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| Banned Landfill Materials | Internet Consumer Recycling Guide | RE3.org |
| Information on materials banned from disposal in landfills in North Carolina and how to start programs to recycle the materials. | Good starting point for consumers searching the Internet for recycling information. | Recycling campaign targeting 18- to 34-year-olds through new media such as blogs and social networking sites. |
| Electronics Recycling | Local Solid Waste Contacts | Recycle Guys |
| How to manage discarded electronic products. Information includes local government contacts. | Most waste reduction and recycling programs in N.C. are run by local governments. | The Recycle Guys want you to help keep N.C. beautiful through recycling and waste reduction. | Env. Preferable Procurement | Motor Oil - Used | School Recycling | Help protect the environment and drive down the cost of green products through EPP decisions. | American Petroleum Institute's Web site explains the oil recycling process and provides links for how to find a recycling center near you. | Use this Web site to get tips on how to start a successful school recycling program. |
| Event and Venue Recycling | Mercury | Stop Junk Mail |
| Information on setting up recycling for special events and at venues. | General mercury information, as well as the health effects of mercury. Includes information on thermostats and thermometers. | Get off unwanted mailing lists and cut down on your spam, reducing the amount of junk mail in our landfills. |
| Fix It and Save It From the Landfill | N.C. DOT's Litter Site | Unused Medication Disposal |
| Links provide information on how to fix your home and its contents to keep goods out of local landfills. | Helping improve the cleanliness and appearance of North Carolina's transportation venues. Learn about Adopt A Highway. | FDA site describes proper methods for disposing of unwanted/unused medicines. | Fluorescent Lights | Organics Recycling and Composting | Water Conservation | Fluorescent lamps and HIDs contain mercury and should be handled and recycled carefully. | Everything from backyard and commercial composting to vermicomposting using earthworms. | Water is a limited resource. This site is designed to help North Carolina's citizens conserve water. |
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| DENR's Office of Environmental Education site to help make everyday environmentally-friendly choices. | ||
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