Attachment 21 - JBLG Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

Joint Base Lindsey Graham, South Carolina

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ABOUT THIS PLAN

This installation-specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is based on the United States (U.S.) Air

Force’s (AF) standardized Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (ISWMP) template (version June

2020). This Plan is not an exhaustive inventory of all Solid Waste (SW) requirements and practices. Where applicable, external resources, including Air Force Instructions (AFIs), Department of the Air Force

Instructions (DAFIs), Department of the Air Force Manuals (DAFMANs), Air Force Manuals (AFMANs), Air

Force Playbooks, federal, state, local and Final Governing Standards (FGS), and permit requirements are referenced. The original ISWMP template was prepared by Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE), under Master Contract No.: GS00F0006L, Order No.: 47QFSA20F0030, Proposal No.: ID07160008 /

ID0420007.

Certain sections of this ISWMP 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 version of the ISWMP was revised and updated by the 628th

Civil Engineer Squadron (628 CES), Installation Management Flight (CEI), Environment Element (CEIE) located at 210 West Stewart Avenue, Building (Bldg.) 721, Joint Base Lindsey Graham, South Carolina.

This document is optimized to be accessed and viewed electronically. The eDASH website at https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/10623/Charleston/SitePages/Home.aspx is the primary communication tool for

AF EMPs.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 DOCUMENT CONTROL

1.1 Standardized ISWM Plan Template

1.2 Installation ISWM Plan

1.2.1 Record of Update

1.2.2 Record of Annual Review

2.0 OVERVIEW AND SCOPE

2.1 Installation Supplement – Overview and Scope

3.0 INSTALLATION PROFILE

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

5.0 GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

6.0 TRAINING

7.0 RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING

8.0 PROCEDURES

8.1 Solid Waste Generation and Diversion Goals

8.2 Source Reduction

8.3 Disposal and Diversion Options

8.4 Waste Streams – Management Methods and Opportunities

8.5 Materials Prohibited from Waste Streams

8.6 Landfill Management

8.7 Public Awareness, Education and Outreach

8.8 Programming and Budgeting

8.9 Program Assessment

8.10 Opportunity Assessments

9.0 REFERENCES

10.0 ACRONYMS……………………………………………………………………………………

11.0 DEFINITIONS…………………………………………………………………………………….39

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A - Data Call Totals

APPENDIX B - Air Force Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Playbook

APPENDIX C - Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) Business Plan

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1.0 DOCUMENT CONTROL

1.1 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 ISWMP 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 ISWMP every time this template is updated. When an

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

1.2 Installation ISWM Plan

1.2.1 Record of Updates – The ISWMP 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 Annual 07/01/2019 Tommy Hardin 07/15/2019

Update and New

AFCEC Template November 2020 Not Available Not Available

3 Annual 1/17/2024 Danielle Allen-Blome 9/14/2024

4 Annual 2/16/2025 Mark Darrington 2/26/2025

5 Annual 6/18/2026 Danielle Allen-Blome 7/31/2026

6 Annual 9/25/2026 Danielle Allen-Blome 10/20/2026

1.2.2 Record of Annual Review – IAW DAFMAN 32-7002, Environmental Compliance and Pollution

Prevention, the ISWMP is reviewed annually and updated as appropriate. The Installation Cross-Functional

Team (CFT), DAFI 32-7001, can review on behalf of the installation’s Environmental Safety and Occupational

Health Council (ESOHC). For major revisions, minutes of the ESOHC meeting can be used to document coordination/approval of the ESOHC without the need for actual signature(s).

Record of ESOHC Annual Review

Review Date Review Participants Notes/Remarks

Result in

Plan Update?

(Yes or No)

08/01/2019 ESOHC None No

2020 ESOHC

Update and New AFCEC Template

Yes

7/16/2024 CFT Meeting Administrative Changes Yes

4/15/2025 CFT Meeting Update and

Administrative Changes Yes

10/20/2026 CFT Meeting Update and

Administrative Changes Yes

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2.0 OVERVIEW AND SCOPE

This ISWMP contains procedures for the management of SW. In lieu of federal, state, or local requirements, DAFMAN 32-7002 acts as the main driver for the ISWMP. The 2014 U.S. Air Force ISWM Playbook serves as supplemental guidance to this Plan.

This ISWMP 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 ISWM 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.

2.1 Installation Supplement – Overview and Scope

Security Instructions/Record of Changes & Reviews

• The title of this plan is the Department of the Air Force, Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan, Joint Base

Lindsey Graham, South Carolina; the short title is JBLG’s ISWMP. Both titles are UNCLASSIFIED.

Joint Base Lindsey Graham is shortened to JBLG in this document. Collectively, JBLG consists of the Air Base (JBLG - Air Base or JBLG - AB), Naval Weapons Station (JBLG - Naval Weapons

Station or JBLG - NWS), North Auxiliary Airfield (JBLG -NAAF) and Short Stay Recreational

Complex (JBLG - SS).

• This document is UNCLASSIFIED and does not fall within the scope of directives governing the protection of information affecting national security. This document can be handled and destroyed

IAW Air Force Research Laboratory Instruction 33-302 (AFRLI 33-302, 4 June 2024), Freedom of

Information Act (FOIA) Program and AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information

Governance Program, 28 July 2021.

• This document may be reproduced in whole or in part as required for the preparation of supporting documents, checklists or other aids.

• The provisions of AFI 10-701, Operations Security (OPSEC) Program as well as DAFI 10-208, Continuity of Operations Program (COOP) have been considered in the preparation of this plan.

IAW AFI 10-701, ACCSUP, all personnel are to protect critical information from exploitation by adversaries. Personnel are reminded that they are required to encrypt all e-mail messages containing critical information, OPSEC indicators, and other sensitive information.

Introduction:

On October 1, 2010, the AF officially assumed responsibility for the new JBLG, which encompasses the former Charleston Air Force Base (CAFB) and Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Charleston.

The purpose of the ISWMP is to provide JBLG commanders, environmental managers and base personnel with a coherent program for improving environmental performance related to SW management. JBLG generates SW in carrying out its primary mission and support activities that create potential environmental impacts. It should be noted that some of base housing units are privatized (see Installation

Disposal and Diversion Plan), independently manage their SW, and are not included in the scope of this plan or the Quality Recycling Program (QRP).

The ISWMP presents a summary of the installation’s progress towards AF goals and provides underlying information to help interpret and understand the installation’s performance. Finally, the ISWMP describes specific actions that can be taken to improve environmental performance in SW management.

It is the policy of JBLG to follow federal, state, and local regulations for SW management and pollution

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JBLG also supports a strong P2 program, which emphasizes the importance of source reduction, reuse, and recycling. JBLG operates its SW and P2 programs to meet the broad objectives of the Pollution

Prevention Act (PPA) of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §13101-13109.

JBLG will continue to pursue the recycling and SW minimization strategies that have already been established. These include:

• Encouraging source reduction and reuse.

• Educating JBLG population on recycling programs through JBLG’s “Outreach Program,” newspaper articles, emails, and presentations.

• Encouraging recycling at all levels in the workplace.

• Emphasizing, enforcing, and tracking the recycling of Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris to divert as much as possible from landfills.

Program Oversight:

This plan contains guidance for managing municipal trash and garbage, C&D debris, land clearing debris

(LCD), and industrial SW. SW, as applied herein, denotes the material waste generated by processes and activities on JBLG, excluding hazardous waste, universal waste (e.g., batteries, fluorescent lamps), medical and radioactive wastes, sanitary discharges and airborne emissions. The ISWMP is intended to ensure compliance with applicable requirements for minimization and disposal of non-hazardous SW, including recycling, reuse, and other alternatives to landfill disposal.

• It is an integrated plan in the sense that it establishes the processes and mechanisms by which the installation complies with legal and other directives regarding management of non-hazardous SW;

and with DoD and AF policy regarding proper management to achieve waste reduction and diversion of wastes from landfills.

• Conservation of landfill space, prevention of pollution, and responsible disposition of valued resources are the driving ideals behind JBLG’s commitment to waste minimization and diversion.

This is accomplished through an effective ISWM Program.

Oversight of this Plan, including the QRP Business Plan, is a responsibility of the 628 CES/CEIE with guidance from the Environmental Management System (EMS) CFT to ensure consistency with established

Plan, Do, Check, Act processes.

The CFT advises the ESOHC on the effectiveness of policies and procedures used to implement this Plan.

It also functions as a P2 working group and provides recommendations to the ESOHC.

Effective execution of initiatives to achieve EMS diversion targets requires robust communication to and from affected units. As CFT liaisons to their squadron leadership, Unit Environmental Coordinators (UECs) serve a vital role in the flow of information across all activities and at every level.

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3.0 INSTALLATION PROFILE

Scope of Plan This plan is applicable to all commercial and industrial areas of JBLG - AB and JBLG - NWS. This includes all active duty and civilian operations, as well as tenant organizations such as the Defense Commissary Agency

(DeCA), the Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), Navy Exchange

(NEX), Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC), Navy Nuclear Power

Training Unit (NPTU), and the Army Field Support Battalion (AFSBn).

Residential waste collected from multi-family housing is mostly managed by private agencies and is not considered a part of this ISWM Program.

Office of Primary

Responsibility (OPR)

628 CES/CEIE 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: Marty Skipper Office Symbol: 628 CES/CEIE

Phone: 1-843-963-1482 Email: marty.skipper.3@us.af.mil

Recycling Program

Manager

Name: Marty Skipper Office Symbol: 628 CES/CEI

Phone: 1-843-963-1482 Email: marty.skipper.3@us.af.mil

QRP Manager Name: Danielle Allen-Blome Office Symbol: 628 CES/CEI

Phone: 1-843-963-2727 Email: danielle.allen-blome.1@us.af.mil

Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) for

ISWM Contracts

Name: Christy Wilder

Office Symbol: 628 CES/CEOES Phone: 1-843-963-1408 Email: christy.wilder@us.af.mil

State and local regulatory agencies

South Carolina Department of Environmental Services

(SCDES)

Approved SW handling contractors

Mark Dunning Industries, Inc. (MDI) and Republic® Services

Commodity Market &

Economic Feasibility

Analysis (Appendix C)

Does installation complete initial Commodity Market Analysis &

Feasibility Study and update annually? Yes, but not listed

Construction and

Demolition (C&D) Waste

Management Plan

Has the installation completed a C&D Waste Management Plan? No, but the process for tracking C&D is in the QRP Business Plan

Does Plan include requirement for all C&D contracts to collect C&D tonnage and costs from contractor? Yes

QRP Business Plan Does installation operate a QRP? Yes

If yes, include current QRP Business Plan as Appendix C mailto:marty.skipper.3@us.af.mil mailto:marty.skipper.3@us.af.mil mailto:danielle.allen-blome.1@us.af.mil mailto:christy.wilder@us.af.mil

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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The AF environmental program adheres to the EMS framework and its Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle for ensuring mission success and continual improvement. U.S. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI)

4715.17, Environmental Management Systems; DAFI 32-7001, Environmental Management; Air Force

Manual (DAFMAN) 32-7002, Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention; and International

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 Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) 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. This ISWMP serves as an administrative operational control that defines compliance-related activities and processes.

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5.0 GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Detailed information about typical roles and responsibilities is 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 provides overall management of the ISWM program by providing command emphasis on SW reduction, materials reuse, recycling, and pollution prevention.

• Designating, in writing, a QRP Manager who will oversee the entire QRP operation, be responsible for the budget, accounts for all costs incurred and sales revenue received, and manages equipment and employees.

• Establishing a QRP Committee and designates a QRP Chair.

Establishes an appropriate process of approving QRP Committee recommendations to include allocation of the surplus balance received in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 2577, DoDI 4715.23, and the DoD Financial Management Regulation (7000.14-R).

ESOH Council (ESOHC) The ESOHC meets quarterly to review policies and programs that have environmental, safety, or worker safety components. QRP responsibilities include the following:

• Reviewing and approving the QRP fiscal year budget.

• Approving any updates to this QRP Business Plan.

• Administering distribution of funds generated through the sale of recycled materials and paid from the QRP line-of-accounting (LOA).

• Reviewing QRP metrics and financial soundness.

Comptroller

The 628th Comptroller Squadron (628 CPTS) is responsible for providing financial assistance to the QRP Manager. Specifically, the 628 CPTS transfers direct sales payments received from the

QRP Manager or 628 CES/CEI into JBLG’s LOA and provides copies of all completed DD Forms 1131 – Cash Collection Voucher to the QRP Manager.

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Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

EMS Cross-Functional Team

(EMS CFT)/QRP Committee

The EMS CFT serves as a subcommittee to the ESOHC. The EMS

CFT and the QRP Committee are chaired by the 628th Mission

Support Group Deputy Commander or Deputy Director (628

MSG/CD, DD or equivalent) and was chartered to ensure successful implementation of the installation-wide EMS. The CFT meets on a regular basis at the direction of the Chairperson. The JB CHS EMS

CFT meets quarterly per fiscal year (FY) on the third Tuesday of

January, April, July, and October unless otherwise directed. QRP responsibilities of the EMS CFT include:

• Assisting with management review preparation and developing the decision-based agenda for the ESOHC.

• Preparing Department of War metric reports as required by the Office of the Secretary of War (OSD), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Office of Management and Budget Scorecard.

• Reviewing and approving the QRP fiscal year budget for submission to the ESOHC.

• Reviewing and approving any changes to the QRP Business Plan for submission to the ESOHC.

• Reviewing proposed actions/decision items, including request for QRP surplus funds, for recommendation to the ESOHC by simple majority vote (i.e., approve, disapprove, need more information/undecided) by all EMS CFT members present at the meeting.

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ISW Program Manager Installation Solid Waste Manager (ISW Program Manager) coordinates implementation of this plan. Oversees all aspects of the SW program, including source reduction, resource recovery, and recycling.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining liaison and coordinates as necessary with county and state SW regulators.

• Reporting SW management activities to the EMS CFT subcommittee command. Reviews contracts related to SW management for environmental compliance.

• Providing guidance on source reduction strategies, composting, P2, and recycling to on-base residents and installation personnel.

• Reviewing the SW management contract and communicates with contractor personnel, to include container management, recycling activities, and contract forms.

• Improving upon and oversees the recyclable materials procedure to track materials processed.

• Monitoring participation in the recycling program and recommends corrective measures when participation is poor.

• Maintaining a list of recycling Points of Contact (POCs) in each activity or building and coordinates the programs' activities and changes through them.

• Serving as the installation point of contact for questions, complaints, or other notifications regarding SW management and recycling.

• Teaching students about recycling and assists with activities in recognition of Earth Day or similar environmental outreach events to expand awareness of JB CHS’s recycling program.

• Assisting the QRP Manager with providing JB CHS personnel and unaccompanied airman dormitory residents with general QRP awareness and education regarding JB CHS requirements and procedures when requested or needed.

• Submitting Semi-annual Environmental Reporting Data Call reports to AFCEC.

• Completing annual MICT reporting, when required.

• Researching additional recycling options when requested.

• Palletizing e-waste, tires, etc., when required, in preparation of shipments sent off base for diversion/recycling.

• Creating and submitting appropriate paperwork associated with solid waste shipments.

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Qualified Recycling Program

(QRP) Manager

QRP Manager oversees proper execution of the entire QRP program and operations. The QRP Manager is responsible for its compliance with federal, state, local, and installation guidance.

QRP Manager’s responsibilities include the following:

• Preparing the annual QRP operating budget and submitting budget documentation to the EMS CFT and ESOHC for review and approval.

• Submitting the approved QRP operating budget for inclusion in the 628 CES financial plan.

• Obtaining ESOHC approval for expenditures outside the QRP fiscal year budget.

• Establishing QRP objectives.

• Overseeing QRP operations.

• Identifying and resolving issues regarding the operation of the QRP.

• Ensuring environmental compliance and Department of War Measure of Merit goals are met.

• Developing, maintaining, and executing the QRP Business Plan.

• Securing EMS CFT and ESOHC approval for any updates to the QRP Business Plan.

• Conducting commodity market feasibility studies and economic analyses for all recycled commodities.

• Preparing cost-benefit studies for various recycling program options.

• Completing Department of Defense Forms (DD 1131 – Cash Collection Voucher) and submit to the 628 CPTS for deposit into the LOA.

• Establishing an accounting and tracking system for QRP finances and materials, serving as the LOA treasurer, and maintaining accounting records and supporting documentation for all proceeds and disbursements from the

QRP.

• Recommending projects to be funded from recyclable sales proceeds and assure that such projects qualify for funding in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 2577, DoDI 4715.23, and the DoD Financial Management Regulation.

• Administering distribution of funds generated through the sale of recycled materials and paid from the line of accounting.

• Tracking and maintaining records of diverted commodities’ weights for all QRP activities.

• Tracking actual diversion costs versus potential disposal costs for all commodities diverted.

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Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) Manager - continued

• Attending and participating in EMS CFT and ESOHC meetings and providing members/attendees with QRP status and progress reports at the direction of the CEIE Environmental Element Chief.

• Screening recyclable materials to ensure excluded materials are not sold through the QRP.

• Providing JB CHS personnel and unaccompanied airman dormitory residents with general QRP awareness and education regarding JB CHS requirements and procedures when requested or needed.

• Requesting QRP audits and Staff Assistance Visits.

• Reviewing QRP audit reports.

• Consolidating reports from all installation recycling activities.

• Advising all organizations on the collection and disposition requirements for recyclables.

• Coordinating with contracting officers, contractors, and installation personnel in support of all recycling operations (shared responsibility with Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP).

QRP Manager Alternate Same responsibilities as QRP Manager.

QRP Committee Same as EMS CFT.

Hazardous Waste Program Manager

The Hazardous Waste Program Manager (HW Manager) is responsible for ensuring everyone at JB CHS, including contractors, complying with all waste regulations.

• Providing Hazardous Waste guidance to all of JB CHS on proper disposal methods IAW federal, state, and local regulations, including DoD and DAF directives.

• Reviewing wastes characteristics, generation methods, Safety

Data Sheets (SDSs), and analytical data to determine the correct waste designation.

• Providing the QRP Manager with documentation regarding weights of materials recycled by commodity type.

Convenience Center Manager Not Applicable.

Convenience Center Staff Not Applicable.

Recycling Monitors Solid Waste Program Manager, Service COR, Building/Facility Managers and UECs.

Building/Facility Mangers Building and/or Facility Managers (FMs) are responsible for ensuring proper waste management and recycling in their assigned building/facility. They work with UECs.

• Coordinating deliveries and/or pickups of Universal Wastes.

• Assisting UECs with proper reuse and diversion procedures.

• Coordinating recycling efforts of all electronic wastes (E-Waste) with UECs, ensuring they are properly processed through Defense Reutilization Marketing Office (DRMO).

• Communicating with 628 CES/CEIE regarding waste management, handling, disposal or recycling when needed.

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Unit Environmental

Coordinators (UECs) UECs are responsible for:

• Serving as the recycling point of contact for their unit (including mission partners and tenants).

• Assisting unit personnel with proper reuse and diversion procedures.

• Assisting Facility Managers with reuse, recycling, and diversion procedures.

Contracting Officer/ Contracting

Officer Representative Contracting Officer (CO) and/or CO Representatives (CORs) are responsible for ensuring JB CHS and contractors comply with contractual obligations.

• Preparing the Refuse and the Recycling Contracts to ensure AFI and regulatory requirements are identified as contractual requirements.

• Ensuring all contractual requirements regarding the handling, storing, and/or processing of waste (SW, Recycling, Land Debris, and C&D Wastes) are met.

• Responsible for administering corrective actions for noncompliance with contracts.

• Working with the custodial services contractor to assure success of the S W programs, and to resolve programmatic issues.

• Acting as the QAP over all contracts and their requirements.

• Coordinating with the refuse services contractor to ensure that refuse weight data is provided on a monthly basis.

• Coordinating with Cos/CORs, contractors, and installation personnel in support of recycling operations (shared responsibility with the SW & QRP Managers).

Budget Analyst Supporting the

QRP

The Budget Analyst (e.g., 628 CES/CEIAR) ensures that QRP funding and expenditures comply with financial guidelines and protocols.

Landfill

There are no active/operating landfills on JBLG (Air Base, Weapons Station, NAAF, or Short Stay Recreation Facility). All landfills located at JBLG have been closed in accordance with state and federal agencies and are managed by AFCEC staff under the Installation Restoration Program.

Operator Budget

Analyst Supporting the QRP

The Budget Analyst (e.g., 628 CES/CEIAR) ensures that QRP funding and expenditures comply with financial guidelines and protocols.

Charleston County’s

Transportation Contractor

Under a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between JB CHS and

Charleston County, Charleston County’s transportation contractor collects recyclable materials from JBLG and transports them to an off-site recycling center.

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Charleston County’s

Transportation Contractor -continued

Responsibilities include the following:

• Collecting cardboard, commingled recyclable materials, and mixed paper from JBLG recycling collection on pickup schedule.

• Providing recycling containers for Military Family Housing (MFH) units and for the recycling collection stations.

Co-mingled recyclable materials collected from the JBLG Air’s recycling collection stations include cardboard, aluminum, glass, plastic, and bimetal cans.

Charleston County does not charge the installation for providing recycling services as long as it goes to the sorting center. However, under the MOA, JBLG has agreed to pay a tipping fee to Charleston

County in the amount of $100 per ton of material delivered to a waste sorting facility for processing at Charleston County’s Municipal

Solid Waste Landfill located at Bees Ferry Road, should the recyclables ever be considered contaminated and unable to be processed at the off-site recycling center. In addition, Charleston

County maintains all proceeds from the subsequent sale of the recyclable materials collected from JBLG.

Staff Judge Advocate/Legal

Officer The Staff Judge Advocate/Legal Officer (JA) Provides the ISW

Program Manager and/or QRP Manager with legal support concerning the ISWM Program and/or environmental law issues/concerns/reviews/opinions.

Hazardous Waste Storage Facility

(HWSF)

JBLG (AB and NWS) manage two separate HW treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) under permits issued by the

SCDES. Operation of each TSDF is managed by 628 CES/CEIE personnel. Most of the duties performed by TSDF personnel are related to the management of the installation’s HWs. However, TSDF personnel are also responsible for some QRP activities.

QRP responsibilities include the following:

• Collecting and/or receiving pallets, lead acid batteries, printer/toner cartridges, universal waste batteries (Lithium, Nickle Cadmium, Lithium Ion) as defined in 40 CFR 273, used oil and contaminated fuel from JBLG shops and tenants.

• Preparing these materials for subsequent transfer and off-site recycling by vendors.

• Providing the QRP Manager with documentation regarding weights of materials recycled by commodity type.

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628 CES/CEIE CEIE (Installation Management Flight, Environment Element) includes the responsibilities of the ISW Program Manager, QRP Manager, Water Quality Program Manager (Stormwater/Wastewater), Petroleum/Oils/Lubricants (POL)/Tanks Program Manager, Hazardous Materials Program Manager, Air Quality Program Manager, Hazardous Waste Program Manager, the Environmental Management Systems Program Manager, and Natural and Cultural Resources Programs. Each CEIE Program Manager is responsible for working with the ISW Program Manager regarding waste generation, disposal and recycling within their program area and/or facilities.

CEIE personnel work diligently to maintain federal, state, and local regulatory compliance managing numerous environmental permits.

They provide direct mission support to host and tenant organizations on the installation.

Public Affairs Public Affairs (PA) assists the ISW Program Manager and/or QRP Manager with notifying the installation about events and educating the base community about pollution prevention, recycling, reuse, and the ISWM Program.

Defense Logistics Agency-

Disposition Services (DLA-DS)

Defense Logistics Agency-Disposition Services contractors can assist JBLG with the recycling of universal waste, batteries, fluorescent tubes, and nonhazardous waste transferred through the

HWSF. In addition, DLA-DS contractors can assist JBLG with the recycling of scrap metal collected at the scrap metal yards at

JBLG - AB and - NWS. Other items, such as electronics, aircraft, and ground vehicle tires must be processed through DLA-DS.

Defense Commissary Agency

(DeCA)

Defense Commissary Agency operates a Commissary that is located on JBLG (AB and NWS) and DeCA personnel are responsible for coordinating their recycling activities with the ISW Program

Manager and/or QRP Manager. DeCA personnel are also responsible for coordinating/completing their cardboard recycling contract agreement requirements to include contract reviews, scheduling shipments, crushing/baling, and loading shipments of waste cardboard. The cardboard is sold directly to a local recycling commodity broker, such as Sonoco Products Co. (Sonoco).

• DeCA recycling data is available upon request.

• DeCA provides recycling weight data from sale of cardboard;

these funds are not transferred to JBLG’s QRP.

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Army Air Force Exchange

Service (AAFES)

Army Air Force Exchange Services personnel are responsible for coordinating their recycling activities with the ISW Program

Manager and/or the QRP Manager. In addition, AAFES personnel are responsible for coordinating/completing their cardboard recycling contract agreement requirements to include contract reviews; scheduling shipments; crushing/baling the waste cardboard;

and loading shipments of waste cardboard generated at the Air Base, Base Exchange (BX) and/or the Naval Exchange (NEX). This cardboard is sold directly to a local recycling commodity broker, such as Sonoco. On a monthly basis, AAFES personnel provide the

ISW Program Manager and/or QRP Manager with recycling weight data. AAFES collects and keeps income from the sale of cardboard;

these funds are not transferred to JBLG’s QRP.

Tenant Organizations Tenant Organizations (NIWC, NPTU, AFSBn and other installation tenants and mission partners) support the recycling program by identifying, collecting, separating, and removing contaminants from all potential recyclable materials. They comply by designating a recycling coordinator and coordinate with the

QRP manager.

Charleston County

Environmental Management

Department

Charleston County Environmental Management Department is the primary organization used by JBLG for recycling cardboard, newspaper, office paper, aluminum cans, plastics and glass.

• Contracting with a third party to provide recycling containers to

JBLG.

• Operating as the primary point of contact for organizing the emptying of recycling containers and the transportation/conveyance of recycling materials.

• Managing the accounting requirements associated with the refuse and recycling processed by Charleston County’s third-party contractor to meet the contractual requirements.

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6.0 TRAINING

Solid waste 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

New Outlaws Briefing and

Environmental Training

The ISW Program Manager should attend the New Outlaws

Briefing when they are held to discuss general P2 topics.

Additionally, the Hazardous Waste Program Manager performs training for employees at JBLG, as well as managers from select shops on base. The training covers general P2 topics that can be accessed through the JBLG eDASH

(https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/10623/Charleston/WPP/EMSPage/Com petence,%20Training%20and%20Awareness.aspx ).

Documentation can be found in the office of 628 CES/CEIE.

General Environmental

Awareness Training

Employees are required to take computer-based training (CBT) annually to include topics such as recycling and source reduction practices. All personnel a r e r e q u i r e d t o take the one-time

EMS General Awareness training (EMS - General Awareness

MLMW0610 | myLearning) provided through myLearning.

Several web-based training courses are available on myLearning, TEACH or Global Reach. Personnel are encouraged to register at these websites and review the list of short courses applicable to the work areas. Waste management guidelines are presented in numerous courses targeted at specific work areas or activities.

Familiarity with these guidelines ensure hazardous and other regulated wastes are segregated from the SW stream and managed appropriately.

UEC Training UECs must take Environmental Management Systems – General Awareness Training via myLearning as a one-time training. If the UEC is unable to access myLearning, they may take course UEC100AFIT00031, Unit Environmental Coordinator from TEACH, Unit Env. Coordinator. Additionally, offered as needed, one time training, is the AF Institute of Technology’s WENV220, Unit Environmental Coordinator class.

EESOH-MIS Data Call

Training

Provided by the Hazardous Materials Program Manager, or their designee, upon request.

Facility Manager Training A Facility Manager’s course is taught every quarter in which solid waste/recycling responsibilities are briefed. All Facility Managers have access to installation-specific SW and recycling information.

The Facility’s Manager training course is provided in person at

JBLG, typically at 628 CES, Bldg. 721. Facility Managers are responsible for the Solid Waste/Recycling program in their building/facility at JBLG.

https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/10623/Charleston/WPP/EMSPage/Competence,%20Training%20and%20Awareness.aspx https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/10623/Charleston/WPP/EMSPage/Competence,%20Training%20and%20Awareness.aspx https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/enrol/index.php?id=12380 https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/enrol/index.php?id=12380 https://usaf.learningbuilder.com/Content/client_assets/USAF/Unit%20Environmental%20Coordinator%20v3/story_html5.html

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7.0 RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING

The installation maintains operating records IAW Air Force Manual 33-322, Records Management and

Information Governance Program, and disposes of records IAW the Air Force Records Information

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 JBLG’s eDASH “Integrated Solid

Waste” Program Area page.

Recordkeeping

Recordkeeping Requirement Installation Plan

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

The ISW Program Manager sends monthly follow-up emails to those responsible for

SW/recycling when monthly P2 reports are needed and receives responses concerning diversion and disposal data. The ISW Program

Manager retains all records pertaining to

ISWM. Primary data sources include:

• Tenants (AAFES, DeCA, DLA, NIWC, and AFSBn)

• Recycling and refuse contract files

• Vehicle maintenance facilities

• Kitchen facilities documents

• Contract documents

• Wheel and tire shop documents

• Demolition and renovation project documents

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

The ISW Program Manager collects and maintains records and documents associated with construction and demolition debris diversion and disposal data.

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.

The ISW Program Manager and/or QRP Manager collects and maintains all aggregated data related to solid waste management, disposal and recycling, and arranges for disposal and/or reimbursement as required.

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.

The QRP Manager keeps records of operating and overhead costs for the processing of recyclables.

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Reporting (continued)

Reporting Requirement Installation Plan

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

• JBLG currently uses a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to record SW data.

• The Air Force requires annual reporting of waste generated in tons as well as diverted volumes. These reports are submitted to AFCEC Regional Offices who then compile the data and submit their report to the USAF Installation and

Logistics Environmental Division (ILEV).

• The SW Manager and/or QRP Manager coordinates data collection and entry into

EESOH- MIS.

In order to comply with Congressional reporting requirements, Construction and Demolition

Contractors must submit construction and demolition debris diverted and disposed summaries monthly 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

Explanation when there is a shortfall of current diversion rate.

Construction site managers provide data to SW

Manager and/or QRP Manager and the Contracting

Officer monthly.

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

Construction and demolition debris is tracked by the

SW Manager and/or QRP Manager using EESOH-

MIS, reporting within established deadlines.

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

The SW Manager and/or QRP Manager have established data reporting by construction site managers. Construction site managers provide disposal data from installation projects IAW UFGS

01 74 19.

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8.0 PROCEDURES

8.1 Solid Waste Generation and Diversion Goals

• The ISW Program Manager and/or the QRP 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 QRP 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 ISW Program Manager and/or 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 maintained by the ISW Program

Manager and/or the QRP Manager and are available upon request.

• JBLG is committed to the ISWMP. JBLG will continuously seek new and innovative ways to minimize environmental impacts of solid waste disposal by implementing an ISWMP that reduces waste and increases diversion. JBLG will also optimize cost avoidance, thus providing the benefits of integrated solid waste diversion. JBLG’s ISWP objectives and goals are:

o Divert 60 percent of non-hazardous solid waste (excluding C&D debris) from incineration and landfilling by FY 2030.

o Divert 75 percent of C&D debris from incineration and landfilling by FY 2030.

8.2 Source Reduction

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

Source Reduction Strategies

Applicability Source

Reduction Strategy Installation Plan

Change processes to reduce or eliminate the production of wastes

• Double-sided copying and printing are encouraged to reduce the use of paper

• Electronic communication is encouraged to reduce the use of paper

• Replace disposable materials and products with reusable materials and products.

• Reduce packaging

Reduce the volume of material purchased or produced

• DLA-DS program reduces volume purchased through the reuse program

• Increase efficient use of materials

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Source Reduction Strategies (continued)

Applicability Source Reduction

Strategy Installation Plan

Reduce the toxicity of products used

• Green Procurement Plan -promotes environmentally friendly products

• Select less toxic or “Green” alternatives if available when procuring

Increase the useful lifetime of products used

• Cardboard boxes and packaging materials are re-used by the recipients for packaging and shipping

• Vehicle parts are repaired rather than purchased new when possible

• DLA-DS to repurpose equipment that is no longer needed

Decrease the amount of product use

N/A

Purchase environmentally preferable products and services

JBLG, DLA-DS and contracting participate in the Green

Procurement Plan (GPP)

Eliminate off-installation waste coming onto the installation

Encourage personnel to only dispose of waste generated on JBLG at JBLG. Waste generated off base should be discarded at home or use other proper disposal practice.

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

JBLG includes this metric as one goal/objective and will strive to meet the 2 percent reduction of total waste generated based on the previous fiscal year.

8.3 Disposal and Diversion Options

The installation considers local diversion options for all waste streams. The “U.S. AF Installation Non-

Hazardous Solid Waste Disposition” table, provided in the “U.S. AF Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Reporting

Guide” (USAF Non-Hazardous SOLID WASTE Data Reporting_SEPT2024.pdf) is available on the eDASH ISW page. This document is consulted when evaluating local disposal and diversion options.

Installation Disposal and Diversion Plan

Applicability Source

Reduction

Composting

On-base composting is NOT authorized due to Federal Aviation

Administration regulations. There is a MOA between the Federal

Aviation Administration, U. S. Air Force, U. S. Army, Environmental Protection Agency, U. S. Fish and Wildlife

Service, and the U. S. Department of Agriculture to address

Aircraft- Wildlife Strikes, Regulatory/Advisory Circular August

2007, Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or near Airports.

Composting

Landscaping contractors use composting lawnmowers and woodchippers to handle their land clearing debris (LCD). Any LCD unable to be handled this way must be disposed of at the contractor expense if unable to be placed at the 628 CES/CEO lay down yard or maintained at point of generation.

https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/eDASH/Shared%20Documents/Integrated%20Solid%20Waste%20Management/DATA%20CALL/DATA%20CALL%20REPORTING%20GUIDE/FY24/USAF%20Non-Hazardous%20SOLID%20WASTE%20Data%20Reporting_SEPT2024.pdf

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Installation Disposal and Diversion Plan (continued)

Source

Reduction

Reuse

DLA-DS accepts excess property and equipment from areas of both facilities and stores, the property for distribution and re-use.

Donation

Encourage Balfour Beatty Communities (BBC) and Hunt Military

Communities (HMC) housing residence, at JBLG, to take their good, reusable items to The Airman’s Attic or equivalent (Goodwill, Thrift Store, etc.).

Recycling

JBLG recycling program provides separate collection sites depending on the recyclable material. In accordance with the terms of a MOA, Charleston County collects recyclable materials from JBLG and transports them to an off-site sorting facility.

☐ Waste-to-Energy Incineration

☐ Incineration N/A

Disposal – Offsite Landfill

The Charleston County’s Municipal Landfill, located at Bees Ferry

Road, has capacity to accept waste for another 27 years using existing permitted space. A d d i t i o n a l facilities to which JBLG

Air contractors will utilize is Republic Services in North

Charleston. JBLG Weapons contractors will utilize Berkeley

County Landfill.

☐ Disposal – On-site Landfill

There are no active/operating landfills at JBLG.

☐ Overseas refuse management

Disposal –

Construction and Demolition

Debris

The ISW Program Manager and/or QRP Manager and the CO ensure that construction contracts include how construction project managers handle and dispose of C&D.

Diverted –

Construction and Demolition

Debris

The ISW Program Manager and/or QRP Manager and the CO ensure that construction contracts include how and when construction project managers will report diversion of C&D IAW

Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) 01 74 19.

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8.4 Waste Streams – Management Methods and Opportunities

Non-Hazardous Solid Waste

Waste Generation Sources

Non-hazardous solid waste sources include but are not limited to the following: offices, commissaries, food service operations, warehouses, BX, schools and laboratories. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) consists of general refuse from offices, commissaries, food service operations, warehouses, BX, schools, laboratories, and dormitories. Personal use disposables, food waste, empty containers, packaging, cleaning supplies, housekeeping discards, and expended or broken items comprise the majority of this waste stream. Off-base generated SW is PROHIBITED from being brought on to and disposed of at

JBLG.

Reduction Methods

Recycling and reuse programs divert usable resources.

Reuse:

Reuse is the subsequent use of a product after the initial use without any change in its identity. Excess items typically considered for reuse include, but are not limited to the following: furniture, appliances, pallets, and commercial off-the shelf equipment and parts (including electronic components).

JB CHS Reuse:

Procedures for reutilization of items depend on the recipient. If an item is to be reused in an authorized manner by JBLG personnel, then there are typically no limitations on the exchange between the generator and the receiver. On-base reutilization is the preferred alternative to disposition of unwanted items.

Recycling:

Common recyclable materials include office paper, newspaper, cardboard, allowable scrap metals and other marketable materials not excluded from the QRP. These recyclables are collected at JBLG, transported, and marketed through several approved vendors via Sales agreements and through an MOA with Charleston County. The vendors/contractors collect these materials throughout both JBLG - Air and

Weapons.

Management Methods

SW storage and collection at JBLG is primarily the responsibility of the 628 CES/CEOES who contract these service activities. The 628 CES/CEO administers and oversees all aspects of the contractor’s performance and collects excess property for re-use from all areas of the installation. The

628 CES/CEIE requires tracking of the amount of waste transported from the installation for off-base disposal and/or recycling.

SW storage containers at JBLG are owned by the ISW management contractor. The government provides all interior/indoor trash cans and interior/indoor recycling containers, as well as the trash cans located exterior/outside in public areas of the installation such as parking lots and parks. The SW contractor is responsible for providing all other containers, including container maintenance, cleaning, and replacing unserviceable containers. The SW and recycling contract lists the locations of all SW and recycling containers.

SW collection is the responsibility of the SW management contractors. Recycling collection is the responsibility of Charleston County at JBLG. Collection vehicles and compactors are contractor or county-owned and maintained. Recycling collection is done separately from SW collection and therefore does not impact collection of SW from buildings.

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Non-Hazardous Solid Waste (continued)

Off-ba…