More Information on Waste Diversion

For more information about waste diversion, please consult the following resources:

EPA’s Waste & Resource Conservation site
This page contains information on conserving resources through waste reuse, reduction, and recycling. It provides links to information on recycling, composting, materials and waste exchanges, as well as facts and figures on solid waste and recycling in the United States.
WasteWise
EPA’s WasteWise program is a voluntary partnership program that provides useful information and resources for helping organizations reduce and recycle municipal solid waste. Many WasteWise technical assistance resources are available to the public via this website.
Climate Change and Waste
The manufacture, distribution and use of products—as well as management of the resulting waste—all result in greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more about the connection between waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
FedCenter: Pollution Prevention
FedCenter.gov provides tools to help federal agencies meet environmental stewardship requirements. The Pollution Prevention section contains guidance, case studies, trainings, and other resources related to pollution prevention and waste reduction.