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Starting a new recycling program can be challenging, but the
following suggestions can help you get started in small ways today!
Reduce
- Make two-sided photocopies, rather than single-sided, when feasible.
- Use the back side of waste paper for scratch paper.
- Use white paper instead of colored paper because it is easier to recycle.
- Use wall bulletin boards, computer bulletin boards, or route memos instead of
duplicating copies for everyone.
- Promote the use of glass or ceramic mugs instead of disposable cups.
- Remove your name from junk mail lists.
- Reduce duplicate magazine subscriptions.
- Avoid using disposable office supplies.
Reuse
- Obsolete equipment in one department may be useful in another. Before disposing of
equipment, send a completed Property Survey Report, STD 152, to the Department of General
Services, Property Reutilization Unit. In most cases even if the item is not used by
an agency it will enter into the public recycling sector.
Recycle
- Several recycling contracts are
available for use by State agencies. Check them out to see what is available to make
startup at your facility fast and simple.
Call (916) 341-6215 to be directed to a staff person.
Last updated: January 02, 2008
State Agency Waste Management Programs http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/StateAgency/
Dorothy Woody: dwoody@ciwmb.ca.gov
(916) 341-6257 (Waste Reduction)
Katie Garrison:
kgarrison@ciwmb.ca.gov (916) 322-8983 (Recycled Product Procurement)
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