CVSWMD

Waste Reduction Resources

There are a variety of programs and business services to help households, businesses, schools, and municipalities reduce waste. We’ve provided some Web links here to help you get started.

OVERALL

• Vermont Environmental Assistance Partnership
• Vermont Small Business Development Center
• Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
• GreenBiz.com
• Grass Roots Recycling Network
• 10% Challenge

E-WASTE

• CVSWMD E-Waste section

GREEN PURCHASING

• The Green Guide
• Green Seal

RESIDENTIAL COMPOSTING

• Earth Girl Composting
• CVSWMD Home Composting Tools

REUSE & RECYCLING

Construction & Demolition Materials

• ReCycle North
• VT Agency of Natural Resources C&D Web site

Materials Exchanges

• Vermont Business Materials Exchange
• Freecycle

Reuse Businesses

• CVSWMD Reuse Business Database

Special Events

• NERC Special Events Recycling Guide

HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS

• CVSWMD Household Hazardous Waste Collections
• CVSWMD Hazardous Waste Handling for CEG’s
• Northeast Recycling Council, Inc.
• State of Vermont Resources
  1. Small Business Compliance Assistance Program
  2. Fact sheet about particular wastes
  3. Vermont Hazardous Waste Regulations
  4. Pollution Prevention & Compliance Assistance Hotline: 800-974-9559
  5. A Guide to Hazardous Waste Management: Conditionally Exempt Generators’ Handbook