On this page: Business assistance | Business reuse programs | Business agriculture recycling program |Business recognition programs | Business loan programs This section includes valuable information to help your business reduce waste. If you have any questions regarding these resources, call the Eco-Desk at 707-565-DESK(3375). Business assistance Eco-Desk Hotline 707-565-DESK(3375) The Eco-Desk answers questions about recycling and about disposal of small quantities of hazardous waste from businesses in Sonoma County. Business reuse program Sonoma County's Materials Exchange www.SonoMax.org SonoMax, Sonoma County Materials Exchange, is a free online resource where you can find or discard items. It demonstrates the idea that one person’s trash is another’s treasure. Simply log onto the SonoMax web site and create a wanted or available listing. You can find everything from packaging peanuts to pallets. Listings are available by visiting www.SonoMax.org. SonoMax is a local version of the statewide program CALMAX. Material categories include: Construction Containers Durable goods Electronics Glass Metal Organics Paint/wax Pallets Paper Plastic Rubber Textiles Wood Miscellaneous To place a free ad or for more information, call the Eco-Desk at 707-565-3375 or visit our website at www.SonoMax.org . Business recycling program for agriculture Agricultural plastic pesticide/chemical containers recycling days 707-565-2371 Empty plastic pesticide and fertilizer containers can be recycled at special events provided they have been triple rinsed, labels and caps have been removed, and they have been punctured. For more information about these special plastic container events, please contact the Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioners Office at 707-565-2371 or visit www.sonoma-county.org/agcomm/plastic_recycling.htm . You can also visit the California Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPRs) website at www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/factshts/factmenu.htm Business recognition programs Sonoma Green Business Program 707-565-6455 The Sonoma Green Business certificate is awarded to auto repair, body shops, winery and graphic arts industries recognized for environmental compliance, pollution prevention and resource conservation. W.R.A.P. Waste Reduction Awards Program 916-341-6604 www.ciwmb.ca.gov/WRAP Sponsored by the California Integrated Waste Management Board, WRAP provides an opportunity for California businesses to gain public recognition for their outstanding efforts to reduce waste. Applications are due June 30. To learn more about W.R.A.P., previous winners and to download an application, visit the Board's site at http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/wrap/ Business loan program R.M.D.Z. Recycling Market Development Zone www.ciwmb.ca.gov/RMDZ 707-565-6455 (Sonoma County Economic Development Board) Sonoma County is part of the California Integrated Waste Management Board’s Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Program. New or existing businesses in the county who use recycled materials as a feed stock for manufacturing, or who process recycled materials to increase their value as a feed stock for other manufacturers, may qualify for low-interest loans and other business assistance through the RMDZ program. The goal of the program is to keep materials out of the landfill while building local economies. Introduction | Residential Recycling | Curbside Recycling | Home Composting | Less Toxic Pest Management | Household Toxics | Business Hazardous Waste | Special Events Recycling | Business Food Waste Composting | About the Agency | Building Green | Buy Recycled | Waste Reduction | Disposal Sites | Contact us & order free resources | Links This site is sponsored by the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency Contact us at eco-desk@recyclenow.org