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WARM LFG Workshop

EPA is convening a technical meeting to improve EPA’s Waste Reduction Model (WARM) models landfill gas collection.

October 23, 2012
9:00am - 3:00pm
Register by September 28, 2012
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What You Can Do

Each year, Americans generate millions of tons of waste in our homes and communities. EPA is challenging all citizens to conserve our natural resources by committing to reduce, reuse, and recycle at home, in your community, and at the office. Learn what you can do to make a difference.

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Resource Conservation

Conserving resources and managing materials and waste are national priorities. Learn the fundamentals of reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling specific wastes, and access a variety of tools to promote these practices.

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Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste is defined as liquid, solid, contained gas, or sludge wastes that contain properties that are dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Learn how to properly manage and dispose of hazardous waste.

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Non-Hazardous Waste

Nearly everything we do leaves behind some kind of waste. Learn about reduction, management, and disposal of municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste.


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