Recycling Weblinks

Here is our grand compendium of links. We try to keep this up to date, but if you should find a broken link please let us know.

Link Categories:

• General Recycling/Waste Reduction Resources

• Maine-related Recycling Information

• Buying Recycled Products

• Recycling for kids

• Recycling Information for Schools

• Composting Information

• Household Hazardous Waste

General Recycling and Waste Reduction Information

• The EPA's Consumer Handbook for Reducing Solid Waste

• "Puzzled about Recycling Value?  Look Beyond the Bin," EPA resource article

• Too Good to Throw Away: Recycling Proven Record, Natural Resources Defense Council

• Top 10 Reasons to Recycle, Natural Resources Defense Council

• Recycling Overview, Natural Resources Defense Council

Maine-Related Recycling Information

• Maine State Planning Office Waste Management & Recycling Program

• Flourescent and CFL Lightbulb Recycling

• ecomaine, which handles many of Cape's recyclables

• Information on Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Recycling

• Maine's Thermostat Recycling/Mercury Recovery Program

Buying Recycled Products

• " Buying Recycled Products,"  EPA resource article

• The Recycled Products List at EcoMall.com

Recycling for Kids

• EPA's Recycle City - Interactive Games and Information - Good for Kids!

• EPA's Planet Protectors Club for Kids

Recycling Information for Schools

• Composting in Schools

• Earth's 911: Educational Links

Composting Information

• Frequently Asked Questions about Composting

• How to make wire mesh compost bins

• Worm composting

• Mail order source for compost worms - Kazarie Worm Farm

• Mulching

• University of Maine Cooperative Extension Composting Bulletin

Household Hazardous Waste