Waste Reduction Policies and Procedures for State Agencies Table of Contents Introduction Background Benefits of Waste Reduction Elements of a Self-Sustaining Waste Reduction Program Establishing Departmental Policy and Goals Implementing Waste Reduction in State Government Waste Prevention and Reuse Recycling/Collection Procurement: Buying Recycled Building Green Landscape Materials Management Appendices Appendix A: Definitions Appendix B: Waste Reduction Resources for State Government Agencies Appendix C: Sample Waste Reduction and RCP Procurement Policy Statements Download this guide. Publication #441-1999-0017, August 1999 Resources State Agency Home State Agency Resources Buy Recycled Campaign (SABRC) Laws & Regulations News & Events Contacts