§ 650.108 - Policy.

(a) Solid and other waste materials will be recovered and recycled to the maximum extent practicable.

(b) The quantities of solid and other waste materials will be reduced at the source wherever possible (e.g., through the use of minimum packaging, the increased use of returnable or reuseable containers, source separation for recycling, and other such reducing measures).

(c) The use of joint or regional resource recovery facilities, is encouraged when it will be advantageous to the Army.

(d) Optional recycling programs are those which are managed and operated by the Managing Activity (para 1-3f, AR 420-47) but are not required by AR 420-47. These programs are encouraged, and may either complement an installation operated program or be the sole recycling activity, provided that: (1) Such actions will not conflict with the mandatory aspects of Source Separation and Recovery Programs required by AR 420-47, (2) the end result is to further the recycling of trash and waste materials, and (3) the annual cost to the Government is not greater than that of the normal solid waste disposal system.

(e) Contracts for solid and other waste materials disposal services shall include provisions for recycling, whenever practicable.

(f) Design, procurement, and use of materials will be accomplished in such a manner that it minimizes the generation of waste to the greatest extent feasible.

(g) All appropriate DA installations and activities will cooperate to the extent practicable in beneficial civilian community-conducted recycling programs.

(h) Ultimate disposal of solid waste by landfill or incineration will be done in accordance with chapter 3, AR 420-47.

(i) All actions which implement the requirements of this regulation and which could be controversial will be assessed to determine if an Environmental Impact Statement is required, in accordance with subpart B of this part.