Recycling -- Non Profit Organizations
There are five non profit organizations in Nevada that focus their efforts on solid waste, recycling and waste reduction. These five non profits continue to educate the public about the importance of recycling, reuse and waste reduction.
 Great Basin Chapter of SWANA
The Great Basin Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) was formed in 1997. This local organization, the Nevada affiliate of the national Solid Waste Association of North America, is composed of solid waste professionals, landfill operators, consultants, engineers, and others interested in integrated solid waste management in Nevada. The Great Basin Chapter currently has 51 members and is growing. The Great Basin Chapter will be hosting the 1999 National SWANA Exposition in October 1999 in Reno. The mission of this organization is to "advance the practice of environmentally and economically sound municipal solid waste management".
Contact: Deborah Wiggins, (775) 887-2190 ext.1306
Environmental Leadership
Environmental Leadership (EL) is dedicated to improving the community through environmental education. This Reno based organization is known for several programs offered throughout northern Nevada. Environmental Leadership operates a program called the Leaders of Waste Reduction (LOWR). The LOWR program works with businesses to develop environmentally beneficial waste management practices by designing waste reduction and recycling programs. In addition to working with local businesses, the LOWR program works with schools in Washoe County to implement recycling and waste reduction programs. Furthermore, Environmental Leadership coordinates Earth Day events and other environmental educational events in northern and western Nevada each year.
Contact: Sonya Hem, (775) 323-3433
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, formerly known as Western Nevada Clean Communities, is dedicated to creating a cleaner, more beautiful region through education and active community involvement. This Reno based organization, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, organizes Nevada Bell telephone book recycling throughout northern Nevada and Christmas tree recycling in Washoe County. Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful also sponsors "The Trash Lady", a woman who visits schools in Washoe County and talks with kids about recycling. "The Trash Lady" has given recycling presentations to more than 10,000 school age children since 1994, one classroom at a time.
Contact: Wes Reid, (775) 851-5185
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