Small Businesses
Incentives
| Title |
Funding Source |
Incentive Type | Maximum Value | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Tax Exclusion | Federal | Non-Taxable | Value of Utility Rebate |
Energy conservation subsidies provided by public utilities are non-taxable. |
| Business Energy Investment Tax Credit | Federal | Tax Credit | Fuel cells: $1,500 per 0.5 kW Microturbines: $200 per kW Small wind turbines placed in service 10/4/08 - 12/31/08: $4,000 Small wind turbines placed in service after 12/31/08: no limit All other eligible technologies: no limit | Corporate tax credits for up to 30% of costs are available for businesses that add solar, fuel cells and small wind systems, and up to 10% for geothermal, microturbines, and combined heat and power systems (CHP). |
| Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit | Federal | Tax Credit | First ten years of operation, some systems have limits. | Federal tax credits of 1.1¢/kW to 2.1¢/kW are available for commercial energy producers. |
| Renewable Energy Grants | Federal | Grant | $1,500 per 0.5 kW for qualified fuel cell property <br>$200 per kW for qualified microturbine property <br>50 MW for CHP property, with limitations for large systems | Grants for 30% of solar PV, solar hot water (not pools), solar process heat, hybrid solar lighting, small wind turbines up to 100kw, wind energy facilities, closed-loop biomass facilities, open-loop biomass facilities, geothermal energy facilities, trash facilities, landfill gas facilities, qualified hydropower facilities, or marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy facilities are available. All other renewable energy facilities are eligible for 10% grants. |
| Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction | Federal | Tax Deduction | None | Building owners can receive from $0.30 to $1.80 per square foot in corporate tax deductions. The amount is determined by the overall reduction in energy use and the technologies used. |
| Federal Tax Credits for Home Builders | Federal | Tax Credit | $2,000 per home | Contractors that build homes 50% or more efficient than 2004 IECC are eligible for up to $2,000 in tax credits. For manufactured homes with , manufacturers are eligible for up to $1,000 in tax credits. |
| Empower Louisiana Home Energy Rebate Option HERO - Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program | Federal | Rebate | $5000 | Rebates up to $5000 are available for business owners who reduce their energy use by 10% or greater. |
| Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants | Federal | Grant | Varies | REAP offers grants for 25% of project costs for the installation of various renewable energy systems and technologies for agricultural and rural small businesses, government agencies, and non-profits. |
| Loan Guarantee Program | Federal | Loan | Varies | The US Department of Energy offers loan guarentees for projects that offer reductions in carbon, greenhouse gasses, and other air pollutants. They focus on projects with total costs over $25 million. Repayment is over 30 years or 90% of the project life. |
| Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Loan Guarantees | Federal | Loan | $25,000,000 | The USDA offers loan guarentees for up to $25 million for agricultural and rural businesses that seek to make energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy projects. |
| Energy Efficient Appliance Manufacturing Tax Credit | Federal | Tax Credit | Varies | The IRS offers tax credits for the manufacture of energy and water efficient appliances. |
| Renewable Energy Production Incentive | Federal | Grant | Varies | This program works as a compliment to the Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit, and proivdes 1.5 cents in 1993 dollars per kWh for the first ten years of operation for new renewable energy projects. |
| Entergy New Orleans Net Metering | Local | Other Incentive Type | Can deduct surplus energy produced from bill. | If alternative energy systems are installed on homes, residents are allowed credit for up to 25 KW. The credit will be deducted from the residents bill, and excess credit will be carried over indefinitely. |
| Entergy Small Commercial and Industrial Solutions Program | Other Funding Source | Rebate | None | Entergy will cover up to $300 per peak demand KW reduction for energy efficiency upgrades performed by approved contractors. $50 of the energy consultant's fees will be reimbursed as well. |
| Preservation Easements | Other Funding Source | Tax Deduction | Varies | Owners are able to donate the facade of the structure to the Preservation Resource Center who then regulates changes to the property's exterior. Donations are tax deductible and can lower the cost of property taxes. |
| Tax Credit for Solar and Wind Energy Systems | State | Tax Credit | Unlimited if broken into $25,000 systems |
In Louisiana we are lucky to have the best wind and solar incentives in the nation. State tax credits are available for 50% of the first $25,000 of the cost of each system, for up to 100% of a home's energy needs. Additionally, these improvements are exempt from state property taxes. This applies to solar hot water for home and pools, solar space heating, photovoltaics, and wind power. One of the most exciting aspects of this program is the ability for any person or business to take advantage of the tax credits, opening up many additional installation and financing options to the consumer. The credit is refundable as well, so if the credit exceeds your tax burden, you get refunded the difference! |
| Restoration Tax Abatement | State | Non-Taxable | Varies | Structure in Downtown Development Districts, Economic Development Districts or Historic Districts; properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places can have their ad valorem property taxes assessment deferred for five years. |
Services
| Title | Provider | Cost | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightbulb Replacement | Green Light New Orleans | Free for basic CFLs. Charge for special bulbs, wait priority. |
We provide you with free spiral CFL light bulbs. The program is open to anybody. There are no restrictions. The free program has a waiting list from one to several month. We don't provide specialty bulbs (chandelier bulbs, vanity, flood lights) Those have to be purchased through BuyGreenGiveGreen. |
Local Organizations
| Title | Services | About |
|---|---|---|
| AIA New Orleans |
Green Building Workshops, Architectural Education, Architectual Advocacy |
AIA New Orleans is a non-profit organization comprised of over 450 professional architects, and is a component of the national organization whose membership includes 88,000 professional architects worldwide. |
| Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council |
Public Programs to Support Electronic Waste Reduction and Use of Recycled Goods Electronics Recycling |
The CACRC is a group of dedicated people working toward the goal of promoting electronic waste reduction and the use of recycled goods through leadership and education programs for public and private entities. |
| Colmex Construction | Pre-construction Consulting, Construction Management & General Contracting | Our Mission is to serve our clients with the professionalism that they have come to expect. We endeavour to provide our “best practices philosophy” everyday, which are QUALITY, INTEGRITY, DEPENDABILITY, HONESTY and PERFORMANCE from concept through completion. This is our commitment to our clients as we serve as PARTNER FOR BUILDING SUCCESS! We at Colmex Construction LLC are totally dedicated to customer satisfaction |
| Concordia Architecture & Planning |
Architectural Design Planning Services |
Concordia, which also means harmony and agreement, is our one word mission statement. Broad stakeholder engagement is not only an important component of our business model, but a hallmark of our success. We apply our model to facilitate the collaborative design of neighborhoods and buildings across the country. |
| Conservation Services Group |
Program Management Policy & Research Certification Services Applied Building Science Strategic Marketing |
Our mission at CSG is to promote energy efficiency and the development of renewable energy resources to: 1. Protect the environment by reducing demand on natural resources and minimizing the harmful local and global impact of nuclear and fossil-fuel (oil, gas, coal) electric power generation 2. Make homes and buildings safer, healthier, more comfortable, more durable, and more affordable 3. Create a profitable, sustainable industry focused on the wise use of energy thereby contributing to building a more effective and efficient economy overall. |
| Creative Industries | Media and Public Relations Campaign Management | |
| Design Arts Seminars, Inc. | Continuing Education for Licensed Design Professionals | Design Arts Seminars, Inc. has been serving the continuing education needs of licensed design professionals since 1992. |
| Discount Permits | Online Discount Stormwater Compliance | Discountpermit.com is the ultimate web service that allows a builder, contactor, developer or industrial facility to perform their stormwater permit process and buy erosion control products in a few clicks. |
| Eco Green Clean |
Film Set Cleaning Special Event Cleaning |
Eco Green Clean was born out of the will to improve our city, our environment. Now is the time to start caring about what we do with our waste. Recycling is one of the ways to help improve waste management. Eco Green Clean was originally created as a service to Film Sets in the Greater New Orleans Area. Green Clean is ideal for businesses and properties requiring quick turn-around, during off-hours, and with little notice. Green Clean offers a clean, non-toxic professional cleaning service utilizing products that are non-toxic, bio-degradable, and environmentally friendly. |
| EMO Energy | Strategic Energy Plans for Organizations | EMO Energy Solutions will become the premier resource for developing and designing comprehensive unbiased solutions to assist any organization’s Strategic Energy Plan. EMO will strive to reduce energy waste world-wide, reduce the consumption of natural resources used to provide energy needs, and increase the efficiency and sustainability of the international building stock. |
| Energy Smart | Programs to Support Energy Efficiency in New Orleans | The Energy Smart Plan proposes programs that are intended to transform the market by creating demand for energy efficiency products and services and stimulate the development of the workforce to meet this demand. In turn, this will help create a sustainable, long term energy efficiency market that creates energy savings for New Orleans residents. |
| Entergy New Orleans | Provides Green Renewable Energy Sources for New Orleans Residents | |
| Enviro Green Insulation | Customizing Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Packages for Residences and Businesses. | |
| Eskew + Dumez + Ripple |
Architectural Design Planning Services |
Eskew + Dumez + Ripple is a design-driven studio which produces diverse projects in architecture and planning by blending a signature collaborative process with professional talent, creative thinking and engaging technologies. |
| Futureproof |
Turn-Key Sustainability Sustainability Consulting Ecological Design Training |
As a team, we are dedicated to having maximum impact on the integration of sustainable practices in the US and throughout the developing world. We believe that social equity, regenerative strategies, and economic reality are of equal importance and are complimentary approaches. |
| Global Green - New Orleans |
Green Schools Build It Back Green Holy Cross Project |
Global Green is working to address some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. In the United States our work is primarily focused on fighting global climate change by creating green buildings and cities. |
| GNO Info |
Contractor Guide Recovery Information Community Information |
LouisianaRebuilds.info is a nonpartisan, information web portal developed by a public-private partnership among government, business, and nonprofit organizations representing Louisiana residents affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The portal provides an entrance to the services, resources, support networks, and other vital information to help residents and businesses rebuild their lives, their communities, and their state. The portal thus offers a "first stop on the way home," wherever residents decide they want home to be. The portal's founding funder is Living Cities. |
| GoGreenNOLA | Resources and Information for Building and Living Green | Welcome to Go Green NOLA, the guide for the New Orleans community on how to build and live green. We hope to introduce you to new ways of thinking and living because we know one person can make a difference in her/his community. We also highlight the many people and organizations making a positive and green change in this city |
| Good Work Network |
Accounting, Bookkeeping, Admistrative Assistance Capital Access Assistance ConnectWorks Website Development Green Collaborative |
Established as a 501(c) (3) in 2001, Good Work Network is the primary provider of business development services for the small community-based businesses that support families and sustain communities. Good Work Network educates, coaches and supports these smaller businesses to help them improve their skills, realize their full potential and become active participants in the local economy. Through its programs and services, Good Work Network works to expand the local economy by building minority and women owned businesses. It envisions a community where the economy is diverse and inclusive and where all dedicated and competent entrepreneurs have access to the resources they need to succeed. |
| Green Coast Enterprises |
Project Management Sustainable Real Estate Development |
GCE develops real estate and performs a continuum of real estate services focused on urban areas in need of community renewal located in the Southeastern United States, with a special focus on coastal areas threatened by climate change. Our projects are profitable, and they result in economically vital, environmentally superior spaces that are healthy and exciting for their users. |
| Green Light New Orleans |
Lighting Consultations |
Green Light uses energy efficient light bulbs to empower New Orleans residents to fight climate change as they rebuild the community |
| Green N.O. - part of GNO, Inc. |
Marketing, Policy, Workforce, Research |
GreenN.O. is a collaborative effort to establish Greater New Orleans as the nation’s center for sustainable and environmentally friendly businesses. |
| Green Project | recycling and building material reuse | The Green Project is a nonprofit building supply retail store. The Green Project resells donated building materials back to the community to prevent these materials from ending up in Louisiana's landfills and to provide an affordable building alternative for everybody. The Green Project operates a warehouse, lumberyard, paint recycling center, Recycle for the Arts, household and electronic waste recycling, and environmental education programming. |
| Gulf Geoexchange and Consulting Services | Incentives, Consulting, Design, and Installment for Renewable and Energy Efficient Systems | The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by the Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness and consumer protection, and managing receiverships. |
| Henry Consulting | Project and Program Management | Henry Consulting's mission is to deliver services to our clients that enable them to establish the right talent, processes, structures, and climate to achieve positive business results and enhance shareholder value; build a firm that attracts and provides career satisfaction to outstanding people; and achieve ongoing financial success. |
| Idea Village |
Idea Village Entrepreneur Challenge, Urban Innovation Fund, 504ward Competition, New Orleans Entrepreneur Week, The Entergy Innovation Center, Pay It Forward Fund |
The Idea Village formalized in 2002 as an independent 501(c) (3) non-profit organization with a mission to identify, support and retain entrepreneurial talent in New Orleans by providing business resources to high-impact ventures. The Idea Village is an independent organization whose attitude is best exemplified by our mantra: “Trust Your Crazy Ideas.” |
| Kellett Building Products | Wholesale Distributor of Forest Products and Building Materials in Louisiana | |
| Latter & Blum | Real Estate Brokerage with Commercial Leasing and Commercial Sales | |
| levees.org | Works to Ensure New Orleans Levees are Safe | Help us make sure New Orleans and America get the safe levees we deserve. Read more: http://levees.org/#ixzz0tWcaAwvI |
| Life City |
The Green Card LifeCity Advisors |
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| Louisiana Clean Tech Network | Supports Green Building, Renewable Energy, and Energy Efficiency in Louisiana Businesses | LCTN's mission is to facilitate the formation and growth of new companies, as well as the retooling of existing businesses, to capitalize on the rapidly expanding market for clean technologies, whether in research and development, manufacturing, distribution, sales, or maintenance. |
| Louisiana Green Scene Magazine | Sustainability Resource, Green Business Model | Green Scene Magazine is a one stop source of cutting edge information on the many facets of green and sustainable living. |
| LSU Agricultural Center | Provide science-based information on a wide range of subjects including horticulture, family and home, crops and livestock, money and business, food and health, environment and natural resources, and kids, teens and 4-H. | The LSU AgCenter Cooperative Extension Service works to provide the people of Louisiana with research-based educational information that will improve their lives and economic well-being. |
| New Orleans Technology Services |
Computer Repairs Computer Upgrades |
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| NOLA Recycles 2010 |
6 point plan for recycling recycling advocacy |
NOLA Recycles 2010 is a coalition of concerned citizens who will work together to make recycling a reality in New Orleans in 2010. We hope that you join us! Our goal is to influence the mayoral race and elect a mayor who will develop a comprehensive waste management program that minimizes the health and environmental impact of waste disposal, as well as taps the value of waste materials to build a local recycling economy. |
| One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) |
Solar Panel Group Purchasing, Solar Home Evaluation |
1BOG helps interested parties navigate the solar assessment and installation process and provides group discounts. |
| Preservation Resource Center |
Operation Comeback Advocacy Rebuilding Together Ethnic Heritage Preservation in Print |
The mission of the Preservation Resource Center is to promote the preservation, restoration, and revitalization of New Orleans’ historic architecture and neighborhoods. |
| Reuse District | Promote Recycling and Reuse of Materials | |
| Sierra Club - Delta Chapter | Works to Protect Communities, Wild Places, and the Planet Itself | Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself. They are the oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. |
| Strike it Green | Recycles and Rents Props, Sets and Wardrobe to the Entertainment Industry | |
| Timbron | Sustainable, Recycled, Wood-Alternative Interior Design Products | Timbron International is dedicated to producing decorative non-structural wood-alternative products that will minimize the consumption of natural resources. Timbron premium interior mouldings are composed of 90% recycled plastic, 50% post consumer, 40% pre consumer. The unique composition of our products make them durable, waterproof, mold and mildew resistant, termite proof, zero VOC, and eco-friendly. |
| Tulane Environmental Law Clinic | Affordable Legal Representation | |
| Urban Conservancy | Promote the Wise Stewardship of the Urban Built Environment | Dedicated to research, education, and advocacy that promote the wise stewardship of the urban built environment and local economies |
| USGBC - Louisiana | Promoting Sustainable Development | As Louisiana rebuilds its gulf-coast economy and wetlands, USGBC-LA will provide a visible platform for advancing sustainable building principles that transforms the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. |
| Village Green at the New Orleans Public Library |
Information Access, Green Building, Energy Efficiency, Incentives |
Village Green at the New Orleans Public Library works to enhance information access to local energy efficiency and sustainability resources. |
| Woodward Design Build | Architectural Design and Building | Woodward Design+Build offer Integrated Design+Build, drawing on our broad range of in-house talent and capacities to handle projects from design through completion, and our expertise delivers value that makes a real difference. No matter what form our service takes, the key member of our team is always our client. |
Recycling Centers
| Title | Address | Collection | Cost | Accepted Material Types | Specific Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Salvage | 6900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003 | drop-off | free, pays for some items | Metal | aluminum cans, nonferrous metal, copper, brass |
| All Scrap Metals | 7 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062 | drop-off | free, pays for some items |
Metal Electronics Household Items Batteries Building Materials |
Car batteries, aluminum cans with label removed, ferrous metals, large appliances, metal clothes hangers, nonferrous metals, pipe, scrap metal, small appliances |
| Batteries Plus | 8601 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70003 | drop-off | call in for more info | Batteries | nicad batteries, rechargeable batteries |
| Best Buy | 1601 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 | drop-off | free, gift cards for some electronics | Electronics | recovery and proper disposal of other appliance waste streams such as Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury switches, and used oil, recycling of refrigerants and appliance insulating foam that contain CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs, nicad batteries, rechargeable batteries, cell phones, compact discs, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, game console, gift cards, inkjet cartridges, mp3 players, office machines, small appliances, telephones, televisions |
| Best Buy | 6205 Veterans Memorial Blvd Metairie, LA 70003 | drop-off | free, gift cards for some electronics | Batteries | recovery and proper disposal of other appliance waste streams such as Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury switches, and used oil, recycling of refrigerants and appliance insulating foam that contain CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs, nicad batteries, rechargeable batteries, cell phones, compact discs, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, game console, gift cards, inkjet cartridges, mp3 players, office machines, small appliances, telephones, televisions |
| Best Buy | 120 Northshore Bld Slidell, LA 70459 | drop-off | free, gift cards for some electronics | Electronics | recovery and proper disposal of other appliance waste streams such as Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury switches, and used oil, recycling of refrigerants and appliance insulating foam that contain CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs, nicad batteries, rechargeable batteries, cell phones, compact discs, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, game console, gift cards, inkjet cartridges, mp3 players, office machines, small appliances, telephones, televisions |
| Best Buy | 120 Northshore Bld Slidell, LA 70459 | drop-off | free, gift cards for some electronics | Electronics | recovery and proper disposal of other appliance waste streams such as Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury switches, and used oil, recycling of refrigerants and appliance insulating foam that contain CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs, nicad batteries, rechargeable batteries, cell phones, compact discs, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, game console, gift cards, inkjet cartridges, mp3 players, office machines, small appliances, telephones, televisions |
| Black and Decker | 1401 Distributers Rd., Suite A Harahan, LA | drop-off | Batteries | nicad batteries from small black and decker tools | |
| Bridge House Thrift Store | 1160 Camp Street New Orleans, LA | drop-off | free, tax write-offs possible |
Household Items Other |
clothing and household items, cars, automobiles, boats, no mattresses |
| Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council | 800 Saint Philip St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 | drop-off | free | Electronics | computers, electronic waste |
| Cartridge World | 1010 Common Street, Suite A103 New Orleans, LA 70112 | drop-off | free, discounts on ink refills | Other | ink cartridges, toner cartridges, refilling |
| City of New Orleans Recycling Center | 2829 Elysian Fields New Orleans, LA | drop-off | free to Orleans Parish residents |
Plastics Metal Paper Other |
plastics, aluminum cans, metals (which weigh less than 25 lbs), paper, magazines, phone books, newspaper, tires - maximum 4 (we currently accept and dispose of tires), no glass |
| Covenant House | 611 N. Rampart Street New Orleans, LA | drop-off | free | Household Items | any art supplies in good condiiton, clothing, toys and household items, including appliances and mattresses, in good condition, hygienic supplies, educational items |
| Deja Vu Recycling | 2651 Poydras St. Ste. 3419 New Orleans, LA |
pick-up drop-off |
free drop off service every last saturday, $15 per month for residential service, call for quote for commercial service |
Plastics Metal Paper |
#1-7 plastics, cardboard, flat cardboard, aluminum, steel, tin cans, paper, no glass |
| Duncan Recycling & Hauling LLC | 1225 Division St Metairie, LA 70001 | pick-up | call for quote | Paper | brown paper bags, cardboard, computer paper, mixed paper, shredded paper, white office paper, newspaper |
| Enviro-Max Sales and Services LLC | 2706 Robert Street New Orleans, LA 70115 | drop-off | free |
Electronics Other |
cell phones, computer monitors, computer recycling, inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges |
| French Quarter Postal Emporium | 1000 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA | drop-off | free | Other | styrofoam packing peanuts, shreded paper |
| Green Project | 2831 Marais Street New Orleans, LA 70117 | drop-off | free |
Metal Paper Electronics Household Items Building Materials Other |
book donation, cell phones, clothing, computer donation, construction materials, floppy disks, gift bags, household items, musical instruments, ornaments, reusable appliance donation, roofing materials, telephones, tools, wood, paint, housing materials, used and new lumber, plywood, doors, windows, tools, masonry, plumbing, fixtures, electrical fixtures, cabinets, electronics, hardware, steel and aluminum cans, paper, cardboard, newspaper |
| Habitat for Humanity Restore | 2830 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70117 | drop-off | free |
Metal Building Materials Other |
store and donation location for doors, windows, roofing materials, paint, furniture, light fixtures, architecturally significant features, flooring, brick, ceiling tiles, ceramic tile, concrete, construction materials, gift bags, gypsum drywall, household items, linoleum, ornaments, porcelain products, shingles, windows, aluminum cans, please call ahead |
| Lamp Environmental Industries, Inc. | 46257 Morris Road Hammond, LA |
pick-up drop-off |
call for quote |
Electronics Household Items Batteries |
hazardous waste, items containing mercury, electronics, propane cylinders, antifreeze, fuels, heavy-metal waste, lamp recycling, lead-acid batteries, Ni-Cd batteries, lithium batteries, silver-zinc batteries, magnesium batteries, nickel-iron batteries, carbon-zinc batteries, PCB contaminated items, cell phones, two-way radios, keyboards. can provide customers with transportation, and container rental or purchase, computer waste, LEI also accepts and recycles a broad range of other electronic waste |
| Legacy Project Office Recycling | 246 St. George Ave. Jefferson, LA | pick-up | call for quote |
Plastics Paper |
for businesses and offices. white paper, mixed paper, sorted office paper, aluminum, cardboard, and shredding, #1 and #2 plastics, no glass |
| National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana | 8600 Hampson St. Suite 425 New Orleans, LA 70118 |
pick-up drop-off |
free, tax write-offs possible | Other | fully assembled cars and trucks |
| NOLA Glass | 258 Pine St. New Orleans, LA 70118 | pick-up | call for quote | Glass | open to businesses and schools only, glass bottle and jars, recycled into sand for coastal projects |
| NOLA Recycles | PO BOX 2133 Metairie, LA 70004 | pick-up | $10 - $10.75 per month, call for commercial quote |
Plastics Metal Paper |
metal cans (soda cans, soup cans etc.), cardboard (boxes, cereal boxes etc.), paper products (magazines, newspaper, phonebooks, envelopes, junk mail, etc.) , plastics #1-7 (water bottles, laundry detergent bottles, milk jugs, juice bottles etc.) |
| Phoenix Recycling | PO Box 850315 New Orleans, LA 70185 | pick-up | $10-$15 a month for residential, call for commercial quote |
Plastics Metal Paper Other |
plastics #1-7, aluminum or bi-metal (tin) cans, newsprint, white office paper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, phone books, shredded paper, cardboard product packaging, windowed envelopes, paperback books, and hardback books with covers removed, flattened cardboard, no plastic bags, styrofoam, glass, or foil |
| Phoenix Reycling Inc. | 322 Lafayette St New Orleans, LA 70130 | pick-up | $12.50 to $15 a month for residents, varies for businesses |
Plastics Metal Paper |
#1 plastic, #2 plastic (clear or colored), #3 plastic, #4 plastic, #5 plastic, #6 plastic, #7 plastic, aluminum cans, cardboard, catalogs, magazines, mixed paper, newspaper, tin or steel cans, white office paper |
| Poohbah Group | PO Box 56571 New Orleans, LA 70156 | pick-up | $8.67 and up |
Plastics Metal Paper Building Materials |
paper, junk mail, office paper, cardboard, paperboard, plastics #1-7, aluminum, tin, steel, no glass, styrofoam or plastic bags. construction recycling offered as additional service |
| Rebuilding Together | 2801 Marais St. New Orleans, LA 70117 | drop-off | Building Materials | accepts materials on a case-by-case basis, the store also sells older building materials (lumber, flooring, cabinets, fireplace mantels, light fixtures) | |
| Recycle for the Arts | 511 Marigny, New Orleans, LA | drop-off | free |
Household Items Other |
art supplies, craft supplies, canvas, matte board, paper, art books, art glass, ceramics, glue and glitter, costumes (no regular cothing items),wigs and mannequins, jewelry, buttons, crayons, pencils & markers, drafting supplies, paint & paintbrushes, fabric, feathers & textiles, scissors and tape |
| Republic Services/Allied Waste | 804 L & A Road Metairie, LA |
pick-up drop-off |
free 1st Saturday drop off, call for quote for pick up services |
Plastics Metal Paper |
#1 and #2 plastic (clear and colored), #3 plastic, aluminum cans, brown paper bags, cardboard, catalogs, computer paper, magazines, mixed paper, newspaper, paperboard, tin or steel cans (rinsed out), white office paper, no glass |
| Salvation Army | 9661 Chef Menteur Highway New Orleans, LA 70127 | drop-off | free |
Electronics Household Items |
bicycles, book donation, cell phones, clothing, computer donation, floppy disks, gift bags, glasses, household furniture, household item donation, lawn and garden equipment, mattresses, musical instruments, office furniture, ornaments, resuable appliance donation, sporting goods donation, telephone, tools, toys, vehicle donation |
| Volunteers of America | 4152 Canal St. New Orleans, LA |
pick-up drop-off |
free, tax write-offs possible | Other | donated cars, call for towing or pick-up |
Local Issues
| Title | About |
|---|---|
| Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster | Find out more about the Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster and its local impact. |
| Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Timeline | Since April 20th when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, millions of gallons of oil have leaked into the Gulf of Mexico, degrading hundreds of miles of coastline, threatening fragile ecosystems, and diminishing valuable fisheries. The government continues to investigate the cause of the explosion and BP continues its attempts to stop the leak. Below is a timeline summary of the ongoing events of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster. |
| Environmental Mapping |
There are several innovative mapping projects underway in New Orleans. |
| Green Solutions | The City of New Orleans recognizes the opportunity to improve energy efficiency and sustainablity standards as part of the rebuilding effort. In order to promote this goal the City has developed Green Solutions, a mandatory set of standards for new civic buildings. It addresses specific local environmental issues and seeks to improve building standards throughout the city. |
Electronic Resources
| Title | Link | Format | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Efficiency in the South with Dr. Marilyn Brown | blogtalkradio | Audio | On April 14, 2010, the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing on opportunities to improve energy efficiency in the South, and the potential impacts on energy prices, job creation, water use, and carbon emissions. The briefing focused on the results of a new study by researchers at Georgia Tech and Duke University. Join us as we discuss the report with one of the co-leaders Dr. Marilyn Brown. Dr. Brown is with the School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology. |
| ENERGY STAR Guide for Small Businesses | ENERGY STAR | Website | ENERGY STAR offers a guide to help improve their energy habits and advertise their sustainable practices. |
| Green Business Guide at Business.gov | U.S. Small Business Administration | Website | Advice and assistance towards starting a green enterprise from the U.S. Small Business Administration. |
| Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Frequently Dialed Phone Numbers | http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/82/Default.aspx | Other | Frequently dialed phone numbers and department contact information. |
| Neighbor Goods | http://neighborgoods.net/ | Website | NeighborGoods is a safe community where you can save money and resources by sharing stuff with your friends. Need a ladder? Borrow it from your neighbor. Have a bike collecting dust in your closet? Lend it out and make a new friend. |
| SoutheastGreen | www.southeastgreen.com | Website | Southeast Green is the proud and honored recipient of the 2009 Advocate of the Year from the Sustainability Division of the Department of Natural Resources for the State of Georgia. They share news, events, product and business information for the Southeastern states, including Louisian |
| Transition New Orleans Task Force - Flood Protection and Coastal Restoration Report | Text | Louisiana’s coastline serves as the first line of defense against storm surges for the New Orleans area and for the state’s transportation routes and energy infrastructure. Our levees and floodwalls are necessary reinforcements to our natural defenses. New Orleans is not safe unless its coastline is protected and restored and its structural defenses are secure. The Flood and Coastal Restoration Task Force will recommend actions that the Mayor can take to enhance the security of our coastline and structural defenses and to protect the City from floods. | |
| Transition New Orleans Task Force - Sustainable Energy and Environment Report | Text | This Sustainable Energy and Environmental Task Force has recommend a general city energy and environmental policy that promotes smart and sustainable energy practices, protects the environment, greens government, supports innovation, promotes green building practices, manages energy costs, and supports green economic development. |
