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CDR-01 National Reuse and Recycling Information Resources A directory of reuse, recycling and solid waste management associations and government agencies. Includes listings of solid waste and recycling magazines and journals; recycling advocacy organizations; material processors and trade associations. (Updated June 2012)
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CDR-02 Center for the Development of Recycling Publication and Video List Includes a list of CDR-authored documents and documents provided to CDR from cities in Santa Clara County, such as recycling and garbage contacts and requests for proposals, for distribution to consultants and the public. Also includes a list of available videos and DVDs. (Updated July 2012)
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CDR-03 Stop Junk Mail Kit This Stop Junk Mail Kit makes it easy to reduce junk mail. Please fill out the forms and mail the letters to the major clearing houses, catalogs, magazines, and credit card offers. Please visit www.stopjunkmail.org/resident.htm for more information. (Updated June 2012)
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CDR-04 Home Composting Brochure Background and details on starting and maintaining backyard composting. (Updated June 2012)
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CDR-05 A Consumer's Guide to Product Repair A guide that assists consumers in repairing products that might otherwise be discarded due to disrepair. It contains some helpful ideas and provides information about organizations that can assist consumers with repair services. (Updated March 2012)
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CDR-06 City Recycling and Garbage Services in Santa Clara County Details of materials collected in each city's curbside recycling program, other programs offered, important numbers, and much more. (Updated February 2013)
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CDR-07 Residential Recycling Providers in Santa Clara County A directory of Santa Clara County businesses that accept a wide variety of materials for recycling. Indicates pick-up and buy-back when available. Arranged by city. (Updated November 2012)
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CDR-08 Commercial Recycling Providers in Santa Clara County Includes descriptions of regulations affecting collection of recyclable materials in Santa Clara County, and a list of companies providing recycling services to County businesses. Designed for use by commercial businesses wanting to start or expand a recycling program in Santa Clara County. (Updated November 2012)
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CDR-09 Reuse and Resale in Santa Clara County A directory of Santa Clara County businesses and non-profit organizations that accept a wide range of products in good condition. Arranged by product and by vendor location. (Updated November 2012)
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CDR-10 Appliance Reuse and Recycling in Santa Clara County A directory of Santa Clara County businesses that accept large appliances for recycling. Indicates applicable pick-up locations and drop-off fees. Arranged by city. (Updated November 2012)
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CDR-11 Electronics Reuse and Recycling in Santa Clara County A directory of Santa Clara County businesses that accept electronics for reuse or recycling. Indicates applicable pick-up locations and drop-off fees. Arranged by city. (Updated November 2012)
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CDR-12 Construction and Demolition Reuse and Recycling in Santa Clara County A directory of Bay Area companies who accept construction and/or demolition materials for recycling. Listed in alphabetical order by material, city, and company. (Updated November 2012)
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CDR-13 Opportunity in Crisis: California's Solid Waste Management Challenge Includes background on landfill capacity crisis, failure of standard disposal facilities, coordination and communication problems, advantages of efficient for resource use and solid waste opportunities, challenges facing California, and more.
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