Recycling and Waste Reduction
- Rural Recycling Workshop
- 10 Easy Ways to Lead-By-Example
- Source Reduction and Consumer Spending
- Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs)
- 2010 Recycling and Waste Diversion Summary
Stay up with the latest news on recycling and pollution prevention by receiving occasional emails from DEQ staff regarding new developments. To subscribe to the Waste P2 email list, enter your name and email list on this page: Email Subscription List and check the box for "DEQ Waste P2 List."
Many opportunities to recycle do exist in Montana and citizens are encouraged to Get Caught Recycling!
Contact the Waste and Underground Tank Management Bureau for information on Solid and Hazardous Waste Permitting and Compliance.
School Recycling Challenge
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is encouraging schools from all across the state to sign up for this year's Great American Can Round Up School Recycling Challenge sponsored by the Can Manufacturers Institute.
What can aluminum recycling do for your school? The kids in Cascade MT will tell you it can mean extra money for school activities. Recently the school was recognized for collecting the most aluminum cans per capita among Montana Schools in the first annual School Recycling Challenge. The school placed 3rd nationally by collecting 13.06 pounds of cans and won $1,000 to help fund school activities.
The School Recycling Challenge runs between America Recycles Day (November 15, 2011) and Earth Day (April 22, 2012). For all the information and to register go to: www.cancentral.com/RoundUp.
Schools that take up the challenge will receive a 5 cent per pound premium from Pacific Steel & Recycling and Allied Waste Services.
Want to participate in the School Recycling Challenge but lack the staff or expertise to develop and manage a recycling program in your school? Consider hosting an Energy Intern at your school. Creating and coordinating recycling infrastructure is just the sort of project our interns are looking for. The Governor’s Energy Intern Program provides $2,000 education awards for undergraduate students who complete a 200 hour energy-related internship. Apply to host an intern online at energyintern.com and we will help you find an ideal candidate living in your area. For more information contact the Governor’s Office of Community Service, 444-1745.
