CHICAGO – As a leader in the recycling industry, the National Solid Wastes Management Association of Illinois (NSWMA-IL) has launched an innovative Recycling Toolkit to provide communities with the latest information, tools and tips to help meet their recycling needs.  The Association’s recycling toolkit has been shared with municipalities across the Chicagoland area and includes the latest information on state laws related to recycling “dos and don’ts,” including the new E-Waste law, tips for saving money through implementing simple recycling practices, case studies for businesses to implement successful green programs and information on how to cut down on paper usage at home and in the workplace.  The NSWMA-IL has been a continued advocate for recycling efforts and the launch of their comprehensive toolkit reinforces the commitment of its members to be good stewards of the environment.

Highlights of NSWMA-IL Recycling Toolkit:

• Updated Illinois laws related to disposal, recycling rules and overall waste regulations;
• Information on how and where to recycle TV, computers, monitors and other electrical items;
• Case studies on how some of the nation’s largest companies have implemented successful green initiatives and recycling programs;
• How to downsize your office/household paper use and ways to correctly recycle catalogs, magazines, newspapers and more;
• How recycling habits can help cut costs;
• Requirements for setting up and paying for the collection, transport and recycling of products companies manufacture and sell in Illinois;
• Common items we use and consume from containers everyday that can be recycled;
• Ways to make major construction projects more environmentally sound

“Recycling is a top priority for NSWMA-IL and the toolkit allows us to provide our customers with important information about how to increase their recycling practices while becoming better stewards of the environment,” said Robert Pfister Chairman of NSWMA-IL. “People often think of us as managers of trash or garbage, but we take great pride in being leaders in recycling efforts as well.”

NWSMA-IL believes proper education is the center piece for creating a better environment. A myriad of products including food, plastic, glass and even some hazardous materials — can all be properly recycled through using the tips and procedures outlined in the new Toolkit. The creation of the Toolkit is one of many proactive efforts NSWMA-IL has taken to help customers join their recycling effort to ultimately lead to a cleaner and safer environment. To access the NSWMA-IL Residential and Commercial Recycling Toolkit and other important wastes management and recycling tips, visit: http://www.illinoisgarbagefacts.com/issues/recycling-toolkit.php

The National Solid Wastes Management Association Illinois Chapter (NSWMA-IL) represents member companies conducting business in Illinois, particularly in the Chicagoland area. Our mission is to promote the management of waste and recycling practices in a manner that is environmentally responsible, efficient, profitable and ethical – while benefiting the public and protecting employees.  For more information, visit: http://www.illinoisgarbagefacts.com

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