Waste Reduction at WasteCap... In an effort to reduce office paper waste at your office and ours, WasteCap utilizes an electronic newsletter. Past e-newsletters can be found on our website under the "E-Newsletters" tab. Check out our website at www.wastecapne.org for the latest events, publications, and new member listings for WasteCap Nebraska.

E-Newsletter – October 2006:

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WasteCap News

WasteCap Collects Ink Cartridges and Cell Phones

As part of their waste reduction objective, WasteCap would like to remind you that they collect unwanted cell phones and empty inkjet, laser, fax and copier cartridges. If you have items for recycling, feel free to drop them off at our office or call us for a pick up.

If there are any questions about this or if any organization is interested in becoming a drop-off site for this type of waste, please contact Rachael Wells.

Upcoming Events

WasteCap to Host Membership Meeting

WasteCap Nebraska invites members and associates to celebrate the completion of their strategic planning process. On Thursday, October 26, 2006 from 3:00-5:00 pm, WasteCap will present the organization’s new direction followed by an open house in their offices with refreshments and networking.

For more information about this event or to RSVP, please contact Sue Ellen Pegg.

America Recycles Day is November 15th

Fluorescent tubes

America Recycles Day events take place annually, on or around November 15th, with the goal of educating and encouraging Americans about recycling and buying recycled. ARD encourages participants to fill out pledges to recycle and reduce their waste more in the coming year. Last year, residents in every state of the nation participated in America Recycles Day and pledged to recycle. This year we want to include you in celebrating this national program by filling out a pledge card.

Why fill out a Pledge Card?

The Lincoln City Recycling Department in partnership with Midland Recycling, Lincoln Public Schools, and Wastecap Nebraska is working to promote this nationwide event by encouraging local business men, women and their employees to step up their personal and business recycling efforts. By completing a pledge card each employee is entered into both the local and national prize drawing. To add an element of competition, the business with the greatest percentage of participating employees will receive $100 in Nebraska lottery tickets for a drawing among entries at their business.

Local Community Drawing

Youth:
Free Year of Curbside Recycling (courtesy of Star City Recycling)
Portable CD Player (courtesy of Midland Recycling)
$100 Gift Card (courtesy of Wal-Mart)

Adult:
Free Year of Curbside Recycling (courtesy of Recycling Enterprises)
Lottery Tickets (courtesy of the Nebraska Lottery)
$100 Gift Card (courtesy of Russs Markets)

Grand Prize Adult and Youth:
Computer System valued at $1,499 (courtesy of Schrock Innovations)

National Drawing

Youth:
Trek Model 4300 24 Speed Bicycle

Adult:
2 Person All Expense Paid Alaskan Cruise

How to Participate

If your business is interested in participating in this program, contact Sue Ellen Pegg from WasteCap at 436-2383 by October 25th. We will drop off the pledge cards and other promotional materials at your place of business. Inform your employees about this program and encourage them to submit a completed pledge form. All pledge forms will be collected on November 20 for entry into the local and national drawings.

If you have any questions about this promotion, please feel free to contact 436-2383.

Do the Right Thing, Do the Recycle Thing!

 

Trivia Corner

Last Month's Trivia

Last month's trivia question was "Thanks to a new national program, what toxic substance will be removed from older automobiles?"

The correct answer is: mercury

The winning answer was submitted by Codi Kreutzer of Kearney’s Milco Environmental Services, who received a Bison Witches T-shirt and a rain gauge from Garner Industries. Congratulations!

November Trivia Question

You can have a chance to win this month's prize by answering the following question: What was the topic(s) of discussion at this month’s lunch and learn?

The answer can be found in last month's newsletter. Please send your responses to

<info@ERASE-THIS.wastecapne.org>
. Correct responses will be included in a drawing for a Bison Witches T-shirt and a rain gauge from Garner Industries. Please submit your answers by November 1st for a chance at the drawing. Good Luck!

WasteCap Across Nebraska

WasteCap to Host Lunch and Learn in Columbus

Approximately twenty people gathered in the first week of October in Columbus, NE to discuss electronic waste. Lunch was provided as speakers from WasteCap and the EPA spoke about topics relating to hazardous waste regulations and recycling options for the community. WasteCap would like to thank those people who attended and helped to make this event a success! If you missed this event, be sure to check out future newsletters as we plan to host more of such events.

Electronics Update

Dell Updates Recycling Program

The electronics company Dell has made changes to its already existing recycling program. Previously, Dell offered a mail-in service that would only accept electronics made by Dell after a new purchase was made from the company. Now, when you make a new Dell purchase, they will accept products of any label for recycling. For those who do not wish to purchase a new system, but have old Dell equipment, the company provides an on-site pick up for the equipment. There is also an option to have a working computer donated to other organizations. This type of program already exists in European countries and Canada and seems to be working fairly well. Dell has decided to bring it to the United States after pressures from environmental groups and others wanting to know what to do with their old computers.

Please see their website for more information.

In the News

EPA Posts Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements

In the spring of 2004, EPA evaluated the Hazardous Waste Generator program by surveying a number of stakeholders. Most people commented on the need for a more user-friendly program to help better understand the rules and regulations. The EPA has decided to fulfill this request by providing web pages for information about regulation updates and summaries of the rules originally located in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at Part 262

Find the 335-page document here (PDF), or find specific information from the list below:

  1. OSW Recent Additions
  2. Large Quantity Generator (LQG) Resources
  3. Small Quantity Generator (SQG) Resources
  4. Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) Resources
  5. Generators Summary Chart

Department of Energy offers Energy Saving Assessments

The Department of Energy (DOE) is pushing to help inform the public about ways to save energy. As part of their new campaign, the DOE will be performing energy assessments to a number of industries across the nation. This will not only save energy, but also help reduce costs to the businesses. They plan to conduct 250 assessments and are currently taking applications for other industries to be considered. This application can be found on their website. For those who do not receive an assessment, there is also information on how to reduce natural gas and electricity costs.

WasteCap Connections

Aerosol Can Recycling System for Sale

A WasteCap Nebraska member has an Aerosolv Model 5000 Aerosol Can Recycling System for sale. The following components are included:

  • Puncturing Device
  • # 6163 Combination Coalescing Activated Carbon Filter
  • Anti-Static Wire
  • Safety Goggles

The system is in brand-new condition and is still in the original packaging. Please contact (402) 436-2383 or

<info@ERASE-THIS.wastecapne.org>
if you are interested in the system.