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Hazardous and Solid Waste Publications

The Public Environmental Resource Center offers publications to anyone in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon or Washington. Locate the publication you wish to receive and call 1 (800) 424-4EPA or (206) 553-1200 in the Seattle Metro Area. You can also send email to the address listed below.


PublicationDescription
A Collection of Solid Waste Resources (CD-ROM)
To provide the public with information on how to reduce, reuse, and recycle trash and properly manage solid and hazardous waste.
EPA 530-C-98-001
October 1998; CD-ROM;
An Analysis of Composting as an Environmental Remediation Technology
Summarizes the available information on the use of compost for managing hazardous waste streams (as well as other applications) and indicates possible areas for future investigations.
EPA 530-R-98-008
April 1998; Technical Report; 115 pages
Catalog of Hazardous and Solid Waste
Publications
16th Edition Catalog
EPA 530-B-03-001
Compost - New Applications for an Age-Old Technology
What are the Environmental Benefits to Using Compost?
EPA 530-f-97-047
October 1997; Folder/Factsheets; 20 pages
Consumer’s Handbook for Reducing Solid Waste
Reduce, reuse, recycle, respond.
EPA 530-K-96-003
September 1996; Booklet; 35 pages
Environmental Regulations and Technology
Control of Pathogens and Vector Attraction in
Sewage Sludge
EPA/625/R-92/013; Book; 12/1992
EPA Publishes Land Disposal Restrictions Treatment Standards
Background and information sites.
EPA 530-F-96-008
March 1996; Fact Sheet; 2 pages
Extended Product Responsibility
A Strategic Framework For Sustainable
Products
EPA 530-K-98-004
December 1998; Brochure; 7 pages
Facility Pollution Prevention Guide
How to develop a pollution prevention program for your business.
EPA 600-R-92-088
May 1992; Guidebook; 143 pages
Facility Response Plans & SPCC Plans Federal Regulations (This includes CFR 40 Parts 112-112.7)EPA
July 1997; Booklet; 40 pages
Got Your Driver's License?
You Can Make a Difference. Recycling your
used motor oil helps the environment, and saves
energy.
EPA 530-F-03-040; September 2003
Grant Resources for Solid Waste Activities in Indian Country
Provides information on developing effective grant proposals and describes funding sources for solid waste management activities.
EPA 530-R-98-014
August 1998; Booklet; 81 pages
Household Hazardous Waste Management
Manual
EPA 530-R-92-026
Household Hazardous Waste: What You
Should and Shouldn't Do.
Household Hazardous Waste: Steps To Safe Management
Steps to Safe Management
EPA 530-F-92-031
April 1993; Pamphlet; 1 page
How to Set Up A Local Program to Recycle Used Oil
Intended to help local officials or civic groups set up programs encouraging do-it-yourselfers to recycle motor oil and make sure each community's used oil is handled safely and responsibly.
EPA 530-SW-89-039A
May 1989; Guidebook; 41 pages
Identifying Your Waste: The Starting Point (for companies)EPA 530-F-97-029
September 1997; Brochure; 1 pages
Importing Chemicals: What You Need to
Know About TSCA
EPA 910-F-99-002
Brochure; Federal Toxic Substances Control
Act
Information for Small Businesses
Websites, hotlines, compliance assistance centers, etc.
EPA
Fact Sheet; 1 pages
Innovative Uses of Compost: Bioremediation and Pollution Prevention
Introduction to compost bioremediation.
EPA 530-F-97-042
October 1997; Fact Sheet; 6 pages
Innovative Uses of Compost: Disease Control for Plants and Animals
Compost-enriched soil can help suppress diseases and ward off pests.
EPA 530-F-97-044
October 1997; Fact Sheet; 4 pages
Innovative Uses of Compost: Erosion Control, Turf Remediation, and Landscaping
Using compost technology to control erosion and in landscaping activites
EPA 530-F-97-043
October 1997; Fact Sheet; 8 pages
Innovative Uses of Compost: Reforestation, Wetlands Restoration, and Habitat Revitalization
Compost, as highly organic matter, can be used in forests, wetlands, and other natural habitats.
EPA 530-F-97-046
October 1997; Fact Sheet; 4 pages
Introduction to the Chemical Import
Requirements of TSCA
EPA 305-B-99-001; Pamphlet
Toxic Substances Control Act; 1999
Introduction to Hard Rock Mining (CD-ROM)
Information, images, and resources about mining related activities including phases of mine development and environmental challenges.
EPA 530-C-97-005
September 1997; CD-ROM;
Managing Your Hazardous Waste
A Guide for Small Businesses
EPA 530-K-01-005
July 2002; Booklet; 28 pages
Manufacturing from Recyclables
24 case studies of successful recycling enterprises.
EPA 530-R-95-001
February 1995; Book; 115 pages
Multifamily Recycling A National StudyEPA 530-R-01-018; Booklet; 82 pages;
US Conference of Mayors and ECODATA,Inc.
One-Two-Three Worm Composting Bin
Construction directions for a worm composting bin and directions for use.
King County Solid Waste Division
Fact Sheet; 4 pages
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
Manual
EPA 625/R-00/008; Manual; Extensive Volume;
February 2002
Pay As You Throw - Lessons Learned From Unit PricingEPA 530-R-94-044
April 1994; Booklet; 85 pages
Plastics - The Facts about Production, Use and Disposal
Methods to manage and control plastic waste.
EPA 530-SW-90-017A
February 1990; Fact Sheet; 1 pages
Plastics Identification Guide
How to identify the coding imprint on containers.
Spokane Recycling Hotline
January 1991; Fact Sheet; 1 page
Plastics: The Facts of Source Reduction
Benefits of Reducing Plastic Wastes
EPA 530-SW-90-017C
February 1990; Fact Sheet; 1 pages
Portable Wood and Wire Composting Bin
Directions for constructing your own bin.
Master Composting Program
Fact Sheet; 1 pages
Preparing Successful Grant Proposals: Waste Management in Indian Country
Ten basic components for writing grant proposals.
EPA 530-F-97-051
December 1997; Brochure; 4 pages
RCRA Comprehensive Ground Water Monitoring Evaluations and Operations & Maintenance InspectionsEPA 9950.3FS
October 1991; Pamphlet; 1 page
RCRA Helps Turn Brownfields Green
RCRA Corrective Action Returns Brownfields Sites to Beneficial Reuse
EPA 530-F-99-048
December 1999; Pamphlet; 1 Page
RCRA in Focus: Vehicle Maintenance
Reducing Garage Wastes
EPA 530-K-99-004; Booklet; 17 pages
Recycle: You Can Make a Ton of Difference
General facts about recycling.
EPA 530-F-92-003
April 1992; Pamphlet; 1 page
Recycling Grass Clippings
Why be concerned about grass clippings?
EPA 530-F-92-012
July 1992; Fact Sheet; 2 pages
Recycling Guide For Native American Nations
How to set up a recycling program. Finding help and additional resources.
EPA 530-K-95-006
June 1995; Booklet; 17 pages
Recycling Municipal Solid Waste
Facts and Figures
EPA 530-SW-91-024
July 1992; Fact Sheet; 4 pages
Recycling Used Oil: What Can You Do?
Learn the proper way to recycle used oil.
EPA-530-SW-89-039B
June 1989; Pamphlet; 1 page
Road Map to Understanding Innovative
Technology Options for Brownfields
Investigation and Cleanup
EPA 542-B-01-001; Book; Third Edition;
Sept. 2001; CD Rom
Small Communities and the Municipal Landfill Regulations
Describes regulations and their impacts on small communites.
EPA 530-SW-91-067
September 1991; Fact Sheet; 4 pages
Spill Prevention, Control and
Countermeasure (SPCC) 40 CFR 112
Key Points of Oil Pollution Prevention
EPA 540-K-02-006; Booklet; 8 pages
State Scrap Tire Programs: 1999 Update EPA-530-B-99-002; Booklet; 50 pages;
Quick reference guide.
Summary of Markets for Compost
Describes factors affecting the current supply
and demand for compost, and provides
information on future market trends
EPA-530-SW-90-073B; Brochure; 8 pages;
November 1993
Summary of Markets for Recovered
Aluminum
Describes factors affecting the current supply
and demand for aluminum, and provides
information on future market trends
EPA-530-SW-90-072B; April 1993; Brochure;
8 pages
Summary of Markets for Recovered Glass
Describes factors affecting the current supply
and demand for glass, and provides
information on future market trends
EPA-530-SW-90-071B; December 1992;
Brochure; 8 pages
Tilth Worm Composting Bin
Directions for constructing your own bin.
Master Composting Program
Fact Sheet; 1 page
Turning the Tide on Toxics in the Home
A Guide to Safer Alternatives and Proper Disposal of Hazardous Household Products
WA Department of Ecology
February 1990; Booklet; 51 pages
Understanding Bioremediation: A Guidebook for Citizens
Answers questions about what bioremediation is, where it can be used effectively, and its advantages and disadvantages.
EPA 154012-911002
February 1991; Booklet; 19 pages
Understanding Oil Spills and Oil Spill Response
Outlines what oil spills are, their potential effects on the environment, how they are cleaned up, and how various agencies prepare for spills before they happen.
EPA 540-K-93-003
October 1993; Booklet; 47 pages
Waste Minimization in Metal Parts Cleaning
Covers basic definitions and concepts of waste minimization, and outlines incentives and a general strategy for minimizing waste.
EPA 530-SW-89-049
August 1989; Handbook; 50 pages
WasteWise Update
Extended Product Responsibility
EPA 530-N-98-007
October 1998; Brochure; 16 pages
Wood and Wire Stationary 3-Bin System (Composting)
Directions for constructing your own bin.
Master Composting Program
Fact Sheet; 1 page
Yard Waste Composting
What are the facts about yard wastes?
EPA 530-SW-91-009
May 1991; Fact Sheet; 4 pages
You Dump It, You Drink It.EPA 530-F-02-027
Recycle Used Motor Oil.

If you live outside the four states listed above, or cannot find the publication you desire, you can find thousands of additional publications through the National Center for Environmental Publications and Information.


Unit: Public Environmental Resource Center
Point of contact: Stephanie Kercheval
Email: epa-seattle@epa.gov
Phone Number: (206) 553-1200
Last Updated: 12/16/2003 06:09:47 PM

 

 
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