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Business Assistance (42 links)
Climate Change (4)
Compost/Organics (19)
Construction and Demolition (C&D) (14)
Contacts (3)
Disaster Debris Management (3)
Electronics (13)
Electronics Recycling & Procurement (7)
Electronics Recycling Business Development (6)
Environmentally Preferable/Green Purchasing (EPP) (17)
Green Hotels (5)
Hazardous Waste (8)
Laws & Regulations (5)
Manure Management (15)
Material Exchanges (4)
Mercury (4)
NERC (60 documents plus link to past email bulletins)
Newspaper Publishers Agreement (1)
Plastic Recycling (5)
Policy Positions (6)
Recycling (26)
Recycling Economic Information Study (6)
Recycling Market Development (32)
Recycling Rates (1)
Recycling Toolkit for Businesses, Schools, and Municipalities (3)
Reuse (7)
School Waste Reduction (26)
Solid Waste (5)
Source Reduction (16)
Special Events (16)
Unwanted Medications (19)

Business Assistance

After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses
About Managing Debris WasteAcrobat Icon

Best Management Practices for Holding Unwanted Medication Collections: A Legal & Safe Approach for Community Pharmacies Acrobat Icon

Boat Wrap Collection & Recycling Programs in Northeast StatesAcrobat Icon

2007 Summary of Northeast States' Boat Wrap Collection & Recycling ProgramsPDF icon

Business Recyclopedia PDF icon

Calculating the Cost Effectiveness of Recycling C&D PDF icon Posted December 2012

Compost Marketing

Electronic Recycling Business Resource Guide Acrobat Icon

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Peer to Peer Business Mentoring PowerPointAcrobat Icon

Green Hotels

Green Purchasing Resources for Businesses

Guidance for Potential Electroncs Recycling Entrepeneurs ~ Before Writing a Business Plan Acrobat Icon

Guide to EPP Business Mentoring Acrobat Icon

Guide to Using Municipal Hazardous Waste Collection Programs for New Hampshire Small Quantity Generators: Updated 2006 PDF icon

Hauler Terms and Waste Conversion FactorsAcrobat Icon

Hazardous Waste Disposal Options for Vermont Businesses Acrobat Icon

Hazardous Waste Small Business Pilot Collections Acrobat Icon

How to Find and Buy Green Computers and Monitors Acrobat Icon

Implementation Guide for Small Business Recycling Cooperatives

Information on Energy Audits for Businesses

Introduction to the Reuse Marketplace Materials Exchange

Market Resources for Recycling Industries Acrobat Icon Updated January 2012

Materials Exchanges in the Northeast

Moving towards Zero Waste & Cost Savings – A Roadmap for Contractors & Builders Acrobat Icon Posted December 2012

Northeast State Recycling Organizations

Recycling Business Assistance Guide for the Northeast States Acrobat Icon Updated December 2012

Recycling Makes Sen$e GuideAcrobat Icon

Recycling Makes Sen$e PowerPoint PresentationAcrobat Icon

Recycling Makes Sen$e Program Overview and Links

Sample Flier: CESQG Participation at Household Hazardous Waste Event - New HampshireAcrobat Icon

Sample Flier: CESQG Participation at Household Hazardous Waste Event - VermontAcrobat Icon

Source Reduction & Reuse: Materials ExchangesAcrobat Icon

Steps to Develop a Green Purchasing Program

State Program Contacts Listing

State Surplus Property Program Fact Sheets

Summary of Compost & Compost-Related Fertilizer Regulations in the Northeast States

Used Electronics Market Study Survey AnalysisAcrobat Icon

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Climate Change

Calculating the Benefits of Purchasing, Reusing, & Recycling Computers - PowerPointPDF icon

Comparison of Solid Waste Master & Management Plans in the NERC StatesAcrobat Icon

Environmental Benefits Calculator

Environmental Impacts of Recycling at Hotels Fact Sheet Acrobat Icon

Relationship Between Climate Change and Recycling

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Compost/Organics

After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses
About Managing Debris Waste
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Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste, California March 2008 PDF icon

Anaerobic Digestion: Sacramento Feasibility Study Acrobat Icon

Anaerobic Digestion:Toronto Report Acrobat Icon

Compost Marketing

"Composting at Schools" Webinar Presentations

Composting in the Classroom, an article by Athena Bradley in Resource Recycling magazineAcrobat Icon Posted January 2012

EPPnet Archive 2007 – 2011Acrobat Icon

Food Waste Diversion, Recycling, and Green Purchasing at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, Burlington, Vermont Acrobat Icon

Guidance for Special Event Food Waste DiversionAcrobat Icon

Manure Management

Presentation that can be given in schools and classrooms: Composting at SchoolAcrobat Icon

School Composting OptionsAcrobat Icon

Special Event Composting

Special Events Recycling & Composting

Summary of Compost & Compost-Related Fertilizer Regulations in the Northeast States

Waste Reduction & Green Purchasing at HotelsAcrobat Icon

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Construction and Demolition (C&D)

After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses
About Managing Debris Waste
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After the Disaster: Managing the Debris,” a disaster debris management presentation Acrobat Icon

An Introduction to Deconstruction Acrobat Icon

Asphalt Shingles Manufacturing & Waste Management in the Northeast Acrobat Icon Updated March 2012

Be Prepared: Managing Disaster Debris Acrobat Icon

Building Materials Reuse in Remodeling & New Construction Acrobat Icon

Calculating the Cost Effectiveness of Recycling C&D PDF icon Posted December 2012

Carpet Recycling Infrastructure in the NortheastAcrobat Icon

Case Study on Building Deconstruction in New Haven, Connecticut

Gypsum Wallboard Waste Management Fact Sheet

Hauler Terms and Waste Conversion FactorsAcrobat Icon

Hazardous Building Materials Found in Homes & Other Structures Acrobat Icon

Moving towards Zero Waste & Cost Savings – A Roadmap for Contractors & Builders Acrobat Icon Posted December 2012

Summary of U.S. States’ & Municipalities’ C&D Recycling Regulations & Requirement Acrobat Icon

Winning Construction Bids and Gaining CustomersAcrobat Icon

C&D Reuse and Recycling Trainings in Puerto Rico

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Spanish

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Contacts

Northeast State Recycling Organizations

State Program Contacts Listing

State Surplus Property Program Contacts

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Disaster Debris Management

After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses
About Managing Debris Waste
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After the Disaster: Managing the Debris,” a disaster debris management presentation Acrobat Icon

Be Prepared: Managing Disaster Debris Acrobat Icon

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Electronics

Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT™): Fact SheetAcrobat Icon

Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT™): Overview PresentationAcrobat Icon

Electronics Recycling Collectors Best Management Practices Acrobat Icon

Green Procurement of Electronics in EPA Region 3: NERC's Outreach Campaign to Promote EPEAT™Acrobat   Icon

Green Procurement of Electronics in the New England States: NERC's Outreach Campaign to Promote EPEAT™ - Final ReportAcrobat Icon

How to Find and Buy Green Computers and Monitors Acrobat Icon

Model Electronics Recycling LegislationAcrobat Icon

National Electronics Recycling Program Data 2003

Quick Reference to NERC States' Universal Waste Rules

Residential E-Waste Recycling ProgramsAcrobat Icon

Setting Up & Operating Electronics Recycling/Reuse Programs: A Manual for Municipalities & Counties

State Electronics Challenge OverviewAcrobat Icon

Used Electronics Market Study Survey AnalysisAcrobat Icon

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Electronics Recycling & Procurement

Calculating the Benefits of Purchasing, Reusing, & Recycling Computers - PowerPointPDF icon

Electronic Recycling Business Guide Acrobat Icon

Electronics Recycling Collectors Best Management Practices Acrobat Icon

Guidance for Potential Electroncs Recycling Entrepeneurs ~ Before Writing a Business Plan Acrobat Icon

How to Find and Buy Green Computers and Monitors Acrobat Icon

Residential E-Waste Recycling ProgramsAcrobat Icon

Setting Up & Operating Electronics Recycling/Reuse Programs: A Manual for Municipalities & Counties

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Electronics Recycling Business Development

Electronic Recycling Business Guide Acrobat Icon

Guidance for Potential Electroncs Recycling Entrepeneurs ~ Before Writing a Business Plan Acrobat Icon

New York State Electronics Reuse & Recycling: Market Information Report Acrobat Icon

Setting Up Electronics Recycling Programs Acrobat Icon

Rural Community Electronics Recycling Project

Used Electronics Market Survey Study Acrobat Icon

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Environmentally Preferable/Green Purchasing (EPP)

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing by the Ten Northeast States: A Compilation of Survey ResponsesAcrobat Icon

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Peer to Peer Business Mentoring PowerPointAcrobat Icon

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing for Rhode Island State AgenciesAcrobat Icon

EPPnet Archive 2007 – 2011Acrobat Icon

Green Hotels

Green Procurement of Electronics in EPA Region 3: NERC's Outreach Campaign to Promote EPEAT™Acrobat Icon

Green Procurement of Electronics in the New England States: NERC's Outreach Campaign to Promote EPEAT™ - Final ReportAcrobat Icon

Green Purchasing Resources for Businesses

Green Purchasing Self Assessment Tools

Guide to EPP Business Mentoring Acrobat Icon

How to Find and Buy Green Computers and Monitors Acrobat Icon

Steps to Develop a Green Purchasing Program

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Green Hotels

Environmental Impacts of Recycling at Hotels Fact Sheet Acrobat Icon

Food Waste Diversion, Recycling, and Green Purchasing at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, Burlington, Vermont Acrobat Icon

Guide to Greening Hotels Through Waste Management & Green Purchasing Acrobat Icon

Recycling and Green Purchasing at the Comfort Inn & Suites, St. Johnsbury, Vermont Acrobat Icon

Waste Reduction & Green Purchasing at HotelsAcrobat Icon

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Hazardous Waste

After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses
About Managing Debris Waste
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After the Disaster: Managing the Debris,” a disaster debris management presentation Acrobat Icon

Guide to Using Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs for New Hampshire Small Quantity Generators Acrobat Icon

Hazardous Waste Disposal Options for Vermont Businesses Acrobat Icon

Hazardous Waste Small Business Pilot Collections Acrobat Icon

Quick Reference to NERC States' Universal Waste Rules

Sample Flier: CESQG Participation at Household Hazardous Waste Event - New HampshireAcrobat Icon

Sample Flier: CESQG Participation at Household Hazardous Waste Event - VermontAcrobat Icon

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Laws & Regulations

Disposal Bans and Mandatory Recycling in the United StatesAcrobat Icon

Model Electronics Recycling LegislationAcrobat Icon

Overview of Vermont’s Mercury Lamp Recycling LawAcrobat Icon Posted May 2012

Quick Reference to NERC States' Universal Waste Rules

Summary of Compost & Compost-Related Fertilizer Regulations in the Northeast States

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Manure Management

Manure Management Handbook for Small and Hobby FarmsAcrobat Icon

General Toolkit Resources

Toolkit Resources Specific for New Jersey

Toolkit Resources Specific for New Hampshire

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Material Exchanges

Materials Exchange Marketing Plan

Materials Exchanges in the Northeast Updated November 2012

New England Strategic Outreach & Education Plan for Reuse & Waste Prevention: Developing Linkages between Materials Exchanges, Schools & Municipal Governments Acrobat Icon

Source Reduction & Reuse: Materials ExchangesAcrobat Icon

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Mercury

Performance Standards for Mercury Switch Removal from Automobiles at End-Of-Life, Final Report

Overview of Vermont’s Mercury Lamp Recycling Law Acrobat Icon Posted May 2012

Quick Reference to NERC States' Universal Waste Rules

Vermont Lamp Recycling ProgramAcrobat Icon Posted May 2012

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NERC

20 Years of Impressive AccomplishmentsAcrobat Icon

About NERC

Archive of Conference Agendas and Presentations

Benefits and Levels of NERC Membership

Benefits of State Membership in NERC

How to Join

NERC Annual Reports

FY12Acrobat Icon
FY11Acrobat Icon
FY10Acrobat Icon
FY09Acrobat Icon
FY 08Acrobat Icon
FY 07Acrobat Icon
FY 06Acrobat Icon
FY 05Acrobat Icon

NERC Board of Directors

NERC Board Minutes

April 2013Acrobat Icon
April 2012Acrobat Icon
October 2011Acrobat Icon
April 2011Acrobat Icon
November 2010Acrobat Icon
August 2010Acrobat Icon
March 2010Acrobat Icon
October 2009Acrobat Icon
March 2009Acrobat Icon
October 2008 Acrobat Icon
August 2008Acrobat Icon
March 2008
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October 2007Acrobat Icon
July 2007 Acrobat Icon
March 2007 Acrobat Icon
October 2006 Acrobat Icon
July 2006 Acrobat Icon
March 2006
October 2005
March 2005
October 2004
March 2004

NERC BylawsAcrobat Icon

NERC Email Bulletins

Archive of Bulletins

NERC in the News

NERC Operating Plans

FY 13 Acrobat Icon
FY 12 Acrobat Icon
FY 11 Acrobat Icon
FY 10 Acrobat Icon
FY 09 Acrobat Icon
FY 08 Acrobat Icon
FY 07 Acrobat Icon
FY 06 Acrobat Icon

NERC's Advisory Members

NERC's State Members

NERC's Twentieth Anniversary CelebrationAcrobat Icon

Strategic Plan

Welcome to the NERC Board of DirectorsAcrobat Icon

What Is NERC?Acrobat Icon

What NERC Does for its Members Acrobat Icon

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Newspaper Publishers Agreement

Final Report of the Northeast Newspaper Recycling Task Force Acrobat Icon

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Plastic Recycling

Boat Wrap Collection & Recycling Programs in Northeast StatesAcrobat Icon Updated February 2012

2007 Summary of Northeast States' Boat Wrap Collection & Recycling ProgramsPDF icon

Degradable Additions in Plastics Packaging Position Statement PDF icon Posted January 2012

Managing Pharmaceutical Waste: Best Management Practices for Plastic Medication Containers from Consumers Acrobat Icon

Summary of Northeast States’ Boat Wrap and Recycling Programs Survey Acrobat Icon

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Policy Positions

NERC Product Stewardship Policy StatementPDF icon Posted November 22,2012

Degradable Additions in Plastics Packaging Position Statement PDF icon Posted January 2012

Zero Packaging Waste PolicyAcrobat Icon

Future Directions for State Recycling Programs, 1997 Acrobat Icon

NERC Product Stewardship Policy StatementAcrobat Icon Adopted May 2003

NERC Used Electronics Recycling Market Development Policy Statement

Newspaper Publishers Agreement

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Recycling

After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses
About Managing Debris Waste
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After the Disaster: Managing the Debris,” a disaster debris management presentation Acrobat Icon

Be Prepared: Managing Disaster Debris Acrobat Icon

Best Management Practices Guidebook for Special Event-Generated Waste Acrobat Icon

Boat Wrap Collection & Recycling Programs in Northeast StatesAcrobat Icon Updated February 2012

2007 Summary of Northeast States' Boat Wrap Collection & Recycling ProgramsPDF icon

Degradable Additions in Plastics Packaging Position Statement PDF icon Posted January 2012

Disposal Bans and Mandatory Recycling in the United StatesAcrobat Icon

Facts About the Recycling & Reuse Industries PDF or HTML

Green Hotels

Hauler Terms and Waste Conversion FactorsAcrobat Icon

Implementation Guide for Small Business Recycling Cooperatives

Northeast States' Recycling Data Collection ProgramsAcrobat Icon

Northeast State Recycling Organizations

Overview of Vermont’s Mercury Lamp Recycling LawAcrobat Icon Posted May 2012

Public Recycling Cost and Efficiencies: A Review and Analysis of Available Literature Acrobat Icon

Recycling Makes Sen$e: A program to help businesses, schools, and municipalities increase recycling and reuse

Recycling at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center: A Case StudyPDF icon

Relationship Between Climate Change and RecyclingAcrobat Icon

School Waste Reduction, Recycling, & Composting

Special Events Recycling & Composting

State Program Contacts Listing

Vermont Lamp Recycling ProgramAcrobat Icon Posted May 2012

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Recycling Economic Information Study

2009 Recycling Economic Information Study Update: Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, & Pennsylvania Acrobat Icon

Highlights of the Recycling Economic Information Study Update 2009Acrobat Icon

2000 Report Acrobat Icon

2000 Recycling Economic Information Study Highlights

Facts About the Recycling & Reuse Industries PDF or HTML

Recycling Economic Information Project: Final Report, April 1998

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Recycling Market Development

Degradable Additions in Plastics Packaging Position Statement PDF icon Posted January 2012

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Recycling Rates

Northeast States' Recycling Data Collection ProgramsAcrobat Icon

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Recycling Toolkit for Businesses, Schools, and Municipalities

Recycling Makes Sen$e GuideAcrobat Icon

Recycling Makes Sen$e PowerPoint PresentationAcrobat Icon

Recycling Makes Sen$e Program Overview and Links

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Reuse

After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses
About Managing Debris Waste
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Facts About the Recycling & Reuse Industries PDF or HTML

Materials Exchanges in the Northeast - Updated November 2012

Recycling Makes Sen$e: A program to help businesses, schools, and municipalities increase recycling and reuse

Reuse Marketplace Network, a PowerPoint presentationAcrobat Icon

Source Reduction & Reuse: Materials ExchangesAcrobat Icon

State Surplus Property Program Fact Sheets

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School Waste Reduction

Tip Sheets

Presentations

Case Studies

Article

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Solid Waste

After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses
About Managing Debris Waste
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Be Prepared: Managing Disaster Debris Acrobat Icon

Comparison of Solid Waste Master & Management Plans in the NERC StatesAcrobat Icon

Disposal Bans and Mandatory Recycling in the United StatesAcrobat Icon

Hauler Terms and Waste Conversion FactorsAcrobat Icon

Solid Waste Facilities

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Source Reduction

Food Waste Diversion, Recycling, and Green Purchasing at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, Burlington, Vermont Acrobat Icon

Materials Exchange Directory

Recycling Makes Sen$e: A program to help businesses, schools, and municipalities increase recycling and reuse

Reuse Marketplace

School Waste Reduction Tips Sheets

Source Reduction & Reuse: Materials Exchanges Acrobat Icon

Vermont Business Materials Exchange

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Special Events

Special Events Recycling & Composting

Best Management Practices Guidebook for Special Event-Generated Waste Acrobat Icon and special events final reports:

Guidance for Special Event Food Waste Diversion pdf and special event case studies & food waste management plans:

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Unwanted Medications

Case Studies:

Guidance Documents:

Policy Positions:

Presentation:

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