Kerchner spoke regarding the NJ Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA) battery collection/recycling program on behalf of the Portable Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA). Common applications for SSLA. The program will utilize two toll free numbers for info on where to drop off batteries. Brochures will be disseminated to all 2. NJ counties and trade associations will be contacted. For more information or copies of the brochure, you can reach George Kerchner by phone at (2. The RBRC recently held a board meeting to decide whether or not to start accepting all types of rechargeable batteries.
AER produces videos on various environmental topics which are aired on national public TV stations hosted by Morley Saffer. A sample video was shown at the meeting. A contract has been signed for $1. We have budgeted $1. We need to pay the company before we start filming, so those counties that are able to contribute, please do so ASAP (if you have not done so already). Fred Stanger will be the main contact person for the video project. We hope to be able to start filming early next year (Feb. The final product will result in two versions, a national one with Morley Saffer and a NJ version (without Saffer) for us to show locally. For the NJ version, it will be helpful to have a logo to incorporate in the video and several ideas were passed out during the meeting. Media Outreach. In conjunction with the video, Ellie Arnould has suggested to initiate a media campaign, targeting a certain month (i. September) as HHW awareness month. Those at the meeting expressed interest in pursuing this idea. Potential media avenues include public TV and local cable, radio PSA. Flite spoke about the Universal Waste Rule as defined by both the Federal and State definitions. In summary, the concept of the Universal Waste Rule is to streamline regulatory requirements in order to facilitate the recycling of specific materials that might otherwise require hazardous waste disposal. Universal waste is not exempt from being hazardous, just exempt from certain handling requirements. The Federal definition originally included batteries, thermostats and spent pesticides. New Jersey has drafted its rule to add fluorescent lamps (recently adopted at the Federal level), cathode ray tubes (CRT. Call2Recycle is a rechargeable battery and cellphone collection program. It was renamed Call2Recycle in 2004 to reflect the. In 2008, Call2Recycle added a fifth. Required the rechargeable battery industry to develop and implement a state-approved collection program as a requirement of selling rechargeable batteries in the. Laura Macpherson and Alain Fortier will be meeting to formulate comments regarding the rules. If you have any input, please contact either Laura or Alain. HHW Funding Issues with Guy Watson, NJDEPThose counties utilizing Solid Waste Services Tax (SWST) funds may be concerned with the wording regarding the restriction to fund the disposal of HHW. There is a stipulation that requires all materials generated at an HHW event being funded by SWST grants are to be shipped to a TSD facility. Guy alleviated fears that latex paint, for example, will not be required to go to a TSD. The DEP is waiting to hear from the DAG regarding the current wording. Guy also mentioned that the Northeast Waste Management Officials. Two meetings have been held recently, one of which Robin Heston (NJ DEP) attended. You can learn more regarding the model legislation by visiting http: //www. Fred Stanger. Guy said that New Jersey used to be a member of NEWMOA, and is considering renewing ties with them. Vendor Chat. Mary Jo Kennelly reported that in August Clean Venture/Cycle Chem purchased the Remtech TSD. Also, the Camden facility under the CVCC name is seeking approval from Camden County to accept HHW. Mary Jo also mentioned that someone from DEP enforcement visited the last HHW event held in Camden County. Mike Adelsberger reported that Curbside Inc. For a brochure, please contact Mike at (7. He also stated that the average cost to service a household at the . In addition, Curbside Inc. The regions include NJ, PA and NY. Anyone who overseas a region, county, municipality, etc. So when your HHW dates change, or recycling markets change, you will be able to update it. Contact Anne Reichman at Areichman@cleanup. AZ). Special Thanks. A special thanks to Laura Macpherson for designing and printing the terrific looking meeting brochures for each and every meeting. Otherwise you would be getting some drab black and white . It seemed to work out well, and I hope we can continue?? A special thanks to Carole Tolmachewich for spending time organizing the video committee and soliciting proposals and being largely (no pun intended) responsible for getting us to the point where we are now. Thanks Ken Atkinson for taking over as President and running the meetings, and usually driving about 3 hours total to get there. Thanks Larry for continuing to provide updates to our well complimented web site. And of course thanks to all of the paying member for their support and attendance. A note from Carole, your 2. Call (7. 32) 7. 45- 4.
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