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Visit this site to become familiar with environmental issues and potential environmental and human health risks caused by pollution. Learn how you, your family, and your community can protect the envi... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Consumers can browse this site to learn about solid waste and solid waste management around the home and in the community. Includes information on recycling; disposal tips for home health care, yard ... Details >

Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery

Also available in: Spanish 

The EPA is challenging all citizens to conserve our natural resources and reduce, reuse, and recycle waste. The page also links to seasonal and holiday tips for waste prevention, reuse, and recycling.... Details >

Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery

Improper management of discarded needles and other sharps can pose a health risk to the public and waste workers. This page presents various alternatives for the safe and proper disposal of medical ... Details >

Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery

This web was designed for middle and high school students. Users can search for background information on a wide variety of environmental issues including conservation, ecosystems, water, air, waste a... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Children who live near hazardous waste sites often have greater exposures, greater potential for health problems, and less ability to avoid hazards. ATSDR has created this special home page to highli... Details >

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Information Center, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This fact sheet provides answers to questions about landfills, a specially designed facility for the burial of municipal solid waste. The fact sheet includes information on how the trash in a landfill... Details >

Air & Waste Management Association  

This site is maintained by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and provides information about high- and low-level radioactive waste disposals. Links also to other hazardous waste information.... Details >

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

This document discusses recycling as an important remedy for the garbage problem. It explains the concept, provides information on methods and access to other recycling publications and resources.... Details >

Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery

This page provides links to teaching resources on waste and recycling.... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency