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This Week! Ask Me Anything Event:
Recycling Edition #3
Our Ask Me Anything: Recycling Edition panel of experts will tackle questions such as - what is source-separated recycling? Why doesn't my town recycle the same things as other towns? If something has chasing arrows it means it can be recycled...right? Do egg cartons get recycled with paper or cardboard? Doesn't recycling cost money? And much, much more! This online event is FREE and open to the public on Thursday, August 4th from 12 to 1 PM EST – all are welcome! Read More & Register
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Draft New Hampshire Solid Waste Management Plan Available for Public Comment
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) has prepared a draft of the New Hampshire Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP), which is available for public comment on the NHDES website. The SWMP is a 10-year, high-level plan outlining goals, strategies and actions intended to reduce generation of solid waste, increase diversion from disposal, achieve the state’s solid waste disposal reduction goal, support the state’s solid waste management hierarchy, and maintain adequate capacity for management of waste generated in New Hampshire. A final version of the SWMP will be published by October 1, 2022. Read More
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NRRA Submits Input to EPA on Recycling Grants and Programs Being Developed
The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides an unprecedented $375 million in funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop three new waste prevention, reuse, and recycling programs: (1) Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program; (2) Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program, Model Recycling Program Toolkit and School Curriculum; and (3) Battery Collection Best Practices and Voluntary Battery Labeling Guidelines. NRRA submitted feedback to the EPA during a public comment period to inform the development of these programs. Read More
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Webinar: Tricks of the Trade
In this popular webinar, a panel of experienced NRRA member operators shared tips and tricks that work for them at their own recycling facilities. Discussion included recycling separation with limited space, community outreach, town budget approvals, and more. NHDES Credits: 1
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August Pricing Update
NRRA provides a monthly Pricing Update as well as other pricing lists, which are available to voting municipal members only. To request access, create a user new username and password on our website.
August pricing is not yet available. Please check our website after 8/5/2022.
Access Pricing Guides.
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SAVE THE DATE: NRRA'S ANNUAL MEETING
Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, NRRA will hold its first LIVE Annual Meeting in three years at the Puritan Conference Center in Manchester, NH.
Space at this event is limited to NRRA Members. Please watch your email for more details and an agenda in the coming weeks. Read More
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Keene Can Compost
On Saturday, July 9th, NRRA Member Services Representative, Heather Herring, held a workshop at the Keene Recycling Center to talk about composting targeted for Keene residents. Keene Recycling Facility Operator, Mike Hartness, was there to lend his experience and suggestions with setting up a composting pile, as well as Albert Diemand from Elm City Composting. Read More
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Lithium Battery - Close Call at Unity NH Recycling Facility
Unity NH’s Transfer Station Manager, Vanessa Keith, was handed a battery from a solar phone charger by a resident. The lithium battery had already started to bulge, presenting a potentially hazardous situation at the transfer station. Fortunately, Vanessa was prepared with her “DDR (damaged, defective or recalled) Battery Kit” from Call2Recycle and she was able to safely handle a potentially dangerous situation. Kudos to the resident for proper handling of the damaged battery in handing it to the transfer station staff, great job to Vanessa for being prepared, and thank you Call2Recycle for keeping our recycling operators and their facilities safe! For more information on Call2Recycle products and NEW discount PROMO code, visit our Call2Recycle: Battery Recycling Info Sheet
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Mercury Containing Fluorescent Bulbs - Banned in VT
The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation issued the timeline for phasing out the sale of mercury containing fluorescent light bulbs.
Beginning February 17, 2023, Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFL’s) and beginning January 1, 2024, general purpose 4’ fluorescent light bulbs, will no longer be sold in Vermont. Please see the fact sheet from Vermont's Department of Environmental Conservation for more details. Thank you Suzanne Simon, Thetford VT’s Recycling Facility Supervisor, for bringing this to NRRA’s attention!
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The Recycle Right campaign is a valuable and free educational service NRRA is providing to the public and all member communities, but is especially designed for small source-separated New Hampshire towns. View Campaign | |
How Do I Recycle Leftover Paint & Cans?
Water-based paint will be labeled "acrylic," "latex," or "water-based." Another hint is that paint can be cleaned off of hands with soap and water and has low VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). Most paint now sold at big-box stores is water-based. Here's how to dispose of water-based paint: Read More & Share!
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How To Make Home Energy Use A Little Better, Cleaner, And Cheaper!
Did you know that using less energy during peak demand hours can help to LOWER THE COST OF ELECTRICITY as well as help clear the air? According to Green Energy Consumers Alliance , here's the why and how: Read More & Share!
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The Trashy Truth About Compostable & Recyclable Single Use Items
The question: Which is better, compostable or recyclable single use items? We know this is a tough one, but it's true - neither compostable nor recyclable single use tableware (like paper cups or compostable cutlery) are great for the environment. Your best bet is to go with reusable tableware and cutlery for your next shindig. Here's why:
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Time To Close The Recycling Loop
We know how important - and impactful - it is to recycle for financial and environmental reasons, but many are NOT really fully recycling. Why? Because even though you may have established a recycling habit to turn in glass, aluminum, plastic, paper, and cardboard, you may not yet actively try to BUY products made from recycled materials, closing the recycling loop! Read More & Share!
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