From the Environmental Protection Agency

Household Waste Management – This program can be used online to find reliable information about reducing the waste consumers generate and dealing with hazardous wastes in the home.

Recycling – This document provides an overview of recycling including what is in our trash and steps you can take to recycle at home.

The Consumer’s Handbook for Reducing Solid Waste – This booklet describes how people can help solve a growing problem…garbage! Individual consumers can help alleviate America’s mounting trash problem by making environmentally aware decisions about everyday things like shopping and caring for the lawn.