Environmental
Service Providers Guidebook
2008
Disclaimer
WasteCap in no way claims the following environmental service provider lists are exhaustive and any omission is not intentional. If your business wishes to be included in future editions of this text please contact our staff, as this guidebook is a constant work in progress. A business inclusion in this publication does not constitute an endorsement of that business.
Thank you for your understanding.
WasteCap Nebraska Staff
285 S. 68th St. Place, Ste. 540
Lincoln, NE 68510
Phone (402) 436-2383 or 888-EWASTE9
Fax (402) 434-7375
www.wastecapne.org
Acknowledgements
WasteCap would like to thank the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and our generous sponsors for helping us design and distribute this guidebook. Thank you to our advertisers, A-Tec Recycling and Sandhill Plastics.
Guidebook to Local Environmental Service Providers
Computers & Electronic Equipment
Fluids - antifreeze, Oils, Solvents
Miscellaneous Recycling Services
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP)
Assessment & Pollution Prevention Resources
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDEBOOK
Welcome to the 2008 edition of WasteCap Nebraska’s “Environmental Service Providers Guidebook”. This guide is intended to assist local businesses in locating service providers to meet all of their waste reduction and recycling needs.
The guide is alphabetical and grouped by material type. Each section includes a brief description of waste reduction and recycling, followed by a list of the known local or regional service providers for that material. Also included in the guide are sections on miscellaneous recycling services, environmentally friendly purchasing, safety education providers, and a listing of agencies dedicated to helping improve your business’ waste reduction and recycling program.
Businesses denoted in bold are WasteCap members and/or provide service to WasteCap members through master agreements.
Enjoy the guidebook and please do not hesitate to provide us with feedback so that we may continue to improve future editions!
WasteCap Nebraska Staff
BATTERIES
Many types of batteries are considered to be “hazardous wastes” and should be disposed of properly. All batteries contain toxic substances, but certain battery types cause more concern when mixed in with regular trash. The primary concern is generally batteries that specifically contain mercury, cadmium, or lead. Check with the EPA’s list of persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals (PBTs) to identify the battery types that are targeted as priority substances for waste minimization.
For more information, consult these sites:
Recycle Your Rechargeable Batteries - RBRC
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a non-profit public service organization created to educate the public about the benefit of recycling batteries. This website not only gives you an overview of rechargeable battery recycling, but it can also help you locate recycling centers in your area.
Product Stewardship: Batteries - US EPA
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/muncpl/battery.htm
Explains the various battery types, what research has been completed on battery recycling, existing laws monitoring battery waste, and where to go for more information.
Battery Recycling Fact Sheet - Inform, Inc.
http://www.informinc.org/fact_CWPbattery.php
A comprehensive site listing including topics like why batteries should be recycled, battery waste prevention strategies, battery chemistries, and the status of battery recycling in the U.S.
BATTERIES
Allen’s New & Used Batteries A-Tec Recycling
Lincoln, NE Des Moines, IA
(402) 467-2455 (800) 551-4912
Capital City Auto Recyclers
Lincoln, NE Circuit City
(402) 475-2982 www.circuitcity.com
(877) 843-6655 *accepts spent rechargeable batteries
www.capitalcityautorecyclers.com
HTR Group
Custer County Recycling Lake Ozark, MO
Broken Bow, NE (888) 537-4874
(308) 870-0313 www.htr-group.com
Husker Battery Service i-recycle
Omaha, NE Omaha, NE
(402) 573-1054 (402) 697-8401
*accepts solid lead www.i-manage.com/i-recycle.asp
*accepts UPS batteries only
Interstate All Battery
Lincoln, NE Lewis & Clark Wireless
(402) 474-1911 Hartington, NE
Omaha, NE (402) 254-3316
(402) 341-7366 (402) 357-2457
*charges may apply www.bowvalleyw.net
Mercury Waste Solutions, Inc. Midwest Lamp Recycling, Inc.
Roseville, MN Madison, WI
(651) 628-9370 (800) 251-7646
www.mwsi.com www.budgetlampreclaimers.com
Retrofit Recycling Safety Kleen
Little Canada, MN Omaha, NE
(800) 274-1309 (402) 333-6321
www.retrofitcompanies.com www.safety-kleen.org
T.O. Haas Tire Univar USA, Inc.
Lincoln, NE Omaha, NE
(402)474-1525 (402) 733-3266
www.tohaastire.com www.chemcare.com
CELLULAR PHONES
Cellular phone usage has increased dramatically in the past few years and continues to grow daily. The average cell phone user uses a phone for about 18 months before replacing it. With millions of cell phone users, this leads to millions of cell phones being disposed of, at times into the landfill. Cell phones contain lead and mercury, along with other toxins, that will eventually leak out into the landfill. Broken cell phones can be recycled, and some parts salvaged, and working cell phones can be reused or donated to various charities. Please contact the individual service provider for more detailed information.
For more information, consult these sites:
Cellular Phones and the Environment
http://www.earth911.org/master.asp?s=lib&a=electronics/cell_index.asp
Lists useful details on cellular phone recycling and why it is useful to the environment. Also offers options for reusing or recycling old cellular phones, and resources for recycling.
Waste in the Wireless World: The Challenge of Cell Phones -
Inform, Inc.
http://informinc.org/wirelesswaste.php
Detailed report on cell phone usage, contents, disposal, the recycling process, and the benefits of cellular phone recycling.
CELLULAR PHONES
Cartridges for Kids Circuit City
Loveland, CO www.circuitcity.com
(800) 420-0235 *accepts obsolete cell phones
CURE Recycling Wipe Out Wireless Waste
Woodstock, GA c/0 Keep Nebraska Beautiful
(404) 680-1043 Lincoln, NE
www.earthtonesolution.com (402) 486-4622
Lincoln Children’s Zoo *provides postage-paid envelopes
Lincoln, NE to recycle cell phones, cell
(402) 475-6741 chargers, cell batteries, etc.
Planet Green Radio Shack
Canoga Park, CA www.radioshack.com
(800) 377-1093
www.planetgreen.com RIP Mobile
Tucker, GA
Retrofit Recycling (770) 856-9021
Little Canada, MN www.ripmobile.com
(800) 274-1309
www.retrofitcompanies.com The Wireless Alliance
Boulder, CO
Univar USA, Inc. (866) 366-5791
Omaha, NE www.thewirelessalliance.com
(402) 733-3266
COMPUTERS & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Computer and electronic waste is one of the fastest growing concerns in the recycling industry. Serious environmental concerns are imminent and the sheer volume of electronics reaching end-of-life further underlines the need for responsible action. The cathode ray tubes (CRTs) in most computer monitors and television screens have x-ray shields that contain 4 to 8 pounds of lead, mostly embedded in glass. The central processing unit (CPU) of a personal computer (PC) typically contains toxic heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium. Because of the lead content in the CRTs, they are considered a hazardous waste. Furthermore, businesses in Lincoln and Lancaster County cannot dispose of any hazardous wastes in our local landfill.
For more information, consult these sites:
Preventing Computer Waste - Inform, Inc.
http://www.informinc.org/fact_CWPcomputer.php
Discusses the benefits of computer waste reduction, waste preventions strategies, values of leasing and take-back agreements, environmental factors to consider when purchasing a computer, case studies for Extended Product Responsibility (EPR), and government efforts to prevent computer waste in the United States.
Electronic Product Recovery and Recycling (EPR2) Project - National Safety Council’s Environmental Health Center
http://www.nsc.org/ehc/epr2.htm
The EPR2 Project helps identify and prioritize ways to overcome market, economic, regulatory, administrative, and institutional barriers to effective management of electronic equipment throughout its life cycle.
COMPUTERS & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Electronics that are still usable should be donated for reuse and redistribution. Electronics that are not usable or are outdated should be sent to a legitimate refurbisher for proper testing, dismantling, and recycling of the components. Each service provider listed offers a different specialty and has differing fees for services. Please contact the service provider for more detailed information.
Computer Donation Agencies
Please contact organization before delivering materials
At 4 All Computers for Africa
Cozad, NE Omaha, NE
(308) 784-4525 www.computers4kids.org/participate/inkind.htm
Omaha, NE *accepts Pentium 3 or better
(402) 595-1923
www.at4all.com Cox Connect Kids
Omaha, NE
Computer Renaissance (402) 934-0453
Lincoln, NE www.cox.com/omaha
(402) 465-4040 *accepts Pentium 3 or better
*may be charge for monitor Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln, NE
Lincoln Action Program (402) 458-3140
Lincoln, NE www.lps.org
(402) 471-4515 * accepts Pentium 3 or better
*may be charge for monitor
Superior Pawnee Computer Society
Superior, NE
(402) 879-1046
*may be charge for monitor
COMPUTERS & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
At 4 All A-Tec Recycling, Inc.
Cozad, NE Des Moines, IA
(308) 784-4525 (800) 551-4912
Omaha, NE www.a-tec-recycling.com
(402) 595-1923
www.at4all.com CP Recovery
Omaha, NE
Cartridges of Kids (402) 331-1630
Loveland, CO (888) 411-6975
(800) 420-0235 Clive, IA
www.cartridgesforkids.com (515) 276-2600
Computer Hardware, Inc.
Kearney, NE Custer County Recycling
(308) 234-9335 Broken Bow, NE
Grand Island, NE (308) 870-0313
(308) 384-6939
Hastings, NE Electronic Disposal Technologies
(402) 463-3456 Omaha, NE
Lincoln, NE (402) 733-7297
(402) 483-6400 www.electronicdisposal.net
Electronic Recyclers HTR Group
Omaha, NE Lake Ozark, MO
(402) 658-9682 (888) 537-4874
*accepts anything with a printed www.htr-group.com
circuit board
i-recycle Junkman’s Recycling
Omaha, NE Kearney, NE
(402) 697-8401 (308) 236-8996
www.i-manage.com/i-recycle.asp *fee
*serving all of Nebraska
Lewis & Clark Wireless LifeSpan Technology Recycling
Hartington, NE Omaha, NE
(402) 254-3316 (402) 403-1910
(402) 357-2457 www.lifespanrecycling.com
COMPUTERS & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Mercury Waste Solutions Midwest Electronic Recycling
Roseville, MN Walford, IA
(651) 628-9370 (319) 845-2000
www.mwsi.com www.ewasterecycle.com
Midwest Lamp Recycling, Inc. PC Boneyard
Madison, WI Grand Island, NE
(800) 251-7646 (308) 370-1306
Recycling Connections Retrofit Recycling
Omaha, NE Little Canada, MN
(402) 551-0823 (800) 274-1309
Henderson, CO www.retrofitcompanies.com
(303) 333-6363
Schrock Innovations Secure Recyclers
Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE
(402) 423-9595 (402) 805-0065
Omaha, NE
(402) 934-9423
TechWare Recycling Univar USA, Inc.
Lincoln, NE Omaha, NE
(402) 499-3103 (402) 733-3266
DRUMS
Many businesses purchase their manufacturing products, including chemicals and paints, in plastic and steel drums. Disposal of these drums can be difficult. The best option is to work with your supplier to develop a take-back program. This encourages “closed-loop recycling”. If this is not a feasible option, there are other recycling options available. Before recycling, make sure to follow all environmental regulations for removal of original contents. This may require triple-rinsing of chemicals and other materials, dependent on the type of materials contained in the drum. For specific questions and concerns, contact your local health department, the Department of Environmental Quality, or one of the listed recyclers.
For more information, consult this site:
Best Management Practices for 55-Gallon Drums - New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
http://www.des.state.nh.us/factsheets/sw/sw-29.htm
Discusses specifications for drum collection and re-use.
DRUMS
J & M Steel Jones Barrel
Hastings, NE Omaha, NE
(402) 661-3815 (402) 346-2231
(800) 850-6416
Safety Kleen www.jonesbarrel.com
Omaha, NE
(402) 333-6321 Trader Dick
http://www.safety-kleen.org Lincoln, NE
(402) 464-5285
Univar USA, Inc. *6 barrel minimum, must be in
Omaha, NE useable condition & contain
(402) 733-3266 non-hazardous material
EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE
Packing peanuts and molded polystyrene are both products made of expanded polystyrene (EPS). Each is over 99.6% air, and consists of sturdy protective packaging that is used to fill in the empty space between merchandise and exterior cartons. Many businesses reuse their in-coming packaging materials to send out their products. Some businesses are unable to reuse the packaging for various reasons. For those businesses with excess peanuts, there are several companies that are purchasing peanuts at a high cost and would be happy to reuse EPS that otherwise would be headed for the landfill. It is a win-win situation for both businesses: one with reduced landfill and service fees and the other with fewer costs for new product.
For more information, consult these sites:
Packing Peanuts - Plastic Loose Fill Council (PLFC)
http://www.loosefillpackaging.com/
The Plastic Loose Fill Council (PLFC) was founded in 1991 to develop, promote and implement the original use and subsequent recovery, reuse, and recycling of polystyrene loose fill. The Council operates the Peanut Hotline, the national reuse program for plastic loose fill, and can also help you locate a local peanut recycling center.
Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers
This site lists various suppliers around the country, as well as different EPS recycling equipment manufacturers. Also provides recycling information and additional EPS recycling resources.
EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE
Grama’s Inc. Hollman Foods
Lincoln, NE Minden, NE
(402) 464-2661 (308) 468-5635
www.gramasjellies.com (888) 926-2879
Mail Plus *loose fill, call first, pick-up in
Lincoln, NE Lincoln every other week,
(402) 434-5315 no charge
*molded or loose
Premier Industries
Mail Prep Etc. attn: Jerry Meis
Lincoln, NE (402) 203-3234
(402) 486-3252 jmeis@premier-industries.com
Tasler, Inc. The UPS Store
Webster City, IA Lincoln, NE
(515) 832-5200 (402) 475-3131
*molded or loose
FIBER
Fiber products encompass a myriad of paper products. Fiber can be separated into many categories, such as cardboard (OCC), office paper (OFF), magazines (MAG), newspapers (NEWS/ONP), mixed paper (MOP), and phonebooks (OTD). Typically, fiber products represent a large percentage of business solid waste. Often referred to as the “low-hanging fruit”, fiber products are easily recyclable and businesses generally see direct cost savings benefits from reduced garbage service fees. The burden on the municipal solid waste collection and disposal systems decreases with increased recycling efforts by businesses.
For more information, consult these sites:
Junk Mail Waste Prevention Kit - Department of
Natural Resources and Parks, Solid Waste Division - King County, Washington
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/resrecy/wasteprevention/junkmail.shtml
Great tips and contact information for how to rid your home and business of junk mail.
Waste Reduction and Recycling Guide for Businesses - WasteCap Nebraska
http://www.wastecapne.org/pub/1999/business-guide.pdf
A helpful tool for businesses to target specific waste streams for reduction and/or recycling.
Waste Reduction Tips for the Office - Inform, Inc.
http://www.informinc.org/fact_office.php
Useful tips on reducing paper and office supply waste before it gets to the trash can. Mentions tips on items from coffee to cleaners to printers and other equipment.
FIBER
Burton Enterprises Custer County Recycling
Henderson, NE Broken Bow, NE
(402) 723-4265 (308) 870-0313
Firstar Fiber Recycling Midland Recycling
Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE
(402) 894-0003 (402) 476-8502
www.firstarfiber.com www.midlandrecycling.net
Omaha Paper Stock Recycling Enterprises
Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE
(402) 392-2007 (402) 421-6655
(800) 888-1402 www.recyclelincoln.com
Grand Island, NE
(308) 382-3909
(866) 382-3909
Security Shredding Services Weyerhaeuser
Laurel, NE Omaha, NE
(402) 256-3522 (402) 453-8755
*also takes cardboard & newspaper www.weyerhaeuser.com
FIBER
Confidential Document Destruction
A-Tec Recycling Infosafe Shredding, Inc.
Des Moines, IA Omaha, NE
(800) 551-4912 (402) 891-2688
www.a-tec-recycling.com www.infosafeshredding.com
Iron Mountain Secure Shredding Midland Recycling
Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE
(402) 341-2701 (402) 476-8502
Lincoln, NE www.midlandrecycling.net
(402) 477-2333
www.ironmountain.com Recycling Enterprises
Lincoln, NE
Paper Tiger Shredding (402) 421-6655
Lincoln, NE www.recyclelincoln.com
(402) 421-3737
www.papertigershredding.com Security Shredding Services
Laurel, NE
Roberts Recycling (402) 256-3522
Lincoln, NE
(402) 483-2477 Shred Monster
Columbus, NE
Shred It (402) 564-6006
Omaha, NE www.shredmonster.com
(402) 991-4790
www.shredit.com Superior Data Storage
Lincoln, NE
Shredding Solutions (402) 464-0260
Lincoln, NE
(402) 474-6815 Weyerhaeuser
(877) 220-1259 Omaha, NE
www.shredding-solutions.com (402) 453-8755 www.weyerhaeuser.com
FLUID
Fluids such as oil, antifreeze, hydraulic fluid, and solvents are essential components for several industries. Due to the toxicity and widespread use of some fluids, their disposal can present a management challenge. Finding ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle such fluids will protect the environment and can conserve operations/maintenance resources that are otherwise spent on disposal of old materials and the purchase of new materials. It is also important to include oil filters in recycling efforts because filters can be processed and made into new steel products, which in turn reduces the need for limestone in the steel-making process. Check with your local health department, the NDEQ or the service providers listed for any specific questions to ensure that you meet all applicable environmental requirements.
For more information, consult these sites:
Used Oil Recovery - Department of Environmental Quality
http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/hw/usedoil.html
Includes fact sheets about oil generators, transporters, collection facilities, burners, marketers, and space heaters.
Nebraska Used Oil Collection Program - Keep Nebraska Beautiful
Discusses importance of reducing oil pollution, recycling used oil, and includes a link to Used Oil Collections Sites in Nebraska.
FLUID
Antifreeze Recyclers Barton Solvents
Valley, NE Council Bluffs, IA
(402) 359-5657 (712) 322-2509
Capital City Auto Recyclers
Lincoln, NE Custer County Recycling
(402) 475-2982 Broken Bow, NE
(877) 843-6655 (308) 870-0313
www.capitalcityautorecyclers.com
Jebro, Inc. Mercury Waste Solutions, Inc.
Sioux City, IA Roseville, MN
(800) 231-8555 (651) 628-9370
*fluids containing mercury
Product Recovery & Recycling
Fort Calhoun, NE Safety Kleen
(402) 444-4486 Omaha, NE
(402) 333-6321
T.O. Haas www.safety-kleen.org
Lincoln, NE
(402) 474-1525 Univar USA, Inc
(402) 323-4200 Omaha, NE
www.tohaastire.com (402) 733-3266
(800) 909-4897
FLUID
Oil Filter Recycling
Jebro, Inc. Product Recovery & Recycling
Sioux City, IA Fort Calhoun, NE
(800) 231-8555 (402) 444-4486
www.jebro.com *accepts used oil
Fleet Maintenance
All Star Rewards Jebro, Inc.
Des Moines, IA Sioux City, IA
(877) 834-2003 (800) 231-8555
eddied@quixnet.net www.jebro.com
*fuel additive and management of
safety initiative programs
Lubrication Engineers
Lincoln, NE
(402) 488-5133
(800) 537-7683
*fuel-efficient lubricants, oil reduction consulting
FLUORESCENT LIGHT TUBES
There are several varieties of mercury-containing lamps in use today; fluorescent lamps, high-pressure sodium lamps, mercury vapor lamps, metal halide lamps and the increasingly popular Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL). Fluorescent lamps are preferred over incandescents because they use only 1/3 of the energy. All fluorescent lamps contain small quantities of mercury that may be harmful to the environment and also may be listed as Universal Wastes with the U.S. EPA. If your business uses any of the above-mentioned bulbs, you need to dispose of them in a proper manner. Recycling the bulbs is the preferred method. In all cases, there is likely to be a service charge for recycled bulbs. The service charge, quantity of bulbs, and pick up schedule are determined cooperatively with your chosen recycling vendor.
For more information, consult these sites:
Lamp Recycling - National Electrical Manufacturers Association
http://www.nema.org/lamprecycle/
This page is a resource for any light bulb user seeking details on recycling spent mercury-containing lamps.
Mercury-Containing Light Bulb (Lamp) Regulatory Framework
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/id/univwast/lamps/frame.htm
This page provides regulatory history and guidance.
FLUORESCENT LIGHT TUBES
A-Tec Recycling HTR Group
Des Moines, IA Lake Ozark, MO
(800) 551-4912 (888) 537-4874
www.a-tec-recycling.com www.htr-group.com
*accepts ballasts, other mercury &
mercury containing devices, Mercury Waste Solutions, Inc.
thermostats, thermometers, Roseville, MN
ignition tubes (651) 628-9370
(877) 636-6514
Lewis & Clark Wireless www.mwsi.com
Hartington, NE *accepts ballasts
(402) 254-3316
(402) 357-2457
www.bowvalleyw.net Retrofit Recycling
Little Canada, MN
Midwest Lamp Recycling, Inc. (800) 274-1309
Madison, WI www.retrofitcompanies.com
(800) 251-7646 *accepts ballasts, www.budgetlampreclaimers.com transformers/capacitors,
*also accepts ballasts mercury items: debris,
devices, etc.
Safety Kleen
Omaha, NE Univar USA, Inc.
(402) 333-6321 Omaha, NE
www.safety-kleen.org (402) 733-3266
METAL SCRAP
Metal is the most recycled of all commodities, generating a recycling rate of over 90%. Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals are recycled into new products very easily. Despite market fluctuations, metals do have great market value. In addition, recycling metals, versus mining and producing virgin metal products uses 90% less energy and cuts air pollutants by as much as 95%.
For more information, consult these sites:
Steel Recycling Institute
The Steel Recycling Institute (SRI) is an industry association that promotes and sustains the recycling of all steel products. The SRI educates the solid waste industry, government, business, and ultimately the consumer about the benefits of steel’s infinite recycling cycle.
Scrap Metal Management - New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
http://www.des.state.nh.us/factsheets/sw/sw-19.htm
This site explains the composition of scrap metal waste streams as well as the alternatives to landfill disposal.
METAL SCRAP
A Can Recycling Center Ak-sar-ben Scrap & Recycling
Lincoln, NE Omaha, NE
(402) 421-9101 (402) 341-3796
*accepts aluminum and steel cans *accepts non-ferrous aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel
Alter Scrap
Lincoln, NE Burton Enterprises
(402) 476-3306 Henderson, NE
Omaha, NE (402) 723-4265
(402) 345-0698 *accepts aluminum and tin
Grand Island, NE
(308) 381-0600 Custer County Recycling
Norfolk, NE Broken Bow, NE
(402) 371-2200 (308) 870-0313
J & M Steel
Industrial Services, Inc. Hastings, NE
Lincoln, NE (402) 461-3815
(402) 467-3581
www.isinebraska.com L & K Scrap
Omaha, NE
Kramer’s Auto Parts & Iron Co. (402) 733-5486
Grand Island, NE *accepts aluminum and press flakes
(802) 384-1116
Midwest Metals Recycling
Mid-City Recycling Omaha, NE
Lincoln, NE (402) 345-6624
(402) 464-5880 *accepts all non-ferrous metals
*aluminum can (UBC) and copper only
Recycling Connections
Quality Silver Recovery Omaha, NE
Gretna, NE (402) 551-0823
(402) 332-5745 Henderson, CO
(303) 333-6363
Recycling Enterprises www.recyclingconnections.com
Lincoln, NE *accepts non-ferrous only
(402) 421-6655
www.recyclelincoln.com S & D Metals
Columbus, NE
River City Recycling (402) 563-2214
Omaha, NE *does not accept steel
(402) 731-0414
Weyerhaeuser
Security Shredding Solutions Omaha, NE
Laurel, NE (402) 453-8755
(402) 256-3522 www.weyerhaeuser.com
*accepts aluminum
PALLETS & WOOD WASTE
Pallets are a common waste among many businesses and represent a major use of lumber that often turns into waste after only a few uses. The pallet industry is second only to the homebuilding industry in use of wood. The Wood Pallet and Container Association estimates that more than 50 percent of wood pallets are reusable and are reused an average of four times per year. One option to reduce pallet waste is to use reusable pallets in house or set up a take-back program with your suppliers. When this option is not viable, recycling and reuse are the options of choice. Many businesses struggle to implement pallet recycling programs due to the varied and odd-sized pallets received from their suppliers. Some service providers are willing to take all sizes of pallets. Businesses with pallet recycling programs not only save hundreds to even thousands of dollars per year in avoided landfill disposal fees but can also help to reduce the waste being sent to our local landfills.
For more information, consult these sites:
Pallet Management and Waste Reduction - North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance.
http://www.p2pays.org/ref/03/02765.pdf
Shows businesses how to examine their pallet use, improve their pallet management system, and reduce associated waste. Issues addressed include pallet recycling, third party management, and comparison of plastic, metal, corrugated pallets, wood pallets, and slip sheets.
Pollution Prevention Pallet Management Fact Sheet - Virginia Office of Pollution Prevention
http://www.p2pays.org/ref/10/09829.htm
Lists techniques and tips for managers and owners who have problems with accumulating pallets and associated disposal costs.
PALLETS & WOOD WASTE
City of Lincoln Diamond Pallets
Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE
(402) 441-7043 (402) 601-7646
*call for requirements
Hofeling Enterprises, Inc.
Industrial Services, Inc. Lincoln, NE
Lincoln, NE (402) 438-8733
(402) 467-3581 www.hofelingenterprises.com
KKL Wood Products/Quality Pallets Palleton, Inc.
Omaha, NE Fremont, NE
(402) 345-7670 (800) 364-6099
(800) 725-5385 Grand Island, NE
*accepts wood scrap (888) 717-5437
Council Bluffs, IA
Pallets Plus (712) 388-9047
Blue Springs, NE www.palleton.com
(402) 645-3568
*picks up usable pallets for a fee River City Recycling
Omaha, NE
Right of Way Management (402) 731-0414
Bellwood, NE *accepts trees
(402) 538-3895
www.justuskids.com/pallets.htm Stewart Trucking & Pallet, Inc.
Lincoln, NE
Tasler, Inc. (402) 464-5021
Webster City, IA *minimum pickup of a trailer load
(515) 832-5200
TMCO, Inc.
Tradewell Pallets Lincoln, NE
Gretna, NE (402) 476-0013
(402) 332-3500 *4 ways, odd sizes, no minimum
PLASTICS
For convenience, durability and weight, plastics are used more and more each day. According to the EPA, plastic makes up about 11 percent of municipal solid waste streams by weight. While plastic recycling has increased substantially, EPA estimates only 5.4% of plastics are currently being recycled. Although there are many markets for Polyethylene (PET, #1) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE, #2), the complex nature of the more uncommon plastic grades (#3-7) makes it difficult to find markets for post-industrial plastic scrap. Businesses should have information regarding plastic grade, melt-point, density, and the original MSDS sheets from the plastic resin when calling potential markets. Product samples and other information may also be requested.
For more information, consult these sites:
Plastics: Recycling and Beyond - Plastics Resource
http://www.plasticsresource.com/
A comprehensive tool for both communities and businesses that includes background information, recycling statistics, and a recycled plastics market database.
Plastics in Your Life - American Plastics Council
http://www.americanplasticscouncil.org/
The APC frequently asked questions page addresses questions specific to plastics concerning resource conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, recovery, and more.
PLASTICS
Avant Ministries Champlin Tire Recycling, Inc.
Des Moines, IA Concordia, KS
(515) 276-0128 (800) 295-3345
Custer County Recycling
Broken Bow, NE DMR Plastics
(308) 870-0313 Bolckow, MO
*accepts #1, 2, 4, and 5 (816) 428-2101
Jayhawk Plastics Kings Enterprises
Olathe, KS Omaha, NE
(800) 444-9789 (402) 934-5968
www.jayhawkplastics.com kingsusa@cox.net
Midland Recycling Midwest Recycling Co., Inc.
Lincoln, NE Clarinda, IA
(402) 476-8502 (712) 542-3383
Norfolk Recycling Recycling Enterprises
Norfolk, NE Lincoln, NE
(402) 371-8939 (402) 421-6655
Sandhill Plastics
Kearney, NE Security Shredding
(308) 236-5025 Laurel, NE
www.sandhillplastics.com (402) 256-3522
Silvercrest Recycling, Inc. St. Joseph Plastics
Cedar Rapids, IA St. Joseph, MO
(319) 362-7594 (816) 279-1415
Weyerhaeuser
Omaha, NE
(402) 453-8755
TIRES
Nebraskans generate an average of 1.5 million scrap tires every year. Illegal or improper dumping and stockpiling of scrap tires pose serious health and environmental risks. In Nebraska, tires have been banned from landfill disposal. With this ban, a fee is imposed on the purchase of new tires to assist with the cleanup and management of scrap tires. Proper management of scrap tires is essential for a clean, healthy environment in Nebraska. Recycled tires can be used to make playing fields, as an asphalt additive for roads, in engineering processes, and many other interesting products. Purchasing recycled products made from old tires and scrap rubber helps to create stable markets for continued scrap tire recycling.
For more information, consult these sites:
Scrap Tire Information and Markets - Rubber Manufacturers Association
http://www.rma.org/scrap_tires/
Gives up to date information on scrap tires and markets, state by state legislation information, and environmental issues relating to scrap tires.
Management of Scrap Tires - US EPA
http://www.epa.gov/garbage/tires
Provides in-depth research on the subject of scrap tire recycling as well as disposal, storage, and processor regulations, financial/market incentives and contact information for each state.
TIRES
Champlin Tire Recycling, Inc. Entire Recycling
Concordia, KS Brock, NE
(800) 295-3345 (402) 880-2215
www.champlintirerecycling.com Rockport, MO
(660) 744-2252
J & M Steel www.entirerecycling.com
Hastings, NE
(402) 461-3815 Lee Pester
*fee Lincoln, NE
(402) 464-3195
River City Recycling
Omaha, NE
(402) 731-0414
TONER AND INK CARTRIDGES
Toner cartridges are one of the most convenient products to recycle-a simple way to keep valuable materials out of landfills and expand your recycling program. Used cartridges that are returned to the original manufacturer, or to a recycler, are disassembled or refilled. Some of the existing parts are reconditioned to “like-new”. Parts, like some plastics, that cannot be reconditioned, are ground up and used for other products. Many of the stereotypes of remanufactured products are long since proven wrong with new technologies to generate a high-quality toner product, at a lower cost than new.
For more information, consult these sites:
Toner Cartridge Fact Sheet - Inform, Inc.
http://www.informinc.org/fact_CWPtoner.php
Explains how your business can reduce waste and pollution associated with toner cartridges and the advantages of using remanufactured cartridges. Also discusses how to structure bids to receive high-quality remanufactured toner cartridges and how to locate a cartridge re-manufacturer in your area.
Waste Reduction and Recycling Guide for Businesses - WasteCap Nebraska
http://www.wastecapne.org/pub/1999/business-guide.pdf
A helpful tool for businesses to target specific waste streams for reduction and/or recycling.
TONER AND INK CARTRIDGES
Advanced Laser A-Tec Recycling
Systems & Services, Inc. Des Moines, IA
Omaha, NE (800) 551-4912
(402) 733-6288 www.a-tec-recycling.com
Cartridges for Kids
Cartridge World Loveland, CO
Lincoln, NE (800) 420-0235
(402) 464-FILL (3455) www.cartridgesforkids.com
*free consultation/savings estimates Circuit City
*refilling and recycling www.circuitcity.com
CURE Recycling ECCO Recycles
Woodstock, GA Kent, WA
(404) 680-1043 (800) 368-5881
www.earthtonesolutions.com www.eccorecycles.com
*will pay up to $10 for used cartridges
Full Circle Image
Rochester, MN i-recycle
(800) 584-7244 Omaha, NE
www.fullcircleimage.com (402) 697-8401
www.i-manage.com/i-recycle.asp
Laser Products & Services Group
Beatrice, NE Latsch’s, Inc.
(800) 728-2215 Lincoln, NE
(402) 323-7222
Lincoln Children’s Zoo www.latschs.com
Lincoln, NE
(402) 475-6741 Optimist Club
http://www.lincolnzoo.org Lincoln, NE
(402) 483-1515
Media Recovery *pick up service
Lincoln, NE
(402) 484-8200 Wagner Enterprises
www.mediarecovery.com Doniphan, NE
(402) 744-2141
Univar USA, Inc. www.contraryacres.com
Omaha, NE *accepts HP toner cartridges only
(402) 733-3266
MISCELLANEOUS RECYCLING SERVICES
This section has several service providers in various recycling arenas. Items are listed alphabetically for convenience.
Appliances
Alter Scrap Industrial Services, Inc.
Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE
(402) 476-3306 (402) 467-3581
Omaha, NE www.isinebraska.com
(402) 345-0698
Grand Island, NE Retrofit Recycling
(308) 381-0600 Little Canada, MN
Norfolk, NE (800) 274-1309
(402) 371-2200 www.retrofitcompanies.com
Salvage Warehouse
Lincoln, NE
(402) 466-8294
Compact Discs & Video Tapes
Green Disk Plastic Recycling Retrofit Recycling
Indianapolis, IN Little Canada, MN
(317) 780-6100 (800) 274-1309
(800) 305-3475 www.retrofitcompanies.com
Shredding Solutions
Lincoln, NE
(402) 474-6815
(877) 220-1259
MISCELLANEOUS RECYCLING SERVICES
Construction and Demolition
A.R. Salvage and Recycling Cather Construction
Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE
(402) 346-4470 (402) 434-2113
*accepts any reusable items *accepts clean asphalt and concrete, no minimum
Conreco
Omaha, NE Dobson Brothers Construction
(402) 733-4100 Lincoln, NE
*accepts concrete only (402) 467-3634
EcoStores Nebraska *large quantities for concrete only
Lincoln, NE
(402) 477-3606 Industrial Services, Inc.
www.ecostoresne.org Lincoln, NE
*accepts any usable wood or other (402) 467-3581
material with the exception of www.isinebraska.com
chipboard
*Tax deductible donation
Midwest Aggregate Recyclers Pavers, LLC
Omaha, NE Waverly, NE
(402) 359-2578 (402) 786-5900
*accepts concrete and asphalt www.paversinc.com
Foam Padding and Carpet
CP Recovery
Omaha, NE
(402) 331-1630
(888) 411-6975
Clive, IA
(515) 276-2600
MISCELLANEOUS RECYCLING SERVICES
Hazardous Wastes
(Consult the NDEQ Directory of Hazardous Waste Management
facilities for a more complete listing of hazardous waste service providers)
Barton Solvents. Inc. Industrial Services, Inc.
Council Bluffs, IA Lincoln, NE
(712) 322-2509 (402) 467-3581
www.barsol.com www.isinebraska.com
Lincoln/Lancaster County Health Dept Mercury Waste Solutions, Inc.
Lincoln, NE Roseville, MN
(402) 441-8022 (651) 628-9370
www.ci.lincoln.ne.us/city/health/ (877) 636-6514
*hazardous waste collections www.mwsi.com
*accepts wastes containing mercury
Safety Kleen
Omaha, NE Under the Sink
(402) 333-6321 Omaha, NE
www.safety-kleen.org (402) 444-sink
Univar USA, Inc. *for Douglas and Sarpy County
Omaha, NE households only (no businesses)
(402) 733-3266
Materials Exchange
Crayons to Computers The NE Materials Exchange Program
c/o Venture in Partnership c/o Keep Nebraska Beautiful
Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE
(402) 436-1012 (402) 486-4622
http://vip.lps.org www.knb.org/exchange.html
*needs 3-ring binders, paper, pocket
folders, pens, pencils, computers, etc.
MISCELLANEOUS RECYCLING SERVICES
Microfilm & X-Ray Film
Central Recycling Company Quality Silver Recovery
Kansas City, MO Gretna, NE
(800) 359-9720 (402) 332-5745
*lithograph film
Recycling Enterprises
Lincoln, NE Shred It
(402) 421-6655 Omaha, NE
www.recyclelincoln.com (402) 991-4790
Shredding Solutions
Lincoln, NE
(402) 474-6815
(877) 220-1259
Propane Tanks
Ferrellgas
Lincoln, NE
(402) 477-5151
Rags and Towels
ARAMARK
Lincoln, NE
(402) 464-6326
Windmills and Water Pump Systems
Dempster Industries
Beatrice, NE
(800) 777-0212
*trailers for recycling
ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING
The purchasing practices of a business make a strong environmental statement all its own, hence the saying, “if you’re not buying recycled, you’re not really recycling”. A business may have a wonderful recycling program, but if they do not buy Products that contain recycled content, their recycling program is of little impact. For businesses needing assistance in developing recycled-content purchasing or environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) guidelines, the listed service providers are a good place to start. These companies help businesses find the opportunities available for buying recycled products to close the loop on recycling. This type of purchasing can help maintain stable markets for recyclables while improving the environment simultaneously.
For more information, consult these sites:
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing - US EPA
EPA’s Environmentally Friendly Purchasing Program details, including glossary, frequently asked questions, tools, and resources.
ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING
Cleaning Products
Clean Environment Co. Cleaner Solutions Database
Lincoln, NE www.cleanersolutions.org
(402) 464-0988
(800) 266-2353
Open Harvest Natural Foods Peerless Wiping Cloth Co.
Lincoln, NE Council Bluffs, IA
(402) 475-9069 (712) 325-1115
www.openharvest.org *recycled rags
Safety Kleen Workcell Systems, Inc.
Omaha, NE Highland Park, IL
(402) 333-6321 (847) 579-0595
www.safety-kleen.org www.workcellsystems.com
Lighting
Electric Fixture & Supply Retrofit Recycling
Lincoln, NE Little Canada, MN
(402) 476-7770 (800) 274-1309
www.electricfixture.com www.retrofitcompanies.com
Voss Lighting
Lincoln, NE
(402) 328-2283
(800) 733-8677
ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING
Recycled Office Products
Cartridge World Corporate Express
Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE
(402) 464-FILL (3455) (402) 474-4443
www.cwlincoln.com www.cexp.com
i-recycle Latsch’s, Inc.
Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE
(402) 697-8401 (402) 323-7222
www.i-manage.com/i-recycle.asp www.latschs.com
Media Recovery Office Depot
Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE
(402) 484-8200 (402) 466-3443
www.mediarecovery.com (800) 685-8800
Printing Plus
Lincoln, NE
(402) 325-8000
Recycling Containers & Dumpsters
Dempster Industries Elliot Sanitation Equipment Co.
Beatrice, NE Lincoln, NE
(800) 777-0212 (402) 474-4840
www.alleycatdepco.com www.elliottequipco.com
*manufactures trailers for recycling *recycling and refuse equipment
Industrial Services, Inc. Retrofit Recycling
Lincoln, NE Little Canada, MN
(402) 467-3581 (800) 274-1309
www.isinebraska.com www.retrofitcompanies.com
Rubbermaid Commercial Products Windsor Barrel Works
Omaha, NE Kempton, PA
(402) 359-1701 Nebraska & Iowa (800) 527-7848
(800) 347-9800 www.windsorbarrel.com
www.rubbermaidcommerical.com
ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING
Recovered Plastic Products
Jayhawk Plastics St. Joseph Plastics
Olathe, KS St. Joseph, MO
(800) 444-9789 (816) 279-1415
www.jayhawkplastics.com www.stjosephplastics.com
ASSESSMENT & POLLUTION PREVENTION RESOURCES
In networking with similar organizations, WasteCap Nebraska creates a venue for your business to work with other organizations, known specifically for their waste reduction and recycling program assistance. The businesses and organizations listed below partner with WasteCap to help educate the business sector of the region. Their services are available for many of your waste reduction and recycling needs.
City of Lincoln Recycling Office City of Omaha Recycling Office
Lincoln, NE Omaha, NE
(402) 441-8215 (402) 444-4500
www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/pworks/waste/ www.wasteline.org/
Environmental Protection Agency Keep Nebraska Beautiful
Kansas City, KS Lincoln, NE
(913) 551-7533 (402) 486-4622
(800) 223-0425 www.knb.org
Lincoln Electric System Lincoln/Lancaster County Health Dept
Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE
(402) 473-3281 (402) 441-8020
www.les.com www.ci.lincoln.ne.us/city/health
NE Dept of Environmental Quality Nebraska State Recycling Association
Lincoln, NE Omaha, NE
(402) 471-2186 (402) 933-3059
www.deqstate.ne.us/ (800) 248-7328
Pollution Prevention Regional Info. Ctr.
(P2RIC) Tetra Tech EM Inc.
Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE
(402) 554-6257 (402) 474-6228
www.p2ric.org www.tetratech.com
UNL Partners in Pollution Prevention (P3) Program
Lincoln, NE
(402) 472-2838
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