The EPA Region 3 Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Program is specifically focusing on the reduction of the paper and food waste streams by identifying traditional and innovative ways to increase recycling/reuse, divert waste from landfills, and to develop recycling/reuse markets. Food and paper waste represent the largest reducible components of the municipal solid waste stream. EPA is partnering with its counterparts at the state, county and local levels and has established a Team to work on this effort.

Summary of the Municipal Solid Waste Program

• RECYCLING
  • Benefits of Recycling
  • RecycleMania
      -  Media Coverage- 2008
         Metro | UVa Today | UDaily
    
    
  • Recycling Resources
  • Recycling Contacts and Information for My Area
  • Recycling Different Materials (glass, plastic, aluminum, etc.)
  • EPA Recycling Programs
  • Buying Recycled
    • Federal Facility Compliance with Green Purchasing Requirements
  • 10 Fast Facts on Recycling
• Landfills
• Household Hazardous Waste
• Alternatives to Household Hazardous Waste Use
• Composting
       (About Food Waste Recovery Workshop
       held August 8, 2006)
• Construction and Demolition
       National Disaster Debris Information
  
• Green Conventions and Recycle on the Go
• Scrap Tires
• Solid Waste Grant Programs
• Solid Waste Publications
• Municipal Solid Waste Frequently Asked Questions
• State Contacts

Additional
Burning household waste in your backyard