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Radiator Sludge
Managing Wastes from Radiator Repair Shops Learn about recycling, management and disposal options for radiator repair shop wastes including antifreeze, paint, solvents and sorbents.

Rags
Screenprinters and Environmental Questions An introduction to regulatory information and requirements for screenprinters in Minnesota.

Managing Towels, Wipes and Sorbents This fact sheet outlines management options for sorbents, towels and wipes.

Recycling
GreenGuardian.com Formerly the Resourceful Waste Management Guide, the business section of GreenGuardian.com includes information on waste reduction, recycling and proper disposal. The guide was produced for the seven Twin Cities metropolitan counties by Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board (SWMCB).

Recycling Markets Directory This online database lists end-users, processors, brokers, recycling facilities and haulers of recyclables. The markets in this database accept large (commercial) quantities of materials. Find information on companies in Minnesota that collect, process, consolidate, buy and sell commercial quantities of materials for recycling.

Resin
Plastics Manufacturer Reduces Waste through Good Housekeeping and Recycling Startex of Lakeville, Minnesota, was able to reduce its solid waste by 88 percent and save $72,000 annually.

 

 

 

 

Use MnTAP's search feature to find additional waste-related topics or to look for waste from specific processes (i.e., zinc AND plating).

Check GreenGuardian.com or the MPCA Recycling Markets Directory for items not listed, to find information on recycling and proper disposal.

 
 
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