What does it mean to recycle or reduce waste?

Recycling describes the entire process of separating, collecting, and processing materials that would otherwise be sent to landfills returning them to the economic mainstream in the form of raw material for new products.

Learn how your business can reduce waste and make improvements to operations to reduce hazardous waste, become a PaperLess enviornment and recycle at work.

• Susanne Wilson Environmental Achievement Awards
  The Susanne Wilson Environmental Achievement Awards were initiated in 1992 to recognize companies and organizations that excel in implementing or promoting pollution prevention in Santa Clara County.
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• Directory of Construction and Demolition Material Reuse and Recycling Firms
  Directory of Construction and Demolition Material Reuse and Recycling Firms
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• Landfills and Transfer Stations
  A number of landfills and transfer stations in Santa Clara County accept waste from residents. Call for directions, fees, hours of operation, and other information.
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• Builder's Reuse and Recycling Guide
  Remove salvageable items first whenever you demolish part or all of a home or building. Salvage is the careful removal of reusable building materials before demolition. Choose a facility that offers “Salvage/Reusable Building Materials” from the following listings. Call facilities first to verify that salvageable materials are accepted.
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• The PaperLess Plan
  The PaperLess Plan can help you reduce paper use in your business. Reducing paper waste will make your business more efficient and competitive, and will contribute to a better environment for our community.
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• Awards Programs
  Does your business reduce, reuse, and recycle? Read about the WRAP and the Susanne Wilson Environmental Achievement Awards.
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• Buying Recycled
  Buying products made from recycled material is a critical step in completing the recycling loop. Businesses that establish Buy Recycled policies can have a great impact on the recycled product market
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• EPP and Product Stewardship
  The information provided will assist any business in implementing Environmentally Preferable Procurement procedures and Product Stewardship at the work place.
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• Prevent waste, reduce waste!
  As part of planning to start or expand your business recycling program, begin by considering options for reducing the amount of waste your business creates.
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