Summary of Community Workshops Purpose

Appendix CiSummary of Community Workshops

PurposeA series of public workshops were held in each of the six major communities in Nyc County:Amargosa Valley, Beatty, Gabbs, Pahrump, Round Mountain, and Tonopah. A workshop washeld in each community during the period January 25 through February 24, 2011, to introducecommunity members to the Plan Nye County was in the process of developing. Feedback andinput from attendees regarding the needs of each of their respective communities wereincorporated into the Plan for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).

ContentPublic Works Staff made presentations at each workshop on behalf of the Advisory Team.Community representatives to the Advisory Team also participated in the workshops.Information presented at each community workshop is provided below:

BackgroundOne of the major considerations for Plan development was the Nevada requirement that countieswhose population ranges from 40,000 to 100,000 residents develop recycling and householdhazardous waste programs for their residents (Nevada Revised Statute 444A.040, section 2).

Nyc County applied for, and was awarded a grant from the US Department of Agriculture(USDA) in 2009 to develop the Plan, intended to: 1) raise awareness among Nyc Countyresidents of management and disposal methods for all types of solid waste, including householdhazardous waste; 2) identi’ certification, training and permits required to enact solid wastemanagement needs; and 3) implement a Plan to allow collection and disposal of householdhazardous waste.

A chronology of the Plan to date was provided, from the application to the USDA in 2008 forgrant funding to develop the Plan, to the date of the community workshops.

Goals and Objectives for the Plan

The goals for the Plan, as developed by the Advisory Team include:

• Enlisting constituent support throughout the County for adoption and implementation of acounty-wide Solid Waste Minimization and Household Hazardous Waste ManagementPlan.

• Development and implementation of a sustainable county-wide Solid WasteMinimization and Household Hazardous Waste Management Plan.

Nyc County intended to accomplish these goals through the following objectives:

• Develop an Advisory Team to review and recommend materials and approaches for theproposed Plan.

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• Research and obtain existing educational materials regarding waste minimizationtechimues, composting. and the proper identification and disposal of solid waste.

• Communicate with each of the County’s six population centers to obtain conimunitvsupport for development and implementation of the Plan through informationalwoitshops.

• Develop a sustainable. written Plan and obtain BOCC approval of that Plan.• Implement the Plan to reduce the per capita amount of solid waste disposed of in Nye

County’s three municipal landfills.

Advisory Team

The Advisory Team was established to review and recommend materials and approaches for theproposed Plan. Team members represent each of the six communities (Amargosa Valley. Beatty,Gabbs. Pabrump. Round Mountain. and Tonopah). The Advisory Team also performed researchto detennine what other communities were doing to minimize solid waste and manage householdhazardous waste, and to identify outreach and education materials.

Wrkshop Goals and Objectives

The Team’s workshop goals were to:

• Set up a series of six workshops (one in each of the six main communities) in whichparticipants would be asked to provide comments on the materials and how to bestimplement the P]an, both within their respective communities and on a County-widebasis.

• Provide a summary report of the information obtained from comment forms andparticipants’ comments during the workshops.

• In conjunction with Nye County Public Works, review and provide comments on alldeliverables, including workshop agendas, educational materials and associateddocuments, and all reports.

• Modi’ educational materials and forms, as appropriate based on the feedback providedby workshop participants.

Plan Components

The Plan was to be comprised of two principal components; 1) solid waste minimization and 2)household hazardous waste management. Both the solid waste minimization and householdhazardous waste management portions of the Plan would focus on raising public awarenessthrough education. The solid waste minimization component also included a reduction inpersonal consumption and increased recycling efforts. The household hazardous wasEemanagement portion of the Plan also consisted of maximizing product use through sharing,researching the possibility of cotmnunity collection events, identifying collection sites, andpromoting the County’s existing waste oil coliection progxam.

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The ‘Three R’s,” reduce, reuse, and recycle, were presented as the basic tool for wasteminimization and household hazardous waste management. Steps to reduce waste wereidentified as:

• Looking for items that use a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled content in theirpackaging.

• Purchasing the largest usable size of products. Buying in bulk or larger sizes is one of theeasiest ways to save money and resources at the same time.

• Buying reusable items instead of disposable ones (i.e. using lunch boxes instead of brownbags, reusable mugs rather than Styrofoam or paper cups, and refillable containers inplace of disposable ones).

• Bringing your own bags when shopping.

It was suggested residents could share leftover household products to reduce waste. This couldbe accomplished by contacting friends and neighbors with small quantities of leftover householdproducts before disposing of the wastes.

Attendees were reminded of the Nye County Public Works’ existing waste oil collectionprogram which maintains collection sites in Amargosa Valley, Beatty, Tonopab and Pahrump.Collected waste oil was used in furnaces that burn the oil to produce heat for the Nye CountyRoad Department shops in Pahrump and Tonopah.

Household hazardous waste was defined for attendees as wastes that can react, catch fire,explode, or are toxic or harmful to humans or the environment. In order to qualify as householdhazardous waste, quantities must be small, on the order of a quart or gallon, not larger quantities.Examples of household hazardous waste include: gasoline, oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, solvents,paints, thinners, stains, polish, household pesticides, poisons, fertilizers, lead batteries,fluorescent lights, electronics, treated wood, and pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceutical disposalproved to be an important issue to workshop participants.

Educational Materials and ResourcesMaterials and resources reviewed by the Advisory Team and approved for presentation at theworkshops as potential educational materials and resources for Nye County’s Plan:

• Nyc County Recycling Website - A page dedicated to recycling would be created andavailable for public viewing on Nye County’s website, including information fromcommunity feedback and information tailored to each community. Various links andrecycling tips would be posted and continuously updated.

• “Be Smart” poster — A poster from the U.S. Enviromnental Protection Agency (EPA),which provides examples of common household hazardous wastes.*

• Waste Pesticides pamphlet — A pamphlet from the USDA that presents guidance on howto safely dispose of waste pesticides free of charge.*

• “Sure Your Home is Clean.. .“ pamphlet — A pamphlet from the US EPA outlininghousehold product handling and safety.*

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• Nevada Division of Environmental Protection website (NDEP) — A website from NDEPcontaining useflul information and links related to recycling: www.ncvadarecvcles,gp!.

• Earth 911 website— A website with the capability to give organizational representatives

the option to access the site to add, update, and remove information on the site regardingthe Nyc County Plan.

* Hard-copy pamphlets were provided to workshop participants.

Participants were advised the Plan must be approved by the 80CC before a Nye County website could beposted with a link to the Plan website directly from Nye County’s main website.

Public Works identified the following as areas requiring input from workshop participants:• Indentifying one point of contact from each community (volunteer).• Submitting suggestions to the point of contact who would work with the Team.• 1denti’ing how they could best keep their Plan in the residents’ mind.• Identifying what materials create the most hazards and the most bulk.• Identifying what could be done immediately.• Identi’ing what equipment (i.e. chipper shredders, etc.), supplies (i.e. program materials,

recycling bins, etc.), or fixed assets (i.e. storage sheds, etc,) they might already have, orwould need, for the Plan.

Participants were asked to complete the questionnaire at the workshop, as community feedbackwas very important to the successful implementation of the Plan, and to identify the need foradditional grant ftrnding. Participants were further advised their comments could be passed tocommunity representatives for the Advisory Team, who would pass them on to the AdvisoryTeam.

Community-Specific Information

Amargosa Valley

The Amargosa Valley workshop was held on February 24, 2011, with two (2) presenters (DavidFanning and Don Skalicky, Nye County Public Works), one (1) community representativeAdvisory Team member (Jan Cameron), and seven (7) community participants in attendance.

Cameron advised Amargosa Valley’s recycling bins were located at the corner of Highway 373and Mecca, operated by Pabrump Valley Disposal, and picked up and emptied when filled. TheAmargosa Senior Center collected aluminum cans as a fundraiser, but their efforts have not beenwidely publicized.

Fanning discussed the importance of education, which is particularly effective with children inthe community. Cameron added people often do not realize items are recyclable, such as thetubes from the center of paper towel rolls.

Fanning informed participants waste oil was collected at the Nye County Road Departmentmaintenance yard, and that hours of operation are posted on the fence there.

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A participant asked about the USDA pesticide collection, and was informed by Fanning theprogram is based in Reno, and collects items in Tonopah approximately every three months.Participants were ffirther advised hazardous items that turn up in Tonopah regularly wereexplosives, which were picked up and taken back to Reno for disposal. If Amargosa Valleywould like to have a pick up location for pesticides, Fanning advised the community coulddesignate one in Amargosa Valley, and the materials would then be taken to Tonopah. Aparticipant asked if a similar pick up location could be provided in Pahrunip, and was informed itcould be if there was a need in the community.

In addition to the educational materials identified, participants were informed the Advisory Teamhad identified public events in each community that would be good venues for public outreachand education. The two events listed for Amargosa Valley, Amargosa Days and theIndependence Day Parade, were confirmed as good options for outieach purposes, as the largestevents in the community. Participants were advised Jan and Robert Cameron wererepresentatives to the Team from Amargosa Valley, and Jan Cameron added a participant wasinterested in becoming involved from the perspective of how Nyc County Hazmat might be ableto assist with classifying and sorting materials, and how the Hazmat Team might be able to beinvolved as a training exercise. The participant was advised the quantities being considered forcollection would be too small to involve the Hazmat Team, and none of the communities hadexpressed a need for a large household hazardous waste collection event.

The following topics were also discussed by workshop presenters and participants during thecourse of the workshop:

• Advisory Team representatives offered to talk to the school principal regarding starting aschool-based recycling collection program.

• A resident has been operating a website allowing residents to post notices aboutupcoming garage sales. They could be contacted to assess their willingness to host a pageconnecting people wanting to get rid of leftover household hazardous waste products withpeople who could use those products.

• A participant brought up the issue of the overuse of disposable dishes, which was alsodiscussed at the Beatty workshop, and some participants there were going to talk to theschool principal to see if the use of Styrofoam trays could be reduced in the schools.

• Meeting participants discussed the separate placement of the garbage and recycling binsin Amargosa Valley.

• It was stated people tend to throw garbage into recycling bins, especially when recyclebins are in close proximity to waste bins.

• Pahrump Valley Disposal and Hoss Disposal were named as being proactive in theirrecycling efforts.

• A participant asked if the person interested in opening a recycling facility at the Beattyhot springs had proceeded with his plans, and was advised Public Works was not awareof such plans.

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Seven (7) packets of educational materials were given out at the workshop and four (4)completed questionnaires were received.

Beau;The Beattvworkshop was held on ianuaiy 26, 2011. with two (2) presenters (David Fanning andMichael Genge, Nyc County Public Works), one (1) community representative Advisory Teammember (Albert Verri]Ii), and eight (8) community participants in attendance.

Nyc County Public Works’ existing waste oil collection program was highlighted by Fanning.and residents were advised they could bring their used motor oil to the Public Worksmaintenance yard between 9:00 an’ and 3:00 pm. Monday through Thursday.

A participant suggested there could be a [ink to the County’s recycling website from the Town ofBeattv’s website. Verrilli requested information specific to Beatty be included on the websile.with the example he had lived in Beatty for several years before becoming aware of NycCountvs waste oil recyc[ing program. Fanning noted Nyc County Public Works had beenseeking funding to improve the caste oil recycling proant but it was essential for communities10 participate in the programs already in place, as the ability to measure the success of the Planwould be vital to obtaining future ftmding for additional implementation.

In addition to the educationa] materials identified, Fanning stated the Advisory Team hadidentified Beatty Days as a potential venue for public outreach and education regarding the Planin Beatty. A workshop participant suggested the Fourth of July celebration as an additionaloutreach opportunity. During the subsequent discussion, it was stated both Beatty Days and theFourth of July festival attract numerous people who do not live in Beatty, may not be the mosttargeted venues for residents of Beatty, and may turn out to be an inefficient use of resources foroutreach and education. The Town’s Turkey Bingo event or little league games were suggestedas potentially more effective venues, as they attract many residents of Beatty, but not others fromout of town.

Fanning, Genge, and numerous other workshop participants agreed there was not a sufficientturnout at the workshop to adequately address the topics of discussion, but presented somepossible strategies for obtaining additional information. A participant suggested workshopparticipants could discuss the Plan with coworkers, friends, and neighbors to collect their ideasand concerns and report back. Fanning staled Public Works would like to have the informationgathered by the end of February 201 L. Verrilli suggested questionnaires could be sent to all ofthe post office boxes in Beatty, hut a participant advised the Town had tried the same approachfor another program and only received about ten responses. The participant suggested thepossibility of holding a special Beatty Town Advisory Board meeting to address the issue priorto the end of February to collect feedback. The Board could then provide the informationcollected to Public Works.

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Workshop participants agreed public education and outreach would be key to the Plan’s success,and proposed ideas regarding outreach opportunities, including presenting materials at theschools and presenting materials in conjunction with Earth Day.


A one-day household hazardous waste collection events would be very costly; $30,000 to$50,000 per event, regardless of the quantity of material collected. There currently wasno available budget for these events, and they would be difficult to justi’ in the currenteconomic climate, especially for small communities.

• The schools used Styrofoam trays and plastic utensils to serve both lunch and breakfast,which creates a huge volume of waste. Perhaps the Styrofoam could be recycled, oranother alternative could be explored.

• Some communities may need more than the one recycling drop-off location targeted.• Beatty’s existing recycling bin at the Rebel station seemed to be consistently hill, so the

community may need an additional drop-off location.• Nye County was not planning to step in and take over providing recycling drop off

locations for communities already served, but would try to address the individual needsof each community.

• In the past, when the transfer station was manned by County staff, it seemed there werefewer problems with people dropping off materials they were not supposed to drop off.

• Due to the limited hours for the waste oil drop off program, perhaps a partnership couldbe formed with a gas station (or other related business) that could participate as a sub-collector, and then transport the waste oil to the Public Works yard once per week. Thiswould make the program more accessib]e for residents.

• The post office may be able to have a paper recycling bin, but has found in the pastpeople still throw a small amount of trash in the recycling bin. Perhaps a better markedbin would be more effective.

• There was finding through this grant to complete the Plan, but no funding forimplementation. Nye County would need to reapply for funding from the USDA after thePlan has been completed.

• A copy of the presentation would be sent to the Beatty Town office for distribution toworkshop participants and any other interested parties.

• Nye County Public Works also collected car batteries in Beatty.• Schools provide a great venue for outreach at all grade levels, as were other groups such

as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, etc.• Initial efforts could be focused on obvious and basic community needs.• Outreach and education may be the best way to get the Plan started, making residents

aware of the existing opportunities for recycling and waste oil collection in Beatty.

Eight (8) packets of educational materials were given out at the workshop and one completedquestionnaire was received.

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The Gabbs workshop was held on February 9, 2011, with four (4) presenters (David Fanning,Michael Genge, Don Skalicky, and Douglas Baker, Nye County Public Works), two (2)community representative Advisory Team members (Ray Dummar and Jeff Donahue), andtwelve (12) community participants in attendance.

A participant asked if the County was considering a drop-off location in Gabbs for recyclables,and Fanning stated the County was trying to get feedback from the community to assess thecommunity’s needs in regard to a drop-off Another participant stated the school alreadycollected plastic bottles and aluminum cans for recycling. A participant suggested individualbins for recyclables be provided, and was advised by Genge Public Works did not want to createa program that would compete with any programs already in place. The resident clarified theycould just expand on what the school was already doing by putting bins at the school.

Fanning advised no events had been identified as potential public outreach venues for the Townof Gabbs, and participants did not provide any suggestions of events to be added. Fanningstressed participation from existing community groups such as schools, boy scouts, and girlscouts could be very effective for education and outreach. Baker advised people need to beaware of hazardous waste which could be very old and may contain compounds no longer in useor legal, such as DDT.

A participant asked what individuals should do about outdated or unused prescriptionmedication. Fanning stated medications were already covered under County programs. Bakerstated there was a representative who picked up pesticides, herbicides, and medicationsthroughout the state and advised he would find out how residents could take part in the program.There was discussion about disposing of unwanted medications by flushing them down the toilet,and the medication would eventually make its way to (he lined sewage ponds, where evaporationwould occur. Genge stated the medications would eventually just become part of the sewagesludge at the bottom of the ponds. Skalicky stated even if medications dissolve, their chemicalconstituents remain, and Donahue clarified, for three to four months out of the year, somesewage was discharged from the lined sewage ponds to rapid infiltration basins. Fanning statedPublic Works will coordinate getting the state representative to collect the unused medications.Skalicky stated Public Works would have to check with the Nyc County Sheriffs Office forcoordination, since medications collected could include narcotics.

Fanning asked participants to complete the questionnaire at the workshop, as communityfeedback was very important to the Plan. Genge added if any of the participants think ofadditional feedback at a later time, they could contact Public Works or Ray Dummar, who willthen communicate with Public Works.


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• One participant asked where implementation finding would come from, and Fanninganswered the Comty must estabLish priorities and identify community needs first, thenthe County will try to obtain the necessary funding for implementation.

• Fanning stressed the outcome of this planning effort will have implications for theCounty’s application for the next round of USDA ant flinding.

• A participant asked ;vhat wastes the Counn’ currently collects, and Baker advised theCounty disposes of waste oil and collects batteries, but those things must be transportedto Tonopali. Baker also suggested collection and transport of those materials in ruralcommunities like Gahbs could be one of the identified community need&

• Baker stated there was some collection of medications at the Nyc Regional MedicalCenter in Tonopab, and Public Works would find out how the Medical Center might beable to expand the program.

• A participant asked where to take old paint, and another participant offered to take oldpaint and used batteries.

• One participant asked where w take empty butane cigarette li2hters, and she was told as iong asthey are empty. they could be included in household trash.

Fifteen (15) packets of educational materials were given out at the workshop and eleven (11) completedquestionnaires were received.

Fish rump

The Pahrump workshop was held on January 25, 2011, with two (2) presenters (David Fanning andMichael Genge, Nyc County Public Works), two (2) Advisory Team members (Amy Fanning and RogerMcRae, Nyc County), and fourteen (14) community participants in attendance.A participant identified himself as being on the Environmental Board and suggested adding thePahrump Town Cleanup Days to the event days.David Fanning stressed the importance of helping ourselves within our communities andteaching our children as well.

David Fanning mentioned www. Freecvcle.com as a potential tool and emphasized the importanceof knowing what hazards are, how to properly dispose of them, and re-use through donation toneighbors and family to keep uiulecessary items out of landfills. Participants in attendance statedthe hazards of freecyle.com or giving items to a neighbor. A participant noted such a practicecould be dangerous due to the recipient not realizing the dangers of the product they areaccepting, for instance not [ea[izing certain items cannot be combined because a chemicalreaction could occur, or how to properly transport the donated item.A participant suggested getting infomiation into the K-12 cuniculum, stating kids wouLd beenthusiastic and guilt parents into recycling. He suggested creating a fin cartoon character to beseen around town to encourage children to tell their parents about recycling. Another participantstated it might be possible to present an overview of the County’s PLan on one of the locaLtelevision station’s (Channel 41) community programs. The Nevada Cooperative ExtensionService, the 4Ff and the Scouts were also suggested as potentially beneficial avenues for helpingwith community education efforts.

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David Fanning advised participants of the cost of event collections, Participants asked whycollection events were so expensive and David Fanning explained the hazardous materials mustbe collected by experts who must suit up acid properly sort out the hazardous into containers toensure there is no mixing of chemicals thai could cause reaction. David Fanning staled no actualcollections were in place, as the County was focusing on education, awareness and diversionfirst.A participant stated the Plan needs to make ii convenient for communilies. Public Works musthave a Plan ready, as once people realize they have hazardous waste in their household, they willimmediately want to know where to take it.A participant suggested looking up the www.lCLEl.org website, which helps counties and citiesto develop programs.Another participant expressed concerned about junk yards where cans of oil are leaking onto theground and batteries are corroding with the potential for hazards to be washed off and into theground by rain.

Seven (7) packets of educational materials were given out at the workshop, three (3) participantsrequested the materials via email and one (I) completed questionnaire was received. Commentswere either overheard or directly- made to staff after the workshop were that the questionnairewas too conffising for the average person and 100 long.

Round Mountain

There were no participants at the February 8. 2011, Round Mountain workshop, other than thefour (4) presenters (David Fanning. Michael Genge. Don Skalicky. and Douglas Baker. NycCounty Public Works). Therefore, no presentalion was given, no educational packets weredistributed, and no questionnaires were received at the meeting.

Ton opahThe Tonopah workshop was held on February 23, 2011, with two (2) presenters (Michael Gengeand Don Skalicky, Nye County Public Works), and two (2) community participants inattendance.

A participant stated there would have to be different programs in different parts of the County,and Genge advised the state statute calls for a County-wide program. but the County may try toimplement it differently in each community.

A participant asked who the Advisory Tein members were, and Genge answered the membersincluded: himself, Dave Fanning. Amy Fanning (Public Works). John Shea (Pahrump ValleyDisposal). Stretch Baker (Nyc County), a representative from Hoss Disposal, Jan and RobertCameron (residents. Amargosa Valley), and Ray Dummar resident, Gabbs).

A participant asked what sort of turn out they had at the various workshops, and Genge answeredthe turnout had varied between zero (0) in Round Montainio fifteen (15) in Gabbs. Gengeadded the poor turnout in Round Mountain may have been due to the time the workshop was

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hel& A participant suggested the best time to get participation in Round Mountain maybe in theevening.

A participant suggested Stretch Baker (Public Works) be the point of contact for Tonopah. sincehe was well known in the community and worked with Public Works and at the Tonopahlandfill. A participant also added the Plan in Tonopah would be much different than the Nan inPalirump, and Tonopab’s remoteness imposes unique challenges to recycling, which would havea high cost. A participant added the approach must be pragmatic, and stated there is a gray areawhich exists where residents are not sure what materials constiflite household hazardous wasteversus what is acceptable to take to the landfill. The participant highlighted used paint,questioning when it is considered a household hazardous waste and when it is not.

Genge suggested one option maybe a one-day collection event for household hazardous wasle,but the estimate for the cost is very high. Skalicky stated the Plan can start with individualcomponents, such as being able to drop off aluminum cans at the schools. A participant asked ifHoss Disposal is doing any recycling and Genge stated Hoss was not doing any recycling to hisknowledge. Genge added unofficial scrap metal recycling is done at the Tonopah landfill bypulling the materials out as operators see them and stockpiling the material. A participant statedany recycling program should start at the landfill. Genge stated the issue is complex when itcomes to household hazardous waste, because materials can’t be stockpiled and must becontrolled by properly trained staff.

Genge and Skalicky stressed the need for community input, as the needs of each community inthe County were different. One participant stated there was already some recycling at thelandfill, such as automotive batieries.

Genge asked participants to complete the questionnaire at the workshop, as community feedbackwas very important to the Plan, and stressed community parlicipalion was vital to applying foradditional grant funding.


A participant asked about how to dispose of pesticides, and Genge stated the USDA has afree program to collect ii, The participant asked how ii would apply to Tonopab, such aswhether an intemediate collection would be necessary prior to the USDA picking it up.

• Genge slated it had been difficult to obtain quotes from hazardous waste collectors forNyc County, and it took several months and numerous requests to get a price quole.

• A participant suggested a household hazardous waste collection could be done inconjunction with the annual clean up in Tonopah.

A participant identified desert dumping as a problem around Tonopah.

Two (2) packets of educational materials were given out at the workshop and two (2) completedquestionnaires were received.

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Appendix C2Sample Questionnaire and Summary of Questionnaires

This questionnaire will be used to help develop the recycling and household hazardous wasteprogram in Nye County. Your feedback is very important to the successful development of theprogram. You may remain anonymous, or provide your contact information at the end of thequestionnaire.

1) What is your zip code?

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2) How large is your household?

1 person 2 paopIe 3 people 4-5 people more than S people

Househod Hazardous Waste

3) Do you know where to take household hazardous waste? Yes No Maybe

4) Do you know what items are considered household hazardous waste? Yes No Maybe

5) Based on the information presented in this workshop, what kinds of household hazardous wastedoes your household have? (mark all that apply)

U Used Oil[1 Paint

Solvents0 Pesticides0 Batteries (automotive)

U Unknownt

Other;

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6) Approximately how much househofd hazardous waste (total) would you estimate yourhousehold has, in gallons? (circle one):

>4 1 2-3 5 10 More than 10 Don’t know Other:

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7) How would you like to receive information about household hazardous waste and recyclingprograms? (mark all that apply)

1 MailI e-mailI Web siteI Flyer in garbage or utility bill

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0 Local newspaper0 Local television0 I would not like to receive information0 Other;

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8) What information would be useful on a household hazardous waste web site? (mark all thatapply)

0 What materials are considered household hazardous waste.0 Where I can take my household hazardous waste.0 Other ways I can minimize my household hazardous waste.O Records of how much and what type of household hazardous waste has been collected.O Information about the household hazardous waste program in Nye County.O Information about the grant Nye County received to develop the program.0 Other;

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9) If there was a program in place, how often would you dispose of household hazardous waste?0 Once per monthO Twice peryearEl Once peryearO Less than once per yearO Other;

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10) How much would you be willing to pay for household hazardous waste disposal?O $5 per occurrence (as needed)O $Spermonth0 $Speryear

$20 peryearMore than $20 per year

0 NothingEl Other:

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11) What do you think is the best way to pay for a household hazardous waste program?O Users pay when they drop off materialsO Charge tipping fees at the landfill to pay for the programO Property tax assessmentO Obtain grant fundingO I do not want/would not participate in a household hazardous waste program, and don’t

want to pay for one.C Other;

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12) How has your household disposed of household hazardous waste in the past? (mark all thatapply)

O Mixed it in with regular trash

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Recycling

1 Gave it to someone else to useJ Poured it down the drainEl Stored the waste (remained at home)L NotsureE Other:

13) Do you know where to take your recyclable materials? Yes

14) Do you know what items are accepted for recycling? Yes

15) Does your household already participate in recycling?

No Maybe

No Maybe

Yes, regularly yes, sometimes No

16) If you put your household’s recyclables in (13 Gallon) kitchen-sized garbage bags, how manywould you fill per week?

14 1 2 3 4 morethan4 Other:

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17) What information would be useful on a Nye County recycling web site? (mark all that apply)Z What materials can be recycledE Where I can take my recyclablesZ Other ways I can minimize my household hazardou5 waste

,iJ Information about the recycling program in Nye CountyRecords of how much ana what type of waste has been recycled

U Information about the grant Nye County received to develop the recycflng programL Other:

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18) How much would you be willing to pay for a recycling program?

55 per monthu SsperyearD $2operyear

U More than $20 per yearU NothingEl Other:

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19) What do you think is the best way to pay for a recycling program?E Users pay when they drop off materialsU Charge tipping fees at the landfill to pay for the programU Property tax assessment

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fl Obtain grant fundingr I do not wantfwoud not oarticipate na recyding program, and don’t want to pay for

one.E Other:

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20) We are very interested in your insight and feedback. Do you have any additional comments orideas?

_________________________________________________________

21) Would you like to oarticipate in this program in an educational, training, or other capacity?

Yes No Maybe

You may remain anonymous, but f you would like to receive or provide further information, pleaseinchide your contact information be’ow:Name:Address:Phone number:

_________________________

E-mail address:

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(id’s FishingMay 27-30Jerby

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Appendix BReference Tables

Fiber RecyclingProcess

North AmericanGlass CulletMarket

The Re-RefiningProcess

Single StreamRecycling BestPracticesManual andImplementationGuide

IncreasingRecycling andRelated GreenBusinessOpportunitiesfor NorthernNevada Tribes

Diagram of waste paperrecycling process

Diagram of sources andrecycling rates for glassproducts in North AmericaDiagram and explanation ofSafety Kleen’s process forre-refining used oil

Guide outiining the bestways to promote and educatecommunities about singlestream recycling programs.

Report on methods toincrease recycling onreservations on northernNevada.

http: /earth9 IIcontentiuoloads/2009106’O-l-Cullet-Recyci i imjpg

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Information on recycling andsolid waste handling inPahrump.

C and S WasteSolutions

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Guidelines. Flyers and Fact Sheets

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Paper Tigers

Earth 911

Safety Kleen

Conservatreehtlo //www con Se rvatree or eliani/SolidWasle/BesI Praci icesM

Reports, Manuals and Ilandbooks

anualO2l4O7.pdf

Dominican Universityof California

bun ://candswaste.cain/

Information and resourcesEarth 911 on recycling, composting, http: ‘/eartli9 El cony

questions and answers, etc.Website devoted to

Freecycleorganizing a worldwidenetwork of “gitting groups, Freecycle http:i/www, fteecycleore/Networkaiming to divert reusablegoods from landfills.

61Public \Sork, — Nyc County, NevadaSolid lVite Minimization and Household Hazardous Vste Managemeut Plan

Title Description Source Link

ICIEl — LocalGovernmentsforSustainabilitv

Nevada Recycles

10 Steps toPlanning aRural RegionalRecyclingStrategy

Douglas CountyRecycle! ReuseResource Guide

MaterialsRecoveryFacility

An internationa’ assodalion

of local governments andtheir associations that havemade a corniniunent tosustainable development.Information and links toinformation on recycling inNevada and resourcesavailable locally.Information and links toinformation on waste andrecycing rates in die US.Use of Links as being

considered for Nyc CountyPublic Works Website.Buy and sell electronics (cellphones. rnp3 players,Ca etc.

Article on a successfulrecycling program in ruralareas. ID Steps to P]anning aRural Regional RecyclingStrategy.Recycling and reuse optionsavailable in Douglas County,Colorado — options aresorted by type of recyclableArticle on definition anddescriptions of Clean andDirty and Wet MRFs.

Recycling tips andinformation for the TucsonRecycles recyclingcollection system.

Nevada Division ofF nvi romnen talProtection (NDEP)

ICLEI Global

Waste &Recycling: Data.Maps & Graphs

VouReneweom

hllr: vnv,clej.oig

Sup :J!nevadarecycles. ROy!

hap. wvUw zerowastearncrica.o

r&Statistic shin:

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Zero Waste America

You RenewliwOflP3flj1_

Com,,vnhI \4 vliIv. and Web-based Articles

WasteAge

Douglas County,Arizona

Wikipedia

City of Tucson,Arizona

ResidentialRecycling

http. wiisteage.coimnrng!wastesteps planning rural/

http://wwv’doijzlas.co.us’cpsd/documents/DC Recycle Reuse

Guide.pdf

http:!/enwikipedi a. ora/wiki/Materials recovery Facility

http://cms3 .tiicsonpz. gov/es/custUrner-sen ices-residential—recycling

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HouseholdHazardousProducts

HouseholdHazardousWaste

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Description

Reference manual of basicinformation on HouseholdHazardous Waste includingdangers, classifications anddisposal optionsFlyer showing commonHousehold Hazardous WasteproductsGuidelines for acceptance ofHousehold HazardousMateriaLs and Lists ofHousehoLd HazardousMaterialsDiagram of commonHousehold Hazardouswastes by location in thehome with recommendedhandlingGuide o commonHousehold Hazardous Wasteincluding associateddangers, disposal methodsand alternative productsFact sheet on disposaloptions for HouseholdHazardous Waste inBernalillo County, NewMexicoFact sheet on disposaloptions for HouseholdHazardous Waste — brokendown by location inhouseholdSingLe page chart ofappropriate disposalmethods for HouseholdHazardous Waste

Water EnvironmentFederation

Monterey RegionalWater PollutionControl Agency

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Be Smart(Flyer)

Guidelines forsegregatingcollectedmaterials

HazardousProducts inYour Home

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City of Phoenix,Arizona

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Title Description Source LinkHousehold Fact sheet on disposal

New York StateHazardoushtt,: ‘VwW. dcc. nv O\ cos maWaste

options and preferredDepartment M

terlaig minerals pdf/hhwcrhipdajiernatives for commonDisposal and Household Hazardous Waste

EnvironmentalAlternatives Conservation

in New YorkChart

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U.S. Food and Drug iners!BuvinuUsingMedicineSafDispose of disposal of medicines andAdministration ely/UnderstandingOver-theUnused

drugs counterMedicines/ucin 107163.Medicines1241

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hazardous California AuthorityWaste

Flyer regarding use, storagehtto:I/www.ega. 2ovioswconserSure, Your

and disposal of household EPAve/malerials/gubsthhw-safendfHome is Clean products

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Management Agency

What You Brochure describing whatNevada Division ofNeed to know Mercury is, where it comes Environmental hiIp://ndeo.nvsov/rnercurv/doc

About from, and associated health s/mercury brochure 05.pdfProtectionMercu cnncernc

Reporis. Manuals and handbooksA Manual for Handbook for use byOne-Day -communities in developing US Environmental

ye/ma ccii a Is/nub s/manua h’r9 20Communitycollection

programs — focused on one- Protection Agencyday drop-off programs

ProgramsSanta Clara County’ s Plan -.htip:uwww.sccgov.oraSCC-do

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Hanrdcus Program. %2OElemenlHHWSection.ndf

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Title Description Source LinkLessonsLearned fromFour Years ofRegionalHouseholdHazardousWasteCollections

Don’t TrashNevada —


Earth 911



HouseholdHazard o usWaste


Report on best practiceslearned from a four yearHousehold Hazardous WasteMinimization and Collectionpilot program in westernMaine.

Website on disposal optionsfor Household HazardousWaste in Nevada

Information and resourceson managing householdhazardous waste.Website of generalinformation on HouseholdHazardous Wastemanc ment

City of Albuquerque’swebsite on HouseholdHazardous Wastemanagement. Example ofwebsite requiring update ofevcty page.City of Barstow’s website onHousehold Hazardous Wastemanagement. Example ofwebsite requiring update ofevery page with “problem”links.Town of Gilbert’s websiteon Household HazardousWaste management.Example of websiterequiring update of everypage.County of Larimer’s websiteon Household HazardousWaste management.

Androscoggin ValleyCouncil ofGovernments

http://www.avcog.org/documenEs/Lessons Learned Report.pdf

Lists of Resources and Links to RcsoHrces

Don’t Trash Nevada

Earth 911

US EnvironmentalProtection Agency

hltp://www.donttrashnevada. ora’haz waste house.htm

http://earth9l l.coin/

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Co,imunily Vebsitcs and %eb—based Articles

City of Albuquerque, htEp://www.cabg.pov/envheajthNew Mexico /householdwaste.html

httri ://www.barstowca. or2/site/iCity of Barstow,California

nd exoh o/bousehol d - hazardous -

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County of Larimer,Colorado

http.//www.iIbertaz.eov/pw/hhw.c fin

http://www.larimer.org/soldwaste/baz.htm

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Title Description Source LinkHousehold City of Logans website oti htt’: ioganuiahonEn iiHazardous Household Hazardous Waste City of Logan. Utah omenIal2UDept Landr5llhouswaste management. ebuld ate cfni

Household City of Houston’s websiteCity of Houstorn hng:/ww.houon&ov!soIidHazardous on Household HazardousTexas waste’hhw.bIml

Waste Waste managementCity of Tucson’s website on

Household Household Hazardous WasieCity of Tucson, http. esdtucsonazizo,:corneni.Hazardous managcment Example ofArizona household-l,azardous-w aste

Waste website requiting update ofevery page.City of Rio Ranchos

Household webste on Household City of Rio Rancho, htto.;.www.ci.,ioHazardous rar.cho.nm us/index .aspx? NIHazardous Waste New Mexico 12Waste

management. —

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Hazardous Household Hazardous Waste hug:phoeriovipiihlcwtrkcCity of Phoenix,parbae/hazwasEefindex.IiIrnIWacte mangernent. Example of

An zon aCollection website requiring update ofEvents every page.HouseholdHazardous

County of Santa Clara’swebsite on Household County of Santa Clara, kttp:!/www .hhw orgWasteHazardous Wasle CaliforniaRecycling &management.

DisposalCity of Scoltsdale’s website

Householdon Household HazardousHazardous

WasteWaste manaeement. City of Scottsdale, httg://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/reExample of website Arizona cycleihhwuidelines

DisposalOptions

requiring update of everypage.

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Table 3: hazardous Waste

I Title

EPAHazardousWaste CodesHazardousWasteDisposalServices inNevadaRCRAJHazardous WasteResourceLocator

USDOTHazardousMaterialsTransportation Placards

Bcatty, NV —

HazardousWasteTreatment &DisposalHazardous‘Waste

HazardousWasteManagement

HazardousWasteManagement

ResourceConservationand RecoveryAct

Description

Listing of Hazardous WasteCodes common for SmallQuantity Generators

Listing of Nevadaorganizations offeringhazardous waste disposalservices

Website of frequently askedquestions and links toinformation on hazardouswaste handling in NevadaWebsite with classificationsand sample images ofDepartment ofTrans po rtat [on-mandatedplacards for hazardousmateriaLs transoort

Website onus Ecology’sHazardous Waste Treatmentand Disposal facility inBeatty, Nevada

Wikipedia arlicle onhazardous wasteWebsite references forbusinesses on identification.training and handling ofhazardous wasteWebsite of generalinformalion and resources onhazardous wastemanagement in Nevada

Wikipedia article on theResource Conservation andRecovery Act (RCRA)

University of NevadaReno

I lazat-dous Wasic Policies aNd Practices In(crnatiollally

o7Public Works — Nye CounI. NevadaSolid Wsie Mininibalion and Household Hzardou Waste Msnagemenl Plan

I isis of Resources and Links to ResourcesSource Link

US EnvironmentalProtection Agency

ThomasNet

National Center forManufacturingSciences

EnvironmentalChemistry

htrp-./’wvw.epapov/oswliazardcenentioa’c’z’hardbookjinser

http:’/www lliomasni cominevadaJhazardous- waste -di spocI -

services-3724 I 57T I

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ftp: //e nv i ronmenlalchem is try.onv•yo th/hazmat/placards/

Comm LI nil y Wcbsitcs acid Welt—based r ides

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Wikipedia

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htrp: en.wikipedia.orwiki Hazardous waste

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http://en.wikigediaornlwik i/Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

NDEP — Bureau ofWaste Management

Wikipedia

Walmart and Article on investigation of hftp://walrnartwatch.com/irng/bHazardous environmental violations by Walmart Watch o2/hazardous waste fact sheeWaste Walmart

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Title Description Source LinkChapter on achievements

Chapter 13: made in the management of Egyptian http:/wwwecaa2oveeIwJishHazardous Hazardous Materials and

Environmental Affairs /reporislaehivements2007-Materials and Waste by the Egyptian

Agency EN/13hazardous.pdfWastes Environmental Affairs

Agencyhun: ‘/www. svi vu. uov il/En vi ronwnt/bin/en,jsy?enPagc=e RiaGeneral website and linkS °‘1

Israel Ministry of the nkPace&enDisolav=view&enDHazardoushazardous substances in

Environment jp_\VbatZone&enDispWho—- RSubstances Israel ecyci’ne Reuse&enione=HAZAR DOUS&

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.eeaa, eov,ealengl ishHazardous

and plans related toEnvironmental AffairsSubstances hazardous substances and /rnain]accomp5.aspAgency.nd Waste waste in Egypt

General website on types South AfricaHazardous and quantities of hazardous Depamnent of ä: soendeat2ov.za370.htmIwaste waste in South Africa Environmental Affairs

General website and links onNew Zealand Minisny http:mfe.ovtnn’ssues/Hazardous

hazardous substances infor the Environment wasethazardousJindexStrnWastes New Zealand

Table 4: Related Programs

Icdieal %\astc

Website of general http: ‘cmsh2e-Regulated information on classification onIirIe.or2fee/rmwfrmw-

Practice GreenhealthMedical Waste and handling of regilated regulaflons!state-nnw

medical waste in Nevada reEuIations.nevadatm

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Title I Description I SourceIjiomass

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Diagram of Biomass Life Renewable Energy hth:’/ www.rego,orathioenergv/Biomass Cycle Cycle Policy Project bioencrgy-cvcle-med2.ip

Biomass Diagram of sources of http:Hylanetoverhaul.com/wgPlanet Overhaul co rite nt/un Ia ad s/2 009/06/big maSources Biornass

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Title Description Source LinkSafely t)spose Flyer on NDA’s lice \evada Dc of “110 :aH9v 20vBrJchIlres.Sa

of Waste progrum to dispose ofwaste& ricuii-ri

Discse at XVse PesuciPesticides pesticides g ces.Dd

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Scrap Tires in Website on ,ssues with scrap US Environmental httn.!ww.epian rczion9waRegion 9 tires in EPA Region 9 Protection Agency ste soidn:ies. irdexNimlWaste Tire

Guidance document onManagement hap: rdet’ rv ov B\\M l)oc;requirements for waste tire NDEP TireManace GuicIcicc pdtat Disposal disposal faciIitie in NevadaFacilitiesWaste Tire Planning guide for waste tire NDEP http: udern’ cvB\VM)ocs.ManagementPIn

management in Nevada TirePlanpdl

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%uvada Revi’cd Slalules

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Statute 444handling and disposal of State of Nevada http:/AIestate.nvus/nr

Sanitationsolid waste

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Nevada law de&ing with the

Code 444handling and disposal of State of Nevada http://www.le.sralt.nv.ns,nac/

Sanitationsolid waste

nac-444.htinl

NevadaAdministrativeCode 444A

— Nevada law dealing with

Programs forrecycling of solid waste

State of Nevada hEtD://leQstale.nv.us/nac/NAC444Ahtml

RecyclingNevadaAdministrative


Code 459 — handling, storage and

Hazardous disposal of hazardous State of Nevada http://www.1e2statenviis’irnc/

Materialsmaterials

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Appendix ELandfill Service Areas

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Appendix FlBe Smart Poster

E SMARtSome household products containingredients that can harm you,

your family and the environment.Prahi OpenersOven Cleasers

• AutoewDilve Oil and Fuel Addtttves

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• kg and Weed Killers

• Mold and Mildew siovenPaitttj thinners. Strippers

• and Kamoyers

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Waste Pesticides

Participation is Easy

First inventory the pesticides

you wish to dispose of. Listthe name of the product (use

unknown’ if you don’t know)

also include the amount and

state of the product. Use the

following as an example:

Product Amount StateChlordane 2 gallons Liquid

Unknown 10 lbs Dusi

Next, contact the Nevada

Department of Agriculture for

an appointment. Usually, you

will be asked to lake waste

pesticide to a NDOA storage

facility. Don’t drop oft

pesticides at an NDCA office.

Always use personal

protective equipment (PPE)

when handling pesticides.

No Cost to Users

Funding for waste pesticide

disposal combs from tees

paid by manufacturers. All

applicators including farmers,

ranchers, licensed pest

control operalors (PCO’s) and

other pesticide users including

homeowners are eligible.

Nevada Department

of Agriculture

Safely dispose of

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WASTEPESTICIDES

Unwanted and unusable

pesticides are disposed of

Las Vegas & Southern Nevada

(702) GÔS-4590

eno and all other parts of Nevedn

(775) 353-3715

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Prevent Environmental

Contamination

mproper disposal of waste

pesticides may result in surlace

or groundwater pollution.

Nevada Depariment of

Agriculture’s pesticide waste

disposal program gives pesticide

usea the opportunity to properly

discard unwanted pesticide

products. This is a safe way to

protect the environment from

pesticide pollution and

contamination.

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Eliminate Hazards at Home

and In the Workplace

Old pesticide containers will

begin to deteriorate over time.

Leaking containers can result in

pesticide exposure to people,

pets, wildlife, and the

environment. Avoid costiy clean

ups or pesticide exposure by

removing and disposing of

unwanted pesticide products.

Waste Pesticides

Unusable, unwanted and banned

pesticides are waste pesticides.

Many that are no longer used

including DDT, chlorpyrifos, and

diazinon are often disposed of

through this program.

Acceptable Products

• Insecticides

• Fungicides

• Herbicides

• Rodent bails

• Other pesticides

Unacceptable products

• Batteries

• MDtor Oil

• Antifreeze

• Paint

• Degreasers

• Pesticide rinsate’

Pe.Iicde ñn,,I, shouI be applIed 0

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Appendix GiPrescription Drug Drop Off Program

Amargosa ValleyContact: 775-372-5345Drop off: Nye County Shedtf’s Office

851 Farm RoadAn,argosa Valley, NV 89020

PehrumpQperution Medicine Cabinet

Contact: 775-203-3851Drop oft Call to schedule a pick-up

Nye County sheriff’s Office

ScattyContact: 775-553-mODrop.off; Nye County Sheriffs Office

426 C. Avenue SouthBeatty, NV 29003

Contact: 775-482-8101Drop oft N County Sheriffs Office

101 Radar RoadToncpah, NV 89049

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Prescription Drug Drop Ott —

Acceptthg all medications: prescr$pfion and over-the-counter from redenliof homes

Many people throw the expired medications into the garbage, and others tend to flush or pour medicationsdown the dra4n. Not only are medications a health hazard If discoved by animals or humans in the tra* wenow know that medicine can actually get Into our soil and water, creating an envlronmentai hazard.

So what do you do with those expired medications? 4

If you have any me&atlons that ace out of date or are no longer needed and you want to dispose of them,please call or vtsit a drop off site in your area for further hfocmation:

Southern Nye

Northern Nve

GObsContact: 775-482-8101Dropoft NyeCcuntysherlfrsOfflce

101 RadarRoadronopah, NV 89049

Tonopah

Round MountainContact:Drop off:

775482.8101Nye County Sheriff’s Office101 Radar RoadTonopah, NV 89049

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Appendix ClUsed Motor Oil Collection

ye County_—Qç4pjpr,pJj..ç.qIQçfjRecyciing used motor oil conserves a natural resource (oil) and is good for the environment tool Motoroil poured onto the ground or into storn, drains, or tossed into trash cans (even in a sealed container)can contaminate and pollute the soil and groundwata. Recycling your used motor oil reduces thispollution threat

So what do you do with your Used Motor Oil? 49A program has been implemented where individuals (residential only) may drop off their used cleanmotor oil at designated sites for use by Nye County in heaters that bum the used motor oil. Qualifiedstaff must test the oil to ensure it has not been contaminated arid meets the requirements to properlybum in the heaters prior to accepting the donation.

Please call or visit one of the A4’e County Rood Department sites listed belowfo1rquantitylimitations andforfwther information:

Valley S775-3)2-5328Mon—Thu/3:30p.m.—4p.m.871 E. Amargosa Farm Road

Additional oil can be recovered by dmining

775-553-2384 used oil filters

Mon—Thu/3:30p.m.—4p.m. -

450 A Avenue South • bont mix used oil with water. gasoline.antifreeze, solvents or any other substances.ften,ember, used oil only! If its not, it cantbe recycled, and it’s dangerous.

• All used motor oil must be tested before NycCounty con accept the oil

• boNOTleoveyotwusedMotorOilotoncofthe facilities. Contact art of the sites listedto arrange a drop off time.

775-482-7313• Used Motor Oil arid oth.,’ materiaLs left atMon—Thu/7a.m.—3:30p.rn.

on. of th. :,tcz without author.zation w,lI377 N. Jackson Streetbc r.partod to the propr authorities.

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Amarrosa• Place used oil mo clean, leak proof. reosthie

container with a tight-fthing cop. Do not usecontainers previously used for gasoline.ontifreeze. point, thinners, solvents orbleach.

Contact U:Days/Hours:Address;

Be.ttvContact U:Days/Hours:Address:

PabrumoContact U:Days/Hours:Address:

TononahContact N:Days/Hours:Address:

775-727-7883Mon—Thu/Sa.m.—4p.m.871 East Boothill Drive r

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Appendix HAdvertising

Newspapers

Pahrump Valley Mirror1570 E Hwy 372Pahnimp, Nevada 89048Phone (775) 727-5583: Fax: (775) 727-7192

Pahrump Valley Times2160 F. CaNada Blvd.Pahrump, NV 89048Phone: O) 727-5102: Fax: (775) 727-5309 or5692; web site: hrn: pvdmes.com

Tonopah Times-Bonanza & Goldfield News Newspapers150 Main StTonopali. NVPhone: (775) 482-3365; Fur (775) 482-5042; web site hiip:1itonopahinics.corn (coming soon)

For a more complete list of Newspapers go to:hltp://www.mondoneaspapels.com usa/circulation,nevada.html

Radio Stations

KCNV 89.3 FM (89.7 in Las Vegas-owned by KNPR) translators: K2O7EF)Pahrump; K2O7CYRound Mountain; KTPH 91.7 FM Tonopah

Phone: (702) 482-3698; web site: hEtp://www.knpr.orI

KIBS/KBOV 100.7 FM 11230 AM

Phone: (760) 873-6324; web site: http://www.kibskbov.com/

KHWK 92.7 FM

Tonopah, Nevada

Phone: (775) 482-6500/(775) 482-5724

KNYE 95.1 FM

Pahmmp, Nevada

Phone (775) 537-6100; web site is: http:/www.knyecom!

KPAH (Internet only)

web site is: http:www.paIrnnnpradio,com Pabrump

Fora more complete list of Radio Stations go to: hitp: www.onrheradio.net:stalesinevadasspx

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Television Stations

KPVM-12 (KJ’V M-TV 41 Analog and KPVM-TV 46 Digital)

Phone: (775) 727-9400; web sue: htlp: wvw.kpvm.iv

KPVT-LP TV 30 Pabrunip CMA Cable Ch 22/ (KPVT-LD TV Pahrump and Las VegasChannel 18.1, .2, .3, .4 Digital)

Phone: (775) 751-1600; web site: Into: www.pahmrnpiv.org’

Websites

Nw County staff has developed a website for the Nye County Recycling and HouseholdHazardous Waste Program. This website may be a page located at the Nye County OfficialWebsite -v.-” .ovecountv.nct.

Other websites that may be willing to puWicize the Program andfor provide links to the Comtywebsite according to research conducted on the web are:

Nye County Nevada Official Websiles (altemailve address): www.co.uve.nv.us

Beatty Chamber of Commerce vww.beattvnevada.oru

Beatty Nevada Official Website: www.beattynv.info

EDEN, Inc. of Nevada: w•-w.eden-nv.com

Town of Pahrump: www.pahrumpnv.org

Town of Tonopah: www.tonopabnevada.com

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Appendix IConsumer Reduction Tips

Solid Waste Minimization:

Reduce• Avoid disposable items and buy refillable items (e.g. razors, cigarette lighters, pens,

pencils)• Avoid packaging made with two or more materials since they are not recyclable• Buy fresh food instead of processed foods, which are more packaged• Buy in bulk, which uses less wasteflil packaging than smaller packages• Buy locally rown produce• Buy vegetables loose rather than those packaged in plastic bags• Borrow, rent, or share things you don’t often use (e.g. tools)• Choose products that use the [east amount of packaging• Choose products with a [ong life span (e.g. sponges, rechargeable batteries, thermos

bott]es)• Donate extra canned goods• Use concentrated products which need less packaging• Don’t take more than you need to use (e.g. napkins, plastic utensils)• Don’t waste food-store ]eftovers in reusable containers• Place an order through the mail with a group of people in order to save on packaging• Remove your name from junk mailing lists• Reduce waste during the holiday season by giving experience-related gifts (e.g. movies,

plays, restaurants, sporting events certificates) with little or no packaging• Send eCards instead of paper greeting cards• Use low energy fluorescent bulbs that last longer than incandescent bulbs

Reuse• Maintain and repair items rather than replacing them• Use your own bag or basket when shopping and don’t accept plastic bags unless you need

them• Reuse boxes• Reuse plastic bags• Share newspapers, magazines, and books• Turn a cardboard box into child’s playhouse• Turn a plastic tub into a flower pot• Use both sides of paper• Use china and g]ass as opposed to disposable tableware.• Use cloth napkins, sponges, dishcloths instead of paper towels and napkins• Use egg cartons to plant seedlings

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• Use reusable coffee filters instead of paper ones• Use reusable conlainers for food instead of disposable boxes, plastic, foil, bags,

Styrofoam• Use washable diapers instead of disposable ones for infants• Wash plastic containers and jars for reuse

Recycle• Buy items in containers that can be reused or recycled• Composi vegeiable scraps and garden wasle• Let lawn trimmings remain on the soil to decompose and fertilize• Select producis made from recycled materials• Sell or donate things instead of throwing them away (e.g. clothes, books)• Turn used tires into swings or other playground equipment

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Management:

• Ask for re-refined motor oil which has been recycled and reprocessed• Avoid aerosol sprays and use pump sprays or other aLternatives• Before you begin a painting project, measure how much paint you need so you don’t have

excess• Buy containers that are wider than tall, which results in less container residue• Buy containers that minimize disposal problems (filtable pressurized spray cans instead

of single use aerosol spray cans)• Buy only as much as you need of hazardous materials• Buy products that are the less toxic and less cosily-to-handle• Contact local government offices and sanitation services to find out where to take l-IHW• Dispose of medications as hazardous waste (don’t throw away in toilet, trash. etc)• Do not mix hazardous products together• Do not smoke. drink, or eat around household hazardous waste• Don’t apply pesticide before a rain or water the area immediately afterwards• Don’t burn or bury leftover products or containers• Don’t pour household hazardous ‘caste on the ground• Don’t reuse hazardous chemical containers for other purposes• Don’t store corrosives, flammables, and poisons together• Excess pesticide could be offered to garden centers• Hand pull weeds instead of using weed killers• Instead of using many different types of cleaners, use one general purpose cleaner• Latex paints musi be hardened before landfills can accept it• Liquid oil based paints must be disposed of at hazardous waste facility• Look for non-mercury alternatives to thennometers, etc• Read labels of hazardous products

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a• Repair. donate or recycle electronics (e.g. computers. cell phones, ete)• Select nontoxic inks and art supplies• Select water-based products over solvent-based products (e.g. paint, glue. shoe polish)• Store hazardous products in origina] containers with original labels intact• Take motor oil, car batteries, antifreeze to automobile service cenlers to recycle• Use common household products instead of hazardous chemicals

o Instead of air fresheners, use baking soda, vinegar, or potpourrio Instead of all-purpose cleaner, use liquid soap and vinegar or baking soda and

watero Instead of ant pesticide, use cream of tartar, red chili, paprika, or dried peppermint

where ants entero Instead of carpet cleaner, use soap-based non-aerosols, clean stains with club

soda, sprinkle cornstarch and vacuum, rub dry baking soda into greaseo Instead of chlorine bleach, use safer and less destructive dry bleach to whiteno instead of disinfectant, use borax and waler

o Instead of drain unclogging chemicals, use a plunger or strainer, enzymatic

biological drain cleaner, baking soda and vinegar

o Instead of fabric softener, rinse cotton and wool with white vinegar before

washing

o Instead of floor cleaner, mop with white vinegar and water, polish with club sodao Instead of ftjrniture polish, use lemon oil and vegetable oilo Instead of glue remover, soak in white vinegaro instead of grout cleaner, use Ioothbrush with baking soda and water or vinegaro Instead of chemical hair colors, use plant-derived rinseso Instead of insecticides, select pest-resistant plants, plant garlic cloves at intervals

in your garden, use traps or spray soapso Instead of insect repellents, don’t wear scented products, use chamomile tea as

lotion, bum citronella candles or mosquito coilso Instead of metal polish, use Worcestershire sauce (brass), apple cider vinegar or

baking soda (chrome), vinegar and salt (copper), steel wool and olive oil (pewter),water and baking soda (stainless steel), ammonia (silver)

o Instead of soap scum remover, use baking soda, vinegar and watero Instead of mothballs, use cedar chips, lavender flowers, rosemary, mint, white

peppercorns, cloves, dried lemon peelso Instead of oven cleaner, use steel wool and baking sodao Ijistead of stain remover, use club soda and lemon juiceo Instead of toilet bowl cleaner, use baking soda and vinegar pasteo Instead of window cleaner, use vinegar and water

• Use boric acid instead of roach insecticide

• Use up hazardous products or give them to someone who can• Use rot-resistasfl wood or cecycled lumber instead of wood preservatives• Use sandpaper or a heat gun instead of chemical paint strippers

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California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. ‘Waste Prevention andRecycling at Home.’ ht1p:/’www.ca]recycle.ca.goviReduceWas1ehorne/ (accessed May24. 2011)

Discover Solar Energy Green Ways to Reduce Trash in the Landfill.”http.’iwww.discoversolarenergy.com!Ivg-grnireducehtm (accessed May31, 2011)

Earth9l 1http:’;earth9l l,conv (accessed May 31. 2011)

Environment TOBAGO. “Tips for Reducing Solid Waste — And Saving Money Too!’http:!/wwwscsoftde/euet2.nsf’KAP2View/985407747092C1D605256A37006AB860?OpenDocument (accessed May 27, 2011)

Fayette County Extension Office. “Tips for Reducing Solid Waste,”hltp://www.fayettecountyga.gov/extension office/recycling/recycling tips.htm (accessedMay 26, 2011)

Hennepin County Environmental Services. ‘How to Reduce Household Hazardous Wasie.”http://www.co.heimepin.mn.us/portal/site/HennepinuS/menuitem.b] ab75471 7SOeOfaOl d1b47cc106498/?vgnextoidS44eS3cb254542lOVgnVCMl0000049l 14689RCRD(accessed May 27, 2011)

Hospitals for a Healthy Environment. “Reducing Hazardous Materials.”http:/fcms.h2e-online.org/ee/hazmat/reducinghazmatl (accessed May 26, 2011)

Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. “What You Can Do to Reduce HouseholdHazardous Waste.” http:/?dpw.lacounty.gov/epdlbhw/reduce.cfm (accessed May 27,2011)

Maine State Planning Office. “Household Hazardous Waste.”http://www.mainegov/spo/recycle!municipalities/hhwindex.htm (accessed May 24,2011)

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