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August 20, 2014-Full of Scrap INSIDE THIS ISSUE NRRA Welcomes Gwen Erley Fiber Market Info. NRRA Annual Meeting Date Announced New Propane Tank Pricing School News NH the Beautiful Signs, Bins and More! NH DES Operator Training National News Classifieds NRRA Calendar ••••••••••••••••••••••• ~Recycling Fact of the Day~ Plastic not only adds to landfill space and takes forever to decompose, but used plastic dumped into the sea kills and destroys sea life at an estimated 1,000,000 sea creatures per year! •••••••••••••••••••••••

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August 20, 2014-Full of Scrap

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

NRRA Welcomes Gwen Erley

Fiber Market Info.

NRRA Annual Meeting Date Announced

New Propane Tank Pricing

School News

NH the Beautiful Signs, Bins and More!

NH DES Operator Training

National News

Classifieds

NRRA Calendar

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~Recycling Fact of the Day~

Plastic not only adds to landfill space and takes forever to decompose, but used plastic dumped into the sea kills

and destroys sea life at an estimated 1,000,000 sea creatures per year!

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FROM THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR

In Memoriam

NRRA and recycling have lost a great champion. For over five decades, Tony Ilacqua of Littleton, NH, has

been an environmental hero. Recently, fellow NRRA Board Member, Susy Mansfield wrote, “During his

tenure in Littleton, Tony was an outspoken and much valued member of the NRRA Marketing

Committee. When we were beginning with e-waste, he spoke with emphasis and passion about the need for

very thorough auditing of potential vendors. There were quite a few fly-by-nights around (I remember visiting

one place where no one spoke English, no windows, wretched work conditions), and Tony was adamant about

the need to know where the electronics would end up. What country, and how would it be handled there? So

many horror stories of children trolling through piles of e-waste, batteries leaking into streams of water,

etc. “It’s not okay for us to solve our problems at the expense of someone else’s environment”. Boy was he

right!”

“Here’s a photo of Tony taken in 1999 when he was NRRA Recycler

of the Year. He is holding the plaque (in the shape of NH) in his left

arm and admiring the flamingo flag which accompanied the

award. At the time there was a ‘flamingo flock’ thing going on at the

Littleton Recycling Center, hence the flag.

Both were lost in the fire at the Littleton Recycling Center shortly

thereafter. We let the flamingo flag go, but we had a replacement

plaque made for him.”

For my own personnel experience with Tony I will never forget his

clarion call “Don’t forget the North Country!”

Tony served on NRRA’s then called Marketing Committee (now

M.O.M.) for several years beginning in 1993. He also served on the

NRRA Board of Trustees in 2002. Tony will always be remembered

for his dedication and passion for the environment. His contributions

were many, and our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Tony’s entire

family.

Some Good News

NRRA is pleased to announce that Gwen Erley has joined the NRRA team as the new Programs Coordinator.

Gwen will be taking over the NRRA School Recycling

Club responsibilities and also assisting with outreach and

media functions. Gwen comes to NRRA with a life-long

passion for recycling instilled in her by her mom, and

she’ll be happy to share that story with you when you

meet her in person or on the phone. She spent the last

eight years in the educational sector, creating and

managing internships. We are pleased to have her join

us. Gwen will be doing lots of studying and “homework”

this week, but don’t be surprised if she is off and running

starting on Monday the 25th

. Erley is her last name and it

fits! Welcome Aboard Gwen!

Pacific Gyre Back in the News

Great Pacific Garbage Patch Continues to Grow

From The Weather Channel, Aug. 17, 2014

“California residents looking to relax at the beach are seeing more than just the ocean.

The “Great Pacific Garbage Patch,” which has grown to the point that it’s visible off the

California coast, is already having a negative impact on the eco-system, reports KTLA 5.

An environmental hazard, the patch is growing in the ocean between Hawaii and California. Those who have

seen it referred to it as an “enormous floating landfill.”

Captain Charles Moore and his team of scientists from the Algalita Marine Research Institute have been

researching the patch for two months. He first discovered it in 1997.

They say the garbage has already had an impact on the sealife around it, such as fish with enlarged and

discolored livers.

Captain Moore said it will take years to go through all the data they accumulated. Meanwhile, a California bill

that would ban plastic bags across the state serves as some hope that this garbage patch will stop

growing. Click HERE to see the video.”

The Keynote closing presentation at the 33rd

Annual NRRA Conference in Manchester, NH last June

highlighted the “solution” to the Pacific Garbage patch proposed by an up an coming environmentalist, 20 year

old Netherland native Boyan Slat. This link just posted on The Weather Channel shows how critical this

solution, or one like it, is to preserving the ecosystem of the ocean. While it may be far removed from New

England, it is a canary in the coal mine for the entire planet. We must continue to do a better job of recycling

everything we can and prevent it from adding to the toxic degradation of the global ecosystem. Whether it is e-

waste, hazardous waste, recycled products, or waste in general, the best and brightest hope for the survival of

our species is to eliminate any and all products or practices that endanger our environment. The good news is

that young people are getting involved, and that always makes me hopeful.

NRRA Continues to Work the Fiber Markets

As updated last issue, all members should be aware that this segment of the market is still being rocked by a

Perfect Storm or the Recycling Trifecta in reverse, especially as it relates to OCC and Mixed paper. Pricing and

movement of material and individual loads are challenging, but the Member Services Team is working non-stop

to keep everything on an even keel if you will. Members are encouraged to plan well in advance for orders as

the more time available, the better solutions can be found. Same day pickups are far from ideal and not usually

possible, so gauge your needs as far ahead as possible to give us the best chance to find a good home for your

commodities.

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NRRA NEWS

A Notice to NRRA Customers

Harding Metals will be closed for inventory the last seven day of September (Sept. 23 – 30).

Please Help Us Help You – Place your Orders Early

Our goal is to provide the best possible service to you, our members and customers. In order to do this, we ask

for your cooperation in placing your orders between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day. This is

when our member services team is available to assist you. Planning ahead is also appreciated. It’s always best

to place orders as early as possible, with a minimum of 24 hours notice. It’s also a good idea to speak with

someone personally about your shipments. You may leave a voice mail, but be sure to be specific and leave all

of your information (name, phone number, detail of what you need shipped and preferred ship date). NRRA

sends confirmations for all pick ups and deliveries now, so you can be sure that the order has been

scheduled. Thank you for your cooperation.

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NRRA ANNOUNCES DATE FOR ANNUAL

MEETING

NRRA will be hosting its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 19th this

year. Ordinarily, the meeting is held on the second Wednesday of

November. However, due to the holiday and other events, we have changed the

meeting to the third Wednesday in November this year. This also means that the M.O.M. meeting will be

rescheduled to the third Wednesday as well. Registration information will be going out to all members in

September.

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NEW NRRA Member Pricing for Propane Tanks – Effective Date

9/01/14

NRRA’s Vendor Mighty Flame (formerly Rindge Energy) picks up Propane Tanks at your site.

Tanks must be complete with valves & with valves closed

Minimum pickup: 25 – 20 lb. tanks NEW

1 lb. $1.00 cost/each

5,10,15 lb. $1.00 cost/each

20 lb. Under 25, N/C….. 25 and over, $1.00 revenue/each * NEW

30,40,60 lb. $2.00 cost/ each

100 lb. $10.00 cost/each

Larger than 100 lb. $.12 cost/pound

Helium Tanks $2.00 cost/each

Fire Extinguishers $5.00 cost/each

Pickup Fee $25.00

*Mutilated or badly dented or rusted through N/C

End Use:

Mighty Flame reclaims the propane by using a vacuum system that pumps into a large storage tank that is then

used in their trucks.

Tanks that are not reusable are reclaimed as scrap metal.

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SWANA Training@HQ Returns With Managing

Recycling Systems Course

Solid waste professionals from various locations, have come to SWANA Headquarters to

participate in the Training@HQ program. Training@HQ has proved to be beneficial to its

students and the best value for certification training.

Join us September 15-17, 2014, to participate in our first course of the fall:

Managing Recycling Systems – 30 CEUs

Sept.15-16, 2014 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sept.17, 2014 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sept. 17, 2014 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Certification Exam

Attend this course to learn how to successfully plan, develop, market, fund, contract and manage municipal

recycling programs. The course includes discussion of collection, processing, end-use standards application and

protection of human health and the environment. Optional Certification Exam: September 17th

Pricing Course Exam

Member $795 $250

Non-Member $895 $400

Hurry! Registration Deadline: September 8th

Click HERE to Register

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SCHOOL NEWS YOU CAN USE

EPA and CEQ Honor Student and Teacher Award Winners

EPA and the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) announced the winners of the annual

Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE) and the President’s Environmental Youth

Award (PEYA). These awards recognize outstanding student leaders in environmental stewardship and K-

12 teachers who employ innovative approaches to environmental education in their classrooms. A total of 17

teachers and 60 students from across the United States were honored for their contributions at a White House

ceremony. Read more about the awarding winning students and teachers here. http://go.usa.gov/PSux

One of the 2013-2014 National Winners was from New Hampshire:

Solving the Global Water Crisis through the Application of STEM

New Hampshire

Deepika Kurup

Deepika developed a green and sustainable method to purify water. She increased public and youth awareness

of what an indispensable natural resource clean and safe water is to all.

After much research, Deepika created a novel light-weight photocatalytic composite that harnesses solar energy

for water purification. Deepika has filed a patent for her invention and plans to deploy her invention in places

around the world that are affected by water pollution.

Deepika has won several regional, state, and national competitions for her invention. She also has been

recognized by national and international media

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8 Ways to Green Back to School

The beginning of another school year is quickly approaching.

Back to school is the perfect time not only for digging out that alarm clock, but also for adopting some greener

habits you and your whole family can practice all year long. Below are eight tips worthy of a gold—or green—

star.

1. Don’t Overbuy

It might be exciting to enter the back-to-school section of your local retailer—so many shiny things and bright

colors! But don’t be tempted to buy more than you need. First, check what you already have in stock.

Did your child really use all 500 sheets of paper you bought last year? Is every single pencil worn down to the

nub? Did the scissors spontaneously break? Only buy what you really need for the year and the amount of

“stuff” you don’t bring home will be astonishing.

2. Purchase Recycled

Search for pencils made from recycled materials. Or, save money and waste and resharpen last

year’s pencils. They’ll be good as new! Photo: Evergreener.wordpress.com

It’s unavoidable: You will have to buy some things for the upcoming school year. But instead

of a regular backpack, how about one from TerraCycle made out of juice drink pouches? Or

recycled pencils made from old denim or newsprint?

Retailers such as Target and Office Max and brands such as Pilot and Post-It have all embraced the green trend.

Just be sure to check your recycled school supplies for durability and minimal packaging.

3. Opt for Used

Nothing signals the back-to-school season more than a mountain of shiny new books, right? Not necessarily. If

you’re looking to reduce your waste—and the total at the bottom of your receipts—seriously consider buying

used, opting for online or renting.

Used textbooks are often available for half off or more in campus bookstores, and Web sites such as eCampus

and Amazon carry a broad selection of used titles. Some schools are even experimenting with online textbooks,

reducing both your costs and strain on your backpack.

Renting books is a growing option that helps to reduce the amount of books being created. In fact, according to

the Environmental Paper Network, if the U.S. reduced its paper consumption by 10 percent annually, we could

save enough energy to power 228,000 homes, the carbon emissions equivalent to removing 279,000 cars from

the road and 11 billion gallons of water.

4. Swap and Sell

Somehow in the last year those shorts got way too short. Every school year demands a new wardrobe, but this

doesn’t automatically have to mean a shopping spree at the mall. Organize a clothing swap among your friends;

you can pass on those tiny shorts to another grateful parent and your child could end up with a Hannah Montana

hoodie or a Transformers T-shirt.

Even if your school requires uniforms, everyone will be just as happy to trade in their old for “new.” Same goes

for flea markets, consignment shops and thrift stores. Someone’s old skinny jeans could become your

daughter’s new favorite fashion statement.

Can’t find the perfect look in your friend’s closet? Make your own! Take one of those 30 T-shirts you got

hanging up and do some DIY re-purposing. If buying new is a must, opt for some eco-friendly options and

check out clothing from recycled goods.

5. The Wheels on the Bus…

Do you drive your children to school every day? Do you carpool? Or do they walk, ride their bikes or take the

bus? To help reduce air pollution, investigate whether you live on or close to the school bus route. Even if your

child stays late for music lessons or soccer club, most schools extend the bus schedule to accommodate. If the

bus isn’t an option, set up a carpool with your neighbors or arrange a “walkpool,” chaperoning a group on

Don’t waste last year’s unused paper! Tear it out and keep it in a folder for notes. Photo: Schoolwires.com

foot to and from school. You’ll save on gas, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, get some

exercise and maybe make some new friends in the process.

6. Lunchtime!

Lunch is everyone’s favorite subject. But if your child is taking a brown paper bag filled with

baggies or pre-packaged snacks to school every day, that adds up to a lot of trash. Invest in a

lunchbox free of lead and, if they don’t already come with it, reusable plastic containers, cloth

napkins and a thermos.

Just by eliminating all that daily wasted plastic and paper, your child could save 67 pounds of garbage a year.

And don’t forget to lead by example and start toting your own lunchbox to work (kitschy ‘70s cartoon

characters optional).

7. Do Your Part

Even if you’ve forgotten how to do long division, you can still teach your kids to recycle when you’re not

around. Inquire if your school has a recycling program, and if the answer is yes, explain to your children how to

use it.

If not, ask if there are any plans to implement a recycling program and if you could volunteer your time to help

make it happen. Organizing a compost heap in conjunction with the cafeteria or setting up paper, plastic

cardboard and aluminum recycling through the school’s waste hauler are good places to start.

8. Monitor Electronics

Computers, graphing calculators, printers—it seems like a lot of school supplies nowadays plug in or run on

batteries. Even if your child has mastered turning the lights out when they leave a room, there are two more

ways to conserve energy even when their gadgets are off. Purchase rechargeable batteries instead of new, and

invest in a Smart Power Strip.

At $30 to $40, it’s a bit pricier than a typical power strip, but it’s completely worth it. This strip stops drawing

electricity from appliances that are turned off, meaning you don’t have to remember to switch the strip on and

off every time. Sounds like something that could be useful all over the house, doesn’t it?

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NH THE BEAUTIFUL

Grants Program for NH Municipalities

New Hampshire municipalities are eligible to apply for grants toward the purchase price of recycling

equipment. For more information or to apply for a grant, go to http://www.nhthebeautiful.org/wp-

content/uploads/2014/03/equipment_grant_app_710.pdf, print & fill out the form and fax it to 603-736-4402. If

you do not have access to the internet, please give us a call, and we can fax or mail a form to you. **The next

NHtB Board Meeting will take place on Thursday, August 21, 2014. ***

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Got Signs?

NH the Beautiful does! They have been providing professional looking signs for NH

municipalities since 1983. Under the NHtB Sign Program, New Hampshire

Municipalities are all eligible to apply for signs (60 points each fiscal year or until

funds run out). The NHtB fiscal year runs November 1-October 31. If you have any

questions, feel free to contact Stacey at 603-736-4401 x.10. To maximize your points,

you can also order “recycled” signs or overlays for existing signs!

For a complete list of sign options and to order signs, click here Complete Sign Packet. Simply print the forms

you need, mail or fax them to 603-736-4402.

Please NOTE!!! You can only use points to order signs that are on the list. Words can be removed, but nothing can be

added. Custom signs are available for purchase. Contact the NRRA for details.

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NHtB Also has Clear Stream Containers and 14-Gallon Recycling

Bins for Sale at Discounted Prices

Click the links below to find out how you can get yours!

Click here for ClearStream info.

Click here for Bin info.

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Do You Have a Community Event Coming Up?

Reserve a RecycleMobile Today!

The RecycleMobile was developed to help make recycling at special events low-cost, highly

visible and efficient. It is a simple to use, eye-catching recycling unit consisting of a

fiberglass box with six collection holes (3 per side) that is attached to a 4′ by 6′ trailer and

houses six – 32 gallon barrels. You will need a 2″ ball to tow the RecycleMobile. To reserve

your RecycleMobile, contact Stacey Morrison at 1-800-223-0150 or download form at

http://www.nrra.net/membership/recycle-m0bile/

This program is sponsored by the NRRA and New Hampshire the Beautiful, Inc., and began

with generous funding from the American Plastics Council, Shop ‘n Save and Hannaford

Supermarkets, New Hampshire Soft Drink Association, and the National Soft Drink Association.

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Visit NH the Beautiful on Facebook and Twitter

To see all the latest that NH the Beautiful is doing for NH check out their Facebook

Page! Click the following link - https://www.facebook.com/pages/NH-The-

Beautiful/253682871403932

We are also on Twitter and Instagram

NH the Beautiful, Inc. (NHtB) is a private non-profit charitable trust founded in 1983 and supported by the soft

drink, malt beverage, and grocery industries of New Hampshire. By offering municipal recycling grants (over

$2.5 million) and signs, anti-litter programs, and technical assistance to recycling programs, NHtB is a unique

organization that represents a voluntarily-funded alternative to expensive legislation intended to achieve the

same end results. NHtB supports the NRRA School Education Program (the Club). The Northeast Resource

Recovery Association (www.nrra.net) administers the New Hampshire the Beautiful programs.

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NH DES NEWS

The NH DES Operator Certification Rules have become effective July 1 and are linked HERE. If you

have any questions, contact either NRRA or NH DES directly. To visit the link for the NHDES new Solid

Waste Operator Applications and upcoming workshops

visit: http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/waste/swrtas/index.htm

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Solid Waste Operator Training - September 4

DES reminds Solid Waste Operators and Municipal Permittees that operators must renew their certification

annually and that the late period is limited to 90 days after expiration. After 90 days, operators must begin the

process again with all-day Basic Training and testing. The next Basic Training class is September 4, and there

are six continuing professional development workshops scheduled from September to December

2014. Application forms for Basic Training are available at

http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/waste/swrtas/opcert.htm

To register for the half-day workshops, contact Nelson Ordway at [email protected] or 271-2925.

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NATIONAL NEWS

Staples Launching E-Waste Recycling Program for Businesses

Alan Gerlat, Waste 360

Staples Inc.’s business-to-business division is launching a recycling service for business to recycle old

electronics.

The Technology Recycling Service by Staples Advantage, a division of the Framingham, Mass.-based Staples,

is in partnership with Electronic Recyclers International Inc. (ERI), Fresno, Calif., according to a news release.

The program allows businesses of all sizes to recycle equipment, from cell phones and keyboards to telecom

equipment and multi-function devices, through three steps: order recycling boxes from

www.StaplesAdvantage.com; fill boxes with electronics and ship to Staples using a provided return label; and

receive a certificate of recycling from Staples that the electronics have been properly recycled and data safely

removed. The certificate is accredited by the e-Stewards Initiative, a program of the Basel Action Network,

which aims to responsibly recycle electronic waste.

The benefits, according to Staples, include guaranteed data destruction by ERI and environmental compliance

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Waste, Recycling Employment Hits Record

Alan Gerlat, Waste 360

Employment in waste and recycling reached a record high in July, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of

Labor Statistics (BLS).

The BLS reported that employment for the waste management and remediation services industry increased by

1,200 employees to 382,500 workers, or a 0.3 percent increase from the June levels.

“The BLS data reflect a general improvement in current economic conditions as well as seasonal factors

impacting the industry,” said Sharon Kneiss, president and CEO of the Washington-based National Waste &

Recycling Association (NW&RA) in a news release. “Technological advances in materials, materials handling

and consumer behavior patterns continue to influence waste-handling methods, creating efficiencies and

innovation within the industry.”

Waste industry employment trends have mirrored national employment trends this year. The U.S.

unemployment rate now is just above 6 percent, and the waste industry’s unemployment rate was 3.2 percent in

July – close to a seven-year low.

The waste management and remediation services category (NAICS 562) includes solid waste collection;

hazardous waste collection; other waste collection; hazardous waste treatment and disposal; solid waste landfill;

solid waste combustors and incinerators; other nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal; remediation

services; materials recovery facilities; and all other waste management services.

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Pepsi launches $5 million public space recycling project

By Bobby Elliott, Plastics Recycling Update

Aug. 7, 2014

Pepsi says the U.S. container recycling rate will see significant gains thanks to a new partnership the beverage

giant has forged with a national conservation group.

Alongside The Nature Conservancy, PepsiCo will lead “Recycle by Nature,” a five-year project that will outfit

gas stations and retailers throughout the country with recycling bins. According to a PepsiCo press release, one

of the principal goals of the program is to bring the national container recycling rate to 50 percent by 2018.

“Most consumers want to recycle when they’re away from home — there just aren’t enough convenient places

to do it,” said Al Carey, CEO of PepsiCo Americas Beverages, in the release. “This is a huge opportunity that

has been largely unaddressed until now. The easier we can make it to recycle, the more likely people are to

recycle.”

Susan Collins of the Container Recycling Institute (CRI) said raising the current container recovery rate of

about 40 percent to 50 percent would take recycling an additional 24 billion containers annually. According to a

recent CRI “report,” the national container recycling rate barely budged from 39 percent in 2000 to 39.6 percent

in 2010. In 2010, approximately 153 billion containers were either landfilled, littered or incinerated.

A recent poll conducted by Pepsi found that more than 80 percent of citizens would recycle containers away

from their homes if public space recycling bins were more prevalent.

The PepsiCo release also states that “Recycle by Nature” is part of the Closed Loop Fund, a new zero-interest

loan program funded by corporations and directed toward communities and organizations aiming to boost

recycling and recycling infrastructure. Tim Carey, senior director of sustainability at Pepsi, told Resource

Recycling “Recycle by Nature” is indeed part of its investment in the Closed Loop Fund, but, as a “special

project,” it will be independently financed by the company to the tune of about $5 million.

That total, Carey explained, will not need to be paid back by spaces and communities benefiting from more

recycling bins.

“We appreciate Pepsi’s investment in the Closed Loop Fund which will go toward the development of recycling

infrastructure across the U.S.,” the Fund’s CEO Ron Gonen told Resource Recycling. “And we applaud Pepsi’s

individual investment in this project focused on recycling in public places.”

Pepsi and the Nature Conservancy will launch “Recycle by Nature” through an expansion of an ongoing project

in Tulsa, Oklahoma — there, the duo will aim to increase the amount of public space recycling bins tenfold

before branching out to the rest of the country. Carey explained that it will be a logical continuation of a similar

project with identical recycling rate goals launched by PepsiCo in 2010. Two years into the program, Pepsi

reported nearly 100 million containers had been recycled at company-sponsored reverse vending machines and

traditional recycling receptacles.

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CLASSIFIEDS

Help Wanted

Canterbury, NH Solid Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Center

The Town of Canterbury is currently seeking a part-time employee to cover vacation and sick days at the

Transfer Station & Recycling Center. The facility is open to the public Wednesdays and Saturdays, as well as

preparing material for shipment other weekdays. The successful candidate will be a certified Principal Operator

with the State of NH, or have the necessary experience and education to obtain Principal Operator status, have

good interpersonal and basic accounting skills, be timely and trustworthy, and have the ability to lift 75

lbs. Some waste and/or heavy equipment experience is desirable, as well as the ability to work on short notice

should the shift be to cover short-term illness. Total hours for this position will not exceed 450 annually, hourly

monetary compensation will be commensurate with experience and abilities, and there is no benefit package

available for this position.

Interested parties should send a letter of interest, resume, and references to Adrienne Hutchinson at

[email protected] or

Attn: Adrienne Hutchinson

Solid Waste Manager

Town of Canterbury

PO Box 500

10 Hackleboro Road

Canterbury, NH 03224

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Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District: School Zero Waste Coordinator Wanted

Reports to: School Program Manager

This is a full time, non-exempt position with benefits. This position is classified as Grade 5. Wage range:

$32,000-$42,000 per year ($15.38 – $20.19 per hour). New employees shall be hired at the initial pay rate of

$32,000.

Summary:

The School Zero Waste Coordinator is one of the District’s advocates for promoting behavior change among

elementary through high school students in the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District. Work

primarily takes place in public and private schools located in member towns; however, CVSWMD may

occasionally contract to work with out of District schools. The School Zero Waste Coordinator will help

coordinate many aspects of the District’s school education programs, outreach and initiatives. The nature and

focus of the school efforts will be determined annually in relationship to the zero waste initiatives and policies

of the District as they are developed.

For Complete Job Description, Click HERE

Send resume and cover letter to Gwen Lyons at [email protected]

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For Sale

FOR SALE: Gaylord Boxes – thru NRRA’s Cooperative Purchasing Program

Gaylords (Corrugated) available for pickup thru NRRA in Wolfeboro NH.

Please contact Marilyn, Mike or Bonnie at 1-800-223-0150

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NRRA CALENDAR

August

August 20th: NRRA Board Meeting

August 21st: NHtB Board Meeting

September

September 1st: Holiday – NRRA Office Closed

September 10th: M.O.M Meeting

September 10th: NRRA Board Meeting

October

October 8th: M.O.M Meeting

October 13th: Holiday – NRRA Office Closed

November

November 11th: Holiday – NRRA Office Closed

November 19th: M.O.M Meeting

November 19th: NRRA Annual Meeting

November 27th: Holiday – NRRA Office Closed

November 28th: Holiday – NRRA Office Closed