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Environmental Assistance and Outreach
Start-Up BusinessRBAC has a variety of online tools and links to resources to assist start-up recycling companies. In addition, RBAC staff can provide customized assistance to help start-up your recycling business. Business PlanningThe most critical part of starting up a business is writing a business plan. A business plan describes the business, its objectives, strategies, market and financial forecast. It is the roadmap and communication tool for the company. RBAC can assist start-ups with reviewing portions of your business plan pertaining to recycling markets. The Small Business Association has a great online source for writing a business plan including examples. The North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center helps start-up businesses address a wide-range of issues such as financing, marketing, human resources, operations, business planning, strategy and feasibility assessments. Market ResearchRBAC conducts research on recycling markets which can be used for analyzing business opportunities in the recycling industry. If recycling businesses need help finding additional sources of recyclable material, they should contact a staff member to assist. Facility SitingFinding the right location for a facility is crucial to the business’ success. The N.C. Department of Commerce has an online source of available sites and buildings to help determine an optimum location for any business or facility. Contact Ben Rogers at (919) 707-8135 for building or site location assistance. EquipmentFind sources of new and used recycling equipment at the following links:
PermittingSome recycling businesses may require environmental permits in order to protect human health and the environment. The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources has environmental assistance coordinators throughout the state to assist residents, businesses and local governments in identifying environmental permits for any project. Whether you are seeking to start a new business, modifying processes at an existing business or expanding, each environmental assistance coordinator aids customers in understanding the regulatory requirements of a project to ensure success on the front-end. DENR also provides an Express Permitting option that offers a more timely review of certain environmental permits than the traditional permit review process. It offers quicker decisions on permits and certifications, as well as direct consultation with DENR division staff to identify necessary requirements. FinancingA variety of funding opportunities are available to recycling businesses in North Carolina. Direct financial assistance is available through RBAC’s Recycling Business Development Grants and the N.C. Recycling Tax Credit program. RBAC also offers information on additional funding sources such as loans and venture capital, through various partner agencies. Recycling Works NewsletterRBAC’s quarterly newsletter, Recycling Works discusses current topics of interest to recycling businesses, including information on financing opportunities, commodity markets and new technologies. Click here to sign-up to receive the online newsletter by e-mail. For questions or more information about the newsletter, please contact Wendy Worley or 919-707-8136. General Business Start-up and Development Assistance Links
PublicationsTo aid the recycling community in its pursuits, RBAC produces informational documents, guides and directories. These resources provide current, accurate information on topics ranging from recycling markets and infrastructure to funding and buying recycled products. |
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N.C. Division of Environmental Assistance and Outreach • Mailing Address: 1639 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1639 |
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