FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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This page contains answers to common questions pertaining to this site and its use. If you are unable to find information that you need here, then please contact us via phone or, if you prefer, email us your question by completing a short form.

General

question mark I am a homeowner, but this site targets corporate users. What about me?

If you reside in Rhode Island, then please visit the RI Resource Recovery Corporation web site at " www.freemarketri.org ". There you will find a consumer based listing service.

question mark I don't want to post anything. Should I register anyway?

Yes. Whether you're simply interested in the environment or seeking to reduce disposal or production costs, you should take the time to register with the ResourceXchange program. There is no fee involved and once registered, you receive the following additional member benefits:
  1. Post your own listings with the service
  2. Receive listings via the automated Finder Service
  3. Enhance the environmental image of your company
  4. Free listing in the "Membership" directory
  5. Access to select ResourceXchange mailings and information
ResourceXchange respects your privacy and does not distribute this information to 3rd parties.

question mark If I don't register, will I still be able to use this service?

Yes, but you will not be able to take full advantage of all this site has to offer. For example, you will be able to view listings, but not post your own.

Policy

question mark What materials are NOT acceptable for this program?

Hazardous Materials

Toxic Poisonous or lethal when ingested, absorbed, touched or inhaled
Flammable or
Combustable		 Ignites under almost all conditions
Corrosive or
Caustic		 Deteriorates metal and causes irreversible alteration of living tissue by chemical action
Helpful Publications
Rhode Island Universal Waste Rule Hazardous Waste Compliance Workbook
Federal Assistance
US Environmental Protection Agency
New England Region
JFK Federal Building
Boston, MA  02203
617.918.1111
http://www.epa.gov/region1 		US Dept of Transportation
Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
Hazardous Materials Information Center
Washington, DC
1-800-HMR-4922 (1.800.467.4922)
hazmat.dot.gov
Local Assistance (RI and Surrounding Areas)
RI Resource Recovery Corporation
65 Shun Pike
Johnston, RI  02919-4512
 
Information: 401.942.1430
Hotline: 401.942.1430 Ext 775
Legislation
www.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/

Narragansett Bay Commission
Pollution Prevention Program
One Service Road, Providence, RI  02905
www.narrabay.com

Pollution Prevention Manager
James C. McCaughey, P.E., DEE  401.461.8848 x352

Pollution Prevention Engineer
Barry Wenskowicz  401.461.8848 x329

Environmental Compliance Technical Assistant
Dave J. Aucoin  401.461.8848 x418

US Dept of Transportation
Federal Highway Division
380 Westminster Mall
Providence, RI  02903
401.528.4541

question mark What type of materials are acceptable for this program?

Acceptable Materials

Agricultural Chemicals: Organic/Inorganic Computers & Electronics
Construction Materials Containers Durable Goods
Food, Organic Material Furniture & Office Equipment Glass, Clay & Stone
Leather Machinery & Industrial Equipment Metals & Metal Sludges
Miscellaneous Materials Oil, Wax & Lubricants Paints, Coatings, Adhesives
Paper & Cardboard Plastics Rubber
Salvage Debris Textiles Wood & Pallets

question mark Who do I contact if I still have a question about acceptable materials?
David Bordieri
Education/Waste Prevention Coordinator
RI Resource Recovery Corporation

phone  401.942.1430  ext. 110
How Do I

question mark How do I post a listing on this site?

To place a product listing on this site, you must do the following:
  1. Register with the program
  2. Click "Add New" at the bottom of any page
  3. Follow the on-line instructions
Note: Once your company and contact information are recorded in the ResourceXchange database, you will be able to access the "Listing" area by clicking the appropriate link at the bottom of each page. You will be asked for the user name and password that you entered during the registration process.

question mark How do I get a password to post listings?

Register with the program. You cannot post listings on this site unless you fill-in and submit the registration form.

question mark I can't remember my password. How do I recover it?

There are two ways in which you can retrieve your lost or forgotten password:
  1. Try the ResourceXchange "Password Recovery Service" or
  2. Contact Carl R. Anderson, Account Administrator:
    phone  401.232.6407

EPA WasteWise Program

question mark What is the WasteWise Program?

WasteWise is a free, voluntary, EPA program through which organizations eliminate costly municipal solid waste and select industrial wastes, benefiting their bottom line and the environment. WasteWise is a flexible program that allows partners to design their own waste reduction programs tailored to their needs.

question mark Who Can Become a Wastewise Member?

All organizations within the United States may join the program. Large and small businesses from any industry sector are welcome to participate. Institutions, such as hospitals and universities, non-profits, and other organizations, as well as state, local, and tribal governments, are also eligible to participate in WasteWise.

question mark How Do I Join WasteWise?

You have two options. First, you can download the registration package which is in PDF format:

WasteWise Registration Form

Second, you can register on-line at the EPA WasteWise website.


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