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Publication NamePublication Description
Analysis of Composting as an Environmental Remediation Technology
Summarizes the available information on the use of compost for managing hazardous waste streams (as well as other applications) and indicates possible areas for future investigations.
EPA 530-R-98-008
April 1998
Technical Report; 115 pages
Be Waste Aware: Waste Reduction Resources and Tools for Students (PDF) (2pp)
Helps you learn more about municipal and solid waste, also known as trash or garbage.
EPA 530-F-03-056
November 2003
Fact Sheet, 2 pages
Beyond RCRA - Waste and Materials Management in the Year 2020 (PDF) (25pp)
A paper intended to provoke discussion about the possible direction of the RCRA program.
EPA530-R-02-009
April 2003
Booklet, 21 pages
Catalog of Hazardous and Solid Waste Publications
17th Edition
EPA 530-B-04-001
2004
Catalog; 405 pages
Chemicals in Schools – Community Partners,
What the community can do to help develop a school chemical cleanout program.
EPA 530-F-05-016
April 2006
Brochure; 6 pages
Chemicals in Schools – K-12 Schools,
Helping schools develop a chemical cleanout and prevention program.
EPA 530-F-05-012
April 2006
Brochure; 6 pages
Climate Change and Waste: Reducing Waste Can Make a Difference
What is the greenhouse effect and measuring benefits of waste reduction.
EPA 530-E-03-002
March 2003
Folder with inserts
Complex Recycling Issues
Strategies for record-setting waste reduction in multi-family dwellings
EPA 530-F-99-022
October 1999
Folder with inserts; 26 pages
Compost - New Applications for an Age-Old Technology
What are the Environmental Benefits to Using Compost?
EPA 530-f-97-047
October 1997
Folder/Factsheets; 20 pages
Facility Response Planning- Compliance Assistance Guide, To help owners and operators of facilities that store or use oil better understand the Federal Oil Pollution Prevention regulation.EPA 540-K-02-003d
August 2002
Guide; 18 pages
Facility Response Planning – EPA Region 10
Compliance Assistance Guide
EPA 910-K-07-001
June 2007
Booklet, 18 pages
Fuel For Thought...How to Reduce Wastes at Your Shop
This brochure identifies some waste reduction and pollution prevention (P2) options that may be followed to ensure that wastes do not end up in the wrong place where they can cause harm.
EPA 305-K-96-002
September 1996
Brochure, 6 pages
Got Your Driver's License? (PDF) (2pp)
You Can Make a Difference. Recycling your used motor oil helps the environment, and saves energy.
EPA 530-F-03-040
September 2003
Leaflet, 4 pages
Grant Resources for Solid Waste Activities in Indian Country
Provides information on developing effective grant proposals and describes funding sources for solid waste management activities.
EPA 530-R-98-014
August 1998
Booklet; 81 pages
Household Hazardous Waste Management
Manual
A how-to manual for one-day community collection prograns
EPA 530-R-92-026
August 1993
Booklet;74 pages
Household Hazardous Waste:What You Should and Shouldn't Do
Are you poisoning your water?
Water Environment Federation
Brochure; 6 pages
Household Hazardous Waste: Steps To Safe Management
Steps to Safe Management
EPA 530-F-92-031
April 1993
Pamphlet; 1 page
How to Set Up A Local Program to Recycle Used Oil
Intended to help local officials or civic groups set up programs encouraging do-it-yourselfers to recycle motor oil and make sure each community's used oil is handled safely and responsibly.
EPA 530-SW-89-039A
May 1989
Guidebook; 41 pages
Importing Chemicals: What You Need to Know About TSCA
Federal Toxic Substances Control Act
EPA 910-F-99-002
1999
Brochure; 6 pages
Information for Small Businesses
Websites, hotlines, compliance assistance centers, etc.
EPA
Fact Sheet; 1 pages
Innovative Uses of Compost: Bioremediation and Pollution Prevention
Introduction to compost bioremediation.
EPA 530-F-97-042
October 1997
Fact Sheet; 6 pages
Innovative Uses of Compost: Disease Control for Plants and Animals
Compost-enriched soil can help suppress diseases and ward off pests.
EPA 530-F-97-044
October 1997
Fact Sheet; 4 pages
Innovative Uses of Compost: Erosion Control, Turf Remediation, and Landscaping
Using compost technology to control erosion and in landscaping activites
EPA 530-F-97-043
October 1997
Fact Sheet; 8 pages
Innovative Uses of Compost: Reforestation, Wetlands Restoration, and Habitat Revitalization
Compost, as highly organic matter, can be used in forests, wetlands, and other natural habitats.
EPA 530-F-97-046
October 1997
Fact Sheet; 4 pages
Interpretive Guidance for the Real Estate Community - Part I, II, and III
Answers questions received from the real estate community.
EPA
August 2000
Booklet, 22 pages
Introduction to the Chemical Import Requirements of TSCA
Toxic Substances Control Act
EPA 305-B-99-001
1999
Pamphlet
Make a Difference in Your School
A how-to guide for engaging students in resource conservation and waste reduction
EPA 530-K-06-003
May 2006
Booklet, 32 pages
Managing Your Hazardous Waste
A Guide for Small Businesses
EPA 530-K-01-005
July 2002
Booklet; 28 pages
Manufacturing from Recyclables
24 case studies of successful recycling enterprises.
EPA 530-R-95-001
February 1995
Book; 115 pages
Multifamily Recycling A National Study
US Conference of Mayors and ECODATA, Inc.
EPA 530-R-01-018
2001, Booklet; 82 pages;
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual
Provides a wealth of information on a variety of traditional and new on onsite system siting, design, installation, maintenance, and replacement. Also available on CD
EPA625-R-00-008
February 2002
Manual; 407 pages
Pay As You Throw - Lessons Learned From Unit PricingEPA 530-R-94-044
April 1994, Booklet; 85 pages
Plastics Identification Guide
How to identify the coding imprint on containers.
Spokane Recycling Hotline
January 1991
Fact Sheet; 1 page
Preparing Successful Grant Proposals: Waste Management in Indian Country
Ten basic components for writing grant proposals.
EPA 530-F-97-051
December 1997
Brochure; 4 pages
Process Design Manual – Land Treatment of Municipal Wastewater Effluents
Design criteria and supporting information for planning, design, construction and operation of land treatment systems. Includes CD Rom.
EPA 625-R-06-016
September 2006
Manual; 181 Pages
RCRA Helps Turn Brownfields Green
RCRA Corrective Action Returns Brownfields Sites to Beneficial Reuse
EPA 530-F-99-048
December 1999
Pamphlet; 1 Page
RCRA IN Focus: Construction, Demolition and Renovation
Procedures for reducing waste, preventing pollution, regulation reviews.
EPA 530-K-04-005
September 2004
Manual; 21 pages
RCRA in Focus:Vehicle Maintenance
Reducing Garage Wastes
EPA 530-K-99-004
1999,Booklet; 17 pages
RCRA Orientation Manual
This updated manual provides introductory information on the solid and hazardous waste management under the Resource and Conservation Act (RCRA).
EPA 530-R-06-003
March, 2006
Manual; 243 pages
RCRA: Reducing Risk From Waste
Good explanation of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
EPA 530-K-97-004
September 1997
Booklet; 44 pages
Recycle: You Can Make a Ton of Difference
General facts about recycling.
EPA 530-F-92-003
April 1992
Pamphlet; 1 page
Recycling Guide For Native American Nations (PDF)
How to set up a recycling program. Finding help and additional resources.
EPA 530-K-95-006
June 1995
Booklet; 17 pages
Recycling Used Oil: What Can You Do?
Learn the proper way to recycle used oil.
EPA-530-SW-89-039B
June 1989, Pamphlet; 1 page
Reference Guide to Non-Combustion Technologies
for Remediation of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Stockpiles and Soil
EPA 542-R-05-006
December 2005
Booklet 67 pages
Return Unwanted Medications
for free and safe disposal
Unwanted Medicine Return Program
May 2007
Brochure, 6 pages
Road Map to Understanding Innovative Technology Options for Brownfields Investigation and Cleanup, Fourth Edition
Citizen’s Guides to Understanding Innovative Treatment Technologies.View or download pdf files on the Road Map CD-ROM
EPA 542-B-05-001
September 2005
Book, 158
Solid Waste Management and Green House Gases
A life-cycle assessment of emissions and sinks
EPA 530-R-06=--4
September 2006
Book, 140 pages
Tools to Reduce Waste in Schools, Guide that provides schools, school districts and business officials with audience specific information for starting or expanding existing waste reduction programs.EPA 530-K-07-002
February 2007
Booklet; 36 pages
Tribal Waste Journal - Alaska Villages Chart Their Own Course Toward Solid Waste Solutions
Seven generations training empowers people to clean up communities.
EPA 530-N-03-005
February 2004
Booklet, 25 pages
Tribal Waste Journal – Construction & Demolition Materials: Concrete Reasons to Manage Them Now!
Information for managers looking for ways to prevent illegal dumping, to save money on disposal costs and maintain clean lands.
EPA 530-N-06-003
June 2006
Booklet
Tribal Waste Journal - Tribal Composting Nourishes Land and Tradition
Backyard composting, turning fish and food waste into resources and kids worm up to vermicomposting.
EPA 530-N-05-001
June 2005
Booklet; 28 pages
Understanding Oil Spills and Oil Spill Response
Outlines what oil spills are, their potential effects on the environment, how they are cleaned up, and how various agencies prepare for spills before they happen.
EPA 540-K-93-003
October 1993
Booklet; 47 pages
Waste Reduction Tips for Hotels and Casinos in Indian Country
Setting up a successful waste prevention/reduction program can save money and the environment.
EPA 530-F-00-007
April 2000
Leaflet; 5 pages
WasteWise Endorser Program
EPA launched the WasteWise endorser program to help spread the WasteWise message to more organizations.
EPA 530-F-06-011
August 2006
Fact Sheet, 2 pages
WasteWi$e Update: Closing the Loop
Starting a buy-recycled program.
EPA 530-N-97-008
December 1997
Periodical; 12 pages
You Dump It, You Drink It.
Recycle used motor oil.
EPA 530-F-02-027
2003, Brochure; 4 pages

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