The USA section contains websites of US government departments, agencies and other organisations providing useful information in the waste and recycling fields. If you would like to suggest a website to include here, or report dead links, email links@letsrecycle.com.

National

United States Environmental Protection Agency US agency that protects human health and safeguards the natural environment.

The Office of the Federal Environmental Executive - promotes environmental management systems and integration of environmental considerations into the government's day-to-day operations; waste prevention, recycling, and "green" acquisition; and related stewardship opportunities.

USGS - the United States Geological Survey.

National Solid Wastes Management Association - represents approximately 1,700 waste management businesses in 50 states that provide products and services for a better environment.

Solid Waste Association of North America - Advancing the practice of environmentally and economically sound management of municipal solid waste in North America.

Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries the trade association of the US scrap processing and recycling industry.

Local

Clean Washington Center - the market development programme for recycled materials, which inspired Britain's Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP).

California Integrated Waste Management Board - set up to reduce waste, promote the management of all materials to their highest and best use, and protect public health and safety and the environment in California.