Recycling


Recycling is an integral part of the Division of Waste Management and it spans the entire Department of Environmental Quality.

Recycling:
Communities
ND Solid Waste and Recycling Association
Recycler's World
Recycling Survey Results
Recycling Works

Recyclables:
Appliances
Batteries
Electronics
Glass
Medical
Mercury
Metal
Paper
Plastics
Vegetation

Project Showcase:
Computer Disposal/Electronic Recycling

State Surplus Property is currently administering an Electronic Waste Recycling and Disposal Services contract, and the contract is available to other governmental entities.  This contract establishes an Electronic Recycling and Disposal program that enables state and local government entities to dispose of electronic equipment that has reached the end of its useful life, in a safe and environmentally responsible way.
 
End of Life Vehicle Solutions (ELVS)
ELVS was created by the automotive industry to promote the industry's environmental efforts in recyclability, education, and outreach, and the proper management of substances of concern.  As a first step in implementing the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program (NVMSRP) and in cooperation with the North Dakota Department of Health, ELVS will provide vehicle recyclers with collection buckets and will pay the costs of transportation, retorting/recycling or disposal of elemental mercury from the automotive switches.  ELVS also will provide educational materials to promote vehicle recycling and proper management of mercury switches.  The ELVS program is scheduled to run until 2021 and has recovered nearly 7 tons of mercury.

The following links are gateways to useful information regarding recycling:
EPA Recycling
Gypsum Recycling
Institute Of Scrap Recycling Industries
Keep North Dakota Clean
National Recycling Coalition
Shingle Recycling