Renters and Landlords

While renters are not able to make the same kinds of investments in their homes as In many cases, landlords who have incorporated their rental business are eligable for the same incentives as businesses. However there are a few special incentives they may be elligable for.

Incentives

Title	Funding Source	Incentive Type	Maximum Value	About
Empower Louisiana ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program	Federal	Rebate	Up to $500 depending on appliance.	The State of Louisiana has launched a mail-in rebate program to help residents replace old, inefficient appliances with new efficient ENERGY STAR qualified appliances. The program will continue until funds run out. Eligible products include refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, dishwashers, room air conditioners, gas storage water heaters, gas tankless water heaters, electric heat pump water heaters, solar water heaters, gas furnaces, central air conditioners, air source heat pumps. Residents must reserve their rebates online or by phone. Residents must certify that their old appliances have been disposed of in accordance with state laws.
Entergy Residential Solutions Programs	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.
Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)	Local	Loan	To be Determined	The Property-Assessed Clean Energy is a program under development that will allow businesses and homeowners to finance energy improvements, including alternative energy systems, through a increase on their property tax bill. Once New Orleans establishes a Sustainable Energy Financing District, business owners will be able to take advantage of this program. The City Council has recently chosen to establish New Orleans as a Financing District.
Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Tax Exclusion	Federal	Non-Taxable	Value of Utility Rebate	Energy conservation subsidies provided by public utilities are non-taxable.
Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit	Federal	Tax Credit	30% of costs, up to $1,500	Building envelope improvements including insulation, doors, windows, skylights, cooling roofs, and HVAC and water heaters such as electric heat pumps, central AC, water heaters, fans, and biomass stoves can earn up a 30% tax credit up to $1,500.
Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit	Federal	Tax Credit	$500 to no maximum depending on system.	State credits can be combined with the federal tax credits, which covers up to 30% of wind and solar installations. While less flexible than state credits, the combination can cover up to 80% of costs.
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.
Solar Energy System Tax Exemption	State	Non-Taxable	Varies according to value of system.	Solar installations are considered personal property and are not included in ad valorem taxation.
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!
Weatherization Assistance Program	Federal	Service	No cost for repairs	This federally funded, state managed program weatherizes homes for low-income households (60% or less of median family income). Priority is given to those most in need.

Services

Title	Provider	Cost	About
DIY Home Energy Audit Toolkit	Hands On New Orleans DIY Home Energy Audit Toolkit	$10/month to check out any tools at the tool lending library	The DIY Energy Auditing Kit is designed to give users the ability to conduct a novice home energy audit that will enable them to make informed decisions about energy-efficiency upgrades. We hope to empower the citizens of Greater New Orleans with the ability to grow sustainably.
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
Bamboo	Supplies Green Building Supplies and Home Accessories
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.
City of New Orleans - Office of Community Development	Community Development Funding and Public Housing Information
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
Eco Green Clean - Euterpe Recycling Center	Recycling, Cleaning Services
EcoUrban	Sustainable Landscape Design
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.
Faubourg St. Roch Project	Revitalizes St. Roch Community	The Faubourg St. Roch Project (FSRP) is a New Orleans based 501(c)(3) non-profit, with the mission of revitalizing the St. Roch Neighborhood in a holistic manner. FSRP is dedicated to sustainability and affordability for St. Roch residents, and a model of urban neighborhood revitalization for others to follow.
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
Green Light New Orleans	Lightbulb Replacement, Lighting Consultations	Green Light uses energy efficient light bulbs to empower New Orleans residents to fight climate change as they rebuild the community
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 Coast Construction Career Center	Coordination and Support to Green Union Construction Workers	Now, more than ever, North America’s Building Trades Unions are providing solutions to meet the challenge of a changing, energy-conscious world. With pride, performance, and professionalism, our highly skilled work force delivers unmatched value for contractors and owners alike.
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.
Hands On New Orleans Tool Lending Library	tool rentals home energy audit toolkit	HandsOn New Orleans has amassed an impressive collection of landscaping, painting and construction tools. These tools may be borrowed by any community member, non-profit partner, or volunteer with the hope that sharing the wealth will enable New Orleans to make its own dreams, reality.
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
Louisiana Association of Community Action Partnerships	Elevates the Social and Economic Standards of Louisiana’s Economically Disadvantaged Residents	LACAP's three major functions are to provide an organization through which all Community Action Agencies can work together to further the goals and objectives of said organization; to bring about more effective cooperation between Community Action Agencies and other agencies that have similar objectives; and to participate in and strengthen the professional organizations of the Community Action Agencies.
Louisiana Bucket Brigade	Oil Spill Mapping Air Quality Monitoring	The Louisiana Bucket Brigade is a 501(c)(3) environmental health and justice organization working with communities that neighbor the state's oil refineries and chemical plants. The EPA-approved “bucket" is a simple, community friendly tool that fenceline neighbors use to take air samples. We complement the community group by adding a level of technical expertise to their work. We provide this tool and training to community members to monitor and expose industrial pollution as it happens. We assist residents in their fight to reduce pollution and protect public health. We work with community groups to help them take air samples and achieve their goals, be it relocation away from a polluting facility, reduced pollution, or a moratorium on facility expansions. The more evidence the communities gather, the more power they have to attain their goals.
Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation	Addresses the Individual Needs of Those Impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita	LDRF works directly with those impacted by hurricanes Katrina and Rita to learn first-hand about their needs, strengths and aspirations.
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.
Louisiana Home Finance Authority - Weatherization Assistance Program	Provides Affordable Housing Options for Renters and Owners in Louisiana	LHFA specializes in forming partnerships with federal, state and local governmental units, banks, lending institutions and non-profit and for-profit developers to make housing affordable for Louisiana’s families.
Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood Empowerment Network Association	Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward to Create Sustainable Community Development	NENA's mission is to play a vital role in our neighborhood's redevelopment. We implement sustainable projects and programs in decent and affordable housing, economic development and education with clear community involvement and direction.
New Beginnings Enterprises	Home Customization and Energy Efficiency
New Orleans Recycles	Citizens Supporting New Orleans Recycling
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.
Parkway Partners	ReLeaf New Orleans Initiative Adopt-A-Neutral Ground Program Second Saturdays Program Community Gardens Save Our Trees Schoolyard Gardens	Parkway Partners is deeply rooted in New Orleans since 1982. We empower residents to improve green spaces and we plant trees throughout the city. As a not-for-profit we are an incubator for green spaces: community gardens, schoolyard gardens, neutral ground and park adoptions and improvements.
Phoenix Recycling	Residential and Commercial Recycling Services in Orleans, Jefferson and St Tammany parishes (Soon St Charles Parish)
Preservation Resource Center	Preservation Easements 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
Salvation Army - EnviRenew	Sustainable Housing and Community Renewal	enviRenew, a project of The Salvation Army New Orleans, is a comprehensive strategy for community renewal through continued Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts.
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.
Solar America Cities - New Orleans	Includes Solar Technology in the Construction and Renovation of Homes and Businesses
South Coast Solar	Solar Panel Installation	South Coast Solar’s mission is to promote the use of dependable renewable energy by educating our clients about world-class solar energy products that provide both economic and environmental benefits. Our intent is to help solve the world’s energy crisis one rooftop at a time by utilizing time honored principals of honesty, integrity, respect and exceptional client services.
Spruce EcoStudio	Eco-Friendly Design Services, Décor, Building Products, Finishes and Lifestyle	Spruce is an eco friendly lifestyle concept encompassing Design Services, Décor, Building Products, Finishes and Lifestyle.
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.
Total Community Action	Early Childhood Development, Energy Assistance, Weatherization, Job Counseling and Guidance, Transportation for the Elderly and Disabled, Commodity Distribution, Individual and Family Development Accounts, Homeless Prevention, Low Income Free Tax Preparation Assistance	TCA's goal is to ease the social and economic conditions that perpetuate poverty. Services provided by TCA address the needs of the poor and near-poor by providing direct assistance and the opportunity for people to better help themselves.
Tulane Environmental Law Clinic	Affordable Legal Representation
UNO - CHART Center for Hazards Assessment, Response and Technology	Supports Louisiana Community Sustainability
UP/Unique Products	Recycled Art, Home Decor, and Lighting	Located in New Orleans since fall 1999, UP is an environmentally friendly retail gallery providing green themed home decor, accessories and lighting to a new and ever renewing New Orleans and beyond. Every item is individually designed and handmade by the artists .
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.
Waggonner and Ball	Urban Architectural Planning
Wayne Troyer	Architectural Design
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
911 Cell Phone Bank (Orleans Police Department)	2800 Gravier Street New Orleans, LA 70119	drop-off	free	Other	cell phones
Airline Salvage	6900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003	drop-off	free, pays for some items	Metal	aluminum cans, nonferrous metal, copper, brass
Amerigas	107 Iris Avenue Jefferson, LA	drop-off	$5	Other	propane cylinders
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	1138 S Clearview Pkwy New Orleans, LA 70123	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
BloominDeals (Junior League Thrift Store Shop of New Orleans)	4645 Freret Street New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Household Items	clothing and household items, no baby items
Books 2 Prisoners (Drop-off at Iron Rail Books Collective)	511 Marigny St. New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Household Items	books and texts with a focus on those by people of colorand feminist revolutionaries, fiction-writers, and historians; dictionaries, GED guidance, self-help, health, art, trade-fiction, and anarchist/Marxist/leftist theory.
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
Bridge House Thrift Store	7901 Airline Dr. New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free, tax write-offs possible	Household Items	household goods, furniture, appliances, clothing, toys, books, records
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
Dress for Success New Orleans	509 Baronne St. New Orleans, LA 70113	drop-off		Household Items	women’s business-attire such as skirts, pantsuits, blouses, blazers, jackets, new shoes, scarves, handbags, and briefcases
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
Euterpe Recycling Center	1829 Euterpe St. New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Plastics Metal	plastics and aluminum, no paper or glass
Family Thrift Center	8454 Morrison Road New Orleans, LA 70127	drop-off	free	Household Items	bicycles, book donation, cell phones, clothing, computer donation, gift bags, glasses, household item donation, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, ornaments, sporting goods, telephones, tools, toys
Family Thrift Center	1845 Airline Drive Metairie, LA 70001	drop-off	free	Household Items	bicycles, book donation, cell phones, clothing, computer donation, gift bags, glasses, household item donation, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, ornaments, sporting goods, telephones, tools, toys
Family Thrift Center	6620 Westbank Expressway Marrero, LA 70072	drop-off	free	Household Items	bicycles, book donation, cell phones, clothing, computer donation, gift bags, glasses, household item donation, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, ornaments, sporting goods, telephones, tools, toys
French Quarter Postal Emporium	1000 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Other	styrofoam packing peanuts, shreded paper
Gaspard’s Propane Inc.	2205 Pallet St. Harvey, LA	drop-off	$10	Other	propane cylinders
Goodwill Industries	123 Robert E. Lee Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70124	drop-off	free	Electronics Household Items	gently used in good, clean, working condition vehicle donations, bicycles, books, clothing, computer donations, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, gift bags, glasses, household furniture, household items, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, office furniture, office machines, ornaments, appliances, sporting goods, televisions, tools, toys
Goodwill Industries	1000 South Jefferson Davis Parkway New Orleans, LA 70119	drop-off	free	Electronics Household Items	gently used in good, clean, working condition vehicle donations, bicycles, books, clothing, computer donations, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, gift bags, glasses, household furniture, household items, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, office furniture, office machines, ornaments, appliances, sporting goods, televisions, tools, toys
Goodwill Industries	800 South Clearview Parkway New Orleans, LA 70123	drop-off	free	Electronics Household Items	gently used in good, clean, working condition vehicle donations, bicycles, books, clothing, computer donations, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, gift bags, glasses, household furniture, household items, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, office furniture, office machines, ornaments, appliances, sporting goods, televisions, tools, toys
Goodwill Industries	4021 Behrman Highway New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free, tax write-offs possible	Household Items	clothing and household items, no mattresses or appliances
Goodwill Industries	9323 Jefferson Highway River Ridge, LA	drop-off	free, tax write-offs possible	Household Items	items in good, clean, reusable condition, including miscellaneous clothes, furniture, and small appliances
Goodwill Industries	1000 Highway 190 Covington, LA	drop-off	free, tax write-offs possible	Household Items	items in good, clean, reusable condition, including miscellaneous clothes, furniture, and small appliances
Goodwill Industries	3400 Tulane Ave. New Orleans, LA	drop-off		Household Items	gently used in good, clean, working condition vehicle donations, bicycles, books, clothing, computer donations, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, gift bags, glasses, household furniture, household items, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, office furniture, office machines, ornaments, appliances, sporting goods, televisions, tools, toys
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana	8710 West Judge Perez Drive Chalmette, LA 70043	drop-off	free	Electronics Household Items	gently used in good, clean, working condition vehicle donations, bicycles, books, clothing, computer donations, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, gift bags, glasses, household furniture, household items, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, office furniture, office machines, ornaments, appliances, sporting goods, televisions, tools, toys
Gran's Attic	408 Girod St. Mandeville, LA 70448	drop-off	free	Household Items	clothing and household items in good condition, call ahead
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
Home Depot	500 North Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Household Items Batteries	batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs
Home Depot	1100 South Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Household Items Batteries	batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs
Home Depot	4700 Old Gentilly Road, New Orleans, LA‎	drop-off	free	Household Items Batteries	batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs
Home Depot	12300 I- 10 Service Road, New Orleans, LA‎	drop-off	free	Household Items Batteries	batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs
Jefferson Parish Drop-Off	400 David Drive Metairie, LA 70003	drop-off	free for unincorporated Jefferson Parish residents	Household Items Other	antifreeze, brake fluids, car batteries, gasoline and unwanted fuels, used motor oil, used tires, ferrous metals, large appliances
Jefferson Parish Drop-Off	6440 Lapalco Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072	drop-off	free for unincorporated Jefferson Parish residents	Household Items Other	antifreeze, brake fluids, gas and unwanted fuels, transmission fluid, used motor oil, used tires, ferrous metals, large appliances, non-ferrous metals, mardi gras beads and throws
Jefferson Parish Drop-Off	Wall Blvd. one block S of Lapalco Blvd. Gretna, LA 70056	drop-off	free for unincorporated Jefferson Parish residents	Metal Batteries Other	car batteries, used tires, ferrous metals, large appliances
Jefferson Parish Drop-Off	Treasure St. off of Hwy. 45 Lafitte, LA 70067	drop-off	free for unincorporated Jefferson Parish residents	Metal Batteries Other	car batteries, used tires, ferrous metals, large appliances
Jefferson Parish Environmental & Development Control Department Christmas Tree Marsh Restoration Project	1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Suite 703 Harahan, LA 70123	pick-up		Other	christmas trees during regular pick up
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 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
Plan B	511 Marigny St. New Orleans, LA	drop-off		Other	used and new bikes, bike parts, and bike tools, provides workspace and tools for public use
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
Salvation Army	601 Terry Pkwy. Gretna, LA 70056	drop-off	free, tax write-offs possible	Electronics Household Items Other	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, reusable appliance donation, sporting goods donation, telephone, tools, toys, vehicle donation
St. John Parish Recycling	1801 W. Airline Hwy. Laplace, LA 70068	drop-off	free for St. John Parish residents	Plastics Metal Paper	#1 plastic, #2 plastic (clear and colored), aluminum cans, brown paper bags, cardboard, catalogs, chipboard, computer paper, magazines, mixed paper, newspaper, paperboard, white office paper, motor oil
St. John Parish Recycling	1703 St. Andrews Blvd. Laplace, LA 70068	drop-off	free for St. John Parish residents	Plastics Metal Paper	#1 plastic, #2 plastic (clear and colored), aluminum cans, brown paper bags, cardboard, catalogs, chipboard, computer paper, magazines, mixed paper, newspaper, paperboard, white office paper, motor oil
St. John Parish Recycling	102 E. Airline Hwy. Laplace, LA 70068	drop-off	free for St. John Parish residents	Plastics Metal Paper	#1 plastic, #2 plastic (clear and colored), aluminum cans, brown paper bags, cardboard, catalogs, chipboard, computer paper, magazines, mixed paper, newspaper, paperboard, white office paper, motor oil
Target	4500 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, LA	drop-off	free	Plastics Glass Metal Paper Other	cell phones, aluminum cans, brown glass, clear glass, green glass, ink-jet cartridges, mp3 players, #1 plastic, #2 plastic (clear and colored), plastic bags
Target	1731 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey, LA	drop-off	free	Plastics Glass Metal Paper Other	cell phones, aluminum cans, brown glass, clear glass, green glass, ink-jet cartridges, mp3 players, #1 plastic, #2 plastic (clear and colored), plastic bags
Target Store	1731 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA 70058	drop-off	free, gift cards for some electronics	Plastics Glass Metal Electronics Other	aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers, plastic bags, MP3 players, cell phones, and ink cartridges
Target Store	4500 Veterans Memorial Blvd Metairie, LA 70002	drop-off	free, gift cards for some electronics	Plastics Glass Metal Electronics Other	aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers, plastic bags, MP3 players, cell phones, and ink cartridges
The ARC of Greater New Orleans and the Sierra Club	925 S. Labarre Rd. Metairie, LA	drop-off	free	Other	mardi gras beads
The ARC of Greater New Orleans and the Sierra Club	5700 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Other	mardi gras beads
The ARC of Greater New Orleans and the Sierra Club	333 Sala Ave. Westwego, LA	drop-off	free	Other	mardi gras beads
The ARC of Greater New Orleans and the Sierra Club	3406 Hessmer Ave. Metairie, LA	drop-off	free	Other	mardi gras beads
Tulane Newcomb Art Department	Plum Street Extension, behind Woldenberg Art Center, between Audubon Street and Newcomb Place	drop-off	free	Glass	clear glass only
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
Wal-Mart Supercenter	5110 Jefferson Highway New Orleans, LA 70123	drop-off	free	Plastics Electronics	televisions, DVD players, electronics,including cell phones, laptops, MP3 players, digital cameras, car batteries, plastic bags, batteries
Wal-Mart Supercenter	1901 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA 70130	drop-off	free	Plastics Electronics	televisions, DVD players, electronics, including cell phones, laptops, MP3 players, digital cameras, car batteries, plastic bags, batteries
Whole Foods	5600 Magazine St New Orleans, LA 70115	drop-off	free	Plastics Electronics Other	#5 plastics, brita water filters, corks, cell phones, plastic bags
Whole Foods	3420 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002	drop-off		Plastics Glass Metal Paper Other	#5 plastics, brita water filters, corks, cell phones, plastic bags, experimental plastic, paper, metal, glass recycling system

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
BIBG Appliances Tips		Text	Tips on how to choose new energy efficient appliances and how to improve the efficiency of existing ones.
BIBG Ductwork Tips		Text	Tips on properly installing and maintaining ducts to maximize efficiency.
BIBG Energy Efficiency Tax Credits		Text	Learn about tax credits available for energy efficiency upgrades.
BIBG Insulation Tips		Text	Tips on choosing energy efficient insulation.
BIBG Water Heater Tips		Text	Tips on choosing a new water heater or improving the performance of an existing one.
Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings	American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy	Text	The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has put together a online guide to inform consumers on energy efficient appliances. Check out our special collection for a copy of the 9th edition.
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.
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	PDF	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	PDF	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.