Sustainable Materials Management
Use and reuse materials in the most productive and sustainable way
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Learn how to reduce your waste generation and what materials are recyclable
Educational Materials
Free elementary school curriculum, public information, and useful websites
Nevada's Recycling Rate
Look at the data and calculations used to determine the annual state recycling rate
How to Recycle in Nevada
Learn about what you can recycle, locations to bring recyclables, and upcoming events and deadlines!
What’s Going On
Yerington High School Paper Recycling
Yerington High School Paper Recycling ProjectIn 2019 ,Yerington High School (YHS) received a grant from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection to start a paper recycling program at the school....
Household Haz Waste Drop-Off Event for Washoe County Residents Saturday 11/16/2019 8:00am to 4:00pm
Conscious Container
Conscious Container is a benefit corporation start-up located in Truckee, California that is bringing refillable glass bottles back into the infrastructure and economy of the United States. Caren McNamara, founder...
Spotlight of Individuals/Business
Alexus Bodenstein began a paper recycling program at Yerington High School and is now looking to expand.
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Recycled Art Contest 2019
What type of wearable items can you make from recycled materials? Think funny hats, crazy masks, exquisite jewelry, funky clothing, unique costumes, must-have accessories, futuristic backpacks, even superhero capes
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