NERC supported the efforts of electronics recyclers in Nebraska to become certified to either the e-Stewards or R2 Standards. The program included the opportunity for two grants to be awarded in support of certification. The program was funded by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). 

Partner: Consumer Technology Association (CTA)

Materials Management Training, Technical Assistance, and Outreach in Bennington County, Vermont - Contract

NERC was awarded a contract by Bennington County Regional Commission (BCRC) to provide training, technical assistance, and outreach. The project, conducted on behalf of BCRC for the Bennington County Solid Waste Alliance (BCSWA), focused on raising awareness of the recycling, food waste diversion, and toxics requirements under Vermont’s Universal Recycling Law. BCSWA has 13 member towns located in Southwest Vermont: Arlington, Bennington, Dorset, Glastenbury, Manchester, Pownal, Rupert, Sandgate, Searsburg, Shaftsbury, Stamford, Sunderland and Woodford. NERC assisted the BCSWA in the implementation of its Solid Waste Implementation Plan (SWIP). NERC conducted waste assessment surveys of targeted schools, businesses, and institutions, provided training, technical assistance, resource development in recycling, as well as food waste reduction, recovery, and composting, as appropriate. NERC also provided outreach on the proper storage and disposal of hazardous materials.

Project Partners: Bennington County Regional Commission; Bennington County Solid Waste Alliance; Member Towns; and, participant businesses, institutions, and schools 

Pilot Model E-scrap Collection / Recycling Program in Nebraska - Contract

NERC was awarded a contract by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to support a pilot for consumer electronics recycling in Nebraska. The 18-month project focused on the Lincoln and Omaha areas, as well as in a rural community. 

Partner: Consumer Technology Association (CTA)