Resource Guide
This Commercial Waste Reduction and Recycling Resource Guide is designed to provide members of the commercial sector with information regarding the Mecklenburg County Source Separation Ordinance and the benefits a Waste Reduction and Recycling Program can provide to their business and the community.  It contains practical detailed information to assist a business in starting and/or enhancing a waste reduction program.

Introduction - Why should businesses be interested in Reducing Waste and Recycling? 

Section I - Waste Reduction Options

Section II - How To Create & Implement a Waste Reduction Program 

Section III - How to Implement a Recycling Program

Section IV - Why Recycle 

Section V - Find the Cash in Your Trash  

Section VI - Education Ideas

Section VII - Recognition Ideas

Section VIII - Litter Prevention and Control for the Business Community 

Appendices:

A - How To Choose a Waste or Recycling Service Provider
B - Recycling A-Z - Markets for Recyclable Materials
C - County Recycling Drop-Off Center Map
D - How to Sponsor a Commercial Drop-Off Recycling Center
E - Sources for Recycling Containers
F - Just Say No to Junk Mail
G - Resources and Links
H - NC Recycling Legislation

Glossary 

Acknowledgements