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Reuse & Recycling of Non-Hazardous Industrial Materials
Non-hazardous industrial waste makes up a significant amount of the total waste generated in the U.S. every year. Most of that material is buried in landfills, but there is enormous potential to “beneficially” reuse or recycle many of those materials in a manner that is protective of human health and the environment. Some of the many benefits of appropriately reusing and recycling industrial materials include conserving natural resources and energy, extending the life of landfills, saving money on avoided disposal fees, saving money on virgin materials and preventing greenhouse gas emissions.
The States make regulatory determinations on beneficial use. Due to interest from States and material generators, Region 5 promotes industrial waste prevention and beneficial reuse and recycling in an effort to reduce the amount of valuable materials going to landfills. The Region also supports the development of tools and the collection of data to support State decision-making.
Reusing and Recycling Industrial Materials is also a national priority under EPA’s Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC). The RCC focuses on three industrial non-hazardous wastes:
- Coal Combustion Products (CCPs)
- Foundry Sands
- Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris (Click here for information about Region 5’s C&D debris management activities.)
Region 5 has developed the following industrial materials recycling objectives in partnership with our states and industry stakeholders:
- Address Regulatory Challenges
- Assist with Market Development
- Respond to Education and Communication Needs
- Organize and/or participate in end-user workshops
- Provide technical assistance
- Assist with Stakeholder Facilitation
How Can I Recycle Industrial Materials and C&D debris?
To find out how you can reuse, recycle and properly dispose of most recyclables, visit Earth 911,
which has recycling, pollution prevention and environmental information in the United States and Canada, searchable by zip code.
Click here to find links to local recycling resources in your state.
Click on the following links for Current Projects and examples of Previous Industrial Materials Recycling Projects and Grants:
- General Beneficial Use
- Coal Combustion Products
- Foundry Sand
- Construction and Demolition Debris
- Scrap Tires
- Other Industrial Byproducts
Region 5 Contacts
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Susan Mooney (Beneficial Use Program Questions, Foundry Sands) U.S. EPA Region 5 Solid Waste Program 77 W. Jackson Blvd. (DW-8J) Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: (312) 886-3585 Fax: (312) 353-4788 email: mooney.susan@epa.gov |
Julie Gevrenov |