Virginia: Programs and Resources
Bicycle Donation - Bikes for the World
Bikes for the World works with community service organizations and local jurisdictions in the Chesapeake and Potomac regions to collect unwanted bicycles and put them to good use overseas, providing affordable transportation facilitating access to jobs, education, and health services for thousands of the poor. Bikes for the World welcomes donations of bikes from individuals and institutions, such as apartment buildings, condo/co-op associations, police departments, and bicycle retailers. Bikes for the World partners with community service organizations, such as churches, synagogues, Rotary clubs, and Scout troops, to sponsor one-time public events to receive donations of bikes from the public. Bikes for the World is comprised of hundreds of volunteers and a single salaried employee, collecting and shipping more than 6,000 bicycles annually.
Phone: (703)525-0931
Website: http://www.bikesfortheworld.org
Central Virginia Waste Management Authority
The CVWMA is a regional government agency that coordinates recycling and waste management programs for 13 local governments in metro Richmond and the Tri-Cities areas. Programs include curbside recycling, drop-off recycling, electronics, batteries, yard waste, tires, appliances and household hazardous waste management.
Phone: (804)340-0900
Website: http://www.cvwma.com
United States Environmental Protection Agency-Region 3
This agency serves the environmental programs in Delaware, Washington D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Phone: (215)814-5000
Website: http://www.epa.gov/region3/
VaNaturally
Virginia’s gateway to environmental information and resources. It is the Commonwealth’s official environmental education initiative, is a “virtual” association of public and private agencies, schools, and individuals working together to deliver environmental education programs to Virginians of all ages. Virginia Naturally is a gateway to a myriad of resources and information about Virginia’s environment.
Phone: (804)698-4550
Website: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/education/van.html
Virginia Department of Education
The Department of Education houses information that can help teachers, students and parents with questions they may have regarding kindergarten through 12th grade state education programs.
Phone: (804)225-2020
Website: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/go/VDOE/
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is dedicated to protecting Virginia’s environment and promoting the health and well-being of the citizens of the Commonwealth.
Phone: (804)698-4000
Website: http://www.deq.state.va.us/
Virginia General Assembly
This site provides a list of General Assembly members and legislative information.
Website: http://legis.state.va.us/
Virginia Home Page
This Web site can also be found at www.state.va.us
Website: http://www.vipnet.org/cmsportal/
Virginia Office of Air Quality
Air Program Coordination is responsible for carrying out the mandates of the Virginia Air Pollution Control Law, as well as meeting Virginia’s federal obligations under the Clean Air Act.
Phone: (804)698-4140
Website: http://www.deq.state.va.us/air/
Virginia Office of Environmental Education
The Virginia Office of Environmental Education, housed at DEQ, is Virginia’s clearinghouse for environmental education and information. Our mission is to work with public and private organizations to deliver quality environmental education programs that meet state academic standards and engage citizens in conservation activities.
Phone: (804)698-4442
Website: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/education/
Virginia Office of Litter Prevention and Recycling
This site provides information regarding the different recycling items, as well as, general waste management.
Phone: (804)698-4029
Website: http://www.deq.state.va.us/recycle/
Virginia Office of Pollution Prevention
Office of Pollution Prevention, provides free, voluntary, technical assistance and materials to the general public on how to prevent pollution.
Phone: (804)698-4344
Website: http://www.deq.state.va.us/p2/
Virginia Office of Waste Management - Hazardous Waste
This site provides information regarding the standards and regulations of hazardous waste within the state.
Phone: (804)698-4206
Website: http://www.deq.state.va.us/waste/hazardous.html
Virginia Office of Waste Management - Solid Waste
This site provides information regarding standards and regulations of solid waste in Virginia.
Phone: (804)698-4214
Website: http://www.deq.state.va.us/waste/solid.html
Virginia Recycling Association
The Virginia Recycling Association is the leading resource of recycling information for our members, the general public, the Virginia General Assembly, local government, business, and industry.
Phone: (888)867-1923
Website: http://www.vrarecycles.org/
