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U.S. Space Force

INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

Space Launch Delta 45

Template Version June 2020

1 Dec 2021

ABOUT THIS PLAN

This installation-specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is based on the U.S. Air Force’s (AF) standardized Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Plan template. This Plan is not an exhaustive inventory of all Solid Waste (SW) requirements and practices. Where applicable, external resources, including Air Force Instructions (AFIs); Air Force Manuals, Air Force Playbooks; federal, state, local and Final Governing Standards (FGS); and permit requirements are referenced.

Certain sections of this ISWM Plan begin with standardized, AF-wide “common text” language that addresses AF and Department of Defense (DoD) policy and federal requirements. This common text language is restricted from editing to ensure that it remains standard throughout all plans. The common text language is maintained and updated by the designated Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) with assistance from the Office of Collateral Responsibility (OCR), as appropriate. Immediately following the AF-wide common text sections are installation sections. The installation sections contain installation-specific content to address state, local, and installation-specific requirements. Installation sections are unrestricted and are maintained and updated by AF environmental Sections and/or installation personnel.

This document is optimized to be accessed and viewed electronically. The eDASH website at https://cs2.eis.af.mil/sites/10040 is the primary communication tool for AF EMPs.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOCUMENT CONTROL

Standardized ISWM Plan Template Installation ISWM Plan

1.0 OVERVIEW AND SCOPE

2.0 INSTALLATION PROFILE

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

4.0 GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5.0 TRAINING

6.0 RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING

7.0 PROCEDURES

7.1 Solid Waste Generation and Diversion Goals

7.2 Source Reduction

7.3 Disposal and Diversion Options

7.4 Waste Streams – Management Methods and Opportunities

7.5 Materials Prohibited from Waste Streams

7.6 Landfill Management

7.7 Public Awareness, Education and Outreach

7.8 Programming and Budgeting

7.9 Program Assessment

7.10 Opportunity Assessments

8.0 REFERENCES

9.0 ACRONYMS

10.0 DEFINITIONS

11.0 INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT

APPENDICES

Appendix A – Installation Solid Waste Characterization Study/Waste Stream Analysis Appendix B – Commodity Market Analysis Appendix C – Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan Appendix D – Qualified Recycling Program Business Plan

DOCUMENT CONTROL

Standardized ISWM Plan Template

In accordance with (IAW) the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) Environmental (CZ) Business Rule (BR) 08, EMP Review Update and Maintenance, the standard content in this ISWM Plan template is reviewed periodically, updated as appropriate, and approved by the ISWM Subject Matter Expert (SME).

This version of the template is current as of 2020 and supersedes the 2018 version.

NOTE: Installations are not required to update their ISWM Plan every time this template is updated.

When an ISWM Plan is due to be updated, installations should refer to the eDASH EMP Repository to ensure they have the most current version.

Installation ISWM Plan

Record of Updates – The ISWM Plan is updated as changes to waste generation, waste management practices, or installation mission occur, including those driven by changes in applicable regulations.

Record of Updates

Change No. Nature of Change Date of Change Approved By Approved Date 1 Rewrite of

ISWMP by contractor; Plan signed by SLD

45/CV

Aug 2017 ESOHC 28 Feb 2018

2 Updated CMA and POC for refuse COR

Feb 2019 ESOHC 26 Mar 2019

3 Annual review using new template from AFCEC; changed regulatory driver from AFI to

AFMAN

Nov 2020 CFT 3 Dec 2020

4 Changed POC for recycling COR in QRP Business Plan

Nov 2021

Record of Annual Review – IAW AFMAN 32-7002, Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention, the ISWM Plan is reviewed annually, updated as appropriate, and approved by the installation Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Council (ESOHC). Formatting and administrative changes do not require ESOHC review.

Record of ESOHC Annual Review

Review Date Review Participants Notes/Remarks Result in Plan Update? (Yes or No)

28 Feb 2018 ESOHC 45 CES/ CEIE completed annual review; admin changes only; ESOHC approved

No

26 Mar 2019 ESOHC 45 CES/CEIE completed annual review; admin changes only; ESOHC approved

No

3 Dec 2020 CFT 45 CES/CEIE completed annual review; Changed regulatory driver from AFI to AFMAN; CFT approved

No

CFT 45 CES/CEIE

completed annual review; admin changes only

No 1 Dec 2021

1.0 OVERVIEW AND SCOPE

This ISWM Plan contains procedures for the management of SW. In lieu of federal, state, or FGS requirements, AFMAN 32-7002 acts as the main driver for the ISWM Plan. The ISWM Playbook serves as supplemental guidance to this Plan.

This Plan addresses the management of SW. SW is defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.2, and includes but is not limited to: Wastes from aircraft originating from overseas, military munitions identified as a SW in 40 CFR 266.202, and industrial SW. This Plan does not address the management of Hazardous Waste (HW) or other non-SW, including universal waste, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos, lead, regulated medical waste, radioactive waste, or mixed waste.

Installation Supplement – Overview and Scope

The 45th Space Wing (SLD 45) ISWM Plan provides a method to evaluate and improve integrated solid waste (ISW) management base-wide while aiding with decision making concerning conservation, waste minimization, collection, disposal, recycling, etc. “Base-wide” references include Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Malabar Transmitter Annex (MTA), Jonathan Dickinson Missile Tracking Annex (JDMTA) and Ascension Auxiliary Air Field (Ascension). MTA, JDMTA and Ascension are geographically separated units (GSUs). Each GSU falls under the SLD 45 ISWMP, however, due to unique base features, (remote location, base use and amenities) these GSUs have modified disposal and recycling practices, which are outlined as necessary in tables in Section 7.4.

Once a product fulfills its original purpose, several considerations determine whether it is waste.

• If the remaining product is no longer useable for its original purpose, can it be reused for a different purpose? If so, it is not waste.

• If no longer useable for any purpose and not a HW, can the product or its empty container be recycled?

• If the questions above all are answered “no,” the item is waste.

The ISWM Plan provides guidance for the SLD 45 to improve and implement ISW management practices and prompts the SLD 45 to evaluate future ISW requirements and technologies.

All SLD 45 organizations, contractors and DoD tenants shall comply with the standards of this ISWM Plan.

2.0 INSTALLATION PROFILE

Scope of Plan The plan includes all SLD 45 units, DoD tenants and contractors working on behalf of the SLD 45 or DoD tenants at the installations, auxiliary sites and GSUs) of the SLD 45. Military Family Housing (MFH) at SLD 45 is privatized and is not included in the scope of this plan;

however, airmen dormitories are included.

OPR 45th Civil Engineer Squadron, Environmental Element has overall responsibility for implementing the SW management program and is the lead organization for monitoring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

ISW Program Manager Name: Lynda Dawe Office Symbol: 45 CES/CEIE Phone: 321-494-9259 Email: lynda.dawe@spaceforce.mil

Recycling Program Manager Name: Lynda Dawe Office Symbol: 45 CES/CEIE Phone: 321-494-9259 Email: lynda.dawe@spaceforce.mil

QRP Manager Name: Lynda Dawe Office Symbol: 45 CES/CEIE Phone: 321-494-9259 Email: lynda.dawe@spaceforce.mil

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for ISWM Contracts

Name: Tasha Drabek Phone: 321-853-9710 Email: tasha.drabek@spaceforce.mil

State and local regulatory agencies Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Ascension Island Government (AIG)

Approved SW handling contractors Dorado Services Construction companies awarded projects hire their own C&D disposal contractor

Solid Waste Characterization Study/Waste Stream Analysis (Appendix A)

Has the installation completed a Solid Waste Characterization? Yes If yes, enter date of study.

10/28/2021

Commodity Market & Economic Feasibility Analysis (Appendix B)

Does installation complete initial Commodity Market Analysis & Feasibility Study and update annually? Yes If yes, include as Appendix. If no, describe reasons for non-compliance.

Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Management Plan

Has the installation completed a C&D Waste Management Plan? No If yes, include as Appendix.

Does Plan include requirement for all C&D contracts to collect C&D tonnage and costs from contractor? Yes If no, describe reason not included.

QRP Business Plan Does installation operate a Qualified Recycling Program (QRP)? Yes If yes, include current QRP Business Plan as Appendix. If no, describe recycling strategies in Section 7.3.

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The AF environmental program adheres to the Environmental Management System (EMS) framework and its Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle for ensuring mission success. AFMAN 32-7002, Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention, U.S. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4715.17, Environmental Management Systems, AFI 32-7001, Environmental Management, and mailto:lynda.dawe@spaceforce.mil mailto:lynda.dawe@spaceforce.mil mailto:lynda.dawe@spaceforce.mil mailto:tasha.drabek@spaceforce.mil

Internal Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001, Environmental management systems - Requirements with guidance for use, provide guidance on how environmental programs should be established, implemented, and maintained to operate under the EMS framework.

The ISW program employs EMS-based processes to achieve compliance with all legal obligations and current policy drivers, effectively manage associated risks, and instill a culture of continuous improvement.

The ISWM Plan serves as an administrative operational control that defines compliance-related activities and processes.

4.0 GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Detailed information about typical roles and responsibilities are in the ISWM Playbook. Installation-specific roles and responsibilities are described in the table below.

Roles and Responsibilities

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

Wing/Installation Commander The Wing/Installation Commander is ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance with laws governing ISW and HW management.

ESOHC

The ESOHC reviews and approves ISW and HW policies, reviews management plans and programs, monitors progress and advises leadership. If the ISW management plan only has formatting or administrative changes, it can be approved at the CFT level.

Comptroller

Ensures funds are deposited into the new Line of Accounting account established by 45 CES/CEIE.

Provides financial assistance to the QRP Manager

EMS Cross Functional Team (CFT)/Pollution Prevention (P2) Subcommittee

Approve annual ISWM Plan reviews on behalf of the ESOHC when no major updates to the plan are made.

Review solid waste source reduction projects and Best Management Practices (BMPs).

Assist with implementation of projects and BMPs.

ISW Manager

The ISW Manager oversees and promotes solid waste and diversion programs. This position assumes primary responsibility for solid waste management for the SLD 45.

ISW Manager Alternate The ISW Manager Alternate assumes all solid waste program responsibilities in the absence of the ISW Manager.

QRP Manager The QRP Manager has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the recycling/solid waste diversion program.

QRP Manager Alternate The QRP Manager Alternate assumes all recycling program responsibilities in the absence of the QRP Manager.

QRP Subcommittee N/A

Recycling Center Manager The Recycling Center Manager is the Commodity Sales Agent and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the recycling facility.

Recycling Center Staff The Recycling Staff collects and processes recycling commodities.

Recycling Monitors The Facility Mangers ensure unit personnel are not discarding recyclables as solid waste.

Building/Facility Mangers Serves as liaison between CEIE and facility occupants by informing building occupants about recycling requirements.

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description Unit Environmental Coordinators (UECs)

UECs are the points of contact (POCs) for each on-Base organization.

Contracting Officer Supports contract modifications to the solid waste contract, when required.

Contracting Officer Representative

The COR coordinates on operational issues as needed per contract requirements; schedules additional container pickups when required; reviews ISW collection and disposal/diversion contract costs; and serves as the liaison for communications between the contractor and the customer.

Budget Analyst Supporting the

QRP N/A

Landfill Operator

Operations at the CCSFS asbestos monofill and C&D debris landfill are suspended indefinitely. All non-hazardous ISW from SLD 45 in Brevard County is transported by the refuse contractor to the Brevard County Landfill (BCLF). Waste from JDMTA is transported by contractor to the Okeechobee Landfill.

Waste on Ascension Island is incinerated or placed in landfill.

Transportation Contractor Dorado Services for Florida locations.

Support contractor transports at Ascension Island.

Staff Judge Advocate/Legal Officer

Provide legal guidance on interpretation of solid waste management rules, regulations and guidance.

Public Affairs Supports distribution of information to the public, as needed, to support the solid waste and recycling program.

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services

DLA Disposition Services manages the disposition of excess property. DLA Disposition Services (formerly known as Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office – “DRMO”) is used for the recovery, reuse, recycling and/or disposal of government-owned (“accountable”) durable goods and nonhazardous waste.

Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)

DeCA personnel are responsible for crushing and baling cardboard generated at the Commissary. The Base’s recycling program does not process, pick up, or pay for this material, nor does it receive any income from the sale of cardboard generated at the Commissary.

DeCA receives the proceeds for the sale of cardboard. The QRP Manager request and receives information regarding the weight of cardboard and plastic and includes in the semi-annual data call.

Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)

AAFES personnel are responsible for crushing and baling cardboard generated at the Base Exchange. The Base Recycling Program does not process, pick up, or pay for any Base Exchange recyclables, nor does it receive any income from the sale of cardboard generated at the Base Exchange.

Tenant Organizations Tenant organizations must comply with HW and solid waste identified in appropriate plans and regulations.

5.0 TRAINING

SW diversion awareness training is provided to satisfy installation needs. Training records are maintained IAW the Recordkeeping and Reporting section of this Plan.

Training Plan

Training Course

Installation Plan (Describe training content, frequency, attendees and delivery method)

Newcomers Environmental Training

All new personnel are briefed on EMS, non- hazardous solid waste and recycle requirements at Newcomers Briefing

General Environmental Awareness Training

Training is available through TEACH and CFT meetings.

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UEC Training Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) courses are available for UECs. www.afit.edu

Enterprise Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health-Management Information System (EESOH- MIS) Data Call Training

AFCEC provides information on new changes to semi-annual data call each year

6.0 RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING

The installation maintains operating records IAW Air Force Manual 33-363, Management of Records, and disposes of records IAW the Air Force Records Management System (AFRIMS) records disposition schedule (RDS). The following tables summarize key recordkeeping and reporting requirements. For additional information, please refer to the latest edition of the “USAF Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Reporting Guide” available on the eDASH ISW page.

Recordkeeping

Recordkeeping Requirement

(Describe how requirement is met and where records are maintained)

Collect and maintain records and documents to support non-hazardous solid waste diversion and disposal data

Records are maintained by the ISW Program Manager and QRP Manager showing types, quantities and generating sources of materials intended for recycling or disposal.

Collect and maintain records and documents to support construction and demolition debris diversion and disposal data

Records are collected and maintained by Engineering Flight, 45 CEN, and sent quarterly to the ISW Manger

Collect and maintain copies of weight certificates, shipping receipts, financial statements, and related documentation from contractors that generate non-hazardous solid waste and construction and demolition debris

Records are maintained by 45 CEZ and Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and the ISW COR. These records document the quantities of materials disposed or recycled to establish accurate determinations regarding ISW management.

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Retain records of operating and overhead costs, including purchase of equipment, maintenance costs, program operations and expansion, labor costs, training, publicity, and overhead for processing recyclable materials

Cost records associated with ISW are maintained by the ISW COR. Cost records associated with recycled waste are maintained by the recycling COR.

Reporting

Reporting Requirement

(Describe how requirement is met)

Track and report comprehensive non-hazardous solid waste diversion and disposal data to AFCEC using EESOH-MIS reporting system within established deadlines

Reporting requirements are submitted to AFCEC semiannually by the ISW/QRP Manager through (EESOH- MIS)

Track and report comprehensive construction and demolition debris diversion and disposal data to AFCEC using EESOH-MIS reporting system within deadlines established

Reporting requirements are submitted to AFCEC semiannually by the ISW/QRP Manager through (EESOH- MIS).

Execute procedures to obtain construction and demolition debris diversion and disposal data from installation projects for data reporting within deadlines established

45 CEN collects C&D diversion and disposal data from projects and sends to the ISW Manager quarterly.

In order to comply with Congressional reporting requirements, Construction and Demolition Contractors must submit construction and demolition debris diverted and disposed summaries quarterly through the contracting officer throughout the project duration regardless of the amounts being disposed and/or diverted.

This summary shall include, but is not limited to:

(1) cost to dispose and tonnage disposed;

(2) cost to recycle and tonnage recycled;

(3) cost to mulch and the tonnage mulched;

(4) cost to incinerate and the tonnage incinerated;

(5) cost to divert via waste-to-energy incineration and the tonnage diverted

(6) explanation when there is a shortfall of current diversion rate.

45 CEN and 45 CEZ collects C&D diversion and disposal data from projects and sends to the ISW Manager quarterly.

7.0 PROCEDURES

7.1 Solid Waste Generation and Diversion Goals

• The ISW Manager maintains a Solid Waste Characterization Study/Waste Stream Analysis to identify installation waste streams and amounts generated.

• With the Solid Waste Characterization Study/Waste Stream Analysis, the ISW manager conducts a commodity market and economic feasibility analysis at least annually to determine the viability of diverting specific materials and to ensure optimum pricing is obtained for QRP-eligible commodities. The CMA is maintained in Appendix B of the ISWM Plan. The Commodity Market Analysis template is available on the ISWM eDASH site.

Date of Latest Analysis Nov 2021 Responsible Personnel Lynda Dawe Results of Analysis Diversion Rate Percentage

32% .

• The ISW/QRP Manager(s) maintains a Solid Waste Diversion table to track current and projected progress towards solid waste diversion goals

• The Waste Stream Analysis and Solid Waste Diversion tables are available on eDASH or at the link in the installation supplement below

Installation Supplement – Solid Waste Generation and Diversion Goals

On 17 May 18 EO 13834, Efficient Federal Operations, replaced and revoked EO 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade. EO 13693 had specific non-hazardous solid waste diversion goals, which EO 13834 does not have. Revisions to the diversion metrics previously established are : 40% for non-hazardous solid waste and 60% for C&D. Reduce total annual waste generated by 2% of total waste each year through FY 25

7.2 Source Reduction

The installation employs the following source reduction strategies to minimize SW generation.

Source Reduction Strategies

Applicability (select all that apply) Source Reduction

Strategy

(Describe how and where strategy is implemented)

Change processes to reduce or eliminate the production of wastes

Use products and equipment that are repairable or have long life expectancy; decrease the amount of packaging used; and use a product, material, or packaging more than once.

Reduce the volume of material purchased or produced

All AF personnel are limited to purchasing only the amount of materials required.

Reduce the toxicity of products used

All hazardous/toxic materials on the SLD 45 installations must be authorized through the EESOH-MIS process prior to purchase. Whenever possible, use less toxic alternatives.

Increase the useful lifetime of products used

The Material Quality Control Storage Standards and the Quality Status List programs and their roles in the Shelf- Life Management Program are the primary authority IAW DoD 4140.27-M, Shelf-Life Item Management Manual.

Purchasers are encouraged to acquire products with at least 85% of expected shelf life remaining.

Decrease the amount of product use

Before purchasing, check at other bases that have items they no longer use at https://halfway.peterson.af.mil/SARP/Arts

Saving email messages to files in lieu of printing.

https://halfway.peterson.af.mil/SARP/Arts

• Using routing slips in place of multiple copies.

• Using “print view” options to reduce printing mistakes and paper waste.

Purchase environmentally preferable products and services

The SLD 45 complies with the Green Procurement Program to purchase environmentally friendly products.

Choose products packaged with less waste and requesting reduced packaging from suppliers.

Eliminate off-installation waste coming onto the installation

2% Reduction of Total Waste Generated (based on previous fiscal year)

Opt out of junk mail Ship items together and buy in bulk when possible.

..Print at 30% to reduce ink toner purchase.

7.3 Disposal and Diversion Options

The installation considers local diversion options for all waste streams. The “USAF Installation Non- Hazardous Solid Waste Disposition” table, provided in the “USAF Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Reporting Guide” available on the eDASH ISW page, is consulted when evaluating local disposal and diversion options.

Installation Disposal and Diversion Plan apply)

Disposal/ Diversion

Installation Plan (Describe how disposal/diversion is implemented)

☐ Composting SLD 45 does not compost on Base. Green waste is collected in separate roll-off containers and sent to the landfill.

☐ Mulching Grounds maintenance contracts do not include mulching.

Reuse Used office items can be found on the Air Force Resources to

Share website or turned into 45th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) for disposition through DLA Disposition Services. The user must have a Common Access Card in order to access the following link.

https://halfway.peterson.af.mil/SARP/Arts DLA may classify materials as usable and send them to other DoD installations for reutilization.

☐ Donation N/A Recycling Recycling is accomplished by the recycling contractor at the on base recycling facility.

https://halfway.peterson.af.mil/SARP/Arts apply)

Disposal/ Diversion

Installation Plan (Describe how disposal/diversion is implemented)

☐ Waste-to- Energy Incineration

N/A

Incineration Vegetation from projects is burned as an alternative to sending to county landfilll.

Disposal – Offsite Landfill

BCLF – The CCSFS and PSFB refuse contractor transports waste to the BCLF for disposal. For JDMTA, a private contractor collects and disposes of MSW at the Okeechobee Landfill.

Disposal – On-site Landfill

The CCSFS Landfill is a permitted landfill; however, operations are suspended indefinitely.

Ascension AAF has three SW landfills operated by contract support personnel and is not permitted.

Overseas refuse management

Refuse arriving via aircraft from foreign sources is managed IAW the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) and FGS.

Disposal – Construction and Demolition Debris

Require contractor recycle as much as possible before adding to the non-hazardous waste dumpster.

Diverted – Construction and Demolition Debris

Separate all recyclable material from C&D waste before adding to the non-hazardous waste dumpster.

7.4 Waste Streams – Management Methods and Opportunities

Non-hazardous Solid Waste

Waste Generation Sources Non-hazardous solid waste is wastes collected from office, industrial and recreational areas of the SLD 45 organizations, contractors, Department of State and DoD tenants. Administrative offices, food services, medical facilities, corrosion control facilities, automotive maintenance, marina, golf course and other commercial and industrial activities essential for conducting daily business all generate waste. Base-wide operations also generate recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, furniture, packaging materials, cans and drums.

Reduction Methods Recycling containers are placed in all administrative buildings and Hangars.

The cumulative effect of individual source reduction in combination with an effective recycling program significantly reduces the quantity of non-hazardous waste going to disposal facilities.

The AF established a MRF on PSFB. This facility is located at Building 631 and is operated by a recycling contractor (Bridges). The MRF supports recycling efforts for both PSFB and CCSFS. Items recycled at the MRF include: aluminum cans, paper (white office paper, colored paper, computer paper, newspaper and magazines) and cardboard.

Management Methods Dumpsters and containers on the installations are emptied on the schedule set in the contract. On special occasions, more frequent pickup may be necessary.

Transport and Disposal Methods Bridges picks up recyclable materials from facilities with recycle containers base-wide weekly or bi- weekly depending on the facility. Recyclable materials can also be dropped off at Building 631.

Any item that can be remarketed by DLA should be turned in for disposal.

PSFB and CCSFS: A private contractor collects and disposes of MSW at the BCLF.

JDMTA: A private contractor collects and disposes of MSW at the Okeechobee Landfill.

Ascension AAF Station: Burnable MSW generated at Ascension AAF Main Base is taken to the Red Hill Dump box burner located northeast of the Main Base. A box burner is used for general residential waste, such as cardboard, paper, etc., generated at the Main Base.

Opportunity Assessment Results The current P2 program is conducted under 45 CES/CEIE. Pollution Prevention Opportunity Assessments (P2OAs) are used at the SLD 45 to identify opportunities for reducing or eliminating waste streams, thereby lessening potential adverse impacts to the environment and reducing disposal costs. A P2OA will identify pollutant sources, examine the waste generated by type and volume and determine the most economical and practical improvement opportunities. P2OAs at the SLD 45 are continually being conducted to find products or materials with less adverse effects.

Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris.

As existing facilities are upgraded or demolished and new facilities are built, construction waste is generated. The wastes consist of such materials as concrete rubble, wood, steel reinforcement bars, structural metals, dry wall and asbestos containing materials (ACM). The amounts of these wastes fluctuate due to mission activities and planned modernization of facilities Reduction Methods The 45th Civil Engineer Squadron (45 CES) and 45th Contracting Squadron (CONS) coordinate to ensure that waste minimization, maximum re-use and recycling diversion requirements are included in all construction and service contracts.

Management Methods PSFB and CCSFS C&D disposal is conducted though individual project contracts; other non-contaminated building material is disposed of in the MSW dumpsters at each installation. ACM is disposed of IAW state and federal requirements when abatement projects are conducted by outside contractors and the in-house abatement team.

Ascension Island: Three C&D landfills are used on Ascension AAF and are located at an area known as the “5000 area” west of the Wideawake Runway. One cell contains possible recyclable items such as steel and rolling stock. Another cell contains construction debris such as concrete. The third cell contains general non-burnable solid refuse such as paint cans, paint, spray booth filters and empty aerosol cans. All ACM waste generated at the Ascension AAF Station is sent to Port Canaveral and disposed of through DLA Disposition Services.

MTA and JDMTA fall under PSFB contracting projects for disposal of C&D waste to include ACM waste.

Transport and Disposal Methods Roll-offs set up for the purpose of containing C&D debris are located at each construction/demolition site and are the responsibility of the contractor to maintain, transport and dispose. Construction contractors provide diversion numbers to the COR for PSFB and CCSFS construction projects.

Opportunity Assessment Results The current P2 program is conducted under 45 CES/CEIE. P2OA are used at the SLD 45 to identify opportunities for reducing or eliminating waste streams, thereby lessening potential adverse impacts to the environment and reducing disposal costs. A P2OA will identify pollutant sources, examine the waste generated by type and volume and determine the most economical and practical improvement opportunities. P2OAs at the SLD 45 are continually being conducted to find products or materials with less adverse effects.

Paper and Cardboard

Paper and cardboard is generated at all Base facilities, work centers (including office areas and maintenance facilities), Commissary, and AAFES.

Reduction Methods All SLD 45 facilities are required to recycle office paper and cardboard. Trash items should not be placed in recycling dumpsters and recyclable materials should not be disposed of as trash. For document printing, print on both sides of the paper and file/store electronically when possible.

Management Methods Cardboard and high-grade office paper are required by 40 CFR 246.200-1 to be recycled at installations with more than 100 office workers.

High-grade white office paper should be placed in the secure recycling containers.

This is to include sensitive, but not classified. This is any copier, fax, writing, scratch and computer paper. All other paper should be placed in the Mixed Paper recycling containers.

Cardboard should be placed in the cardboard recycling containers. Cardboard accumulation sites have been established in or near most facilities known to be large quantity generators of refuse cardboard boxes. In addition, when an office/individual becomes aware of a single event potential to generate a large quantity of cardboard (e.g., office move, new furnishings or equipment construction/renovation project, delivery of supplies, etc.), the SLD 45 and/or recycling contractor representative(s) should be contacted to establish a temporary accumulation point. Small quantities may be placed beside the paper recycling containers for pickup. Cardboard must be broken down and flattened.

JDMTA recycles paper and cardboard to the greatest extent possible as personnel are limited at this GSU.

MTA has no dedicated recycle or refuse contract.

Ascension Island takes cardboard and paper to the Red Hill Landfill box burner to be incinerated as recycling is not economically feasible.

Transport and Disposal Methods The recycling contractor (Bridges) picks up recyclable materials from facilities with recycle containers base-wide bi-weekly. Recyclable materials can also be dropped off at Building 631.

Opportunity Assessment Results The QRP Manager conducts assessments for paper and cardboard to identify potential opportunities for source reduction and additional recyclable materials. A map of exterior cardboard bins is sent to facility managers with location of the closest bin.

Plastics

Plastics are generated base-wide primarily by personnel in administrative buildings, airmen dormitories and shops. Because only types 1 & 2 of plastics are accepted, there are no large generators of plastics.

Reduction Methods Plastic containers are recycled through the Base MRF.

Management Methods At this time, the MRF will only accept empty plastic containers that are numbered 1 or 2 as indicated below and on the bottom of the container.

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE) – Soda and juice containers, peanut butter jars, etc.

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) – Milk, liquid detergent, lotion, etc.

All other plastics, numbered 3-7, should be discarded in trash receptacles.

Transport and Disposal Methods The recycling contractor picks up recyclable materials from facilities with recycle containers base-wide bi-weekly. Recyclable materials can also be dropped off at Building 631.

Opportunity Assessment Results Plastics are evaluated annually for cost benefits and feasibility of diverting plastics for recycling. Price for recycled plastics vs producing virgin plastics is the driving factor for prices paid to the MRF.

Wood

Scrap wood is generated mainly at Base facilities whose function is shipping and receiving.

Reduction Methods Reuse when possible Management Methods LRS keeps usable wood pallets for organizations shipping needs. Unusable pallets are put in the wood recycle dumpster at the MRF, but controlled by CE Operations.

Transport and Disposal Methods Damaged wood and wood that is not reused at PSFB is transported to the MRF by the generating source. At CCSFS, damaged wood and wood that is not reused is transported to dedicated “wood only” dumpsters located at Hangar Y and Facility 44600. “Wood only” dumpsters are then transported to the off-site landfill by the waste disposal contractor.

Opportunity Assessment Results CE Operations placed a scrap wood dumpster at the MRF for in-house projects.

Metals

Sources include base-wide scrap metals from day-to-day operations, construction projects and precious metals as defined in AFI 23-101.

Brass from spent ammunition is collected from the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM).

Reduction Methods Metals are diverted from the landfill through recycling.

Management Methods Scrap metal is recycled through the MRF or through construction projects. Aluminum cans/steel cans/tin cans can be placed in appropriate recycling bins. Aerosol cans are turned into the Haz-mat facility and are punctured and drained.

The Precious Metals Recovery Program is managed IAW DoD 4160.21-M, TO 00-25-113 and AFI 23- 101, Section 6C and turned in through DLA Disposition Services.

CCSFS is allowed to transport metals to the MRF on Patrick SFB, if necessary, but the majority of metals recycling for CCSFS is conducted through project contracts.

JDMTA recycles metals through projects.

MTA has no dedicated recycle or refuse contract.

Ascension Island takes possible recyclable items such as steel and rolling stock to one cell of the landfill onsite for future recycling as it is not economically feasible at this time.

Transport and Disposal Methods The generating sources transport scrap metals to the MRF. Recyclable metals that are appropriate for recycling bins are placed in the bins and MRF picks them up on a regular schedule.

Opportunity Assessment Results The MRF Manager conducts inspections and survey around PSFB and CCSFS for scrap metal recycling opportunities.

Compostable Wastes

Sources include base-wide vegetated areas, both natural and constructed.

Reduction Methods New landscaping projects have to be approved through the AF Form 332 process.

Management Methods Base-wide compostable vegetation is removed by contract and taken to the landfill. The State of Florida prohibits green waste from being added to a MSW landfill. Therefore, the landfill manages a green waste area and mulches or composts the green waste it receives.

Transport and Disposal Methods Compostable vegetation base-wide is removed through a contractor.

N/A

Non-Hazardous Liquids (Oil, Grease, Fuel, Antifreeze, etc.)

Oil, fuel and antifreeze wastes are generated base-wide by vehicle maintenance shops/motor pools and at facility/equipment maintenance shops. The Commissary and other food service areas generate used cooking oil.

Reduction Methods N/A Management Methods Antifreeze Used antifreeze generated at PSFB, JDMTA and CCSFS is collected, tested and shipped as appropriate either non hazardous or hazardous waste depending on results.

Used Oil Used oil generated at PSFB and CCSFS is collected and picked up for recycling by contractor.

Used oil at JDMTA is recovered and recycled through the base operations support contract.

MTA does not generate liquids.

Cooking Oil

Cooking oil is recycled through Coastal, Inc.

Ascension handles liquid waste via the base operations support contract.

Collecting and transporting non-recyclable waste to the BCLF or other approved disposal facilities is the responsibility of the MSW contractor.

Transport and Disposal Methods Coastal Oil picks up and recycles used oil at PSFB and CCSFS.

Overseas Refuse (Waste from Aircraft Originating Overseas) Applicable to US Installations Only

Waste Generation Sources The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) defines International Regulated Garbage as, “All waste material that is derived in whole or in part from fruits, vegetables, meats, or other plant or animal (including poultry) material and other refuse of any character whatsoever that has been associated with any such material as well as meals and other foods that were available for consumption but were not consumed by passengers or crew on an international flight arriving at the

SLD 45.”

Reduction Methods N/A Management Methods 45 LRS manages International Regulated Garbage from international flights arriving at SLD 45 IAW with Compliance Agreement number PCVL-MIL-10. The compliance agreement is between the SLD 45 and USDA APHIS. The SLD 45 is the only location where this occurs. Ships and marine vessels fall under a USDA/APHIS approved SOP for foreign waste with the Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) located at CCSFS.

Transport and Disposal Methods International regulated garbage is incinerated. The USDA oversees the program.

7.5 Materials Prohibited from Waste Streams

The installation implements procedures and controls to ensure that prohibited wastes are prevented from entering the non-hazardous solid waste (NHSW), industrial waste, C&D debris, recycling, and composting waste streams. The following table lists materials that are prohibited from disposal in MSW dumpsters or roll-off containers and identifies control measures taken.

Wastes Prohibited from Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Disposal Containers

Prohibited Waste Stream Installation Control Measures (Describe control measure)

Hazardous wastes (including household hazardous waste)

Workers engaged in managing the collection, storage, or disposal of HW will complete a course of study covering the basic HW operations course material, including specialized training in the requirements for storage and disposal of HW.

Ozone depleting substances This waste primarily consists of Freon/refrigerants, which are recovered from air conditioning units to prevent a release of these materials to the atmosphere. To ensure these ozone-depleting substances are not released into the atmosphere, regulatory requirements prohibit anyone except certified technicians from handling these chemicals.

Universal wastes At SLD 45 facilities, universal waste is disposed of by shipping it to an off-site permitted facility for recycling. Due to the AF’s obligations to report activities to the federal and state governments, there are certain forms that must be presented at the time of disposal. Additionally, this material must be packaged and transported in a manner prescribed by law. Batteries (lead acid) can be dropped off during operating hours at the MRF. The MRF does not provide pick-up service for batteries. For batteries other than lead acid batteries, please contact the HW Program Manager. Contact your facility manager for questions regarding fluorescent light tube replacement.

Hazardous incinerator ash N/A Radioactive waste N/A Precious metal bearing scrap Precious metals management at PSFB is conducted under Air Force Technical Order 00- 25-113, Conservation and Segregation of Alloy and Precious Metal Bearing Parts and Scrap.

All AF activities are guided by AFI 23-101 when establishing protection requirements for fine precious metals, precious metals bearing scrap and high content precious metals bearing items.

Specific protection requirements such as the need for alarms, controlled areas and the physical security of plating tanks and facilities will be determined locally, considering the value of each category.

Sanitary sewage N/A Treatment plant wastewater Sludge from CCSFS Wastewater Treatment Plant is transported to BCLF for disposal.

Ascension AAAF manage treatment facility IAW their wastewater management plan.

Installation Restoration Program (IRP) site wastes Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) and handled by a performance-based remediation contractor.

Military Munition Response Program (MMRP) site wastes

Sites located on SLD 45 are monitored and managed by AFCEC and handled by a performance-based remediation contractor.

Infectious medical wastes Biological/medical wastes generated at PSFB Medical Clinic are stored temporarily until proper disposal is arranged with the medical waste disposal subcontractor, Biotech Inc.

Emergency Medical Response medical wastes are collected and properly disposed of through the PSFB Medical Clinic.

Biological/medical waste streams are not normally generated at CCSFS. In the event of an Emergency Medical Response, waste streams are generated, collected and properly disposed of by the CCSFS Fire Department through a contract service.

Biological/medical wastes generated at Ascension AAF Station are collected and transported by Base Operations Support Contract personnel to the AIG Hospital for proper disposal by incineration.

Electrical components and other e-waste Government e-waste is sent and managed through DLA.

Unopened containers of solvents, paints, or oil If hazardous materials are still useable product, unopened containers can be turned in through 45 LRS. Expired items are evaluated by the Hazardous Materials Manager (supervisor) and if the material is not allowed an extension, it is disposed of as HW IAW the

HWMP.

Items that must be demilitarized at any time during its life cycle

Spent brass from the Base Combat Arms Training & Maintenance is deformed by 45 SFS and recycled through the Base MRF.

Overseas installations only – Other materials as specified in country-specific FGS or, where no FGS exist, the Overseas Environmental Baseline Governing Document (OEBGD)

The installation will cooperate with host nation officials, to the extent possible, in the ISW management planning process.

7.6 Landfill Management

This section is applicable to installations that operate an on-site landfill. The ISWM Plan is incomplete unless State-approved Landfill Plans are included as an Appendix.

Landfill Overview and Management

Landfill Overview

The CCSFS Landfill is an active permitted landfill; however, operation of the landfill has been suspended indefinitely.

Ascension Island: Ascension Auxiliary Airfield has two landfills: the Redhill Landfill for municipal waste and the Area 5000 C&D Landfill. The area 5000 C&D landfill has three cells. One cell contains possible recyclable items such as steel and rolling stock.

Another cell contains construction debris such as concrete. The third cell contains general non-burnable solid refuse such as storage tanks, pipe and antennas.

Landfill Permit

There are three separate permits for CCSFS: C&D, Asbestos and Closed Class I. The permit, dated September 2016, is valid until September 2026.

Ascension Island operates under the FGS and has no operating permits for associated landfills.

Daily Plan The CCSFS Landfill is an active permitted landfill; however, operation of the landfill has been suspended indefinitely.

Ascension Island operates IAW with FGS.

Long Term Plan

The CCSFS Landfill is maintained to fulfill permit requirements. In the event operations begin again, the necessary notifications to the State of Florida will be accomplished and the operating plan updated to reflect current conditions.

Ascension Island operates IAW with FGS.

7.7 Public Awareness, Education and Outreach

The installation utilizes the following public awareness, education, and outreach methods to promote solid waste minimization, waste diversion, recycling, and proper waste disposal.

Public Awareness, Education and Outreach Methods apply)

Communication Method

(Describe how communication method is implemented) Publicizing annual non-hazardous SW diversion goals and achievements

Installation goals are briefed at CFT and ESOHC meetings.

☐ Installation-wide newsletters N/A Electronic notifications including installation-wide email, signs, etc.

When a message requires broad distribution to all personnel on the main installations, the SLD 45 Environmental Office works through PA to disseminate.

Installation goals and guidance can be read through the base weekly email newsletter Sharkbites.

Publication and distribution of brochures

Recycling brochure is passed out at monthly newcomers briefing.

Stickers are on recycle bins with pictures of what is not accepted in bin.

Community events, (e.g., Annual Earth Day, Annual America Recycles Day)

45 CES/CEIE organizes Earth Day events for the

SLD 45.

Solid waste and recycling brochures are passed out at yearly events like family Day at CCSFS.

☐ Presentations to local schools and community groups

N/A

Briefings Information on recycling and ISW management is provided each month at the New Comers Briefing for incoming SLD 45 personnel, civilian and military.

The CFT provides briefings to the ESOHC.

Information is disseminated to the base-wide organizations.

Ascension engages in and cooperates with waste management discussions and plans with local Ascension civilian government and the Royal Air Force.

☐ Use of the AF education and awareness outreach toolkit

7.8 Programming and Budgeting

Installation Programming and Budgeting POC

45 CEO is responsible for programming non-facility ISWM projects based on needs identified by the installation. 45 CONS is responsible for the refuse and recycling contracts.

AFCEC/ AFIMSC

Programming and Budgeting POC

AFCEC is responsible for programming non-facility ISWM projects based on needs identified by the installation. 45 CONS is responsible for the refuse and recycling contracts.

ISWM Contracts Range Operations (45 CES/CEZ) has primary COR responsibility for the SLD 45 refuse collection and disposal contract including overall contract management and contract surveillance at CCSFS. 45th Civil Engineer Operations (45 CES/CEO) also has a COR for contract surveillance at PSFB.

7.9 Program Assessment

Installation will conduct annual ISWM program assessment utilizing the “USAF Solid Waste Management Assessment Checklist” to assure program compliance. For additional information, please refer to the latest edition of the “USAF Solid Waste Management Assessment Checklist” available on the eDASH ISW page.

apply) USAF Solid Waste Management

Assessment Checklist

Installation Plan (Describe how and where strategy is implemented)

X Annually review ISWM program for compliance

7.10 Opportunity Assessments

Solid Waste Opportunity Assessments are performed periodically throughout the installation, as described in the table below, to identify opportunities for improvement and to reduce solid waste generation.

Solid Waste Opportunity Assessments

Notification to facility managers of location of exterior cardboard recycle bins.

Communication on what can and can’t be recycled with poster or sticker at bin locations.

Working directly with project managers and place recycle bin at project locations.

8.0 REFERENCES

Standard References (Applicable to all AF Installations)

• AFI 32-7001, Environmental Management (Includes UEC Role)

• AFMAN 32-7002, Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention

• AFI 90-201, The Air Force Inspection System

• eDASH Integrated Solid Waste Home Page

• Integrated Solid Waste Management Playbook

Installation References

FDEP Solid Waste Management Program:

• http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/solid_waste/default.htm

• SLD 45 Environmental Permits

9.0 ACRONYMS

Standard Acronyms (Applicable to all AF Installations)

• eDASH Acronym Library

• Integrated Solid Waste Management Playbook – Acronym Section http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/publication/afi32-7001/afi32-7001.pdf https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/publication/afman32-7002/afman32-7002.pdf http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/saf_ig/publication/afi90-201/afi90-201.pdf…