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The CIWMB site has a wide variety of information on waste reduction and recycling for businesses, governments, schools and the general public. It includes their publications catalog, a literature database, fact sheets, case studies, and even a collection of waste prevention clip art for public use.

Web site for the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG)—a key component of the government's "buy-recycled" program. On this site, you'll find all you need to know about the CPG and EPA's Recovered Materials Advisory Notices (RMANs), which recommend recycled-content levels for CPG items.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed a voluntary, standard methodology for measuring recycling rates. This site includes a number of recycling measurement documents including a guidance document, brochure, sample newsletter article, and journal articles.

Sample document from the City of Edgewater, Florida, used to transfer or dispose of any fixed assets including vehicles and equipment.