in waste management.

     The colleges often have distance learning programs,
research capabilities, and knowledgeable faculty that may
serve training and technical assistance needs. The colleges
and universities listed below are located throughout Indian
Country.

BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
Route 1, Box 315-A 
Brimley, MI 49715 
Phone: 906 248-3354 
Fax: 906 248-3351 

     Bay Mills Community College (BMCC) is a 2-year, fully
accredited college offering an associate of science degree
with electives in environmental science, fish and wildlife
management, and natural resource management. BMCC also
offers a certificate in natural resource management.

BLACKFEET COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
P.O. Box 819 Browning, MT 59417
Phone: 406 338-7755
Fax: 406 338-7808 
Web site: polaris.nmclites.edu/EOC/bcc.htm

     Blackfeet Community College is a 2-year, fully
accredited college. It offers an associate of applied
science degree in natural resources management, with
required courses in soils, water resources, geographic
information systems, and Blackfeet Reservation environmental
studies (topics include air and water quality, and landfill
concerns).

CROWNPOINT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 
P.O. Box 849
Crownpoint, NM 87313
Phone: 505 786-5851
Fax: 505 786-5644 

     Crownpoint Institute of Technology is a 2-year, fully
accredited college chartered by the Navajo Nation.
Crownpoint's certificate in environmental technology
encompasses environmental science, technology, and law.
Required courses include waste management and recycling,
environmental science and technology, technical mapping with
GPS, biology for environmental science, occupational safety,
and report writing.

     Crownpoint also offers a certificate in natural
resource management.  Requirements for program completion
include an introduction to natural resources and general
soils and soil conservation courses.

D-Q UNIVERSITY 
P.O. Box 409
Davis, CA 95617-0409
Phone: 916 758-0470
Fax: 916 758-4891 
Web site: www.dcn.davis.ca.us/go/dquaaa 

     D-Q University is a 2-year, fully accredited college.
D-Q offers an associate of science degree in appropriate
technology, which prepares students for the field of
community design and planning. Completion of this degree
requires a course in waste management. An appropriate
technology certificate also is available.

     D-Q also offers an associate of science degree in
environmental studies. This program requires courses in
natural resources management and electives in waste
management, hazardous waste management, and ecological risk
assessment.

FORT BERTHOLD COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
P.O. Box 490
New Town, ND 58763
Phone: 701 627-3665
Fax: 701 627-3609 
Web site: www.fort-berthold.cc.nd.us/index.htm

     Fort Berthold Community College, a 2-year, fully
accredited college, offers an associate of science degree in
environmental science. This degree prepares students for a
career in environmental quality, resource management, or
fish and wildlife management. Course requirements include
environmental science, environmental law, and field methods,
with electives in water quality, soil science, and resources
management.

FORT PECK COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
P.O. Box 575
Poplar, MT 59255
Phone: 406 768-5551
Fax: 406 768-5552 

     Fort Peck Community College is a 2-year, fully
accredited college. One degree offered by the college is an
associate of science degree in hazardous material and waste
technology.

     Courses in hazardous materials, environmental health
and safety, waste minimization and recycling, emergency
response, environmental law, and site investigation are
required for this degree. Course electives include asbestos
abatement, lead abatement, and underground storage tank
removal. A certificate in hazardous materials and waste
technology requiring the same core courses also is offered.

     In addition, Fort Peck offers an associate of science
degree in science with an environmental science option. This
degree requires courses in environmental science and
environmental law.

HASKELL INDIAN NATIONS UNIVERSITY 
P.O. Box H-1305
155 Indian Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66046
Phone: 913 749-8497
Fax: 913 749-8411 
Web site: www.haskell.edu

     Haskell Indian Nations University is a 4-year, fully
accredited college. One degree offered by Haskell is an
associate of science degree in natural resources. The
completion of this degree requires courses in natural
resource management, soils, watershed management, and Indian
real estate and land description practices.

     The University also is home of the Haskell
Environmental Research Studies (HERS) Center. HERS is funded
in part by the EPA, and works in partnership with the Great
Plains/Rocky Mountain Hazardous Substance Research Center at
Kansas State University to train students, faculty, and
tribal professionals in natural resource and waste
management.

     HERS has developed and offered internships,
conferences, training, and a video seminar series on
hazardous waste management and other environmental issues.

LITTLE BIG HORN COLLEGE 
P.O. Box 370 
Crow Agency, MT 59022
Phone: 406 638-2228
Fax: 406 638-7213 
Web site: www.lbhc.cc.mt.us

     Little Big Horn College, a 2-year, fully accredited
college, offers an associate of arts degree in science, with
a natural resources and environmental science option. Course
requirements for this degree include environmental science
and lab, scientific field methods, and natural resources and
environmental science careers. Elective options are offered
in special topics in environmental science (i.e.,
concentration in water quality, waste management, or air
pollution prevention and control).

NAVAJO (DIN) COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
P.O. Box 126 
Tsaile, AZ 86556
Phone: 520 724-3311
Fax: 520 724-3327 
Web site: crystal.ncc.cc.nm.us/main2.

     Navajo Community College offers an associate of science
degree in environmental science and technology. All courses
emphasize and integrate solid waste management and pollution
prevention concepts. The requirements for program completion
include courses in environmental system science, with a
number of electives in environmental engineering,
environmental planning and management, solid waste
management, water and waste water technology, water
resources technology, and environmental sampling and
monitoring.

     The College also is home to the Navajo Dryland
Environments Laboratory (NDEL). The NDEL is an academic
institute for research and education in the earth and
environmental sciences and environmental technology. It is
operated by the Din Community College Division of
Mathematics and Natural Sciences for the Waste Management
Education and Research Consortium (WERC).  NDEL maintains
analytical and teaching laboratories for environmental
chemistry, geology, and technology, and also supports
field-based research in environmental issues related to the
Navajo Nation and surrounding areas. NDEL also is used as a
training center for Din Community College environmental
science classes. Major funding for NDEL activities is
provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, National Science
Foundation, EPA, and U.S. Geological Survey.

NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE
2522 Kwina Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: 360 676-2772
Fax: 360 738-0136 

     Northwest Indian College is a 2-year, fully accredited
college. One of the degrees offered by the college is an
associate of science degree in environmental engineering
technology. This degree requires courses in engineering, a
water quality practicum, and precalculus. A certificate in
environmental engineering with the same core requirements
also is offered.

     In addition, an associate of science degree in natural
resources is offered. This program focuses on land-use
planning and environmental protection. Requirements include
courses in environmental science, environmental pollution,
environmental toxicology, environmental chemistry, soils,
GIS and GPS, and field techniques. A certificate in natural
resources, with the same core requirements, is also offered.

OGLALA LAKOTA COLLEGE 
P.O. Box 490 
Kyle, SD 57752
Phone: 605 455-2321
Fax: 605 455-2787 
Web site: www.olc.edu/olc.home.

     Oglala Lakota College, a fully accredited, 4-year
university, offers a bachelor of science degree in
interdisciplinary environmental science. Completion of this
program requires courses in environmental science, organic
chemistry, and biochemistry. Students may also earn an
associate of arts degree with the same core requirements, in
interdisciplinary environmental science.

     An associate of arts degree in natural resource
management also is offered. Requirements for completion of
this degree include courses in environmental processes,
environmental conservation, soils, and watershed principles.

SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE 
P.O. Box 117 
Pablo, MT 59855
Phone: 406 675-4800
Fax: 406 675-4801 
Web site: www.skc.edu 

     Salish Kootenai College, a 4-year, fully accredited
college, offers a bachelor of science degree in
environmental science.

     Courses required for degree completion include soil
science, NEPA process, environmental law, project planning
and management, economic development on Indian reservations,
calculus, organic chemistry, principles of ecology,
statistics, and environmental science. Specialization is
possible in environmental quality. An associate of science
degree in environmental science with fewer requirements also
is offered.

SINTE GLESKA UNIVERSITY 
P.O. Box 490
Rosebud, SD 57570
Phone: 605 747-2263
Fax: 605 747-2098 
Web site: sinte.indian.com

     Sinte Gleska University is 4-year, fully accredited
university.  The University offers an associate of science
degree in environmental science and conservation, with an
optional emphasis in environmental monitoring. Elective
courses include environmental monitoring and solid waste
management.  In lieu of the full degree, a certificate
program also is offered.

     An associate of applied science degree in environmental
science and conservation or a certificate also are offered. 
These courses of study place an emphasis on environmental
monitoring.

SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 
Box 10146-9169
Coors Road NW 
Albuquerque, NM 87184
Phone: 505 897-5347
Fax: 505 897-5343 
Web site: www.sipi.tec.nm.us

     Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is a 2-year
college.  The Institute offers an associate of applied
science degree in environmental science and industrial
hygiene.  This degree meets the needs of environmental
protection and pollution prevention industries and the
environmental containment and remediation requirements of
Native American communities. It provides instruction in
regulatory compliance, safety, and pollution prevention
technology.  Degree requirements include courses in
environmental science, environmental monitoring, an
environmental management practicum, communications in
environmental technology, physical geology, and an
introduction to GIS and GPS technology.

TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
P.O. Box 340 
Belcourt, ND 58316
Phone: 701 477-5605
Fax: 701 477-5028 
Web site: www.turtle-mountain.cc.nd.us

     Turtle Mountain Community College, a 2-year, fully
accredited college, offers three different environmental
2-year degrees. These include an associate of arts degree in
natural resource management, with required courses in
environmental science and statistics; an associate of
science degree in environmental science, with required
courses in environmental science, physical geology, and
ecology; and an associate of science degree in wildlife
studies, with required courses in botany, ecology, and
chemistry.

WASTE/POLLUTION PREVENTION

     Source reduction, also known as waste prevention or
pollution prevention, means reducing the amount or toxicity
of waste prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal. The
goal of source reduction is to reduce hazards to public
health and the environment by preventing the generation of
waste altogether.  It includes purchasing durable,
long-lasting goods and seeking products and packaging that
are as free of toxics as possible. It can be as complex as
redesigning a product to use less raw material in
production, have a longer life, or be used again after its
original use is completed.  Because source reduction
actually prevents the generation of waste in the first
place, it is the preferred method of waste management and
goes a long way toward protecting the environment.

State Agencies And Organizations 

     State agencies provide waste and pollution prevention
(P2) technical assistance or training to the public in a
number of ways. They might sponsor training events,
certification courses, seminars, meetings, forums, onsite
waste prevention assessments, demonstration projects, grant
and loan programs, information clearinghouses, help lines,
guidance documents, newsletters, list servers, and other
on-line information services. To learn what types of
technical assistance or training your state offers, check
the information below.  Contact information for several
private statewide organizations that provide technical
assistance or training is also included in this section.

Alabama
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Special Projects-P2 Unit 
P.O. Box 301463
Montgomery, AL 36130-1463
Phone: 334 213-4303
Fax: 334 213-4399 
Web site: www.adem.state.al.us

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention

     The Alabama Department of Environmental Management
provides P2 assistance to businesses through P2 plan
preparation and technology transfer.

Alaska 
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION 
Pollution Prevention Office 
555 Cordova Street 
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: 907 269-7500
Fax: 907 269-7648 
Hotlines (to help the public and businesses reduce waste):
-- in Juneau: 907 465-5337 -- in Anchorage: 907 563-6529 --
in Fairbanks: 907 451-2159 
Web site: www.state.ak.us/dec 

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
promotes P2 through public and private partnerships and
helps businesses with P2 plan preparation and compliance
assistance.

Arizona
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Pollution Prevention Program
3033 North Central Avenue
Pollution Prevention Unit, Seventh Floor 
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2809
Phone: 602 207-4235 or 800 234-5677, Ext. 4235 (in Arizona) 
Web site: www.adeq.state.az.us

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality helps
companies prepare P2 plans and promotes P2 through public
and private partnerships.

Arkansas
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY 
Small Business Assistance Program 
8001 National Drive 
Little Rock, AR 72209
Phone: 501 682-0708
Fax: 501 682-0709 
Web site: www.adeq.state.ar.us

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and
Ecology helps small businesses understand federal and state
environmental requirements, provides technical advice and
support services to establish P2 strategies, offers onsite
voluntary compliance assistance, and provides free
engineering assistance to evaluate voluntary compliance and
P2 technologies.

California 
CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD 
Waste Prevention and Market Development Division 
8800 Cal Center Drive, Mail Station 20 
Sacramento, CA 95826
Phone: 916 255-2320
Fax: 916 255-2573 
Web site: www.ciwmb.ca.gov

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Composting 
     Training: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The California Integrated Waste Management Board
(CIWMB) offers waste reduction and assessment training to
help businesses, local governments, and nonprofit
organizations set up workshops to train waste reduction
coordinators on developing and implementing comprehensive
waste reduction programs. Assistance includes training,
educational materials, and lists of potential speakers and
trainers with appropriate expertise. Through its Office
Paper Reduction Campaign, CIWMB offers a collection of
information, materials, and resources for businesses and
offices to use in programs aimed at reducing office paper
waste.  CIWMB offers an on-line Waste Prevention Information
Exchange that facilitates the flow of news, ideas, fact
sheets, business case studies, sample guide books, reports,
and videos among governments, businesses, nonprofit
organizations, and other interested parties. The exchange
has a resource center and staff that can conduct limited
research.

POLLUTION PREVENTION CENTER 
Institute for Research and Technical Assistance 
2800 Olympic Boulevard, Suite 101 
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 310 453-0450
Fax: 310 453-2660

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention Waste/Pollution 

     The Pollution Prevention Center (PPC) provides direct
assistance with technology transfer and materials or process
substitution to small and midsized businesses. PPC also
develops new P2 technology.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA -- LOS ANGELES 
P2 Education and Research Center 
3250 Public Policy Building 
P.O. Box 951656 
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1656
Phone: 310 206-4450
Fax: 310 206-3906

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The University of California at Los Angeles provides
general P2 technical assistance to businesses and the
public, participates in public and private P2 partnerships,
develops new P2 technology, and assists businesses with
regulatory compliance.

Colorado 
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
Pollution Prevention Unit 
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South 
Denver, CO 80222
Phone: 303 692-3009
Fax: 303 782-4969 
Web site: www.sni.net/light/p3/cop2p.htm

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
     Training: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment (CDPHE) helps businesses prepare P2 plans and
participates in public and private P2 partnerships.  CDPHE
also offers free, confidential onsite assessments, telephone
consultations, industry-specific fact sheets and case
studies, training programs and technical workshops, a
resource library, presentations to trade and industrial
organizations, program development and support for tribal
governments, and P2 educational and outreach activities.

MID-AMERICAN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Colorado Regional Office 
Rockwell Hall 
Colorado State University 
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Phone: 303 224-3744

Solid Waste Resources 
Technical Assistance: 
     Waste/Pollution Prevention 

Connecticut 
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
79 Elm Street, Fourth Floor 
Hartford, CT 06106-5127
Phone: 860 424-3297
Fax: 860 424-4060 
Web site: dep.state.ct.us

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
provides P2 technical assistance and outreach for
businesses.

CONNECTICUT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CONNTAP) 
50 Columbus Boulevard, Fourth Floor 
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 203 241-0777
Fax: 203 244-2017

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     ConnTAP provides businesses with customized onsite P2
assistance.

Delaware 
DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSERVATION 
Pollution Prevention Program 
P.O. Box 1401
89 Kings Highway 
Dover, DE 19903
Phone: 302 739-3822
Fax: 302 739-6242 
Web site: www.dnrec.state.de.us

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Conservation provides direct assistance to
businesses in identifying P2 opportunities.

Florida 
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Pollution Prevention Program 
2600 Blair Stone Road 
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400
Phone: 904 488-0300
Fax: 904 921-8061 
Web site: www.dep.state.fl.us

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Florida Department of Environmental Protection
provides direct assistance to businesses in reducing
pollution generation using technology transfer and P2 plan
preparation.

Georgia 
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
205 Butler Street, SE., 
Suite 1066 
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404 657-8828
Fax: 404 657-7379

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Pollution Prevention Assistance Division 
7 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, 
Suite 450 
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404 651-5120
Fax: 404 651-5130 
Web site: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr 

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention Recycling 

     The Georgia Pollution Prevention Assistance Division
(P2AD) offers businesses, industries, and local and state
government agencies technical assistance in developing and
implementing P2 programs, including recycling. Technical
assistance is given in response to phone inquires,
electronic communications, and mail, and may include
workshops, seminars, and onsite visits. Assistance is free,
confidential, and nonregulatory in nature.

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA 
Dawson Hall, Room 307 
Athens, GA 30602
Phone: 706 542-4887
Fax: 706 524-4890

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention Waste 

Hawaii
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Office of Solid Waste Management 
919 Ala Moana Boulevard 
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: 808 586-4226
Fax: 808 586-7509 
Web site: www.hawaii.gov/health 

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention Recycling 
     Training: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Hawaii Office of Solid Waste Management (OSWM)
coordinates a statewide P2 workgroup to enhance information
sharing. OSWM provides specialized P2 technical assistance
and training for boaters and restaurant owners.

Idaho
IDAHO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Prevention and Certification Bureau 
1410 North Hilton 
Boise, ID 83706
Phone: 208 334-5860
Fax: 208 334-0576 
Web site: www2.state.id.us/deq/deq.htm

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Idaho Division of Environmental Quality refers
businesses to P2 technical assistance providers and promotes
P2 through public and private partnerships.

Illinois
ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
Office of Pollution Prevention 
2200 Churchill Road 
P.O. Box 19276 
Springfield, IL 62794-9276
Phone: 217 782-8700
Fax: 217 782-9142 
Web site: www.epa.state.il.us

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency promotes
P2 through its annual P2 conference and integrates P2 into
permit reviews, inspections, regulation development, and
enforcement.

Indiana 
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 
Office of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance 
100 North Senate Avenue 
P.O. Box 6015 
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015
Phone: 317 232-8172
Fax: 317 233-5627 
Web site: www.state.in.us/idem/oppta/index.html

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Indiana Department of Environmental Management
maintains a P2 technical resource center and offers
non-regulatory incentives to businesses to encourage P2
implementation.

INDIANA POLLUTION PREVENTION AND SAFE MATERIALS INSTITUTE
1291 Cumberland Avenue, Suite C1 
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Phone: 317 494-6450
Fax: 317 494-6422

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Indiana Pollution Prevention and Safe Materials
Institute provides technical assistance to businesses
through P2 planning, technology transfer, and referrals to
other P2 technical assistance providers.

Iowa
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Waste Reduction Assistance Program 
Wallace State Office Building 
900 East Grand Avenue 
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
Phone: 515 281-8927
Fax: 515 281-8895

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Iowa Department of Natural Resources provides
technical assistance to businesses through P2 planning,
technology transfer, and referrals to other P2 technical
assistance providers.

IOWA WASTE REDUCTION CENTER 
University of Northern Iowa 
75 Biology Research Center 
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0185
Phone: 319 273-2079
Fax: 319 273-2926

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling

     The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) provides
technical assistance to businesses through P2 planning,
technology transfer, development of new P2 technology, and
referrals to other P2 technical assistance providers. IWRC
also participates in public and private P2 partnerships.

Kansas 
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT 
Office of Pollution Prevention 
Building 283, Forbes Field 
Topeka, KS 66620
Phone: 913 296-5572
Fax: 913 296-3266 
Web site: www.kdhe.state.ks.us

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Kansas Department of Health and Environment
provides businesses with P2 outreach and referrals to other
technical assistance providers.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
P2 Institute 
133 Ward Hall 
Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone: 913 532-6501
Fax: 913 532-6952

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Kansas State University provides technical
assistance to businesses through P2 planning assistance,
technology transfer, compliance assistance, and referrals to
other technical assistance providers.

MID-AMERICA MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTER 
10561 Barkley, Suite 602 
Overland Park, KS 66208
Phone: 913 649-4333
Fax: 913 649-4498

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center helps
businesses with P2 planning and provides referrals to other
technical assistance providers.

Kentucky 
KENTUCKY BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 
227 Business and Economic Building 
Lexington, KY 40506-0034
Phone: 606 257-1131
Fax: 606 323-1907

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

KENTUCKY POLLUTION PREVENTION CENTER 
420 Academic Building University of Louisville 
Louisville, KY 40292
Phone: 502 852-0965
Fax: 502 852-0964 
Web site: www.kppc.org

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center (KPPC) offers
P2 training through free workshops, seminars, satellite
teleconferences, manuals, interactive CD-ROMs, and the
Internet.  KPPC carries out applied P2 research projects for
businesses and industries, and provides businesses with free
onsite P2 assessments, an on-line materials exchange, and
listings of environmental service consultants. KPPC also
provides technical assistance with environmental management
systems, wood waste management, and environmental justice
issues.

Louisiana
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
P.O. Box 82263 
Baton Rouge, LA 70884
Phone: 504 765-0739
Fax: 504 765-0742 
Web site: www.deq.state.la.us

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
provides regulatory assistance to businesses interested in
P2.

LOUISIANA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 
University of New Orleans 
Engineering Building, Room 804 
New Orleans, LA 70148
Phone: 504 286-6072
Fax: 504 286-5586 
Web site: www.deq.state.la.us/osec/latap.htm

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

          The Louisiana Technical Assistance Program (LaTAP)
provides small and midsized businesses with direct P2
assistance, technology transfer, and referrals to other
technical assistance providers.

Maine 
MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Office of Pollution Prevention 
State House Station, #17 
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: 207 287-2811
Fax: 207 287-2814 
Web site: www.state.me.us/dep Waste/Pollution Prevention 

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Maine Department of Environmental Protection
provides direct P2 assistance to businesses through P2
planning, technology transfer, and referrals to other
technical assistance providers.

MAINE STATE PLANNING OFFICE 
Waste Management and Recycling Program 
38 State House Station 
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: 207 287-3261
Fax: 207 287-6489 
Web site: www.state.me.us/spo/wm&r/wmhome.htm

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

Maryland 
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 
2500 Broening Highway 
Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone: 410 631-4119
Fax: 410 631-4477 
Web site: www.mde.state.md.us

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Maryland Department of Environment provides P2
assistance to businesses through outreach and compliance
assistance.

Massachusetts 
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Bureau of Waste Reduction 
627 Main Street 
Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: 508 767-2775
Fax: 508 792-7621 
Web site: www.magnet.state.ma.us/dep 

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection provides P2 assistance to businesses through
public and private P2 partnerships, outreach, and compliance
assistance.

Michigan
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Environmental Assistance Division 
Pollution Prevention Section 
P.O. Box 30457 
Lansing, MI 48909-7957
Phone: 517 373-2731
Fax: 517 335-4729 
Web site: www.deq.state.mi.us

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
provides technical assistance to businesses through P2 plan
preparation, referrals to other technical assistance
providers, and public and private P2 partnerships.

Minnesota 
MINNESOTA OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE 
520 Lafayette Road, Second Floor 
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 612 215-0216
Fax: 612 215-0246

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
provides technical assistance with solid waste source
reduction, develops public and private P2 partnerships, and
provides referrals to other technical assistance providers.

MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY 
Pollution Prevention Program 
520 Lafayette Road 
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 612 296-8643
Fax: 612 297-8676

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency provides
technical asistance to businesses through P2 plan
preparation, review and reconciliation of P2 progress
reports, and participation in public and private P2
partnerships.

Mississippi 
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Waste Reduction and Waste Minimization Program 
P.O. Box 10385 
Jackson, MS 39289-0385
Phone: 601 961-5241
Fax: 601 961-5376 
Web site: www.deq.state.ms.us/domino/deqweb.nsf 

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
helps businesses with P2 technology transfer, P2 plan
preparation, referrals to other technical assistance
providers, and development of P2 technology.

Missouri 
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Technical Assistance Program Pollution Prevention Unit 
P.O. Box 176 
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 314 526-6627
Fax: 314 526-5808 

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Missouri Department of Natural Resources helps
businesses with P2 through compliance assistance and
referrals to other technical assistance providers.

Montana 
MONTANA POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM 
Montana State University Extension Service 
109 Taylor Hall 
Bozeman, MT 59717
Phone: 406 994-3451
Fax: 406 994-5417 
Web site: www.montana.edu/wwwated

Solid Waste Resources 
          Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Montana Pollution Prevention Program provides free
assistance to small businesses in Montana through
over-the-phone and direct personal assistance, publications,
workshops, self-assessment checklists, and videos.

Nebraska 
NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Office of Pollution Prevention 
P.O. Box 98922 
Lincoln, NE 68509-8922
Phone: 402 471-2266
Fax: 402 471-2909 
Web site: www.deq.state.ne.us

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
provides P2 assistance to businesses through outreach and
referrals to other technical assistance providers.

Nevada 
NEVADA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources 
P.O. Box 10678 
1100 Valley Road 
Reno, NV 89520
Phone: 702 687-5872

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
provides regulatory assistance to businesses interested in
P2.

New Hampshire 
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 
P.O. Box 95 
Concord, NH 00302-0095
Phone: 603 271-6398
Fax: 603 271-2867 
Web site: www.state.nh.us/des 

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention Recycling 
     Training: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
(DES) provides P2 training through educational partnerships
that involve internships and curricula development.  DES
also provides onsite P2 assessments and referrals to other
technical assistance providers.

New Jersey 
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Office of Pollution Prevention, 
CN423 401 East State Street 
Trenton, NJ 08625
Phone: 609 777-0518
Fax: 609 777-1330 

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
helps businesses reduce pollution through referrals to other
P2 technical assistance providers, P2 plan preparation, and
compliance assistance.

New Mexico 
NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT 
Solid Waste Bureau 
Harold S. Runnels Building 
1190 St. Francis Dr.
Santa Fe, NM 87505-4182
Phone: 505 827-2775 or 800 879-3421 
Web site: www.nmenv.state.nm.us

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The New Mexico Environment Department provides
regulatory assistance to businesses interested in P2.

New York 
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Pollution Prevention Unit 
50 Wolf Road 
Albany, NY 12233-8010
Phone: 518 457-2553
Fax: 518 457-2570 Waste/Pollution Prevention 

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation helps businesses reduce pollution through P2
plan preparation, public and private P2 partnerships, and
referrals to other technical assistance providers.

NEW YORK MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP 
385 Jordan Road 
Troy, NY 12180-8347
Phone: 518 283-1010
Fax: 518 283-1212

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership
provides technical assistance to businesses through P2
technology transfer, compliance assistance, development of
new P2 technology, and referrals to other P2 technical
assistance providers.

North Carolina 
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND
NATURAL RESOURCES 
Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental
Assistance 
P.O. Box 29569 
Raleigh, NC 27626-9569
Phone: 919 715-6500
Fax: 919 715-6794

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources helps businesses reduce pollution
through technology transfer and P2 plan preparation.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Small Business Environmental Affairs Office 
305 Kennedy Building 
Charlotte, NC 28223
Phone: 704 547-3968
Fax: 704 547-3216 

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

North Dakota 
NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
Environmental Health Section 
P.O. Box 5520 
Bismarck, ND 58506-5200
Phone: 701 328-5153
Fax: 701 328-5200 
Web site: www.ehs.health.state.nd.us/ndhd/environ/wm

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The North Dakota Department of Health offers P2
assistance to businesses through P2 plan preparation,
referrals to other technical assistance providers, and
compliance assistance.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA 
Energy and Environmental Research Center 
P.O. Box 9018 
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9018
Phone: 701 777-5000
Fax: 701 777-5181

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The University of North Dakota develops new P2
technology and offers businesses assistance through P2
technology transfer.

Ohio 
OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
Office of Pollution Prevention 
1800 Watermark Drive 
P.O. Box 1049 
Columbus, OH 43216-1049
Phone: 614 644-3469
Fax: 614 728-1245 
Web site: www.epa.state.oh.us/opp

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency offers
voluntary P2 programs for businesses and provides technical
assistance through P2 plan preparation and referrals to
other technical assistance providers.

Oklahoma 
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Pollution Prevention Program 
P.O. Box 1677 
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1677
Phone: 405 702-5100
Fax: 405 702-5101 
Web site: www.deq.state.ok.us

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality helps
businesses reduce pollution through P2 plan preparation and
referrals to other technical assistance providers.

Oregon
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Pollution Prevention Coordinator 
811 SW. Sixth Avenue 
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 503 229-5696 or 800 452-4011
Fax: 503 229-5850 
Web site: www.deq.state.or.us/hub/p2.htm

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality helps
businesses with P2 through outreach, regulatory assistance,
and referrals to other P2 technical assistance providers.

Pennsylvania 
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Office of Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance 
P.O. Box 2063, 16th Floor 
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063
Phone: 717 783-0540
Fax: 717 783-8926 
Web site: www.dep.state.pa.us

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
provides P2 technical assistance to businesses through
technology transfer, P2 plan preparation, development of new
P2 technology, referrals to other technical assistance
providers, and compliance assistance.

PENNSYLVANIA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 
Penn State University 
117 Technology Center 
University Park, PA 16802-7000
Phone: 814 865-0427
Fax: 814 865-5909 E-mail: penntap@psu.edu 
Web site: www.penntap.psu.edu Waste/Pollution Prevention 

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program
(PEN-NTAP) provides free scientific and technological
assistance and information to help resolve specific P2
questions or problems that can be addressed within a limited
amount of time. PENNTAP technical specialists help small
businesses implement P2 measures by providing technical
information, short-term technical counseling, and referrals
to other technical assistance providers.

NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PROGRAM
Manufacturers Resource Center 
125 Goodman Drive 
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone: 610 758-5596

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PROGRAM 
4516 Henry Street 
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412 687-0200, Ext. 234

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

Rhode Island 
RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 
Office of Strategic Planning and Policy 
235 Promenade Street 
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 800 CLEAN RI (253-2674) or 401 222-3434
Fax: 401 222-2591 
Web site: www.state.ri.us/dem

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

South Carolina 
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROL 
Center for Waste Minimization 
2600 Bull Street 
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803 734-4761
Fax: 803 734-9934

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Center for Waste Minimization of the South Carolina
Department of Health and Environmental Control helps
businesses reduce pollution through P2 plan preparation,
technology transfer, outreach, and referrals to other
technical assistance providers. The Center for Waste
Minimization also supports the Environmental Excellence
Program, a voluntary program designed to encourage companies
to become environmental leaders through promoting and
practicing P2 activities.

South Dakota 
SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Joe Foss Building 
523 East Capitol Avenue 
Pierre, SD 57501-3181
Phone: 605 773-4216
Fax: 605 773-4068

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural
Resources provides regulatory assistance to businesses
interested in P2.

Tennessee 
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION
Division of Community Assistance 
L & C Tower, 21st Floor 
401 Church Street 
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615 532-8012

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

Texas 
TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION 
Office of Pollution Prevention and Recycling (MC112) 
P.O. Box 13087 
Austin, TX 78711-3087
Phone: 512 239-3166
Fax: 512 239-3165

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution 

     Prevention Recycling The Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission helps businesses reduce pollution
through P2 plan preparation, public and private P2
partnerships, and referrals to other technical assistance
providers.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON 
Environmental Institute for Technology Transfer 
P.O. Box 19050 
Arlington, TX 76019
Phone: 817 273-2300
Fax: 817 794-5653

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
     Training: Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The University of Texas at Arlington provides
businesses with technology transfer assistance and offers
air quality training.

Utah 
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Office of Planning and Public Affairs 
168 North 1950 West 
P.O. Box 144810 
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4810
Phone: 801 536-4477
Fax: 801 536-4401

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Utah Department of Environmental Quality helps
businesses reduce pollution through public and private
partnerships and referrals to other technical assistance
providers.

Vermont 
VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION 
Pollution Prevention Division Environmental Assistance
Division 
West Office Building 
103 South Main Street 
Waterbury, VT 05671-0404
Phone: 802 241-3629
Fax: 802 241-3296

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
helps businesses with P2 plan preparation and gives
referrals to other technical assistance providers.

Virginia 
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Office of Pollution Prevention 
P.O. Box 10009 
Richmond, VA 23240-0009
Phone: 804 698-4344
Fax: 804 698-4346

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
provides regulatory assistance to businesses interested in
P2.

Washington
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY 
P.O. Box 47600 
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
Phone: 360 407-6803
Fax: 360 407-6802

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Washington State Department of Ecology helps
businesses reduce pollution through compliance assistance
and by providing referrals to other technical assistance
providers.

West Virginia 
WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Office of Water Resources Pollution Prevention Services 
2006 Robert C. Byrd Drive 
Beckley, WV 25801-8320
Phone: 304 256-6850
Fax: 304 256-6948

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The West Virginia Division of Environmental Protection
helps businesses reduce pollution by providing assistance
with technology transfer and P2 plan preparation.

Wisconsin 
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Bureau of Pollution Prevention 
P.O. Box 7921, TS/6 
101 South Webster 
Madison, WI 53707
Phone: 608 267-3125
Fax: 608 267-0496

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
participates in public and private P2 partnerships and
provides businesses with compliance assistance and referrals
to other technical assistance providers.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EXTENSION 
Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center 
610 Langdon Street, Room 536 
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608 262-0385
Fax: 608 262-6250

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The University of Wisconsin Extension helps businesses
reduce pollution through technology transfer, compliance
assistance, and referrals to other technical assistance
providers.

Wyoming 
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Solid and Hazardous Waste Division 
122 West 25th Street 
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307 777-6105
Fax: 307 777-5973 

Solid Waste Resources
 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
provides P2 technical assistance to businesses, participates
in public and private P2 partnerships, and provides
businesses with referrals to other technical assistance
providers.

REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

EPA REGION 7 POLLUTION PREVENTION ROUNDTABLE 
University of Nebraska-Omaha 
Nebraska Business Development Center 
1135 M Street, Suite 200 
Lincoln, NE 68508-2124
Phone: 402 472-1183
Fax: 402 472-3363 
Web site: p2.unl.edu/p2 

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Pollution Prevention Regional Information Center
(P2RIC) is a referral and information retrieval service. 
Information source management is distributed among the
partnered environmental service provider programs operating
within Region 7 (IA, NE, KS, MO). The P2RIC works with
partner programs to share and collect information, then
presents it in a regional format.

GREAT LAKES REGIONAL POLLUTION PREVENTION INFORMATION CENTER
Illinois Waste Management & Research Center 
1 East Hazelwood Drive 
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217 333-8946
Fax: 217 333-8944 
Web site: www.hazard.uiuc.edu/wmrc 

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention (P2)
Information Center supports P2 in Region 5 (MN, WI, IN, OH,
MI, IL) through information sharing, issue discussion and
program development. Information sharing occurs through
conferences, networking among members and with peer
organizations, and the exchange of written and electronic
resources on technical, regulatory and communications
aspects of P2.

NORTHEAST REGIONAL P2 INFORMATION CENTER NEWMOA 
129 Portland Street, Suite 602 
Boston, MA 02114-2014
Phone: 617 367-8558, Ext. 304
Fax: 617 367-0449 E-mail: newmoa@aol.com

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Northeast Regional P2 Information Center, serving
Regions 1 and 2 (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI, NY), provides a
common forum for sharing, discussing, directing and
evaluating pollution prevention information; improves
regional access and development of pollution prevention
information; and develops common metrics to measure success.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER 
1326 Fifth Avenue, Suite 650 
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206 223-1151
Fax: 206 223-1165 E-mail: office@pprc.org 
Web site: www.pprc.org/pprc

Solid Waste Resources 
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resources
Center (PPRC) is a nonprofit organization serving the states
of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. PPRC offers
information on pollution prevention research projects, both
ongoing and complete. It also helps locate funding
opportunities for pollution prevention research. Its Web
site contains pollution prevention technology reviews,
including links to other relevant Internet sites and
extensive bibliographies.  For information on regional
pollution prevention conferences, seminars, meetings, and
other activities, PPRC's Web site also contains a calendar
of events.

PEAKS TO PRAIRIES POLLUTION PREVENTION INFORMATION CENTER
Montana State University Extension Service Montana Pollution
Prevention Program Bozeman, MT 59717
Phone: 406 994-3451
Fax: 406 994-5417 
Web site: www.montana.edu/wwwated 

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Peaks to Prairies Pollution Prevention Information
Center is creating a database of providers of pollution
prevention information within Region 8 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT,
WY). The database also includes business owners who are
regional partners and who use this information and share
their experiences with their peers. The Center's Web site
includes regional information about case studies, contacts
for assistance, regional calendar, resource list, directory
of industry-specific links, and other links.

SOUTHWEST POLLUTION PREVENTION INFORMATION CENTER 
500 West University 
Burgess Hall, Room 400 
El Paso, TX 79968
Phone: 915 747-5930
Fax: 915 747-5437 
Web site: www.utep.edu/im3/p2 

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Southwest P2 InfoSource, serving Region 6 (TX, NM,
OK, AR, LA), is operated by the Institute for Manufacturing
and Materials Management at the University of Texas at El
Paso. The center provides a regional network coordinator and
online librarian support. It also inventories and
coordinates the distribution of case studies, fact sheets,
success stories and other information; promotes
partnerships, nationally and regionally; maintains a Web
site; and coordinates information training.

WASTE REDUCTION RESOURCE CENTER 
P.O. Box 29569 
Raleigh, NC 27626-9569
Phone: 800 476-8686 
Web site: www.owr.ehnr.state.nc.us/wrrc1.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Waste Reduction Resource Center provides assistance
to states and local pollution prevention programs in EPA
Regions 3 and 4 (NC, SC, VA, DE, NJ, WV, GA, KY, TN, MS, FL,
AL, MD, PA) through a toll-free information line, a Web
site, onsite training, assessment support, and a library of
more than 13,000 references.

WESTERN REGIONAL POLLUTION PREVENTION NETWORK 
3120 Dela Cruz Boulevard 
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: 408 748-2178
Fax: 408 748-7388 
Web site: www.montana.edu/wwwpeaks

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The Western Regional Pollution Prevention Network is a
cooperative alliance of pollution prevention (P2) programs
in Region 9 (AZ, CA, HI, NV) that work together to increase
P2 effectiveness by researching, consolidating,
disseminating, and sharing P2 information and resources.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WASTEWISE PROGRAM 
WasteWise Program (5306W) 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 800 EPA-WISE (372-9473) 
Web site: www.epa.gov/wastewise

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     WasteWise is an EPA voluntary partnership program that
supports efforts by businesses, state and local governments,
tribes, and institutions to reduce waste, in ways that
benefit both their bottom lines and the environment.
Partners set their own goals and report their
accomplishments in three areas: waste prevention, recycling,
and buying/manufacturing recycled products. Partners receive
technical assistance and recognition for their MSW reduction
efforts.

     The WasteWise Helpline answers questions about the
WasteWise program and responds to partners' specific
technical assistance questions. Helpline staff have access
to an extensive library containing information on municipal
solid waste reduction practices nationwide. In addition, the
Helpline distributes WasteWise publications. The Helpline is
in service Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. e.s.t.

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 

NATIONAL POLLUTION PREVENTION ROUNDTABLE 
2000 P Street, NW., Suite 708 
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202 466-7272
Fax: 202 466-7964 
Web site: www.p2.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 

     The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) is
the largest organization in the United States devoted solely
to pollution prevention. The mission of NPPR is to provide a
national forum for promoting the development,
implementation, and evaluation of efforts to avoid,
eliminate, or reduce pollution at the source. NPPR hosts an
annual conference focusing on the latest information in
pollution prevention policy and regulatory and technical
assistance initiatives.

     Some sessions feature lawmakers and other high-ranking
government officials discussing ways that pollution
prevention can be incorporated into federal, state, and
local policy.

     Other session topics focus upon pollution prevention
for local governments and small businesses, regulatory
integration and education, and training.

RECYCLING

     Recycling turns materials that would otherwise become
waste into valuable resources and generates a host of
environmental, financial, and social benefits. After
collection, materials (e.g., glass, metal, plastics, and
paper) are separated and sent to facilities that turn them
into new materials or products. Recycling, including
composting (for which references are listed in the next
section), is one of the best environmental success stories
of the late 20th century. It diverted 57 million tons of
material away from landfills and incinerators in 1996, up
from 34 million tons in 1990--a 67 percent increase in just
6 years. In 1996, the United States recycled approximately
27 percent of its MSW.

Recycling benefits include: 

A reduced need for new landfills and incinerators.

--   Conservation of resources for our children's future.

--   Prevention of emissions of many greenhouse gases and
     water pollutants.

--   Energy savings.

--   Supply of valuable raw materials to industry.

--   Job creation.

--   Stimulation of greener technologies.

STATE AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Alabama 
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 
P.O. Box 5690 
Montgomery, AL 36103-5690
Phone: 334 242-5525
Fax: 334 242-5515 
Web site: www.state.al.us/govern/adeca.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Alabama Department of Economic and Community
Affairs (ADECA) provides guidance to businesses and
municipalities on processing recyclable materials for
markets and locating end users and manufacturers that use
recovered materials.

Alaska 
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION 
Pollution Prevention Program 
555 Cordova Street 
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: 907 269-7586
Fax: 907 269-7600 
E-mail: compasst@environ.state.ak.us
Web site: www.state.ak.us/dec

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
provides technical assistance and workshops on waste
reduction and recycling to businesses and communities. DEC
also assists with recycled wood product market development
and offers an on-line materials exchange.

Arizona 
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 
National Marketing Environmental Business Development 
3800 North Central Avenue, Suite 1500 
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 602 280-1395
Fax: 602 280-1338 
Web site: www.state.az.us/commerce/index.html

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 

     The Arizona Department of Commerce promotes recycling
market development and helps recycling businesses with
start-up and expansion activities.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Waste Programs Division, Recycling Unit 
3033 North Central Avenue, #3048 
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 602 207-4300
Fax: 602 207-2383 
Web site: www.adeq.state.az.us

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
supports the Arizona Environmental and Recycling Hotline,
provides technical and educational outreach, and coordinates
market development projects. It also compiles annual
information on recycling rates, material types and tonnage,
recycling market infrastructure, and recycling organizations
and companies.

Arkansas 
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY 
Solid Waste Management Division 
Recycling Division 
P.O. Box 8913 
Little Rock, AR 72219-8913
Phone: 501 682-0812
Fax: 501 682-0880 
Web site: www.adeq.state.ar.us/recycle/main.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 

     The Solid Waste Management Division helps regional
solid waste management districts, local governments,
schools, and community groups develop recycling
infrastructures. The division also serves as the
coordinating agency for all other state agencies, local
governments, school districts, and colleges and universities
to ensure their compliance with state recycling
requirements.

California 
CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD 
Waste Prevention and Market Development 
8810 Cal Center Drive 
Sacramento, CA 95826
Phone: 916 255-2461
Fax: 916 255-2573 
Web site: www.ciwmb.ca.gov

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Composting 
     Training: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The California Integrated Waste Management Board
(CIWMB) offers a wide variety of training and technical
assistance for businesses and local governments. CIWMB
provides fact sheets on recyclable materials (e.g., paper,
plastics, glass) and an on-line recycled-product database
and materials exchange. CIWMB offers technical assistance on
composting market development, used oil recycling, and
construction and demolition waste management. CIWMB offers
its waste reduction and assessment training to assist
businesses, local governments, and nonprofit organizations
in setting up workshops to assist waste reduction
coordinators in developing and implementing comprehensive
waste reduction programs. The assistance includes training,
educational materials, lists of potential speakers, and
lists of trainers with appropriate expertise. Through its
Office Paper Reduction Campaign, CIWMB offers a collection
of information, materials, and resources for businesses and
offices to use in programs aimed at reducing office paper
waste.

     CIWMB offers an on-line Waste Prevention Information
Exchange that facilitates the flow of news, ideas, fact
sheets, business case studies, sample guide books, reports,
and videos among governments, businesses, nonprofits, and
other interested parties. The exchange has a resource center
and staff able to conduct limited research.

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 
Recycling Market Development 
801 K Street, MS 18-55 
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916 327-2760
Fax: 916 324-1224 
Web site: www.consrv.ca.gov

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 

     The California Department of Conservation (CDC) is
responsible for increasing the demand for beverage container
materials by developing or expanding end uses that favor
beverage container recycling over disposal. CDC offers an
on-line database of manufacturers listing the products they
make from recycled beverage container material.

MATERIALS FOR THE FUTURE FOUNDATION 
P.O. Box 29091 
San Francisco, CA 94129
Phone: 415 561-6530
Fax: 415 561-6474 E-mail: mff@igc.org 
Web site: www.materials4future.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Materials for the Future Foundation (MFF) is a
nonprofit organization that helps recycling businesses with
start-up and expansion activities. MFF offers technical
assistance, newsletters, fact sheets, and issue papers on
recyclable commodities, grant writing tips, and business
planning.  MFF supports community-based initiatives that
integrate the environmental goals of resource conservation
with the economic goals of job creation and retention,
enterprise development, and local empowerment.

Colorado 
COLORADO OFFICE OF ENERGY CONSERVATION 
Recycling Coordinator 
1675 Broadway, Suite 1300 
Denver, CO 80202-4613
Phone: 303 620-4292
Fax: 303 620-4288 E-mail: oec@csn.net 
Web site: governor.state.co.us/gov_dir/oec

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Colorado Office of Energy Conservation's (OEC)
Industry Partnerships Project (IPP), identifies specific
obstacles to industrial recycling and provides technical
expertise to address them. OEC also provides on-line access
to RecycleNet, which serves as an information clearinghouse
by providing links to recycling and solid waste resources 
on the Internet. RecycleNet is a useful tool for finding
national recycling news and events, state and federal
government resources, publications, solid waste legislation,
waste exchanges, trade associations, and nonprofit
organizations.

     OEC also encourages the formation of regional recycling
groups to facilitate the exchange of information, ideas, and
programs among private, nonprofit, and government entities.

RECYCLING DEVELOPMENT INCUBATOR RDI 
Business Development Director 
P.O. Box 260789 
Lakewood, CO 80226-0789
Phone: 303 988-5518
Fax: 303 988-5589 E-mail: recycle@ix.network.com
Web site: www.recycling-incubator.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Colorado Recycling Development Incubator (RDI) is a
long-term, local market development project designed to
increase the use of secondary materials in established and
new Colorado businesses. To date, RDI has funded technical
and business assistance for 10 recycling projects. Technical
assistance is tailored for each project, and may include
developing a business plan, conducting a market study,
providing marketing assistance, and helping negotiate
collection location sites. Waste diversion activities range
from basic aluminum can recycling to the reuse of
construction materials and office equipment and furniture in
the manufacture of recycled-content products. Half of the
projects are nonprofit organizations and the other half are
for profits. As of January 1997, funding for approximately
10 additional projects remains available.

Connecticut 
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Bureau of Waste Management 
79 Elm Street 
Hartford, CT 06106-5127
Phone: 860 424-3365
Fax: 860 424-4081 
Web site: dep.state.ct.us/wst/index.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling
          Composting 

     The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP) provides recycling and source reduction technical
assistance as part of its oversight and implementation of
the statewide mandatory recycling initiative. DEP works with
interstate recycling and waste reduction organizations to
provide technical assistance and promotional materials for
municipal and business recycling. Available support includes
program market development assistance, recycling guidance
documents, technical assistance on composting, and recycling
grants.

Delaware 
DELAWARE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 
99 Kings Highway 
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: 302 739-4271
Fax: 302 739-5749 
Web site: www.state.de.us/dedo

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Delaware Economic Development Office provides
technical assistance to recycling-based businesses.
Assistance includes site selection, employee education,
permitting, marketing information, and case study examples
of recycling successes.

Florida 
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Division of Waste Management 
2600 Blair Stone Road 
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400
Phone: 850 488-0300
Fax: 850 921-8061 
Web site: www2.dep.state.fl.us/waste/programs/
rbac/index.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Florida Recycling and Reuse Business Assistance
Center (RBAC) provides one-stop access to recycling
activities throughout Florida. Housed in the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection's Waste Reduction
Section, the RBAC provides the recycling community with
technical and business assistance to foster growth and
sustainability in Florida's recycling and waste reduction
efforts.

Georgia 
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Pollution Prevention Assistance Division 
7 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 450 
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404 651-5120
Fax: 404 651-5130 E-mail: p2ad@ix.netcom.com
Web site: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Georgia Pollution Prevention Assistance Division
(PAD) offers businesses, industries, and local and state
government agencies assistance in developing and
implementing pollution prevention programs, including
recycling.  Technical assistance is given in response to
phone inquiries, electronic communications, and mail, and
may take the form of workshops, seminars, and onsite visits.
Assistance is free, confidential, and nonregulatory in
nature.

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 
Planning, Management, and Information Division 
60 Executive Park South, NE.
Atlanta, GA 30329-2231
Phone: 404 679-4940
Fax: 404 679-0646 
Web site: www.dca.state.ga.us/waste/waste2.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training: 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
offers technical assistance and training in waste management
issues for Georgia's local governments. DCA also helps
businesses identify recycling markets in Georgia.

Hawaii 
RECYCLE HAWAII 
P.O. 4847 
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: 808 329-2886 or 888 991-4000
Fax: 808 966-6977 E-mail: hdt@interpac.net 
Web site: recyclehawaii.org/about.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling

     Recycle Hawaii offers an on-line materials exchange,
and provides technical assistance with hotel waste
reduction, recycling, and energy conservation; office waste
minimization; retailer waste reduction; and recycling and
remanufacturing business development.

Idaho
IDAHO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Pollution Prevention 
1410 North Hilton 
Boise, ID 83706
Phone: 208 373-0502
Fax: 208 373-0169 
Web site: www2.state.id.us/deq/deq.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Idaho Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) helps
businesses and local governments understand implement, and
evaluate recycling and other pollution prevention processes
and techniques. DEQ helps link generators of recyclable
materials with recycling facilities. It also offers booklets
and fact sheets for specific industry sectors and provides
onsite assistance.

Illinois 
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 
Bureau of Energy and Recycling 
325 West Adams, Room 300 
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: 217 785-2800
Fax: 217 785-2618 
Web site: www.commerce.state.il.us

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Bureau of Energy and Recycling provides businesses
with technical advice, financial assistance, and research
support to develop and demonstrate promising technologies in
recycling, waste reduction, energy conservation, and
alternative energy.

ILLINOIS RECYCLING ASSOCIATION 
P.O. Box 3717 
Oak Park, IL 60303-3717
Phone: 708 358-0050
Fax: 708 358-0051

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Illinois Recycling Association provides information
on recycling and the reduction and reuse of resources that
otherwise would become waste.

Indiana 
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 
Office of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance 
P.O. Box 6015 
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015
Phone: 317 232-8172
Fax: 317 233-5627 
Web site: www.state.in.us/idem/oppta/index.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Office of Pollution Prevention and Technical
Assistance offers educational and outreach activities on
recycling to the business community, local government, and
the general public.

INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 
Energy Policy Division 
One North Capitol Avenue, Suite 700 
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2288
Phone: 317 232-8940
Fax: 317 232-8995 
Web site: www.ai.org/bdev

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Indiana Department of Commerce provides assistance
in locating markets for recyclable materials, and offers
assistance to businesses using scrap tires as feedstock.

Iowa 
RECYCLE IOWA 
200 East Grand Avenue 
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515 242-4755 or 515 242-4940
Fax: 515 242-4776 E-mail: director@recycleiowa 
Web site: www.recycleiowa.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     Recycle Iowa is a cooperative effort between the Iowa
Department of Economic Development and the Iowa Department
of Natural Resources. It provides marketing information and
networks recycling businesses with organizations offering
technology transfer assistance.

Kansas 
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT 
Bureau of Waste Management 
Forbes Field, Building 740 
Topeka, KS 66620-0001
Phone: 785 296-1600
Fax: 785 296-1592 
Web site: www.kdhe.state.ks.us

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 
     Training: 
          Recycling 

     The Kansas Department of Health and Environment
provides training and technical assistance to recycling
businesses and helps them with permitting and other
regulatory issues.

Kentucky 
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Division of Waste Management 
14 Reilly Road 
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502 564-6716
Fax: 502 564-4049 
Web site: www.state.ky.us/agencies/nrepc/waste/ dwmhome.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Kentucky Recycling and Marketing Assistance (KRMA)
program promotes the development of an effective recycling
infrastructure in Kentucky. KRMA provides technical
assistance to existing collection and processing systems,
encourages development of new collection and processing
systems, and promotes the development of markets for
collected materials. KRMA performs onsite assessments of
recycling programs and facilities and identifies local,
state, and interstate markets for recyclable materials. KRMA
also helps locate recovered materials that may be used as
feedstock by manufacturers.

Louisiana
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Marketing 
P.O. Box 94185 
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Phone: 504 342-5480
Fax: 504 342-5349 
Web site: www.lded.state.la.us

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Louisiana Department of Economic Development helps
recycling businesses with marketing, siting, and
transportation issues.

Maine 
MAINE STATE PLANNING OFFICE Waste Management and Recycling
Program 38 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0038
Phone: 207 287-8050 or 800 662-4545 
Web site: www.state.me.us/spo/wm&r/wmhome.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Composting Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Maine State Planning Office (SPO) assists
municipalities in their efforts to improve recycling and
composting performance, and ensures sufficient,
environmentally secure, cost-effective disposal capacity for
Maine's MSW. SPO provides technical assistance to
municipalities to help public recycling programs achieve
maximum feasible levels of waste reduction and recycling.

MAINE CHAMBER AND BUSINESS ALLIANCE 
WasteCap Maine 
120 Exchange Street 
P.O. Box 189 
Portland, ME 04112
Phone: 207 774-1001, Ext. 2202
Fax: 207 775-6716 E-mail: WasteCapME@aol.com

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     WasteCap Maine is a voluntary, business-helping-
business program that performs onsite assessments and
provides technical assistance to minimize and recycle
workplace waste.

Maryland 
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 
Recycling Services Division 
2500 Broening Highway 
Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone: 410 631-3315 or 800 633-6101
Fax: 410 631-3842 
Web site: www.mde.state.md.us

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 

     The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)
assists recycling-based businesses with permitting issues
and in locating other recycling-based processors and
manufacturers.  MDE also provides technical assistance with
scrap tire and construction and demolition recycling.

Massachusetts 
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Bureau of Waste Prevention 
1 Winter Street 
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617 292-5734
Fax: 617 292-5778 
Web site: www.magnet.state.ma.us/dep

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) helps businesses maximize opportunities for
recycling wastes and emissions. DEP provides information on
business assistance organizations, recycled-content product
manufacturers, and recycling markets.

THE CHELSEA CENTER FOR RECYCLING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
180 Second Street 
Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone: 617 887-2300
Fax: 617 887-0399

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Chelsea Center was launched by Massachusetts in
1995 to create jobs, support recycling efforts, and help the
economy and environment by increasing the use of recycled
materials in manufacturing processes. The Chelsea Center
also provides information on business assistance
organizations and recycled-content product manufacturers.

Michigan 
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Environmental Assistance Division 
P.O. Box 30457 
Lansing, MI 48909-7957
Phone: 517 373-1322
Fax: 517 335-4729 
Web site: www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/recycle

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Environmental Assistance Division helps generators
and collectors find markets for their recyclable materials,
locates businesses that manufacture recycled products, and
provides assistance to recycling-based operations interested
in starting or expanding their business in Michigan.

MICHIGAN RECYCLING COALITION 
P.O. Box 10240 1609 
East Kalamazoo Street 
Lansing, MI 48901-0240
Phone: 517 371-7073
Fax: 517 371-1509 E-mail: recyclemi@aol.com

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Michigan Recycling Coalition fosters environmental
conservation in Michigan by promoting sustainable material
use and recovery.

Minnesota 
MINNESOTA OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE 
520 Lafayette Road North, 
Second Floor 
St. Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 612 296-3417
Fax: 612 215-0246

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The mission of the Office of Environmental Assistance
(OEA) is to protect Minnesota's environment and assure a
sustainable economy through waste prevention and resource
conservation. OEA offers assistance with recycling market
development and with locating vendors for recycled products.

     Pollution prevention engineers at the University of
Minnesota's Minneapolis campus assist businesses through
OEA's Technical Assistance Program.

Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Energy Division 
P.O. Box 850 
Jackson, MS 39205-0850
Phone: 601 359-6600
Fax: 601 359-6642 
Web site: www.decd.state.ms.us/ecd/Incentives_Financial.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Mississippi Department of Economic and Community
Development provides assistance in locating recycling
markets.

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Environmental Resource Center 
P.O. Box 20305 
Jackson, MS 39289-1305
Phone: 601 961-5666
Fax: 601 961-5349 E-mail:
p2solidwastecontact@deq.state.ms.us
Web site: www.deq.state.ms.us/domino/deqweb.nsf

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 
          Composting 

     The Environmental Resource Center (ERC) provides
assistance to businesses, municipalities, counties, schools,
colleges, and other institutions interested in starting
recycling or composting programs. ERC also provides
assistance in locating recycling-based businesses in
Mississippi.

Missouri 
MISSOURI ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT AND ENERGY RESOURCES
AUTHORITY 
325 Jefferson Street 
P.O. Box 744 
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573 526-5555
Fax: 573 635-3486

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy
Resources Authority (EIERA) manages the Missouri Market
Development Program. The Program offers financial and
technical assistance to businesses that develop marketable
products from recovered solid waste and provides for the
purchase of equipment needed to enhance product development.

     The program also administers the Missouri Recycling
Information System (MORIS), which is a statewide computer
bulletin board for the exchange of information on recycled
products, end-use markets, processors, and timely news and
issues relevant to this field.

Montana 
MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Pollution Prevention Bureau 
P.O. Box 200901 
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: 406 444-6697
Fax: 406 444-6836 
Web site: www.deq.mt.gov

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Composting 

     The Montana Department of Environmental Quality
provides assistance with source reduction, reuse, recycling,
and composting and helps create new uses and markets for
Montana's waste resources.

Nebraska 
NEBRASKA STATE RECYCLING ASSOCIATION 
1941 South 42nd Street, #512 
Omaha, NE 68105
Phone: 402 444-4188
Fax: 402 444-3953

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Nebraska State Recycling Association (NSRA) offers
waste reduction, recycling, and solid waste management
workshops specifically for tribal communities in Nebraska,
Iowa, Missouri, and South Dakota. The workshops are designed
to empower tribes to meet their technical and program needs
as they develop environmentally safe and economically sound
solutions to solid waste management. For more information on
the schedule for workshops, please contact NSRA.

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Integrated Waste Management Section 
P.O. Box 98922 
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: 402 471-2186
Fax: 402 471-2909 
Web site: www.deq.state.ne.us

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
provides technical assistance in tracking and marketing
recyclables and organics, and helps link generators of
recyclable materials to facilities that accept those
recyclables.

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
P.O. Box 94666 
Lincoln, NE 68509-4666
Phone: 402 471-3111
Fax: 402 471-4374 
Web site: assist.ded.state.ne.us/index.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED)
provides a toolkit for start-up and established recycling
facilities. DED also provides assistance with recycling
market development.

New Hampshire 
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT 
Recycling Market Development Office 
P.O. Box 1856 
Concord, NH 03302-1856
Phone: 603 271-2591
Fax: 603 271-6784

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The New Hampshire Recycling Market Development Office
helps recycling facilities with all aspects of business
development, including identifying financial resources,
finding sources of recyclable materials, expansion and new
site location assistance, product marketing, and regulatory
and exporting assistance.

NEW HAMPSHIRE GOVERNOR'S RECYCLING PROGRAM 
2 1/2 Beacon Street 
Concord, NH 03301-4497
Phone: 603 271-1098
Fax: 603 271-1728 E-mail: recycle@tec.nh.us
Web site: www.state.nh.us/recycle/homepage.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The New Hampshire Governor's Recycling Program provides
technical assistance to stimulate and promote new recycling
efforts. It maintains databases on municipal recycling
activities and recyclables markets in New Hampshire.  The
Recycling Program also provides technical assistance on
recycling toner cartridges, office paper, and computers.

New Jersey 
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Bureau of Recycling and Planning 
P.O. Box 414 
Trenton, NJ 08625-0414
Phone: 609 984-3438
Fax: 609 777-0769

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
provides business incentives, technical and regulatory
assistance, data gathering and analysis, and education and
training to recycling professionals.

New Mexico 
NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT 
Solid Waste Bureau 
P.O. Box 26110 
Santa Fe, NM 87502
Phone: 505 827-2775
Fax: 505 827-2902 
Web site: www.nmenv.state.nm.us

Solid Waste Resources
     Training: Waste/Pollution Prevention 
               Recycling 
               Composting 
               Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) provides
training for operators of recycling systems, transfer
stations, compost facilities, and landfills. NMED helps
generators of waste material find recycling-based businesses
to accept their recyclable waste.

Nevada 
NEVADA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Conservation and Natural Resources 
333 West Lye Lane 
Carson City, NV 89706-0851
Phone: 702 687-4670
Fax: 702 687-6396

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 

     The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
provides recycling businesses with regulatory assistance.

New York 
NEW YORK EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT 
Office of Recycling Market Development 
One Commerce Plaza, Room 950 
Albany, NY 12245
Phone: 518 486-6291
Fax: 518 474-1512 E-mail: ormd@empire.state.ny.us
Web site: www.empire.state.ny.us

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Office of Recycling Market Development (ORMD)
partners with businesses to build industrial capacity to
recycle materials recovered from the waste stream and in the
process reduce the volume of generated wastes. ORMD helps
businesses capture the economic benefits of recycling.  It
determines the research and development, capital, and
marketing needs of recycling companies, provides technical
and financial assistance, identifies new markets, and
assists companies in reaching those markets.

North Carolina 
NORTH CAROLINA RECYCLING BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER 
P.O. Box 29569 
Raleigh, NC 27626
Phone: 919 715-6500 or 800 763-0136
Fax: 919 715-6794 
Web site: www.p2pays.org/rbac/index.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The North Carolina Recycling Business Assistance Center
(RBAC) links businesses, industries, and local governments
seeking markets for their recyclables in North Carolina with
companies that accept recyclables for reprocessing and
reuse. The RBAC distributes a bimonthly newsletter,
Recycling Works, that provides current market prices,
highlights success stories of companies that utilize
recyclables in their manufacturing processes, and outlines
advances in manufacturing technology. The RBAC's technical
assistance to manufacturers includes advice on converting
from virgin to recycled materials and researching the market
supply and demand for a range of recyclable materials.

     In addition, the RBAC helps municipalities maximize the
value of their collected recyclable materials.

North Dakota 
NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
Environmental Health Section 
P.O. Box 5520 
Bismarck, ND 58506-5520
Phone: 701 328-5166
Fax: 701 328-5200 
Web site: www.ehs.health.state.nd.us/ndhd/environ/wm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 

     The North Dakota Department of Health helps link
generators of recyclable materials with recycling
businesses.

Ohio
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention 
Fountain Square, Building F-2 
Columbus, OH 43224
Phone: 614 265-6333
Fax: 614 262-9387 E-mail: dnr@dnr.state.oh.us
Web site: www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/recycling

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 

     The Ohio Department of Natural Resources promotes
recycling market development and helps businesses locate
markets for recyclable materials and products.

Oklahoma 
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Waste Management Division 
P.O. Box 1677 
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1677
Phone: 405 702-5100
Fax: 405 702-5101 
Web site: www.deq.state.ok.us

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 

     The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality aids
the development of community recycling programs.

Oregon
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Solid Waste Policy and Program Development 
Section 811 SW. Sixth Avenue 
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 503 229-5913
Fax: 503 229-6954 
Web site: www.deq.state.or.us/wmc/solwaste/rsw.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
offers technical assistance with beverage container,
newspaper, glass, office paper, corrugated cardboard, waste
tire, and wood waste recycling.

Pennsylvania 
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Waste Minimization and Planning 
P.O. Box 8472 
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472
Phone: 717 787-7382
Fax: 717 787-1904 
Web site: www.dep.state.pa.us

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
provides assistance with recycling market development and
resource recovery.

Rhode Island 
RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 
Office of Strategic Planning and Policy 
235 Promenade Street, Suite 330 
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401 222-3434, Ext. 4407
Fax: 401 222-2591 
Web site: www.state.ri.us/dem

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
(DEM) works to improve the operation and economics of
municipal solid waste programs by providing technical
assistance to municipalities and businesses to help them
reduce and recycle solid waste. Activities include
identifying recyclable materials, developing and
implementing recycling plans, supplying equipment and
containers for recycling and composting, recycling market
development including development of waste-based industries,
and school and public education activities. DEM also
provides assistance with computer recycling and helps
identify recycling opportunities in manufacturing processes.

South Carolina 
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 
Recycling Market Development Advisory Council 
P.O. Box 927 
Columbia, SC 29202
Phone: 803 737-0477
Fax: 803 806-3455 
Web site: www.state.sc.us/commerce/recycle

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Recycling Market Development Advisory Council
(RMDAC) is a 14-member group consisting primarily of
recycling industry representatives. Its assists in the
development of South Carolina markets for recovered
materials and products with recycled content. Its primary
objectives include improved solid waste management, resource
conservation, and economic development. The RMDAC reports
annually on the status of the recycling industry in South
Carolina, and barriers to recycling, and recommends steps to
be taken to facilitate market development.

South Dakota 
SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL
RESOURCES 
Waste Management 
523 East Capitol Avenue 
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605 773-3153
Fax: 605 773-6035 
Web site: www.state.sd.us/denr/denr.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The South Dakota Department of Environmental and
Natural Resources provides technical assistance with solid
waste planning and waste minimization projects, links
suppliers of recyclable materials to recycling businesses,
and assists recycling businesses with regulatory
requirements.

Tennessee 
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION
Division of Solid Waste Assistance 
L & C Tower, 14th Floor 
401 Church Street 
Nashville, TN 37243-1535
Phone: 615 532-0091
Fax: 615 532-0231 
Web site: www.state.tn.us/environment/swm/index.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Division of Solid Waste Assistance provides
assistance with recycling and household hazardous waste
collection.

Texas
TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION 
Office of Waste Management 
P.O. Box 13087 
Austin, TX 78711-3087
Phone: 512 239-6695
Fax: 512 239-6763 E-mail: msw@tnrcc.state.tx.us
Web site: www.tnrcc.texas.gov/waste

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Municipal Solid Waste Division assists
recycling-based businesses with facility design and
marketing, and is responsible for state recycling activities
for used oil, used oil filters, used-oil absorbents,
lead-acid batteries, anti-freeze, and waste tires.

Utah 
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Pollution Prevention 
P.O. Box 144810 
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4810
Phone: 801 536-4477
Fax: 801 536-0061 E-mail: recycle@dced.state.ut.us
Web site: www.eq.state.ut.us/eqoas/p2/recycle.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Utah Department of Environmental Quality promotes
recycling market development and provides information on
recycled-product manufacturers, state recycling contacts,
new recycling technologies, and recycling legislation.

RECYCLING COALITION OF UTAH 
P.O. Box 112045 
Salt Lake City, UT 84147-2045
Phone: 801 538-8872
Fax: 801 538-8773 
Web site: www.recycle.utah.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Recycling Coalition of Utah offers a quarterly
newsletter entitled Recycle Works, which provides updates on
recycling market development activities in Utah.

Vermont 
VERMONT AGENCY OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Environmental Assistance Division 
103 South Main Street 
Waterbury, VT 05671-0411
Phone: 802 241-3477
Fax: 802 241-3273 
Web site: www.anr.state.vt.us/waste.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
     Training: 
          Recycling 

     The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) works
cooperatively with Vermont businesses to reduce solid waste
generation. ANR also provides information on markets and
special services for reusable and recyclable materials.

Virginia 
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
P.O. Box 10009 
Richmond, VA 23240-0009
Phone: 804 698-4488
Fax: 804 698-4453 
Web site: www.deq.state.va.us/envprog/recycle.

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
assists municipalities with recycling programs and develops
markets for recyclable materials.

Washington 
CLEAN WASHINGTON CENTER 
First Interstate Center 
999 Third Avenue, Suite 1060 
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206 464-7040
Fax: 206 464-6902 
Web site: www.cwc.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 
          Composting 

     The Clean Washington Center (CWC) works in partnership
with business, industry, and local government, providing
recycling technology, market development expertise, and
services to develop markets for recycled materials. CWC
focuses on specific recycled materials, including glass,
plastics, paper, tires, compost, construction and demolition
materials, and industrial byproducts.

WASHINGTON STATE RECYCLING ASSOCIATION 
6100 Southcenter Boulevard, #180 
Seattle, WA 98188-4413
Phone: 206 244-0311
Fax: 206 244-4413 
Web site: wsra.net/index.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 

     The Washington State Recycling Association (WSRA)
supports Washington's recycling industry through with
assistance, meetings, forums, workshops, conferences, and a
trade show. WSRA members include collectors, processors,
brokers of recyclable materials, and other service providers
to the industry, as well as end-use manufacturers, product
and equipment vendors, trucking and transportation
providers, generators of recyclable materials, business with
recycling programs, local governments, nonprofit groups and
consultants.

WASHINGTON ORGANIC RECYCLING COUNCIL 
107 Cherry Street, Suite 500 
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206 517-1388
Fax: 206 244-4413

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 
          Compositing
     Training: 
          Recycling 
          Composting

     The Washington Organic Recycling Council (WORC)
promotes technical expertise and sound operating techniques
for compost facility operators. WORC provides classroom
training, interactive sessions, and field trips as part of
its composting certification programs.

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY RECYCLING VENTURE 
1301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2400 
Seattle, WA 98101-2603
Phone: 206 389-7304
Fax: 206 389-7728 
Web site: www.seattlechamber.com/birv/birvpubs.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Business and Industry Recycling Venture (BIRV)
offers technical assistance fact sheets and worksheets.

NORTHWEST ECOBUILDING GUILD 
P.O. Box 58530 
Seattle, WA 98138-1530
Phone: 206 622-8350 
Web site: www.ecobuilding.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Northwest EcoBuilding Guild encourages building
practices that protect human health, encourage sustainable
resource use, and foster long-term economic vitality. The
guild serves the construction industry in the Northwest by
providing information on low-toxic construction, use of
resource-efficient materials and processes, energy-efficient
structure, and job-site recycling. The guild helps link
ecologically sustainable designers, contractors, suppliers,
and construction professionals.

West Virginia 
WEST VIRGINIA BUREAU OF ENVIRONMENT 
Solid Waste Management Board 
1615 Washington Street, 
East Charleston, WV 25311-2126
Phone: 304 558-0844
Fax: 304 558-0899 E-mail: swmb@mail.wvnet.edu 
Web site: www.state.wv.us/swmb

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The West Virginia Solid Waste Management Board helps
businesses locate sources of recyclable waste and link with
recycled-product manufacturers. It also promotes recycling
market development.

WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, LABOR, AND
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 
Division of Natural Resources 
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Building 3, Room 729
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: 304 558-3370
Fax: 304 558-2768

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
provides technical assistance to municipalities on used oil
and household hazardous waste disposal, and on implementing
recycling programs.

Wisconsin
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 
Recycling Market Development Board 
201 West Washington Avenue 
Madison, WI 53707-7970
Phone: 608 267-9548
Fax: 608 264-7832

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Wisconsin Department of Commerce analyzes the
supply and demand for recyclable materials and offers
assistance in finding market development opportunities in
Wisconsin.

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Recycling Team Leader 
5301 Rib Mountain Drive 
Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715 359-4531
Fax: 715 355-5253 
Web site: www.enviroweb.org/wastecap-wi

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     In partnership with WasteCap Wisconsin, the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides waste
reduction and recycling assistance through
business-to-business peer exchange. DNR also provides
information on Wisconsin recycling markets.

Wyoming 
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Solid and Hazardous Waste Division 
250 Lincoln 
Lander, WY 82520
Phone: 307 332-6924
Fax: 307 332-7726 
Web site: www.trib.com/WYOMING/RECYCLE 

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, in
cooperation with the Wyoming Recycling Association, offers
an Integrated Solid Waste Management Handbook that provides
technical assistance for decision-makers and solid waste
personnel in rural communities. The Handbook includes case
studies, feasibility level information, and full cost
accounting methodologies, and covers the solid waste
planning process, regionalization, and other timely topics.

WYOMING MID-AMERICA MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTER 
P.O. Box 3362 
Laramie, WY 82071-3362
Phone: 307 766-4811 or 800 343-1423

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Wyoming component of the Mid-America Manufacturing
and Technology Center (MAMTC) provides assistance to small-
and medium-sized businesses interested in manufacturing
products from recycled materials. MAMTC personnel have
significant manufacturing experience and receive continuing
specialized training.

REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MID-AMERICA COUNCIL OF RECYCLING
OFFICIALS 
641 East Butterfield Road, #401 
Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: 708 810-0210
Fax: 708 810-0145

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Mid-America Council of Recycling Officials (MACRO)
develops regionally effective programs and policies in
recycling, recycling market development, and source
reduction.

     MACRO operates in the following states: Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota,
Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South
Dakota, Wisconsin.

MID-ATLANTIC CONSORTIUM OF RECYCLING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT OFFICIALS 
1600 Arch Street, Suite 246 
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215 686-9242
Fax: 215 686-9245 
Web site: www.libertynet.org/macredo

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Mid-Atlantic Consortium of Recycling and Economic
Development Officials (MACREDO), serves the states of
Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia,
and the District of Columbi. MACREDO identifies, promotes,
and implements projects and programs that enhance recycling
and economic development opportunities in the region.
MACREDO researches recycling market issues, publicizes the
availability of recyclable materials and recycling business
opportunities, and offers a forum for information exchange
between member jurisdictions, local authorities, the private
sector, and nonprofit organizations.

MID-CONTINENT RECYCLING ASSOCIATION 
P.O. Box 5520 
Bismarck, ND 58502
Phone: 701 328-5150
Fax: 701 328-5200

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     Mid-Continent Recycling Association (MCRA) fosters
regional cooperation to increase recycling, including market
development, formulation of policies, and procurement of
recycled products.

NORTHEAST RECYCLING COUNCIL 
139 Main Street, Suite 401 
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone: 802 254-3636
Fax: 802 254-5870 
Web site: www.nerc.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 

     Established in 1987 by the Eastern Regional Conference
of the Council of State Governments (Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, New Jersey,
New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island), the Northeast
Recycling Council's (NERC) mission is to ensure the
long-term viability of recycling in the Northeast by
maximizing its full environmental and economic benefits.
NERC helps mobilize and establish partnerships among groups
critical to recycling's long-term success, such as private
industry, the financial community, and government
representatives.

     NERC serves as a regional research center and
information clearinghouse, and furthers its goals through
meetings held three times a year and its newsletter, the
NERC News. For more information contact NERC.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST ECONOMIC REGION 
999 Third Avenue, Suite 1080 
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206 464-7298
Fax: 206 464-6859 
Web site: www.pnwer.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) consists
of the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and
Washington, plus the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British
Columbia, and Yukon. PNWER brings together legislative,
government, and private-sector leaders to further the
development of public policies that promote the economies of
the Pacific Northwest region and respond to the challenges
of the global marketplace. The PNWER recycling program
focuses on curbside collection of plastic, paper, and glass
regionwide, establishes recyclables exchanges for paper,
glass, and plastics, and focuses regional cooperation on
developing recycling markets.

SOUTHERN STATES WASTE MANAGEMENT COALITION 
3091 Governor's Lake Road, #400 
Norcross, GA 30071
Phone: 404 242-2712
Fax: 404 242-0421 
Web site: clever.net/sseb/sswmc1.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Southern States Waste Management Coalition (SSWMC)
is a unique public and private partnership designed to
develop, promote, and help implement an environmentally
sound, economically sustainable, balanced, and responsible
integrated approach to regional solid waste management.

     SSWMC operates within the states of Alabama, Arkansas,
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland,
Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. For
more information, contact SSWMC.

SOUTHWEST PUBLIC RECYCLING ASSOCIATION 
P.O. Box 27210 
Tucson, AZ 85726
Phone: 520 791-4069
Fax: 520 791-5242

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Southwest Public Recycling Association's (SPRA's)
mission is to strengthen and improve access to recycling
markets and infrastructure in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and
New Mexico. SPRA helps communities increase their capacity
for turning recyclable commodities into marketable
feedstock.

     It helps manufacturers convert to or expand their use
of recyclable commodities in their manufacturing processes.

     SPRA also works to improve the efficiency of
transporting recyclables to end-use markets. Contact SPRA
for more information.

WESTERN STATES RECYCLING COALITION 
121 Second Street, Fourth floor 
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415 974-6422
Fax: 415 974-1747

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Western States Recycling Coalition (WSRC) serves to
exchange information on regional and national recycling
policy, and establish relationships among legislative and
executive officials interested in recycling.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BUY-RECYCLED/COMPREHENSIVE PROCUREMENT
GUIDELINES 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460 
Web site: www.epa.gov/cpg

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 

     The Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) program
is part of EPA's continuing effort to promote the use of
materials recovered from solid waste. Buying
recycled-content products ensures the materials collected in
recycling programs will be used again in the manufacture of
new products.

     Buying recycled helps "close the recycling loop" by
putting the materials collected through recycling programs
back to good use as products in the marketplace. The Web
site contains the latest CPG information, upcoming events,
and EPA's recommendations for buying recycled products.

JOBS THROUGH RECYCLING 
EPA Headquarters 
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7255
Fax: 703 308-8686 
Web site: www.epa.gov/jtr/index.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     In conjunction with other government partners, EPA's
Jobs Through Recycling (JTR) program stimulates economic
growth and recycling market development by helping
businesses and entrepreneurs process recycled materials and
manufacture recycled-content products. The JTR program uses
grants, networking, and information sharing to bring
together the economic development and recycling communities.

     JTR builds recycling expertise within economic
development agencies and places business development
tools--technical assistance, financing, and marketing--in
the hands of recycling professionals.

RECYCLING MEASUREMENT 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460 
Web site: www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/recycle/recmeas

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     EPA's Recycling Measurement initiative is designed to
promote consistency in the definition of recycling and
approach to recycling rate measruement. This voluntary,
standard methodology can help to accurately evaluate the
success of a program and ensure the soundness of fiscal,
administrative, and planning decisions.

     EPA provides a Web site to help tribes, states, and
local government officials learn more about the standard
methodology.  The site contains links to a number of
recycling measurement documents including a guidance
document, brochure, sample newsletter article, and journal
articles.

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS GLOBAL RECYCLING NETWORK 
2715A Montauk Highway 
Brookhaven, NY 11719
Phone: 516 286-5580
Fax: 516 286-5551 
Web site: grn.com

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Global Recycling Network (GRN) is a free-access
public site dedicated to recycling-related information. GRN
offers all companies in the recycling industry a wide
exposure through Web-publishing services, on-line sales and
catalogs, and advertising. GRN's Web site also includes
pricing for various recyclable commodities. The pricing
information is gathered from industry sources and updated
regularly.

NATIONAL RECYCLING COALITION 
1727 King Street, Suite 105 
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703 683-9025
Fax: 703 683-9026

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) is a nonprofit
organization representing diverse interests and committed to
the common goal of maximizing recycling as an integral part
of waste and resource management. For membership and
activity information call the NRC.

RECYCLER'S WORLD 
P.O. Box 24017 
Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1E 6V8
Phone: 519 767-2913 
Web site: www.recycle.net

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     Recycler's World was established as a worldwide trading
site for information related to secondary or recyclable
commodities, byproducts, and used and surplus materials. The
site includes links for on-line market prices, other
materials exchange sites, and an index of recycling
associations and their appropriate contacts.

RECYCLING DATA MANAGEMENT 
Web site: www.recyclingdata.com/contents.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     Recycling Data Management is a Web site network
composed of more than 25,000 recycling professionals,
equipment companies, services, and databases. Services
include references, links, green catalogs, and database and
newsletter information.

RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP 
Phone: 206 464-7140 
Web site: www.cwc.org/aboutus.html#retap

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     The Recycling Technology Assistance Partnership (ReTAP)
provides recycling technology extension services to
manufacturers.  ReTAP concentrates on the identification,
development, and implementation of manufacturing
applications for the use of postconsumer and postindustrial
materials. The program offers publications on technologies
used in the recycling industry.

RECYCLING TIMES
Environmental Industry Associations 
4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW., Suite 300 
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 800 424-2860 or 202 244-4700
Fax: 202 966-4868 
Web site: www.wasteage.com/RCT/RecyclingTimes.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 

     Average prices for a range of recyclables, including
aluminum, plastics, paper, glass, and steel, are reported in
Recycling Times. Recycling Times is the leading, and the
only biweekly, national tabloid covering recycling markets,
news, and issues. The Web site includes sample articles from
recent issues.

U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS RECYCLING PROCUREMENT PROGRAM 
1620 Eye Street, NW.
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202 293-7330
Fax: 202 293-2352 
Web site: usmayors.org/USCM/uscm_projects_services/
environment/local_govt_recycling.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 
     Training: 
          Recycling 

     This program trains purchasing officers and recycling
coordinators how to buy recycled-content products, and how
to implement buy-recycled purchasing ordinances, and helps
to create markets for the recyclable materials collected by
municipal recycling programs.  Composting is one form of
recycling. It is the controlled biological decomposition of
organic matter, such as food and yard wastes, into humus, a
soil-like material. Composting is nature's way of recycling
organic (plant and animal) wastes into a material that may
be used in vegetable and flower gardens, landscaping, and
many other applications.

COMPOSTING     

     Composting keeps organic wastes out of landfills,
provides nutrients to the soil, increases the population of
beneficial organisms such as worms and certain insects,
reduces the need for fertilizers and pesticides, and
protects soils from erosion. Compost can also be used to
remediate contaminated soils and turf grasses, facilitate
reforestation, restore wetlands, and revitalize wildlife
habitats by removing oil, grease, and heavy metals from
stormwater runoff and destroying volatile organic compounds.

     Many of the organizations listed below offer Master
Composter training or courses taught by Master Composters
and other compost experts. Master Composters receive
training in the art and science of home composting and
organic gardening. The training includes classroom
presentations, hands-on learning, field trips, compost bin
construction techniques, and certification. As part of the
training, participants spend 50 hours in community service,
teaching composting methods to others. From building compost
piles in community gardens, teaching children about
decomposition, and setting up projects to recycle
institutional food scraps, Master Composters work at the
grassroots level to support waste diversion. Many of these
organizations offer composting hotlines and local contacts
who can answer questions on composting. These composting
contacts were found at the Master Composting Web site at
<www.mastercomposter.com>.

     State composting sites and organizations often offer
composting demonstrations and workshops that are open to the
public. You might wish to contact the responsible person or
organization for more information before visiting. A list of
composting demonstrations is available online that can help
identify nearby demonstrations. The site address is:
<net.indra.com/~topsoil/Compost_Demo_Sites.html>.

STATE AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS 

Alabama 
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 
Solid Waste and Land Division 
1751 Congressman W.L. Dickinson Drive 
P.O. Box 301463 
Montgomery, AL 36130-1463
Phone: 334 270-5651
Fax: 334 279-3050 

AUBURN UNIVERSITY 
The University Cooperative Extension - Composting 101
Funchess Hall 
Auburn University, AL 36849
Phone: 334 844-3032
Fax: 334 844-3131 
Web site: www.acesag.auburn.edu 

Alaska 
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION 
555 Cordova Street 
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: 907 269-7586
Fax: 907 269-7600 

ALASKA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 
University of Alaska Fairbanks 
Arctic Health Research Building 
P.O. Box 756180 
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone: 907 474-7246
Fax: 907 474-6567 
Web site: zorba.uafadm.alaska.edu/coop-ext/index.

Arizona 
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Solid Waste Section 
3033 North Central Avenue 
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 602 207-4300 or 800 234-5677 (in Arizona) 

ARIZONA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 
301 Forbes Building 
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: 602 621-7209
Fax: 602 621-1314 
Web site: ag.arizona.edu/ext/coopext.

Arkansas 
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY 
Solid Waste Management Division 
Composting 
P.O. Box 8913 
Little Rock, AR 72219-8913
Phone: 501 682-0608
Fax: 501 682-0565 
Web site: www.adeq.state.ar.us/solwaste/compost.htm

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 
P.O. Box 391 
Little Rock, AR 72203
Phone: 501 671-2117
Fax: 501 671-2121 
Web site: www.uaex.edu 

California 
CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD 
Waste Prevention Information Exchange 
8800 Cal Center Drive 
Sacramento, CA 95826
Phone: 916 255-info (4636) 
Web site: www.ciwmb.ca.gov/mrt/wpw/WPORGNC/ Wpcomp1c.htm

University of California Cooperative Extension 
Web site: danr.ucop.edu/uccelr/uccelr.htm

     When contacting in person, by mail, or by phone/fax,
contact regional offices.

CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN REGION 
University of California Cooperative Extension 
DANR Building Hopkins Road 
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: 916 754-8491
Fax: 916 754-8499 
Web site: www.ucce-north.ucdavis.edu 

CALIFORNIA, NORTH CENTRAL REGION 
University of California 
DANR Services Building 
Hopkins Road 
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: 916 754-8509
Fax: 916 754-8540 
Web site: www.ncr.ucdavis.edu 

CALIFORNIA, SOUTH REGION 
University of California 
Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Southern
Region 
University of California, Riverside 
Riverside, CA 92521
Phone: 909 787-3321 
Web site: uccesouth.ucr.edu 

CALIFORNIA, SOUTH CENTRAL REGION 
University of California 
Kearney Agricultural Center 
9240 South Riverbend Avenue 
Parlier, CA 93648
Phone: 209 646-6500
Fax: 206 646-6513 
Web site: www.uckac.edu/danrscr 

Colorado 
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
HMWMD-B2 
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South 
Denver, CO 80246-1530
Phone: 303 692-3300
Fax: 303 759-5355 
Web site: www.state.co.us/gov_dir/cdphe_dir/hm/ hmhom.

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 
1 Administration Building 
Colorado State University 
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Phone: 970 491-6281
Fax: 970 491-6208 
Web site: www.colostate.edu./depts/coopext 

Connecticut 
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Waste Management Bureau/Recycling 
79 Elm Street 
Hartford, CT 06106-5127
Phone: 860 424-3365
Fax: 860 424-4060 

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT 
Cooperative Extension Specialist 
Department of Resources Management and Engineering 
Storrs, CT 06269-4087
Phone: 860 486-2840
Fax: 860 486-5408 
Web site: www.lib.uconn.edu/canr/ces 

Delaware 
DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY, OPERATIONS 
Manager of Recycling 
P.O. Box 455 
Dover, DE 19903-0455
Phone: 302 739-5361
Fax: 302 739-4287 

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE 
Agricultural Engineering Department 
Newark, DE 19717
Phone: 302 831-2468
Fax: 302 831-3651 

DELAWARE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 
Townsend Hall University of Delaware 
Newark, DE 19717
Phone: 302 831-2501 
Web site: bluehen.ags.udel.edu/deces 

District of Columbia 
USDA-CSREES-NRE 
Cooperative Extension Service 
Waste Management Program 
Washington, DC 20250-2210
Phone: 202 401-4601
Fax: 202 401-1706 

UNIVERSITY OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 
Cooperative Extension Service 
Washington, DC 20008-1122
Phone: 202 274-6458
Fax: 202 576-8712 

Florida 
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 
Center for Biomass Programs 
P.O. Box 110415 
Gainesville, FL 32611-0415
Phone: 352 392-1511
Fax: 352 392-2389 

FLORIDA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences 
University of Florida 
Gainesville, FL 32611 
Web site: www.ifas.ufl.edu/www/agator/htm/ces.htm

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 
5339 South C. R. 579 
Seffner, FL 33584
Phone: 813 744-5776 

Georgia 
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 
100 Peachtree Street 
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404 656-3851
Fax: 404 656-6644 

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 
Hoke Smith Building 
The University of Georgia 
Athens, GA 30602
Phone: 706 542-3824
Fax: 706 542-8815 
Web site: www.ces.uga.edu 

Hawaii 
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
Office of Solid Waste Management 
919 Ala Moana Boulevard 
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: 808 586-4240
Fax: 808 586-7509 

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII 
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources 
Gilmore 202, 3050 Maile Way 
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: 808 956-8234
Fax: 808 956-9105 
Web site: www.hawaii.edu/catalog/ctahr.

Idaho 
IDAHO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
1410 North Hilton 
Boise, ID 83706
Phone: 208 373-0169
Fax: 208 373-0169 
Web site: www2.state.id.us/deq 

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SYSTEM
Agricultural Sciences Building, Room 51 
Moscow, ID 83844
Phone: 208 885-6639
Fax: 208 885-6654 
Web site: www.uidaho.edu/ag/extension 

Illinois 
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 
Macomb Extension Horticulture Education 
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: 309 836-3366
Fax: 309 836-2916 

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 
Cooperative Extension Service 
P.O. Box 575 
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: 309 836-3366
Fax: 309 836-2916 

ILLINOIS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 
338 Agricultural Engineering Sciences Building 
1304 West Pennsylvania Avenue 
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: 217 333-3570
Fax: 217 244-0323 
Web site: www.ag.uiuc.edu 

Indiana 
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 
Office of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance 
P.O. Box 6015 
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015
Phone: 317 233-5431
Fax: 317 233-5627 

PURDUE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 
1140 AGAD Building West 
Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: 765 494-8489
Fax: 765 494-5876 
Web site: hermes.ecn.purdue.edu/extension 

Iowa 
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Waste Management Assistance Division 
900 East Grand Avenue 
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: 515 281-8672
Fax: 515 281-8895 

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 
15 BDSHR 
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: 515 294-6192
Fax: 515 294-9781 
Web site: www.exnet.iastate.edu 

Kansas 
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 
Planning and Grants Unit 
Forbes Field Building 740 
Topeka, KS 66620-0001
Phone: 913 296-1540
Fax: 913 296-1592 

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY 
Extension Service 
2014 Throckmorton Hall 
Manhattan, KS 66506-5504
Phone: 913 532-5776
Fax: 913 532-6315 

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND EXTENSION 
114 Waters Hall 
Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone: 913 532-6147 
Web site: www.oznet.ksu.edu 

Kentucky 
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Resource Management Branch 
Resource Recovery Section 
18 Reilly Road 
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502 564-6716 

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 
Department of Agricultural 
Engineering 217 
Agricultural Engineering Building 
Lexington, KY 40546-0276
Phone: 606 257-3000, Ext. 217
Fax: 606 257-5671 

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 
Frazee Hall 
University of Kentucky 
Lexington, KY 40506
Phone: 800 432-0963 
Web site: www.ca.uky.edu 

Louisiana 
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY 
Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service 
LSU Agricultural Center 
Knapp Hall 
P.O. Box 25100 
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5100
Phone: 504 388-4141
Fax: 504 388-2467 
Web site: www.agctr.lsu.edu/wwwac/lces.

     Part of the LSU Agricultural Center, the Louisiana
Cooperative Extension Service, provides two educational
programs on composting (composting facility operators
train-ing and composting and organic gardening). The
composting facility operator training teaches the basics of
composting using real composting operations experience.
Completion of this course prepares operators for state
certification.

LOUISIANA ORGANIC RECYCLING ASSOCIATION 
P.O. Box 25400 
Baton Rouge, LA 70894
Phone: 504 388-6998
Fax: 504 388-2478 

Maine 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE 
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 
125 State Street 
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: 207 622-7546
Fax: 207 581-3304 

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 
102 Libby Hall 
Orono, ME 4469
Phone: 800 287-0274
Fax: 207 581-1387 
Web site: www.umext.maine.edu 

Maryland 
     Home composting programs in the State of Maryland are
managed on the local level. For information on composting in
Maryland contact your local recycling coordinator. The list
of local recycling coordinators is available at
<www.mde.state.md.us/was/cntyrecy.html>.

MARYLAND COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 
Department of Agricultural Engineering 
Department of Horticulture 
University of Maryland at College Park 
Phone: 301 314-4382
Fax: 301 314-9308 

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION SERVICE 
2122 The Richard A. Henson Center 
Princess Anne, MD 21853
Phone: 410 651-6206
Fax: 410 651-6207 
Web site: www.agnr.umd.edu/ces 

Massachusetts 
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Division of Solid Waste Management 
1 Winter Street, Fourth Floor 
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617 292-5962 

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-AMHERST 
Cooperative Extension Goodell Hall, Room 406 
Amherst, MA 01003
Phone: 413 545-2188
Fax: 413 545-6555 
Web site: www.umass.edu/umext 

Michigan 
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Waste Management Division 
Solid Waste Program Section 
P.O. Box 30241 
Lansing, MI 48909 

MICHIGAN COMPOSTING COUNCIL 
P.O. Box 10240 
Lansing, MI 48901
Phone: 517 371-7073
Fax: 517 371-1509 

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 
108 Agriculture Hall East 
Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: 517 355-2308
Fax: 517 355-6473 
Web site: www.msue.msu.edu 

Minnesota 
MINNESOTA OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE 
520 Lafayette Road, North, Second Floor 
St. Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 612 215-0196
Fax: 612 215-0246 

MINNESOTA EXTENSION SERVICE 
University of Minnesota 
240 Coffey Hall, 
1420 Eckles Avenue 
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: 612 624-1222
Fax: 612 625-6227 
Web site: www.mes.umn.edu 

Mississippi 
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
P.O. Box 10385 
Jackson, MS 39289-0385
Phone: 601 961-5171
Fax: 601 961-5376 

MISSISSIPPI COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 
201 Bost Extension Center 
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Phone: 601 325-3036
Fax: 601 325-8407 
Web site: www.ces.msstate.edu 

Missouri 
MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OUTREACH AND EXTENSION 
121 South Meramec, Suite 501 
St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone: 314 889-7610 

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION 
309 University Hall 
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573 882-7754 
Web site: extension.missouri.edu Montana 

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY 
University Extension Service 
109 Taylor Hall 
Bozeman, MT 59717
Phone: 406 994-3451
Fax: 406 994-5417 
Web site: www.montana.edu/~wwwcx/index.

Nebraska 
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN 
253 L.W. Chase Hall 
Lincoln, NE 68583-0726
Phone: 402 472-8656
Fax: 402 472-6338 

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 
211 Agricultural Hall 
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
Lincoln, NE 68583
Phone: 402 472-2966 
Web site: ianrwww.unl.edu/ianr/coopext/coopext.htm
 
Nevada 
NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Bureau of Waste Management 
Capitol Complex 333 West Nye Lane 
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: 702 687-4670
Fax: 702 885-0868 

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO 
College of Agriculture/222 
Reno, NV 89557-0004
Phone: 702 784-1110
Fax: 702 784-4227 

NEVADA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION 
University of Nevada, 
Reno Director's Office/221 
Reno, NV 89557
Phone: 702 784-1610
Fax: 702 784-6604 
Web site: www.unr.edu/naes 

New Hampshire 
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 
Waste Management Division 
6 Hazen Drive 
Concord, NH 03301-6509
Phone: 603 271-3712 

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 
122 Taylor Hall 
Durham, NH 03824
Phone: 603 862-2033
Fax: 603 862-1585 
Web site: ceinfo.unh.edu 

New Jersey 
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, 
CN414 401 East State Street 
P.O. Box 402 
Trenton, NJ 08625-0414
Phone: 609 984-6880 

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Bureau of Recycling and Planning 
401 East State Street 
P.O. Box 402 
Trenton, NJ 08625-0414
Phone: 609 984-3438
Fax: 609 777-0769 

RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 
Cook College 
P.O. Box 231 
New Brunswick, NJ 8903
Phone: 908 932-9306
Fax: 908 932-6633 
Web site: www.rce.rutgers.edu 

New Mexico 
NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT 
Solid Waste Bureau 
1190 Saint Francis Drive 
Santa Fe, NM 87502
Phone: 505 827-2949
Fax: 505 827-2902 

NEW MEXICO COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 
Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 220 
New Mexico State University 
Box 30003, Dept. 3AE 
Las Cruces, NM 88003
Phone: 505 646-3015 
Web site: www.cahe.nmsu.edu 

New York 
NYS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION 
Bureau of Waste Reduction and Recycling 
50 Wolf Road, Room 212 
Albany, NY 12233-7253
Phone: 518 457-7337 

CORNELL UNIVERSITY 
Cornell Waste Management 
Institute University Cooperative Extension Composting 
100B Rice Hall 
Cornell University 
Ithaca, NY 14853-560
Phone: 607 255-1187
Fax: 607 255-8207 
Web site: www.cce.cornell.edu 

North Carolina 
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND
NATURAL RESOURCES 
Office of Waste Reduction 
P.O. Box 29569 
Raleigh, NC 27626-9569
Phone: 915 715-6500 

NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 
112 Patterson, Box 7601 
North Carolina State University 
Raleigh, NC 27695
Phone: 919 515-2811
Fax: 919 515-6980 
Web site: www.ces.ncsu.edu 

North Dakota 
NORTH DAKOTA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & CONSOLIDATED
LABORATORIES 
Division of Waste Management 
1200 Missouri Avenue, Room 302 
P.O. Box 5520 
Bismarck, ND 58502-5520
Phone: 701 221-5166 

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE 
Morrill Hall 
315 North Dakota 
State University 
Fargo, ND 58105
Phone: 701 231-8944
Fax: 701 231-8520 
Web site: www.ext.nodak.edu 

Ohio 
OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
Division of Solid and Infectious Waste Management 
Solid Waste Composting Program 
P.O. Box 1049 
Columbus, OH 43216-1049
Phone: 614 644-2621
Fax: 614 728-5315 
Web site: www.epa.state.oh.us/dsiwm/co_inf/compost1.

     The Solid Waste Composting Unit develops and implements
solid waste composting training programs, and offers
refresher training on current regulations for composting.
The training includes an overview of the approved
alternative feedstocks, bulking agents and additives, and a
summary of composting activities throughout the state. The
courses are open to anyone (e.g., regulated community,
inspectors, con-sultants, general public) who would like to
attend.  Confirmation of continuing education credit through
the Board of Sanitarian Registration is available at each
semi-nar.  Call for more information, or visit Ohio EPA's
Web site at <www.epa.ohio.gov/dsiwm/trg_inf/compost.html>.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 
3 Agricultural
Administration Building 
2120 Fyffe Road 
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614 292-6181 
Web site: www.ag.ohio-state.edu 

Oklahoma 
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
Public Information and Education 
1000 NE. 10th Street 
Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1212
Phone: 405 271-7353
Fax: 405 271-8524 

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY 
Department of Agricultural Economics 
508 Agriculture Hall 
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: 405 744-6081
Fax: 405 744-8210 
Web site: bubba.ucc.okstate.edu/osu_ag/oces 

Oregon 
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Solid Waste Policy and Program Development 
Section 811 SW. Sixth Avenue 
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 800 452-4011 

     State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
(DEQ) refers Oregon residents to local sources of
informa-tion.  Inside Oregon, call 800 452-4011 during
business hours, Monday through Friday, and ask for a local
DEQ rep-resentative who can answer your composting
questions.

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE 
422 Kerr Administration Building 
Oregon State University 
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541 737-0804 
Web site: wwwagcomm.ads.orst.edu/agcomwebfile/extser 

Pennsylvania 
PENNSYLVANIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 
201 Agricultural Administration Building 
The Pennsylvania State University 
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814 863-2196
Fax: 814 865-3103 
Web site: www.cas.psu.edu/docs/coext/coopext.

Rhode Island 
RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT 
Office of Strategic Planning and Policy 
235 Promenade Street, Suite 330 
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401 222-3434 

     Compost bins are available through the Rhode Island
Recycling Coalition, at 401 435-7710.

RHODE ISLAND RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION 
Municipal Recycling Coordinator 
65 Shun Pike 
Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: 401 942-1430
Fax: 401 946-5174 

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 
9 East Alumni Avenue, Suite 5 
Kingston, RI 02881 
Web site: www.edc.uri.edu 

South Carolina 
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROL 
2600 Bull Street 
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803 896-4234 

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 
103 Barre Hall Clemson University 
Clemson, SC 29634
Phone: 864 656-3382
Fax: 864 656-0765 
Web site: agweb.clemson.edu/exten/home.htm
 
South Dakota 
SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE
523 East Capitol Avenue 
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605 773-3153
Fax: 605 773-6035 

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY 
Agriculture and Natural Resources 
Room 152 Agriculture Hall 
Brookings, SD 57007
Phone: 605 688-4147
Fax: 605 688-6347 

SOUTH DAKOTA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 
Ag Hall 152E, Box 2207D 
South Dakota State University 
Brookings, SD 57007
Phone: 605 688-4792 
Web site: www.abs.sdstate.edu/ces 

Tennessee 
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION 
Solid Waste Assistance Program 
L & C Tower, 14th Floor 
401 Church Street 
Nashville, TN 37243-0455
Phone: 615 532-0091
Fax: 615 532-0231 

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE 
University Extension 
P.O. Box 1071 
Knoxville, TN 37901
Phone: 423 974-1840
Fax: 423 974-6421 
Web site: funnelweb.utcc.utk.edu/~utext Texas 

TEXAS NATIONAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION 
P.O. Box 13087 
Austin, TX 78711-3087
Phone: 512 239-6771 
Web site: www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/exec/oppr/compost/ backyard.

     The Texas National Resource Conservation Commission
(TNRCC) has training programs, publications, and other
outreach activities to increase awareness of the benefits of
composting among members of local communities. Staff can be
reached at 512 239-3143 or by e-mail at
<ppc@tnrcc.state.tx.us>.

TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE 
104 Administration 
College Station, TX 77843
Phone: 409 845-7800
Fax: 409 845-9542 
Web site: leviathan.tamu.edu 

Utah 
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
P.O. Box 144810-4810 
168 North 1950 West 
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4810
Phone: 801 536-440 or 800 458-0145 
Web site: www.eq.state.ut.us

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY 
Waste Reduction Crew Chief 
Phone: 435 750-9953
Fax: 435 752-4007 E-mail: recycle@ci.logan.ut.us
Web site: www.ci.logan.ut.us

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 
Utah State University 
Logan, UT 84322
Phone: 801 797-2201 
Web site: ext.usu.edu 

Vermont 
VERMONT AGENCY OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Pollution Prevention and Recycling Environmental Assistance
Division 103 South Main Street 
Waterbury, VT 05676
Phone: 802 241-3447 
Related Web site: www.sover.net/~recycle/link.htm

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT EXTENSION 
601 Main Street 
University of Vermont 
Burlington, VT 5401
Phone: 802 656-2980
Fax: 802 656-8642 
Web site: ctr.uvm.edu/ext 

Virginia 
VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 
Roanoke Office 
3738 Brambleton Ave, SW 
Roanoke, VA 24018-3639
Phone: 540 772-7524
Fax: 540 776-7136 

     The Extension Service trains the Roanoke area Master
Gardener group, which has a compost demonstration site at
the Fishburn Elementary school in Roanoke, Virginia. The
Roanoke area Master Gardeners also give classes on
com-posting and on converting old plastic garbage cans into
composters.

VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 
104 Hutcheson 
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: 540 001-5299 
Web site: www.ext.vt.edu 

Washington 
     In Washington, responsibility for home composting has
been delegated to County Recycling Coordinators. A list of
Washington State County Recycling Coordinators can be found
at <www.mastercomposter.com/washngtn.html>.

WASHINGTON ORGANIC RECYCLING COUNCIL 
107 Cherry Street, Suite 500 
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206 517-1388
Fax: 206 244-4413 

     The Washington Organic Recycling Council (WORC)
pro-motes technical expertise and sound operating techniques
for compost facility operators. WORC provides classroom
training, interactive sessions, and field trips as part of
its composting certification programs.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 
College of Agriculture and Home Economics 
Washington State University 
Pullman, WA 99164
Phone: 509 335-4561 
Web site: www.cahe.wsu.edu/ce.

West Virginia 
WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Conservation Education and Litter Control 
Capitol Complex Building #3, Room 732 
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: 304 558-3370 

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE 
Room 817 Knapp Hall 
P.O. Box 6031 
West Virginia University 
Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone: 304 293-5691
Fax: 304 293-7163 
Web site: www.wvu.edu/~exten 

Wisconsin 
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Bureau of Solid and Hazardous Waste Management 
Master Composter Training Program 
P.O. Box 7921 
Madison, WI 53707-7921
Phone: 608 267-0557 

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN 
Extension Service 
Master Composter Training Program 
Phone: 715 346-2793 

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 
601 Extension Building 
432 North Lake Street 
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608 263-5110 
Web site: www.uwex.edu/ces 

Wyoming 
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
EXTENSION SERVICE 
P.O. Box 3354S 
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307 766-3567
Fax: 307 766-3998 
Web site: www.uwyo.edu/ag/ces/ceshome.htm

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
OSW/MISWD (5306W) 
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202 260-2090
Fax: 703 308-8686 
Web site: www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/compost/index.htm

     For composting issues, contact Dr. Rosalie Green: 703
308-7268 EPA's Web site provides a downloadable version of
its Innovative Uses of Compost series of fact sheets and
other composting-related guidance documents.

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 

THE COMPOSTING COUNCIL 
4424 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 102 
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301 913-2885
Fax: 703 913-9146 E-mail: comcouncil@aol.com
Web site: compostingcouncil.org 

     The Composting Council is a diverse, 250-member trade
association supporting the needs of the composting industry.

     The Council and its membership have worked to achieve
maximum conservation, composting, and utilization of organic
materials in an environmentally and economically sustainable
manner. Members of the Council include com-post producers,
marketers, and equipment manufacturers; academic
institutions; public agencies; nonprofit groups; and
consulting and engineering firms. The Council has worked
successfully to create programs to develop the composting
industry.

BEST PRACTICES TRAINING 
Dr. Phil Leegee 
Phone: 513 871-4315 
E-mail: pleege@fuse.net 

     The Composting Council offers composting workshops
called Best Practices Training. These courses are available
nationwide, and are designed for public and private
municipal-scale compost facility owners and operators as
well as their regulators. The courses are also open to
consulting engineers and suppliers of composting equipment
and technology. They range from 3 to 5 1/2 days, and may
include classroom lectures, site visits, interactive
exercises, hands-on pile building, discussions, an exam, and
networking opportunities. Local experts (agricultural
researchers, composting process managers, or engineers) are
encouraged to assist in instructing the workshop. Advanced
registration is required, and there is a fee. Some sponsors
will underwrite a portion of the registration fee for some
registrants.

     For more information contact Dr. Phil Leegee (see
above).

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (EHMI) 
Web site: www.ehmi.org 

     EHMI is an independent, value-neutral, nonprofit
organization dedicated to the understanding, enhancement,
and preservation of the natural environment. EHMI was
created to serve as a catalyst for informed environmental
decision making by gathering, refining, and disseminating
objective information for all stakeholders including
industry, government and military agencies, consumer groups,
academia, and individuals. The Web site lists university
cooperative extension composting contacts for almost every
U.S. state and some U.S. territories.

MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, TRANSFER, AND DISPOSAL

Although source reduction (which includes reuse) and
recycling (including composting) can divert large portions
of MSW from disposal, some wastes still must be placed in
landfills or incinerated. Closing open dumps and replacing
them with modern landfills that prevent, detect, and control
leaks is a large undertaking. Modern landfills are
well-engineered facilities that are located, designed,
operated, monitored, closed, cared for after closure,
cleaned-up when necessary, and financed to insure compliance
with federal and state rules. The agencies and organizations
included in this section offer technical assistance or
training in a number of solid waste related areas such as
establishing and managing tribal MSW collection programs,
environmental regulations, and designing and operating MSW
facilities such as landfills, transfer stations, and
incinerators.  In addition to the state environmental
agencies offering technical assistance and training, a
number of tribal, regional, and national organizations,
associations, research centers, and universities have been
included. This section also contains program and contact
information for EPA's Municipal Solid Waste Tribal Program
Team regional and headquarters offices, and other EPA and
federal programs.  Use the Solid Waste Resources
identification section in each listing to quickly identify
the desired solid waste topics.

STATE AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS 

     State environmental agencies or departments can be an
invaluable source of solid waste information and technical
assistance. Most states provide technical assistance to
tribes, local governments, and the general public in the
form of guidance documents, on-line information sources, and
forums, meetings, or conferences. Many states also offer
hazardous and municipal solid waste management and recycling
training or certification programs. Most states have Web
sites which describe the types of services and assistance
they offer, or you may obtain information by phone or fax.

Alabama 
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 
Land Division 
P.O. Box 301463 
Montgomery, AL 36130-1463
Phone: 334 271-7730
Fax: 334 279-3050 
Web site: www.adem.state.al.us

Alaska 
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (ADEC) 
Solid Waste Management 
ADEC Division of Environmental Health 
410 Willoughby Avenue, Suite 105 
Juneau, AK 99801-1795
Phone: 907 465-5162
Fax: 907 465-5164 
Web site: www.state.ak.us/local/akpages/ENV.CONSERV/
dec_div.htm

Arizona 
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Waste Programs Division 
3033 North Central Avenue, #3048 
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 602 207-4865
Fax: 602 207-2383 
Web site: www.adeq.state.az.us/index.htm

ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING CENTER 
3323 North Campbell Avenue, Suite 6 
Tucson, AZ 85719-2360
Phone: 520 321-1999
Fax: 520 321-1919 
Web site: www.e-t-c.com

Solid Waste Resources
     Training:
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Environmental Training Center (ETC) is Arizona's
largest provider of environmental, safety and health
training.  ETC offers a variety of courses on hazardous
materials management, recycling, environmental quality, and
many other topics. For more information, please contact the
Center or go to ETC's Web site.

INTER TRIBAL COUNCIL OF ARIZONA, INC.
4205 North Seventh Avenue, Suite 200 
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone: 602 248-0071
Fax: 602 248-0080 
Web site: www.primenet.com/~itca

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA) was formed
in 1952 to unify tribal efforts to promote Indian
self-reliance through public policy development. ITCA
supports leaders of tribal governments in Arizona with
programs covering environmental justice, emergency response,
integrated waste management planning projects, tribal water
quality, environmental education, radon education, and
pesticide regulation and enforcement.

Arkansas 
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY 
Solid Waste Management Division 
P.O. Box 8913 
Little Rock, AR 72219
Phone: 501 682-0600
Fax: 501 682-0565 
Web site: www.adeq.state.ar.us/solwaste/main.htm

California 
CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD 
California Environmental Protection Agency 
LEA Training Program 
8800 Cal Center Drive 
Sacramento, CA 95826
Phone: 916 255-2200 or 800 553-2962
Fax: 916 255-2220 
Web site: www.ciwmb.ca.gov

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training: 
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The California Integrated Waste Management Board
(CIWMB) is responsible for managing California's solid waste
stream. The board is helping California's effort to divert
50 percent of its waste from landfills by 2000 by developing
waste reduction programs, providing public education and
outreach, assisting local governments and businesses, and
fostering market development for recyclable materials. CIWMB
coordinates various training sessions and workshops that are
available to solid waste management professionals.

     Other CIWMB programs encourage used-oil recycling,
regulate waste management facilities, and clean up abandoned
and illegal dump sites. The CIWMB is one of six agencies
under the umbrella of the California Environmental
Protection Agency. For more information on the types of
technical assistance and training available, contact the
CIWMB, or visit their Web site.

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 
Recycling Market Development 
801 K Street MS 18-55 
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916 327-2760
Fax: 916 324-1224 
Web site: www.consrv.ca.gov

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA EXTENSION PROGRAM 
UniversityExtension began as the continuing education branch of the
University of California (UC) in 1891. Founded as part of UC's 
commitment to public service, it now operates through all of the 
eight general campuses. UC Extension offerings include certificate 
programs in many fields, including environmental management and 
science.These nondegree programs, developed by academic specialists 
and experienced professionals, offer planned sequences of courses ideal
for people who want to acquire an in-depth background in a particular 
field without pursuing a formal degree program. Most courses are open 
to all students, not just those enrolled in the certificate programs.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY EXTENSION 
The University of California, Berkeley 
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone: 510 642-6000 
Web site: www.unex.berkeley.edu 

Solid Waste Resources
     Training: 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The UC Berkeley Extension program offers a
certification program in solid waste management consisting
of five core courses and three electives. The program serves
as an introduction to the policy, management, and technical
aspects of solid waste management, and is open to
professionals, college graduates, consultants, and
government officials involved with solid waste issues, or in
need of formal solid waste training.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS EXTENSION 
University Extension 
1333 Research Park Drive 
University of California 
Davis, CA 95616-8727
Phone: 530 757-8777 or 800 752-0881 (in California) 
Fax: 530 757-8558 
Web site: www-unex.ucdavis.edu 

Solid Waste Resources
     Training: 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The UC Davis Extension offers more than 4,000 courses
and serves more than 60,000 students each year. Programs are
designed for adults who want to learn new techniques,
examine issues, build contacts in their field, prepare for a
promotion, or start a new career. Certification programs are
offered in environmental management and auditing, hazardous
materials management, health and safety, land use and
natural resources, and land use and public finance.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE EXTENSION 
UCI Extension 
P.O. Box 
6050 Irvine, CA 92616-6050
Phone: 949 824-6538
Fax: 949 824-2090 
Web site: www.unex.uci.edu 

Solid Waste Resources
     Training: 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The UC Irvine Extension offers a certificate program in
environmental science with specialties in applied
environmental management and strategic environmental
management.

     The program is designed to enable individuals to
broaden their management background and increase their depth
of technical expertise. Topics covered include compliance
management, site assessment and remediation, environmental
auditing, environmental report preparation, development and
operation of pollution control systems, and facility
environmental health and safety functions. The program is
open to individuals entering the environmental field;
specialists wishing to broaden their knowledge of
environmental, health, and safety areas; and middle-level
experienced professionals who want to enhance and update
their skills and knowledge in order to achieve manager-level
responsibilities.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES EXTENSION 
UCLA EXTENSION 
Department K 
P.O. Box 24901 
Los Angeles, CA 90024-0901
Phone: 310 825-9971 or 818 784-7006
Fax: 310 206-3223 
Web site: www.unex.ucla.edu 

Solid Waste Resources
     Training: 
          Recycling Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The UCLA Extension is part of the University of
California, Los Angeles. UCLA Extension offers certificate
programs in recycling and waste management, hazardous
materials management, and site investigation and
remediation. For a catalog of courses and registration
information, call UCLA Extension or visit their Web site.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE EXTENSION 
UCR Extension 
1200 University Avenue 
Riverside, CA 92507-4596
Phone: 909 787-4105 or 800 442-4990
Fax: 909 787-7273 
Web site: uxweb.ucr.edu/main.

Solid Waste Resources
     Training: 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The UCR Extension's environmental management
certificate program offers certificates in five areas: air
quality management, hazardous materials management, land use
and environmental planning, workplace health and safety
management, and hazardous waste site remediation and
industrial spill response.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO EXTENSION 
UCSD Extension 
Department 0176 
9500 Gilman Drive 
La Jolla, CA 92093-0176
Phone: 619 534-3400 or 451-7474
Fax: 619 534-8527, 822-0700, or 451-7481 
Web site: www-esps.ucsd.edu 

Solid Waste Resources
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The UCSD Extension offers professional certification in
hazardous materials management, international environmental
management, natural resource management, occupational health
and safety program management, and site assessment and
remediation. The Environmental Training Center also offers
courses in lead abatement, hazardous materials, and waste
emergency response.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA EXTENSION 
UCSB Extension 
6550 Hollister Avenue 
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: 805 893-4200
Fax: 805 893-4943 
Web site: www.unex.ucsb.edu 

Solid Waste Resources
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The UCSB Extension offers a certificate program in
legal assistantship to qualify graduates for employment in
law-related occupations, including public and private law
practice and/or government and corporate law-related
activities.

     Instruction provides students with real-world exposure
in the field, an understanding of the legal system,
substantive and procedural legal knowledge, practical
applications, and professional skills. Students gain an
overall appreciation of ethical and professional
responsibilities of the legal assistant and the lawyer,
including the legal restrictions on the practice of law by
nonlawyers.

     The land use and environmental planning certificate
program and the hazardous materials management certificate
program are being phased out, and will not be offered in the
future.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ EXTENSION 
UCSC Extension 
740 Front Street, Suite 155 
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: 408 427-6600 or 800 660-UNEX (8639) (in California)
Fax: 408 427-6690 
Web site: www.ucsc-extension.edu 

Solid Waste Resources
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     UCSC Extension offers certificates in advanced
environmental management, emergency planning and management,
hazardous materials management, ISO 14000 and environmental
management systems, occupational safety and health
management, environmental safety and health management, and
site assessment and remediation.

Colorado 
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
HMWMD-B2 
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South 
Denver, CO 80246-1530
Phone: 303 692-3300
Fax: 303 759-5355 
Web site: www.state.co.us/gov_dir/cdphe_dir/hm/ hmhom.

Connecticut 
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Waste Management Bureau 
Office of Recycling and Source Reduction 
79 Elm Street Hartford, CT 06106-5127
Phone: 860 424-3021
Fax: 860 424-4060 
Web site: dep.state.ct.us

Delaware 
DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROL 
Division of Air and Waste Management 
89 Kings Highway 
P.O. Box 
1401 Dover, DE 19903
Phone: 302 739-6400
Fax: 302 739-5060 
Web site: www.dnrec.state.de.us

Florida 
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Division of Waste Management 
2600 Blair Stone Road 
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400
Phone: 850 488-0300
Fax: 850 921-8061 
Web site: www2.dep.state.fl.us/waste/programs.htm

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA CENTER FOR TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND
EDUCATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL OCCUPATIONS 
3900 SW. 63rd Boulevard 
Gainesville, FL 32608-3800
Phone: 352 392-9570, Ext. 127
Fax: 352 392-6910 
Web site: www.doce.ufl.edu/treeo 

Solid Waste Resources
     Training:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The University of Florida Center for Training,
Research, and Education for Environmental Occupations
(UF/TREEO) offers more than 250 noncredit, professional
development courses each year in solid waste, pollution
prevention, hazardous materials and waste, lead and asbestos
abatement, storm water, and many other environmental and
health safety areas. Over a dozen courses focus on solid
waste landfill management and operation, and cover topics
such as landfill compliance inspections, landfill gas and
leachate systems, and waste screening and identification.
UF/TREEO also offers the Landfill Operator Short School for
landfill operators seeking accreditation. The Short School
is a Florida Department of Environmental Protection approved
course that satisfies state training requirements under
17-703 FAC.

     Courses are offered in Gainesville, Orlando, Tampa,
Pensacola, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and many other
Florida locations. UF/TREEO is able to customize courses and
deliver them at any location, allowing for more in-depth
coverage of topics specific to a particular agency, and
saving you travel time and expense. UF/TREEO also teaches
managers the instructional skills necessary to deliver the
information to their own staff. Train-the-Trainer classes
are offered in Gainesville yearly or can be customized to
meet specific needs.

     For registration information and a list of courses,
call UF/TREEO or visit their Web site. Registration fees are
required, but are reduced for SWANA members.

Georgia 
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
7 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 450 
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404 651-5120
Fax: 404 651-5130 
Web site: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr 

Hawaii 
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
Office of Solid Waste Management 
919 Ala Moana Boulevard 
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: 808 586-4240
Fax: 808 586-7509 
Web site: www.hawaii.gov/health/ei/emsw/eiemsw00.htm

Idaho 
IDAHO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
1410 North Hilton 
Boise, ID 83706
Phone: 208 373-0502
Fax: 208 373-0169 
Web site: www2.state.id.us/deq 

Illinois 
ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
1021 North Grand Avenue 
East Springfield, IL 62702
Phone: 217 782-3397 
Web site: www.epa.state.il.us

ILLINOIS RECYCLING ASSOCIATION 
P.O. Box 3717 
Oak Park, IL 60303-3717
Phone: 708 358-0050
Fax: 708 358-0051 

Indiana 
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 
Office of Solid and Hazardous Waste Management 
P.O. Box 6015 
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015
Phone: 317 233-3656 or 800 451-6027 (in Indiana) 
Fax: 317 232-3403 
Web site: www.ai.org/idem/oshwm/index.

Iowa 
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Environmental Protection Division 
Wallace State Office Building 
900 East Grand Avenue 
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
Phone: 515 281-6284 
Web site: www.state.ia.us/government/dnr/organiza/epd/
index.htm

Kansas 
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT 
Forbes Field, Building 740 
Topeka, KS 66620
Phone: 785 296-1600
Fax: 785 296-1592 
Web site: www.state.ks.us/kdhe/waste 

Kentucky 
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Division of Waste Management 
14 Reilly Road 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Phone: 502 564-6716
Fax: 502 564-4049 
Web site: www.state.ky.us/agencies/nrepc/waste/dwmhome.htm

Louisiana 
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Office of Waste Services 
P.O. Box 82178 
Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2178
Phone: 225 765-0355
Fax: 225 765-0617 
Web site: www.deq.state.la.us/welcome.htm

Maine 
MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
17 State House Station 
Augusta, ME 04333-0017
Phone: 207 287-7688 or 800 452-1942 
Web site: www.state.me.us/dep/mdephome.htm

Maryland 
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 
2500 Broening Highway 
Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone: 410 631-3315 or 800 633-6100
Fax: 410 631-3842 
Web site: www.mde.state.md.us

Massachusetts 
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Division of Solid Waste Management 
1 Winter Street, Fourth Floor 
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617 338-2255 or 800 462-0444 (in Massachusetts) 
Web site: www.state.ma.us/dep 

Michigan 
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Waste Management Division 
John Hannah Building, First Floor 
608 West Allegan Street 
P.O. Box 30241 
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: 517 373-2730
Fax: 517 373-4797 
Web site: www.deq.state.mi.us/wmd 

Minnesota 
MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY 
520 Lafayette Road North 
St. Paul, MN 55155-4194
Phone: 612 296-6300 or 800 657-3864
Fax: 612 296-8717 
Web site: www.pca.state.mn.us

MINNESOTA OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE 
520 Lafayette Road North, Second Floor 
St. Paul, MN 55155-4100
Phone: 612 296-3417 or 800 657-3843
Fax: 612 215-0246 
Web site: www.moea.state.mn.us

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA)
offers technical assistance to businesses, local
communities, and educational institutions on a wide range of
environmental issues. OEA's technical assistance is in the
form of consultation, policy development, partnership
building, program design, financial assistance, and
legislative support.

     OEA also provides educational programs, training, A-V
materials, and other resources; sponsors presentations,
workshops, and conferences; and recognizes and promotes
success stories through awards programs.

     OEA provides funding through its sustainable
communities grant program which awards money to
organizations to help them move toward more sustainable
practices. Eligible projects must focus on pollution
prevention, recycling market development, environmental
education, sustainable communities development, and/or
resource recovery. Grants are available to local units of
government, private and nonprofit organizations and
businesses, educational institutions, and community groups.

     For more information on the specific types of technical
assistance and funding available call the OEA or visit their
Web site.

MINNESOTA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 
1313 Fifth Street SE., Suite 207 
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612 627-4646 or 800 247-0015 (in Minnesota) 
Web site: www.umn.edu/mntap

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     Minnesota Technical Assistance Program's (MnTAP) goal
is to help industrial service and manufacturing businesses
prevent pollution and properly manage waste. Its staff of
engineers and other science professionals provide free
onsite technical assistance, a materials exchange network,
technical publications, and a library of more than 4,700
industrial and trade publications. MnTAP also frequently
presents industry-specific seminars on waste management
problems in response to technical assistance needs. MnTAP
cosponsors workshops and training opportunities with
business and trade associations and government agencies.
Call to be placed on MnTAP's mailing list or visit their Web
site for more information and a calendar of events.

Mississippi 
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
P.O. Box 20305 
Jackson, MS 39289-1305
Phone: 601 961-5171
Fax: 601 961-5349 
Web site: www.deq.state.ms.us/domino/deqweb.nsf 

Missouri 
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Division of State Parks 
P.O. Box 176 
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176
Phone: 573 751-5401
Fax: 573 751-8656 
Web site: www.dnr.state.mo.us/deq/swmp/homeswmp.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' (MDNR)
Solid Waste Management Program offers certification and
recertification courses for solid waste landfill
technicians. Any facility staff desiring certification, or
any technician wishing to obtain recertification may enroll
in the classes, including those from landfills no longer
accepting waste. The solid waste technician certification
class covers landfill design, siting, operations, closure
and postclosure, and safety. It also includes background on
the history of solid waste management in Missouri,
alternatives to landfilling, and waste decomposition
processes. The class is open to persons owning or operating
landfills in Missouri, MDNR's staff, county commissioners,
city councilpersons, governmental employees, and
consultants. For a schedule of courses and agendas, please
contact MDNR.

Montana 
MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Solid Waste Program 
P.O. Box 200901 Helena, MT 59620-0901
Phone: 406 444-5307
Fax: 406 444-6836 
Web site: www.deq.mt.gov

Nebraska 
NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
1200 N Street, Suite 400 
P.O. Box 98922 Lincoln, NE 68509-8922
Phone: 402 471-2186
Fax: 402 471-2909 
Web site: www.deq.state.ne.us

Nevada 
NEVADA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Solid Waste Branch 
333 West Nye Lane 
Carson City, NV 89706-0851
Phone: 702 687-4670
Fax: 702 687-6396 

New Hampshire 
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 
6 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03302-0095
Phone: 603 271-2900
Fax: 603 271-2456 
Web site: www.state.nh.us/des 

New Jersey 
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
Division of Solid Waste Management 
401 East State Street, Seventh Floor, East Wing 
P.O. Box 402 
Trenton, NJ 08625-0402
Phone: 609 292-2885
Fax: 609 292-7695 
Web site: www.state.nj.us/dep 

New Mexico 
NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
Harold S. Runnels Building 
1190 St. Francis Drive 
Santa Fe, NM 87505-4182
Phone: 505 827-2855 or 800 879-3421 
Web site: www.nmenv.state.nm.us

New York 
NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION 
Division of Solid and Hazardous Materials 
50 Wolf Road 
Albany, NY 12233-7253
Phone: 518 457-6934
Fax: 518 457-1283 
Web site: www.dec.state.ny.us/website/pollution/index.

NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 
Box 13461 
Albany, NY 12212
Phone: 518 762-0501 
Web site: www.newyorkwaste.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The New York State Association for Solid Waste
Management (NYSASWM) is New York's oldest and largest
organization representing solid waste professionals. NYSASWM
is a nonprofit organization composed of solid waste
professionals, attorneys, and recycling managers from both
the public and private sectors. The NYSASWM spon-sors two
conferences each year as well as a landfill opera-tors
certification course. The certification course covers
workforce procedures, hazardous waste regulations, facility
protection, in-field hazardous waste identification, water
quality monitoring, leachate management, and landfill gas,
and includes an operator training examination. It is open to
landfill operators, managers, and engineers, and offers a
certificate of attendance demonstrating compliance with 6
NYCRR Part 360-1.14(U)(2). To register or receive further
information on upcoming events, please contact the NYSASWM
or visit their Web site.

North Carolina 
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND
NATURAL RESOURCES 
Solid Waste Section 
401 Oberlin Road, Suite 150 
Raleigh, NC 27605
Phone: 919 733-0692 
Web site: wastenot.ehnr.state.nc.us/swhome/swhome.htm

North Dakota 
NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
Division of Waste Management 
P.O. Box 5520 
1200 Missouri Avenue, Room 302 
Bismarck, ND 58506-5520
Phone: 701 328-5166
Fax: 701 328-5200 
Web site: www.ehs.health.state.nd.us/ndhd/environ/
wm/swp/otc.htm/index.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     North Dakota's Division of Waste Management offers
three training courses on landfill operations: municipal
waste landfill operator training and certification, an inert
waste landfill workshop, and waste screening training.

     The municipal waste landfill operator training and
certifica-tion satisfies the state requirement that
municipal waste landfills must have a certified operator on
site at all times during normal facility operations. The
course provides training for operators on site selection,
construction, and development; waste acceptance; storm water
management; ground-water monitoring; and record-keeping. It
also includes practical exercises and a landfill field trip.
Operators must be recertified every 3 years.

     The inert waste landfill workshop covers site selection
and development, waste acceptance and screening, composting,
record-keeping, and closure and postclosure care.

     The waste screening training offers information on the
concepts and practices required for operators of solid waste
landfills and incinerators to properly perform inspections
of incoming loads of waste, and demonstrates the importance
of random load inspections by explaining the different
classifications of wastes, the identification of wastes, and
the procedures for conducting random inspections.

     For registration or further information, please contact
the North Dakota Division of Waste Management.

Ohio 
STATE OF OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
Division of Solid and Infectious Waste Management 
1800 Watermark Drive 
P.O. Box 1049 
Columbus, OH 43216-1049
Phone: 614 644-2621
Fax: 614 728-5315 
Web site: www.epa.state.oh.us/dsiwm/dsiwmain.

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention 
Fountain Square, Building F-2 
Columbus, OH 43224
Phone: 614 265-6333
Fax: 614 262-9387 
Web site: www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/recycling 

Oklahoma 
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Waste Management, Recycling, and Waste Reduction 
707 North Robinson 
P.O. Box 1677 Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1677
Phone: 405 271-5338
Fax: 405 271-8425 
Web site: www.deq.state.ok.us

Oregon 
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Solid Waste Policy and Program Development Section 
811 SW. Sixth Avenue 
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 503 229-5913 or 880 452-4011
Fax: 503 229-6954 
Web site: www.deq.state.or.us/wmc/solwaste/rsw.htm

Pennsylvania 
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 
P.O. Box 8472 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472
Phone: 717 787-7382
Fax: 717 787-1904 
Web site: www.dep.state.pa.us

Rhode Island 
RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 
235 Promenade Street 
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401 277-3434
Fax: 401 277-2591 
Web site: www.state.ri.us/dem 

South Carolina 
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROL 
Environmental Quality Control 
2600 Bull Street 
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803 734-5360
Fax: 803 734-4901 
Web site: www.state.sc.us/dhec/eqchome.htm

South Dakota 
SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
523 East Capitol Avenue 
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605 773-3153
Fax: 605 773-6035 
Web site: www.state.sd.us/denr/denr.

Tennessee 
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION
Division of Solid Waste Assistance 
L & C Tower, 14th Floor 
401 Church Street 
Nashville, TN 37243-0455
Phone: 615 532-0070 
Web site: www.state.tn.us/environment/swa 

Texas 
TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION 
Office of Waste Management 
P.O. Box 13087 
Austin, TX 78711-3087
Phone: 512 239-5200
Fax: 512 239-5151 
Web site: www.tnrcc.texas.gov/waste 

Utah 
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
P.O. Box 144810-4810 
168 North 1950 
West Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4810
Phone: 801 536-4400 or 800 458-0145
Fax: 801 536-4401 
Web site: www.eq.state.ut.us

Vermont 
VERMONT AGENCY OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Environmental Assistance 
103 South Main Street 
Waterbury, VT 05671-0411
Phone: 802 241-3477
Fax: 802 241-3273 
Web site: www.anr.state.vt.us/waste.htm

Virginia 
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
629 East Main Street 
P.O. Box 10009 
Richmond, VA 23240-0009
Phone: 804 698-4000 or 800 592-5482 (in Virginia) 
Fax: 804 698-4453 
Web site: www.deq.state.va.us/deq/homepage.

Washington 
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY 
Solid Waste Services Program 
P.O. Box 47600 Olympia, WA 98504-7600
Phone: 360 407-7455
Fax: 360 407-6102 
Web site: www.wa.gov/ecology 

West Virginia 
WEST VIRGINIA BUREAU OF ENVIRONMENT 
Solid Waste Management Board 
1615 Washington Street, East 
Charleston, WV 25311-2126
Phone: 304 558-0844
Fax: 304 558-0899 
Web site: www.state.wv.us/swmb 

Wisconsin 
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
Bureau of Solid and Hazardous Waste Management 
P.O. Box 7921 
Madison, WI 53707-7921
Phone: 608 266-2111
Fax: 608 267-2768 
Web site: www.dnr.state.wi.us

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON 
Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center 
College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin
-Stevens Point 
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: 715 346-4795 
Web site: www.uwsp.edu/shwec 

Solid Waste Resources
     Training:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center offers
seminars on improved solid waste control; sanitary landfill
design and operation; collection, transport, and disposal of
solid waste; pollution prevention; and recycling market
development. The center also offers fact sheets on
recycling, source reduction, solid waste regulations, and
markets for recyclables.

Wyoming 
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 
Solid and Hazardous Waste Division 
250 Lincoln Street 
Lander, WY 82520
Phone: 307 332-6924
Fax: 307 332-7726 
Web site: www.deq.state.wy.us

REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 

ATLANTIC STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION 
658 West Onondaga Street 
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315 475-1170

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Atlantic States Legal Foundation has help some of
the Native American Nations in EPA Region 2 organize their
environmental programs.

TRIBAL SOLID WASTE ADVISORY NETWORK 
Mia Sonneck, Nez Perce Tribal Solid Waste Coordinator 
P.O. Box 365 
Lapwa, ID 83540
Phone: 208 843-2253, Ext. 2603
Fax: 208 843-7378

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Inland Empire Tribal Solid Waste Advisory Network
(TSWAN) was formed by ten tribes from the plateau region of
the interior Pacific Northwest to collectively explore
innovative solid waste management techniques. The 10
participating tribes include the Coeur D'Alene Tribe of the
Coeur D'Alene Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the
Colville Reservation, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort
Hall Reservation of Idaho, Kalispel Indian Community of the
Kalispel Reservation, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Nez Perce
Tribe of Idaho, Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation,
Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of
Oregon, and Confederated Tribes and Bands of Yakama Indian
Nation of the Yakama Reservation. TSWAN is building a
consortium for the discussion of solid waste issues. Through
its quarterly meetings, TSWAN provides a forum for sharing
solid waste management experiences, and collects and records
individual tribal solid waste management efforts. TSWAN's
goal is to involve member tribes in the national solid waste
management issues dialogue, and advise federal agencies on
issues relevant to the Inland Empire Tribes.

THE INSTITUTE FOR TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS
Northern Arizona University 
P.O. Box 15004 Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5004
Phone: 520 523-9555
Fax: 520 523-1266 
Web site: www.cse.nau.edu/~itep

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
(ITEP), located at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff,
Arizona, is engaged in a variety of activities that support
native-student environmental research projects, nationwide
training for tribal environmental staffs, and communication
and outreach with tribes on resource protection issues. ITEP
provides assistance to Indian tribes and other public and
private groups in promoting effective environmental resource
management on Indian lands. This assistance is provided
through education, training, information services,
intergovernmental relations, and environmental program
development. ITEP is supported in part by a grant from EPA.
ITEP acts as a catalyst among tribal governments, research
and technical resources at Northern Arizona University,
various federal, state, and local governments, and the
private sector, in support of environmental protection of
Native natural resources. ITEP conducts workshops and other
formal training for tribally oriented professionals on
environmental program management in air quality, water
quality, waste management, and land and forest management.

     It also promotes environmental awareness and action on
Indian lands through public education programs. ITEP
operates the Tribal Environmental Resource Center (TERC), a
clearinghouse of information pertinent to Tribal
environmental concerns.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 

     Regional MSW Tribal Program team members take the lead
on local and regional solid waste issues while EPA
Headquarters team members are responsible for national
policy issues.

EPA Regional Solid Waste Indian Coordinators 

     The regional coordinators are your first point of
contact for many of EPA's MSW services. The contact
information for the appropriate regional coordinators is
listed below. If you have difficulty contacting your
regional coordinator, call the EPA Headquarters at 703
308-8254, and ask for a member of the MSW Tribal Program
Team.

EPA REGION 1 (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) 
JFK Federal Building (SPP) 
Boston, MA 02203-2211 
Solid Waste Indian Coordinator, 617 918-1803
Fax: 617 918-1809 

EPA REGION 2 (NJ, NY, PR, VI) 
290 Broadway, 26th Floor (2DEPP-RPB) 
New York, NY 10007-1866 
Solid Waste Indian Coordinator, 212 637-4099
Fax: 212 637-4437 

     Region 2 is planning a discussion forum for solid waste
issues. Workshops and hands-on training will be scheduled to
address issues raised at the forum.

EPA REGION 3 (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) 
(No federally recognized tribes.) 

EPA REGION 4 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN) 
Atlanta Federal Center (4WD-RPB/RSS) 
61 Forsyth Street, SW.
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 
Tribal Solid Waste Coordinator, 404 562-8457, 
Fax: 404 562-8439 

     Region 4 has an active program to provide funds and
technical assistance to tribal governments for solid waste
management. Each of the federally recognized tribes in
Region 4 receives a General Assistance Grant to address
environmental concerns. The Region also has provided funds
for tribes to host solid waste roundtables every 6 months.
The tribes set the agenda for each roundtable. Past topics
have included composting, and recycling programs for hotels
and motels.

EPA REGION 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) 
77 West Jackson Boulevard (DRP-8J) 
Chicago, IL 60604 
Solid Waste Indian Coordinator, 312 886-1019
Fax: 312 353-4788 

     Region 5 has worked closely with several tribes on
waste characterization and waste reduction activities. It
has held several workshops on casino waste reduction.

EPA REGION 6 (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX) 
First Interstate Bank Tower (6H-H) 
1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200 
Dallas, TX 75202-2733 
Indian Solid Waste Coordinator, 214 665-8195
Fax: 214 665-7263 

     The Region 6 Indian Solid Waste Section is proposing
solid waste training for all the tribes within the region.
The training will cover establishing a solid waste
authority; developing tribal codes, regulations, and
ordinances; state and federal solid waste regulations;
running a solid waste program, including management
overview, community participation, and financing; and how to
cut operational costs. These training sessions are given by
U.S. EPA Region 6, the state of New Mexico, and All Indian
Pueblo Council/Pueblo Office of Environmental Protection.

EPA REGION 7 (IA, KS, MO, NE) 
726 Minnesota Avenue (ARTD) 
Kansas City, KS 66101 
Solid Waste Program Manager, 913 551-7523 

     Region 7 has initiated a number of activities to
provide technical and financial assistance to the tribes
within the Region. Currently the Region implements general
assistance agreements with each tribe to address solid waste
activities and dump closures. Region 7 also offers the
following training courses: solid waste management and
recycling on tribal lands, waste reduction, recycling and
solid waste management solutions for Native Americans, and
recycling and the economic possibilities on tribal lands.

EPA REGION 8 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY) 
999 18th Street, Suite 500 (8P2-HW) 
Denver, CO 80202-2466 
Regional Indian Solid Waste Coordinator, 303 312-7008
Fax: 303 312-6064 

EPA REGION 8 MONTANA OFFICE 
301 South Park, Drawer 10096 
Helena, MT 59626-0096 
Tribal Solid Waste Coordinator, 406 441-1130 Ext. 227 

     Region 8 has given $25,000 to the Midwest Assistance
Program to develop a pollution prevention plan for solid
waste, water, and waste water.

EPA REGION 9 (AS, AZ, CA, GU, HI, NV) 
75 Hawthorne Street (WST-7) 
San Francisco, CA 94105 
Solid Waste Section Chief, 415 744-2098, 
Fax: 415 744-1044 

     Region 9 awarded a grant to the Native American
Environmental Protection Coalition to provide tribes in the
region with the Solid Waste Association of North America's
(SWANA) Master of Landfill Operations (MOLO) certification.
Three training sessions have been given (December 1997,
March 1998, and June 1998) and the possibilities for future
sessions are being explored.

EPA REGION 10 (AK, ID, OR, WA) 
1200 Sixth Avenue (WCM-128) 
Seattle, WA 98101 
Tribal Specialist, 206 553-6639 

EPA REGION 10 ALASKA FIELD OFFICE 
222 West Seventh Avenue, #19 
Anchorage, AK 99513 
Solid Waste Indian Coordinator, 907 271-6558 

     Region 10 offers training sessions on recycling,
composting, and general solid waste issues, as part of the
Bureau of Indian Affairs Water Quality Technical Training.
Region 10 also conducts the annual Seattle Tribal
Conference, which focuses on solid waste issues. The Region
also sponsors community-based projects that promote
community outreach and educational activities to raise
awareness of solid waste issues.

EPA HEADQUARTERS MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE TRIBAL PROGRAM 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency OSW/MISWD (5306W) 
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-8300
Fax: 703 308-8686 
Web site: www.epa.gov/tribalmsw 

     The headquarters MSW Tribal Program Team members can be
reached at the phone numbers or address below.

Karen Rudek: 703 308-1682 
Beverly Goldblatt: 703 308-7278 
Tonya Barnett: 703 308-8278 
Allen Geswein: 703 308-7261 

     For hazardous waste or other general solid waste
issues, your EPA Headquarters contacts are: 

Stephen Etsitty: 703 305-3194 
Denise Roy: 703 308-8458

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Composting 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The U.S. EPA MSW Tribal Program brings together EPA
headquarters staff, regional personnel, and solid waste
circuit rider 1 grantees to support tribal decision makers
and their MSW programs. The Program provides technical
assistance, grant funding, and education and outreach
materials to encourage comprehensive integrated solid waste
management practices that are protective of human health and
the environment, and works to provide tribes with useful,
up-to-date information about building MSW management
capacity, developing tribal infrastructure, realizing
economic sustainability for tribal solid waste programs, and
forging partnerships for MSW management among tribes,
states, local governments, and federal agencies.

OTHER EPA PROGRAMS 

Full Cost Accounting 
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 703 308-7253 
Web site: www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/muncpl/
fullcost/index.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     Full cost accounting (FCA) is an accounting practice
that can help local governments assess and manage the actual
costs of running MSW programs, so services can be improved
while costs are minimized. FCA recognizes costs that often
can be overlooked in traditional accounting systems. These
costs include indirect (or overhead) costs; upfront costs,
such as acquisition of equipment and materials; and future
costs, such as those incurred for landfill closure and
postclosure care. EPA's outreach materials showcase the
benefits communities have reaped from FCA. EPA's FCA Web
site has information about full cost accounting, as well as
on-line publications such as: Questions and Answers About
Full Cost Accounting, Making Solid (Waste) Decisions with
Full Cost Accounting, Full Cost Accounting for Municipal
Solid Waste: A Handbook, and Full Cost Accounting Resource
Guide.

NATIONAL ENFORCEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 800 EPA-NETI (372-6384) 
Fax: 202 564-0075 
Web site: es.epa.gov/oeca/neti 

     EPA's Solid Waste Circuit Rider Program provides
hands-on technical assistance and training to tribes on
solid waste management issues. Circuit riders are typically
senior solid waste specialists with years of technical and
planning experience. Circuit riders are not EPA employees
but grantees to the Agency. Each rider works with the tribes
within his EPA region to assess the tribes' current solid
waste management activities and issues, identify what kinds
of assistance are needed, and determine how best to target
EPA financial, human, and technical resources. Currently,
EPA Regions 2, 4, 7, 9, and 10 have active circuit riders.
For more information about EPA's circuit rider program or to
request the assistance of your region's circuit rider,
contact the EPA Regional Solid Waste Indian Coordinator for
your region.

Solid Waste Resources
     Training:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The EPA National Enforcement Training Institute (NETI)
offers environmental training courses on a range of topics,
including multimedia inspections, RCRA, Superfund, and many
other environmental issues. You can search online for
information on upcoming training courses, seminars,
workshops, and conferences. Federal, state, local, and
tribal environmental enforcement personnel can call, fax, or
go on-line to register for NETI courses. NETI is currently
developing training information to be distributed over the
World Wide Web, and encourages users to check the site
regularly for updates on training and on-line courses.

Pay-As-You-Throw 
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460 
Web site: www.epa.gov/payt

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     In communities with pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) programs
(also known as unit pricing or variable-rate pricing),
residents are charged for the collection of municipal solid
waste--ordinary household trash--based on the amount they
throw away, rather than through property taxes or a fixed
fee. This creates a direct economic incentive to recycle
more and to generate less waste. Pay-as-you-throw breaks
with tradition by treating waste collection services just
like electricity, gas, and other utilities. Households pay a
variable rate depending on the amount of service they use.

     EPA has developed numerous guidance documents as well
as a PAYT Web site to provide information and tools to local
officials, residents, and others interested in PAYT. To find
out more about how these programs work, visit the Web site
at the URL listed above.

RCRA, SUPERFUND, & EPCRA HOTLINE 
Phone: 800 424-9346 or 703 412-9810 (for Washington, DC
area) 
TDD: 800 553-7672 
Web site: www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hotline

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Composting 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The RCRA, Superfund, & EPCRA Hotline is a publicly
accessible service providing up-to-date information on the
RCRA solid and hazardous waste regulations, including
underground storage tanks (USTs). The Hotline answers
questions and provides guidance and policy documents on MSW
landfill criteria, solid waste recycling, waste
minimization, federal procurement of products that contain
recycled material, and EPA Indian Land policies. (Hotline
information specialists cannot answer questions which
require interpretation of EPA regulations or policies,
demand legal analysis, involve unresolved issues, or pertain
to state-specific requirements. Such questions are referred
to the appropriate EPA office, federal or state agency, or
other source.) The Hotline also provides information on
other EPA programs, such as Superfund (CERCLA), the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA),
the Oil Pollution Act (OPA), and the Clean Air Act Risk
Management Program.

OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
Department of the Interior 
Office of Public Affairs 
1849 C Street, NW.
Washington DC, 20240-0001
Phone: 202 208-3711
Fax: 202 501-1516 
Web site: www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is the principal
bureau, within the federal government, responsible for the
administration of federal programs for federally recognized
Indian tribes, and for promoting Indian self-determination.
In addition, BIA has a trust responsibility reflecting
treaties and other agreements with native groups. The
mission of BIA is to enhance the quality of life, to promote
economic opportunity, and to protect and improve the trust
assets of Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. BIA provides
technical assistance in closing open dumps and developing
new landfills.

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE 
Parklawn Building 
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 6-35 
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone: 301 443-3593
Fax: 301 443-0507 
Web site: www.tucson.ihs.gov

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The goal of the Indian Health Service (IHS) is to raise
the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the
highest possible level. IHS's Department of Public
Information and Training provides a variety of planning,
training, and technical assistance on topics related to
health and the environment. The service has been responsible
for identifying the locations of open dumps in Indian
Country, and assessing relative health and environmental
hazards posed by those sites. IHS also provides technical
assistance in closing open dumps.

MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP 
National Institute of Standards and Technology 
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001
Phone: 800 MEP 4 MFG (800 637-4634) 
Web site: www.mep.nist.gov

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a
program of the Department of Commerce's National Institute
of Standards and Technology (NIST). Extension centers help
smaller manufacturers with business planning, production
techniques, and technology applications. To locate the
nearest extension center, call MEP's toll-free number or
visit their Web site.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 
409 Third Street SW.
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 800-U-ASK-SBA (827-5722) 
Web site: www.sbaonline.sba.gov

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Small Business Administration (SBA) protects the
interests of the nation's small business community by
working with lending institutions and venture capital
financing sources helping secure loans and loan guarantees
for small businesses. SBA also provides assistance to
businesses in developing business plans. Additional
information is found at their Web site.

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
One Gateway Center, Third Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412 232-3444
Fax: 412 232-3450 
Web site: www.awma.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a
nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that
provides training, information, and networking opportunities
to 14,000 environmental professionals in 65 countries.
Through the Institute of Professional Environmental Practice
(IPEP), A&WMA offers the Qualified Environmental
Professional (QEP) certification course. QEP certification
requires a broad understanding of the environment and
environmental issues and is granted only through a rigorous
application and examination process. A&WMA also offers
information on education and professional development in the
air and waste management field. For more information, please
contact A&WMA directly or visit the Web site.

AMERICAN LAW INSTITUTE-AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE ON
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 
4025 Chestnut Street 
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 800 CLE-NEWS (253-6397) 
Fax: 215 243-1664 
Web site: www.ali-aba.org 

Solid Waste Resources
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The American Law Institute-American Bar Association
Committee on Continuing Professional Education (ALI-ABA),
offers members of the profession a comprehensive curriculum
of postadmission legal education--live courses, course
materials, video and audio tapes, satellite broadcasts,
books, computer disks, and magazines, and more. ALI-ABA
offers courses for lawyers on environmental law and
regulation, environmental litigation, wetlands law and
regulations, and other related topics. For course
descriptions and schedule contact ALI-ABA, or visit their
Web site.

AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION 
2345 Grand Boulevard, Suite 500 
Kansas City, MO 64108-2625
Phone: 816 472-6100
Fax: 816 472-1610 
Web site: www.pubworks.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The American Public Works Association (APWA) provides a
forum for the development and exchange of ideas,
information, and technology. Its goal is to enhance the
delivery of public services by promoting the personal and
professional growth of its members, and by advancing public
works issues on the public agenda. APWA offers technical
assistance to public works professionals through a monthly
newsletter, forums, workshops, and a continuing education
program. The continuing education program creates and
provides training courses and video seminars in employee
training for use by public works organizations. For a list
of courses and video seminars available, call APWA or visit
their Web site.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS ASCE 
Continuing Education Seminars 
World Headquarters 
1801 Alexander Bell Drive 
Reston, VA 20191-4400
Phone: 800 548-2723 or 703 295-6300 
Web site: www.asce.org/confconted/cal2.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) offers a
2-day seminar that discusses currently available liner and
final cover technologies, design considerations, laboratory
testing, and field testing. Other topics include selection
of material specifications, alternative operational
programs, construction quality assurance, and reduction of
long-term maintenance. The seminar examines these issues in
the context of the new cover and liner considerations under
RCRA Subtitle D regulations for landfills. ASCE also offers
seminars in many other environmental and engineering fields.
Seminars are open to ASCE members, design and facility
engineers, regulatory agency personnel, and environmental
and construction professionals.

THE FALMOUTH INSTITUTE, INC.
3702 Pender Drive, Suite 300 
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 800 992-4489
Fax: 703 352-2323 
Web site: www.falmouthinst.com

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Falmouth Institute is a training, consulting, and
publishing firm focusing solely on Native American issues.
The Falmouth Institute offers several courses each month on
many issues affecting tribes, including training on
hazardous materials management and environmental health and
safety. For a schedule of upcoming courses, please contact
the Institute directly.

FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE 
The Stores Building 
11917 Main Street 
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Phone: 540 371-5615
Fax: 540 371-3505 
Web site: www.firstnations.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     First Nations Development Institute administers the
Eagle Staff Fund, which supports culturally appropriate,
Native-controlled economic development initiatives in Indian
Country. Grantees of the Eagle Staff Fund receive financial
support and technical assistance for their initiatives.
First Nations Development Institute helps tribes balance
economic development with sustainable natural resources
management, and offers publications to provide tribes with
information specific to their needs.

FORT SILL, OKLAHOMA 
The Environmental Training Center 
Institute for Environmental Management 
P.O. Box 26901 
Oklahoma City, OK 73190
Phone: 405 442-2111
Fax: 405 442-5722 

Solid Waste Resources
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     Fort Sill's Environmental Training Center offers a
number of courses throughout the year covering environmental
management, energy, solid and hazardous waste, water
quality, and many other issues. For more information on
current offerings, please contact the Center directly.

GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES, INC.
Education Department 
4 Research Place, Suite 200 
Rockville, MD 20850-3226
Phone: 301 921-2345
Fax: 301 921-0373 
Web site: www.govinst.com

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     Government Institutes (GI) was founded in 1973 to
provide continuing education and practical information on
government regulatory topics. It offers training courses and
more than 200 books on regulatory topics, environmental law,
compliance and management, health and safety, and many other
subjects. Courses address topics relating to environmental
laws and regulations, RCRA and its amendments, hazardous and
solid waste regulations, the Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA), environmental management, pollution prevention,
clean air, clean water, and OSHA, among others. Visit their
Web site, or call for a free schedule of the many public
education programs GI offers or to discuss your interests
with their education counselors.

HASKELL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH STUDIES CENTER 
Haskell Indian Nations University 
155 Indian Avenue, Box 5001 
Lawrence, KS 66046
Phone: 913 749-8498
Fax: 913 832-6613 
Web site: www.nass.haskell.edu/NASS/NASS.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Haskell Environmental Research Studies Center
(HERS) administers the Native American and Other Minority
Institutions (NAOMI) Program in cooperation with the Great
Plains/Rocky Mountain Hazardous Substance Research Center
(HSRC). The NAOMI Program was developed to serve all Native
American educational institutions in the United States, and
other minority institutions in EPA Regions 7 and 8. The
mission of NAOMI is to involve minority educational
institutions in long-term and short-term research relating
to solid waste problems and to disseminate information
through training programs and the media. 

     The NAOMI Seminar Program is a nationally offered
seminar series that provides public education on hazardous
substances and related environmental issues and fosters
cooperation in hazardous substance research, training, and
technology transfer. Seminars are open to tribal leaders,
professionals, and the general public. Seminar speakers
include Native American tribal leaders, business people,
professionals and college faculty; environmental
professionals and faculty associated with the HSRC; and
faculty from other minority educational institutions.

INDIGENOUS ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK 
P.O. Box 485 
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: 218 751-4967
Fax: 218 751-0561 
Web site: www.alphacdc.com/ien

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) is an
organization devoted to the principles of environmental
justice and responsibility for the protection of the
environment. The services provided by IEN include a national
clearinghouse on environmental issues, a resource and
referral network for technical information and fact sheets,
education on training and strategy development, annual
conference planning and development, and information on
indigenous grassroots environmental groups and tribal
government environmental programs.

INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 
777 North Capitol Street, NE., Suite 500 
Washington, DC 20002-4201
Phone: 202 289-4262
Fax: 202 962-3500 
Web site: www.icma.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The International City/County Management Association
(ICMA) is the professional and educational association for
appointed administrators and assistant administrators
serving cities, counties, and other local governments around
the world. ICMA's goal is to enhance the quality of local
government through professional management. ICMA provides
technical assistance, training, and research in all aspects
of solid waste management including collection, treatment,
landfill siting, privatization, contract management and
oversight, cost recovery, and drafting of legislation. ICMA
also serves as a clearinghouse for the collection, analysis,
and dissemination of local government information, including
solid waste information. For more information, call ICMA or
visit their Web site.

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES 
15 Shattuck Square, Suite 215 
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: 510 540-8843
Fax: 510 540-4787 
Web site: www.iclei.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The International Council for Local Environmental
Initiatives (ICLEI) serves as a clearinghouse on sustainable
development and environmental protection policies, programs,
and techniques being implemented at the local level by local
institutions. ICLEI organizes training programs and
publishes reports on state-of-the-art environmental
management practices.

INTER-TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL 
P.O. Box 948 
Tahlequah, OK 74465
Phone: 800 259-5376 or 918 458-5498
Fax: 918 458-5499 
Web site: 207.2.194.130/itec

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The mission of the Inter-Tribal Environmental Council
(ITEC) is to protect the health of Native Americans, their
natural resources, and their air, land, and water. ITEC
provides technical support and environmental services to
tribes, as well as assistance in developing tribal
environmental programs. Currently, there are 31 member
tribes in ITEC. ITEC does not offer training, but its Web
site lists courses offered by Fort Sill Oklahoma, University
of Oklahoma, University of Texas, EPA, and others.

KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL 
1010 Washington Boulevard 
Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: 203 323-8987
Fax: 203 325-9199 
Web site: www.kab.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     Keep America Beautiful's (KAB) mission is to educate
Americans about solid waste, litter prevention, and public
lands stewardship. In partnership with national waste
management experts, educators, and the membership of its
National Advisory Council, KAB offers a variety of
educational materials on these topics. Please call to obtain
a materials order form.

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING CENTER FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES
West Virginia University 
Evansdale Drive 
Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone: 394 293-4191 or 800 624-8301
Fax: 304 293-3161 
Web site: www.estd.wvu.edu/netc 

Solid Waste Resources
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The National Environmental Training Center for Small
Communities (NETCSC) supports environmental trainers in
their efforts to improve the quality of drinking water,
waste water, and solid waste services in small communities.
NETCSC is a collection and distribution point for
information about environmental training materials and
activities, organizations, and trainers throughout the
country. NETCSC develops curricula for training local
officials to manage environmental problems and provides a
training package on solid waste management options. Their
Web site has an on-line catalog of available training
products and developed curricula. To order training products
and curricula, call NETSC.

NATIONAL GROUNDWATER ASSOCIATION 
601 Dempsey Road 
Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: 614 898-7791 or 800 551-7379
Fax: 614 898-7786 
Web site: www.ngwa.org 

Solid Waste Resources
     Training:
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The National Groundwater Association (NGWA) provides
professional and technical leadership in the protection,
promotion, and responsible development and use of
groundwater resources. NGWA serves as a communication link
for members, and as an international education and
information resource by offering short courses and workshops
throughout the nation. Courses offered cover a wide range of
groundwater topics including groundwater principles,
monitoring strategies, design, modeling, and remediation.
The NGWA also offers its Well Construction and Pump
Installation Certification Program, the only national
certification program for contractors and pump installers in
the groundwater industry. All course listings, registration
information and application materials, and publication and
educational material catalogs are available on their Web
page, or call NGWA for more information. The site also
includes a list of schools offering drilling courses.

NATIONAL SOLID WASTES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 
4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW., Suite 300 
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202 244-4700
Fax: 202 966-4841 
Web site: www.envasns.org/nswma

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Recycling Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The National Solid Wastes Management Association
(NSWMA) is a subgroup of Environmental Industry Associations
that represents for-profit companies that provide solid,
hazardous, and medical waste collection; recycling and
disposal services; remedial and oil spill cleanups; and
companies that provide professional and consulting services
to the Solid Waste Management industry. NSWMA offers several
services, including industry information research and
analysis, professional expertise, education and training,
and networking opportunities.

NEW USES COUNCIL 
P.O. Box 144 
Jamestown, RI 02825
Phone: 401 423-0862
Fax: 401 423-0862 
Web site: ag.arizona.edu/OALS/NUC/NUCHome.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The New Uses Council (NUC) is a nonprofit membership
organization dedicated to expanding development and
commercialization of new industrial, energy, and nonfood
uses for renewable agricultural products. The NUC Web site
provides access to newsletters, directories, and conference
announcements; includes updated information on investment
and development opportunities; and is linked to numerous New
Use related Web sites, list servers, and on-line
newsletters.

SOLID WASTE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA 
P.O. Box 7219 
Silver Spring, MD 20907-7219
Phone: 301 585-2898
Fax: 301 589-7068 
Web site: www.swana.org

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 
     Training:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
established the Center for Solid Waste Education and
Training to provide training and certification courses
specifically tailored to the MSW management professional.
Taught in a formal classroom setting, the courses offer an
intensive learning experience designed to guide
professionals through the technical, legal, managerial,
political, and economic issues surrounding MSW management.
For a list of scheduled training courses and locations, or
to obtain registration materials, please contact SWANA
directly or go to their Web site for more information. SWANA
also offers a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP)
certification course. To obtain an application for QEP
certification, please call SWANA's "Facts on Demand" system
at 503 778-1029 and request document 127. Finally, SWANA has
developed training packages to be purchased and given by
trainers from other organizations. SWANA currently has four
complete training packages available, covering collection
operating personnel, landfill operating personnel, waste
screening, and health and safety at sanitary landfills. Two
new training packages on transfer station operating
personnel and materials processing personnel are expected in
early 1999. Contact SWANA for more information.

SOLID WASTE ONLINE 
Web site: www.solidwaste.com

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
          Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     Solid Waste Online, a virtual community and marketplace
for professionals and vendors in the solid waste industry,
offers solid waste related news, information, analysis, case
studies, job listings and candidates, on-line discussions,
products, and more.

TUCSON INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 
P.O. Box 27210 
481 West Paseo Redondo 
Tucson, AZ 85726-7210
Phone: 520 791-4675
Fax: 520 791-5431 
Web site: www.greenbuilder.com/institute/default.htm

Solid Waste Resources
     Technical Assistance:
           Waste/Pollution Prevention 
          Recycling 
          Collection, Transfer, and Disposal 

     The Tucson Institute for Sustainable Communities is a
non-profit educational organization which works to cultivate
sustainable communities that are resource efficient,
ecological, affordable, and equitable. The Institute offers
information on constructing sustainable buildings and
communities, and is a resource tool for homeowners,
designers, and builders who wish to develop sustainable
communities in climates like that in Tucson, Arizona. The
guide addresses sustainable approaches to use of energy,
water, landscaping, waste, and  green' building materials
that are significantly different from approaches used in
other climates. The guide includes strategies for recycling
and solid waste reduction.

LIST SERVERS

What is a list server? 

     List servers provide an electronic forum for groups of
people with specific knowledge and interests to share ideas
quickly over long distances. To join a list server, you must
have an e-mail account, since list server subscribers
receive e-mail specific to the subject of interest. If the
list server is moderated, subscribers usually receive one
e-mail, from the moderator only, on a daily or weekly basis.
If the list server is open, then subscribers can receive
e-mail from any other subscriber on the list server at any
time.

     Usually, subscribers also can send e-mail to the list
server. If the list server is moderated, then the e-mail is
sent to the moderator before being distributed to other
subscribers. The moderator decides whether or not to send
the e-mail back out to the rest of the subscribers. If the
moderator sends out the e-mail, it will usually be included
in a newsletter-style posting that also includes other
subscribers' e-mail, organized by subject. If the list
server is open, incoming e-mail is automatically sent out to
all other subscribers without first being sent to a
moderator for screening.

How is a list server useful? 

     List servers can be very useful for conducting
research, for keeping up-to-date on topics in a field of
interest, and for making contact with others interested in
the same subject. Often, list servers include subscribers
who are experts in the field. Because the list server format
is informal and user-friendly, it is easy for busy people to
exchange ideas, ask questions, and respond with information
they know "off the top of their heads." List servers also
commonly include information on technological advances and
post announcements of upcoming conferences, meetings, job
openings, and funding opportunities.

Subscribing to a list server 

     Follow these instructions to submit a list server
subscription request: Send an e-mail message (see below) to
the subscription request address for the particular list
server in which you are interested. (Be sure to add whatever
suffix or prefix is necessary to send an e-mail message from
your e-mail gateway to the Internet.) You must send a
separate e-mail for each list server.

     The body of your e-mail message should include the
following (after modifying it to fit your specific request): 

subscribe list server name your first name your last name 

     *    Where you see list server name in the example,
          type the name of the desired list server.

     *    Where you see your first name in the example, type
          your first name.

     *    Where you see your last name in the example, type
          your last name.

     For example, to subscribe to the MSWLF list server
(list server name: mswlf): 

subscribe mswlf John Doe 

Send the e-mail with no further text in the body of the
letter. The subject line should be left blank. You should
receive a list server confirmation of your subscription
request, usually in the form of a welcome message, within
the next 24 hours.

Unsubscribing from a list server 

     Unless the welcome message indicates otherwise, follow
the same directions as for subscribing to a list server, but
substitute the command unsubscribe for the command
subscribe.

WASTE/POLLUTION PREVENTION 

WASTEWISE LIST SERVER (LIST SERVER NAME: SEE BELOW) 
This is a moderated list server available only through EPA's
WasteWise program. The WasteWise list server allows partners
to submit questions to EPA, discuss waste reduction issues,
offer suggestions and ideas, and share success stories with
other WasteWise partners. WasteWise is a free, voluntary,
program through which organizations eliminate costly
municipal solid waste, providing economic and environmental
benefits. The program is a flexible. It allows partners to
design individual solid waste reduction programs tailored to
their needs.

To subscribe, you must become a WasteWise partner. If you
are interested in becoming a WasteWise partner, you should
call the WasteWise hotline at 800 EPA-WISE (372-9473),
e-mail at <ww@cais.net>, or search the WasteWise home page
at <www.epa.gov/wastewise>.

COMPOSTING 

COMPOST (LIST SERVER NAME: COMPOST) 
Washington State University hosts this list server dealing
with introductory composting issues. Subscribers exchange
information on equipment, techniques, problem diagnosis,
vermiculture (worm composting), uses for compost, and home
composting.

Subscription request address: listproc@listproc.wsu.edu.

COMPOSTER'S FORUM (LIST SERVER NAME: SEE BELOW) 
The Composter's Forum is an unmoderated list server that has
separate forums for home composting, vermicomposting,
large-scale composting, composting toilets, and
miscellaneous composting topics. If you are interested in
subscribing to the Composter's Forum, e-mail Chris
Palimarini at <bodie@cmc.net>.

COMPOSTING (LIST SERVER NAME: COMPOSTING) 
This list server promotes collaborative work and joint
problem-solving. Topics are technical in nature and include
compost engineering, management, science, technology, and
marketing.

Subscription request address: mailbase@mailbase.ac.uk.

WASTENOT (LIST SERVER NAME: WASTENOT) 
Wastenot is an unmoderated list server for the exchange of
information and communication among professionals involved
in research, management, design, implementation, processing,
treatment, analysis, regulation, marketing and distribution,
or usage of organic wastes and compostable materials,
whether from industrial, commercial, municipal, or
agricultural sources.

Subscription request address:
listserv@maelstrom.stjohns.edu.

RECYCLING 

CALIFORNIA RESOURCE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION (CRRA) LIST SERVER
(LIST SERVER NAME: CRRA) 
This list server is used to facilitate communications among
members of the California Resource Recovery Association
(CRRA). The CRRA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
resource conservation through reuse, recycling, and
composting. To join CRRA, contact them by phone at 916 441-
2772 or see their Web site at <www.crra.com>.

Subscription request address: listserv@ucsd.edu. To
subscribe to the CRRA list server, substitute the command
add for the command subscribe.

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY RECYCLING PROGRAMS (LIST SERVER NAME:
RECYC-L) 
The College and University Recycling Council (CURC) sponsors
a list server for the discussion of recycling programs on
college and university campuses. Subscribers discuss
residential hall, cafeteria, office, and laboratory
recycling programs.

Subscription request address: recyc-l@brownvm.brown.edu. 
Your subscription message should include a brief
introduction describing you and your program. Your
introduction will be shared with other subscribers.

COMPRECYCLE LIST SERVER (LIST SERVER NAME: COMPRECYCLE) 
A national computer-recycling list server.

Subscription request address:
listproc@mcfeeley.cc.utexas.edu.

JTRNET LIST SERVER (LIST SERVER NAME: SEE BELOW) 
The JTRnet List Server is offered through EPA's Jobs Through
Recycling (JTR) Program. Subscribers use JTRnet to find
recycling market development advice, swap ideas on hard to
find markets for materials, give updates on their projects,
and discuss market development issues.

To subscribe to JTRnet you should have market development
responsibilities associated with a government agency or
nonprofit organization. The list server moderator reserves
the right to approve or deny all subscription requests. See
the JTR Web page to fill out an on-line list server
application <www.epa.gov/jtr/thirds/jtrnet/net.htm
>.

RECYCLING IN PRACTICE (LIST SERVER NAME: RECYCLE)
Subscribers use the Recycling in Practice list server for
research, to make announcements, and to share recycling
success stories. Recycling topics include market
development, legislation, technology, and news. This is an
unmoderated list server.

Subscription request address: listproc@envirolink.org.

STATE RECYCLING ORGANIZATION COUNCIL (SROC) LIST SERVER
(LIST SERVER NAME: SROC) 
This list server is used to facilitate communication among
recycling organizations affiliated or associated with the
National Recycling Coalition (NRC). The SROC is a council of
the NRC that assists recycling organizations in fulfilling
their waste reduction and recycling missions.

Subscription request address: listserv@ucsd.edu. To
subscribe, modify the following and include it in your
e-mail message: subscribe your e-mail address sroc.

LANDFILLS 

FEDERAL REGISTER, SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE LIST SERVER
(LIST SERVER NAME: EPA-WASTE2) 
This list server is a one-directional list server that
distributes Federal Register documents on the latest solid
and hazardous waste regulations and notices on the day they
are published.

Subscription request address:
listserver@valley.rtpnc.epa.gov. The list server does not
accept messages from subscribers for posting.

MSWLF LIST SERVER (LIST SERVER NAME: MSWLF) 
EPA sponsors the MSWLF list server to facilitate timely and
open communication among municipal solid waste landfill
(MSWLF) program managers in tribes, states, and EPA regions.
Subscribers discuss technical landfill issues and MSWLF
program policy, and relate tribal and state MSWLF
experiences. This is a moderated list server.

Subscription request address: mswlf@valley.rtpnc.epa.gov.
For further information, contact: Allen Geswein, EPA, 703
308-7261.

GENERAL MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 

INTEGRATED BIOSYSTEMS (LIST SERVER NAME: IBS-GEN)
Participants on this list server discuss how traditional
self-reliant technologies and new technologies can be
combined and used in an integrated manner to achieve
complete utilization and recycling of wastes.

Subscription request address: listserv@msias.ias.unu.edu.

RCRA, SUPERFUND, AND EPRCA HOTLINE LIST SERVER (LIST SERVER
NAME: HOTLINE_OSWER) 
EPA's RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline provides up-to-
date information on several EPA programs. The Hotline
responds to factual questions on a number of topics,
including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA),
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund), and the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).

Subscribers to the list server receive the Hotline's Monthly
Report, which contains questions and answers, information
about new publications, Federal Register notice summaries,
and Hotline call statistics. Subscribers also receive "hot
topic" messages with updates on new EPA regulations and
documents, public meetings, and other announcements.

Subscription request address:
listserver@valley.rtpnc.epa.gov. The list server does not
accept messages from subscribers for posting.

REUSABLE NEWS (LIST SERVER NAME: REUSABLE-NEWS) 
Reusable News is a newsletter produced by EPA's Office of
Solid Waste. The newsletter reports on efforts by EPA and
others to address MSW management challenges and provides
useful information on key issues and concerns in MSW
management.

Subscription request address: 
listserver@valley.rtpnc.epa.gov. The list server does not
accept messages from subscribers for posting.

WASTE (LIST SERVER NAME: WASTE) 
This is an unmoderated list server that includes topics on
solid waste reduction, management, and environmental
effects. Archived list server messages can be found at
<www.cedar.univie.ac.at/archives/waste/>.

Subscription request address: majordomo@cedar.univie.
ac.at. To subscribe, modify the following and include it in
your e-mail message: subscribe waste your e-mail address.

WASTE/POLLUTION PREVENTION 

P2POLICY (LIST SERVER NAME: SEE BELOW) 
The P2Policy list server, administered by the National
Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) office and funded by
the EPA's Pollution Prevention Division, provides a
discussion forum for pollution prevention policy and
legislative developments. Subscribers query and comment on
topics related to pollution prevention policy development,
regulatory integration issues, and legislation. Subscribers
also can access papers distributed by the NPPR.

Contact Lisa Merrifield of the Illinois Waste Management and
Research Center (WMRC) at 217 333-8940 for subscription
information.

P2TECH (LIST SERVER NAME: SEE BELOW) 
P2Tech is an e-mail list server provided to facilitate the
free exchange of pollution prevention information among
technical professionals. P2Tech is funded by the Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) in Washington, DC,
and is maintained by WMRC. Technical support is provided by
the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN). Subscribers
generally discuss technical issues in pollution prevention.
You can search archived P2Tech list server messages at
<www.great-lakes.net/lists/p2tech/>.

Contact Lisa Merrifield of WMRC at 217 333-8940 for
subscription information.

P2TRAINER (LIST SERVER NAME: SEE BELOW) 
The purpose of the P2Trainer list server, also administered
by NPPR's office, is to encourage the exchange of
information about current pollution prevention educational
programs and training opportunities. Discussions can be
about any educational or training topic related to cleaner
technologies and production. Subscribers make available
educational and training curricula as well as post notices
of upcoming seminars, workshops, and meetings. This list
server is a collaborative effort between the European
Roundtable on Cleaner Production, the National Environmental
Training Association, and NPPR.

Contact Lisa Merrifield of WMRC at 217 333-8940 for
subscription information.

GREAT LAKES REGIONAL POLLUTION PREVENTION ROUNDTABLE
(GLRPPR) (LIST SERVER NAME: SEE BELOW) 
This list server is specific to the Great Lakes region. The
Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention Roundtable
(GLRPPR) and other meeting announcements, activities of
interest, and discussions of regional significance are
posted to the list. Information on local government events,
workshops, and information on pollution prevention also is
posted on the GLRPPR list server.

Contact Lisa Merrifield of WMRC at 217 333-8940 for
subscription information.

GREAT LAKES LOCAL GOVERNMENT P2 LIST SERVER (LIST SERVER
NAME: SEE BELOW) 
This list server provides an opportunity for local
governments in the Great Lakes region to exchange
information on pollution prevention.

Contact Lisa Merrifield of WMRC at 217 333-8940 for
subscription information.

Setting up your own list server 

     To learn about setting up your own list server, check
out the Starting and Managing Listserv Lists section of the
Moderator's Home Page at <star.ucc.nau.edu/~mauri/
moderators.html>. This Web page provides links to a number
of documents that can help you establish a list server.

     To establish a list server you need to own list
management software such as LISTSERV or find a sponsor to
host your list server. Envirolink is an Internet
organization that hosts a number of list servers. Nonprofit
organizations can request use of Envirolink's Listproc 8.0
automated mailing list system. See the Automated Electronic
Mailing Lists section of the EnviroLink Support Services Web
page at <www.envirolink.org/support/services/services.html>.