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Municipal Waste Reduction Toolkit
 The toolkit includes a variety of materials and resources to assist municipal recycling coordinators in maximizing the success of local waste reduction programs. Each module contains a step-by-step guide, case studies, outreach material templates, and more. Many of these materials were developed by Massachusetts municipal recycling coordinators and used to implement successful waste reduction programs.
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Module 1: Working with the Media
The module contains information on writing effective press releases and using public service announcements (PSA). It also includes a Monthly Outreach Planner containing print PSAs, radio PSAs, press releases and articles that may be customized and submitted to your local newspaper or radio station.
Complete Module: Working with the Media
MS Word 2.2 MB | PDF 708 KB
Introduction
MS Word 1.6 MB | PDF 319 KB
Sample Print Public Service Announcement: Recycler of the Month
MS Word 99 KB | PDF 54 KB
Sample Print Public Service Announcement: Any Town Recycles
MS Word 98 KB | PDF 56 KB
Sample Letter to Accompany Print Public Service Announcement
MS Word 22 KB | PDF 5 KB
Sample Letter to Accompany VHS Tape/DVD
MS Word 22 KB | PDF 5 KB
Sample Photo Release Form
MS Word 20 KB | PDF 4 KB
Month-by-Month Outreach Planner
The Month-by-Month Outreach Planner covers a different topic each month and includes press releases, companion news articles and public service announcements.
Web page
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Module 2: Using Mandatory Recycling to Reduce Disposal Costs
This module describes a variety of local mandatory recycling enforcement initiatives that Massachusetts communities have implemented to increase recycling and reduce solid waste disposal costs.
Complete Module: Using Mandatory Recycling to Reduce Disposal Costs
MS Word 23.9 MB | PDF 4.4 MB
Introduction
MS Word 2 MB | PDF 319 KB
Waste Ban Definitions
MS Word 589 KB | PDF 295 KB
Fact Sheet: Your Municipality & Waste Ban Compliance
MS Word 171 KB | PDF 69 KB
Template Instructions for "Friendly Reminder" Mandatory Recycling Doorhangers
MS Word 694 KB | PDF 42KB
Mandatory Recycling Doorhanger
PDF 659 KB
Doorhanger Template
MS Word 24 KB | PDF 3 KB
North Andover Mandatory Recycling Case Study
MS Word 502 KB | PDF 277 KB
North Andover Bylaw Development
MS Word 1 MB | PDF 320 KB
North Andover Solid Waste Advisory Committee Hauler Guidance
MS Word 13.4 MB | PDF 2.7 MB
North Andover Solid Waste Advisory Committee Sample Sorry Sticker
MS Word 38 KB | PDF 6 KB
North Andover Solid Waste Advisory Committee Sample Don't Forget Flyer
MS Word 5.8 MB | PDF 770 KB
Chelmsford Mandatory Recycling Case Study
MS Word 495 KB | PDF 277 KB
Saugus Mandatory Recycling Case Study
MS Word 497 KB | PDF 277 KB
Tyngsborough Mandatory Recycling Case Study
MS Word 501 KB | PDF 278 KB
Tyngsborough Thank You Letter to Resident
MS Word 133 KB | PDF 133 KB
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Module 3: Community Reuse Events & Recycling at Special Events
This module has two parts. One part provides municipal recycling coordinators with easy-to-use how-to information on organizing and hosting recycling and reuse events. The other part provides instructions and case studies on how to organize and set up recycling programs at special events.
Complete Module: Hosting Community Reuse Events
MS Word 4.5 MB | PDF 954 KB
Introduction
MS Word 1.5 MB | PDF 304 KB
How to Organize a Reuse & Recycling Collection Event: Checklist
MS Word 52 KB | PDF 37 KB
Case Study: Concord's Drop & Swap
MS Word 498 KB | PDF 281 KB
Case Study: Reuse & Recycling Event - "Regional Five Town Reuse Project"
MS Word 513 KB | PDF 287 KB
Case Study: Southeast Regional Recycling Partnership (SERRP)
MS Word 515 KB | PDF 283 KB
Sample Publicity Flyer
MS Word 80 KB | PDF 53 KB
Sample Reuse Listing
MS Word 217 KB | PDF 151 KB
Sample Press Advisory
MS Word 22 KB | PDF 12 KB
Sample Press Release for Reuse Event
MS Word 22 KB | PDF 17 KB
Sample Press Release for Reuse Event Results
MS Word 22 KB | PDF 17 KB
Special Events Recycling: Adding Recycling to Your Event
MS Word 346 KB | PDF 198 KB
Special Events Waste Reduction Guide: Produced by the Franklin County Solid Waste Management District
MS Word 465 KB | PDF 212 KB
Best Management Practices: Guide for Special Event Recycling in Rural Areas
MS Word 197 KB | PDF 182 KB
Special Event Case Study: "Trash-Free Festival on the Eno," Eno River, NC
MS Word 200 KB | PDF 186 KB
Reuse & Special Events Recycling: Materials Conversion
MS Word 590 KB | PDF 289 KB
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Module 4: Promoting Recycling to Local Businesses
This module is designed to help municipal recycling staff provide quick and easy answers to businesses wanting to start a recycling program. It includes a Business Recycling Toolkit with information on finding a recycling company, motivating employees to recycle, and how businesses are affected by the Massachusetts regulations banning disposal of recyclable materials.
Complete Module: Promoting Recycling to Local Businesses
MS Word 4.8 MB | PDF 712 KB
Introduction
MS Word 1.1 MB | PDF 296 KB
Massachusetts Waste Wise Program
Web page
Press Release Announcing Availability of Business Recycling Toolkit
MS Word 22 KB | PDF 5 KB
Letter to Businesses Regarding Massachusetts Waste Disposal Bans
MS Word 26 KB | PDF 7 KB
Letter to Businesses Regarding Toolkit Availability
MS Word 28 KB | PDF 6 KB
MassDEP Fact Sheet: Motivating Employees to Recycle in the Workplace
MS Word 71 KB | PDF 20 KB
Finding a Recycling Company: "Earth 911's Helping Businesses Recycle"
MS Word 491 KB | PDF 136 KB
MassDEP Fact Sheet: Commercial &Office Recycling
MS Word 27 KB | PDF 54 KB
MassDEP Fact Sheet: "our Business & the Waste Bans: What You Need to Know"
Web page
Recycling Area Signs
Paper Recycling Sign
PDF 56 KB
Bottles & Cans Recycling Sign
PDF 55 KB
Reducing Costs Through Recycling
Adjust Hauling Services While Reducing Waste
PDF (Exits MassDEP web site)
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Module 5: Zero Waste
Zero Waste is a "whole system" approach to resource management that maximizes recycling, minimizes waste, reduces consumption and ensures that products are made to be reused, repaired or recycled back into nature or the marketplace. This module introduces the concept of Zero Waste and provides tools to promote a community wide dialogue on the principles of Zero Waste.
Complete Module: Zero Waste
MS Word 2.8 MB | PDF 474 KB
Introduction
MS Word 578 KB | PDF 289 KB
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Rethink Zero Waste
MS Word 580 KB | PDF 292 KB
Zero Waste & Reuse Events: Principles of Zero Waste
MS Word 578 KB | PDF 286 KB
The Zero Waste Toolkit
MS Word 1.3 MB | PDF 437 KB
Article for Your Local Paper: Is Zero Waste Possible?
MS Word 21 KB | PDF 6 KB
Article for Your Local Paper: Achieving Zero Waste at Home
MS Word 23 KB | PDF 9 KB
Other Zero Waste Resources
Local Government Connection - Beyond Recycling : Zero Waste...or Darn Close
Grass Roots Recycling Network's Zero Waste Web Site
A Zero Waste Tool Kit for Local Government: From British Columbia's Zero Waste Working Group
British Columbia's Zero Waste Web Site
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Additional Resources
Recycling Related Websites
MS Word 758 KB | PDF 323KB
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priorities & results
reduce, reuse, recycle
