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4 Waste and Recycling Table of Contents Directory of Service and Emergency Providers 3 A. Introduction 8 B. Waste vs. Recyclable? 9 C. Why Must I Properly Manage My Waste Materials? 10 Unwanted Materials 10 The Three Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 10 It’s The Law 10 The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 11 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 11 The City of Ames 11 D. Information for All Generators of Waste Materials 12 Proper Disposal 12 Training 12 Waste Determination 12 Accumulation of Waste Materials 12 Containers 12 Labeling 13 Waste Removal 13 Personal Protective Equipment 13 Spills 13 Additional Resources 13 E. What Do I Do with My Waste Materials? 14 Aerosol Cans 14 Animal Carcasses and Tissue 14 Appliances 14 Art Supplies 14 Audio/Visual Materials 14