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U. S. AIR FORCE INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

9th Reconnaissance Wing

Beale AFB, CA

4-Jun-18

INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

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); AF Playbooks; federal, state, local and Final Governing Standards (FGS); and permit requirements, as applicable, 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 Installation Support Teams (ISTs) and/or installation personnel.

This document is optimized to be accessed and viewed electronically. The eDASH website at https://cs1.eis.af.mil/sites/edash/ is the primary communication tool for AF EMPs.

https://cs1.eis.af.mil/sites/edash/

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOCUMENT CONTROL

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

8.0 REFERENCES

9.0 ACRONYMS

10.0 DEFINITIONS

11.0 INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT

Commissary Agency Waste Diversion

Recommendations

APPENDICES

Appendix A – Installation Solid Waste Characterization Study Appendix B – Commodity Market Analysis Appendix C – Qualified Recycling Program Business Plan Appendix D – State-Approved Landfill Plan

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)

June 2012 Gregory Capra, Deputy

BCE, 9 CES/CEAN,

9 CES/CEOS, Base

UECs

2012 Annual Review – See Record of Updates

Yes

March 2013 Gregory Capra, Deputy

BCE, 9 CES/CEAN,

9 CES/CEOS, Base

UECs

2013 Annual Review – See Record of Updates

Yes

May 2014 Gregory Capra, Deputy

BCE, 9 CES/CEIE,

9 CES/CEOS, Base

UECs

2014 Annual Review – See Record of Updates

Yes

Dec 2015 2015 Annual Review – See Record of Updates

Yes

June 2016 Calvin G. Hendrix, Deputy BCE, 9 CES/CD, 9 CES/CEIE, 9 CES/CEOS, Base

UECs

2016 Update – AF ISWMP Template

Update

Yes

September 2016 Col Larry Broadwell

9RW/CC

ESOHC Chair

ESOHC Chair Approval

Yes

April 2017 9 CES/CEIE

9 CES/CD,

2017 Annual Review – See Record of Updates

Yes

June 2018 9 CES/CEIE

9 CES/CD

2018 Annual Review – See Record of Updates

Yes

June 2019 9 CES/CEIE

9 CES/CD

2018 Annual Review – See Record of Updates

Yes

June 2020 9 CES/CEIE

9 CES/CD

9 CES/CEIE

9 CES/CD

Yes

June 2021 9RW/CC ESOHC Chair

5 year update ESOHC Chair Approval

Yes

1.0 OVERVIEW AND SCOPE

This ISWM Plan contains procedures for the management of SW. In lieu of federal, state or FGS requirements, AFI 32-7042, Waste Management, 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 CFR 261.2, and includes but is not limited to: wastes from aircraft originating from overseas, military munition identified as a SW in 40 CFR 266.202, 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

Beale AFB is home to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is responsible for providing national and theater command authorities with timely, reliable, high-quality, high-altitude reconnaissance products. To accomplish this mission, the wing is equipped with the nation's fleet of U-2 and RQ-4 reconnaissance aircraft and associated support equipment. The wing also maintains a high state of readiness in its expeditionary combat support forces for potential deployment in response to theater contingencies. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is composed of more than 4,500 personnel in four groups at Beale AFB and multiple overseas operating locations.

2.0 INSTALLATION PROFILE

Scope of Plan This plan is applicable to all Beale AFB military and civilian personnel, including associate unit organizations.

Office of Primary Responsibility

(OPR)

9 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: Bruce Reinhardt Office Symbol: 9 CES/CEIEC Phone: 530-634-8237 Email: bruce.reinhardt@us.af.mil

QRP Manager Name: Tony Rojas Office Symbol: 9 CES/CEIER Phone: 530-634-2887 Email: antonio.rojas@us.af.mil

Alternate QRP Manager Name: Eric Maresh Office Symbol: 9 CES/CEIER Phone: 530-634-2644 Email: eric.maresh.3@us.af.mil

ISWM Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

Name: Jennie Davis Office Symbol: 9 CES/CEOES Phone: 530-634-3289 Email: dale.bowers@us.af.mil

State and local regulatory agencies State Regulatory Agency California Natural Resources Agency, Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, CalRecycle Web Site: www.calrecycle.ca.gov/

Local Regulatory Agency Yuba/Sutter Regional Waste Management Authority Point of Contact: Zane Poulson, Supervisor Email: zane.poulson@calrecycle.ca.gov Phone: 916-341-6337

Approved SW handling contractors Recology Yuba Sutter, Inc.

CMA Status Does installation maintain a current Commodity Market

Analysis (CMA)?

Yes

If yes, include current CMA as Appendix QRP Business Plan Status Does installation operate a federally recognized Qualified

Recycling Program (QRP)?

Yes

If yes, include current QRP Business Plan as Appendix. If no, describe recycling strategies:

See QRP Business Plan, included as Appendix C.

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. Executive Order (EO) 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade, U.S. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4715.17, Environmental Management Systems, AFI 32-7001, Environmental Management, and international standard, ISO 14001:2004, 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 managing associated risks, and installing 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 maintains overall responsibility for establishing a QRP and ensuring it complies with 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) 2577, Disposal of Recyclable Materials; DoDI 4715.4, Pollution Prevention; and AFI 32-7042, Waste Management.

The Installation Commander establishes management controls to ensure designated personnel conduct sales of recyclable materials according to the law. Management controls for a QRP include the following:

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

• Establishing and operating an efficient and cost-effective QRP that meets legal and policy requirements

• Designating, in writing, a QRP Manager and Alternate QRP Manager

• Promoting recycling and encouraging participation through policy, memos, and presentations

• Directing internal and external QRP audits from United States Air Force (USAF) Audit Agency

• Responding to USAF Audit Agency findings

• Requesting staff assistance visits from the appropriate Major

Command (MAJCOM) and Air Force Civil Engineer Center

(AFCEC)

• Investigating complaints and, if appropriate, alerting the investigative organization to pursue allegations of fraud, corruption, or theft of services

ESOH Council

In accordance with AFI 90-801, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health, each installation establishes an Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) Council (ESOHC).

According to AFI 90-801, the ESOHC is the executive level steering group that reviews policies and programs, establishes goals, monitors progress, and advises leadership. At Beale AFB the Installation Vice Commander chairs the installation’s ESOHC. The ESOHC includes representatives from the following organizations: Space Wing Commander (SW/CC), Mission Support Group Commander (MSG/CC), Operations Group Commander (OG/CC), Medical Group Commander (MDG/CC), Judge Advocate (JA), Safety (SE), Public Affairs (PA), Civil Engineer Squadron Commander (CES/CC), Air Force Office of Special Investigation (AFOSI), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services, and Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES).

The ESOHC’s responsibilities include:

• Overseeing ESOH Management Systems (ESOHMS) implementation and ESOH performance to ensure continual improvement consistent with Air Force ESOH goals and objectives

• Providing senior leadership support and guidance to sustain the ESOHMS and conduct annual assessments of the impacts of ESOH risk and cost on mission performance

• Acting as the primary steering group for environmental and waste management

• Reviewing and approving the ISWM Plan (administrative/formatting changes do not require ESOHC approval)

• Reviewing and approving the QRP Fiscal Year (FY) Budget

• Reviewing and approving the QRP Business Plan

• Reviewing QRP metrics and financial soundness

Comptroller The Comptroller’s responsibilities include:

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

• Providing financial assistance to the QRP Manager and Installation Management Flight (9 CES/CEI)

• Receiving QRP direct sales payments from the QRP Manager

• Transferring QRP direct sales payments to the F3875 Budget Clearing Account (Suspense) utilizing Department of Defense (DoD) Form 1131, Cash Collection Voucher

• Providing copies of all completed DoD Forms 1131 to the QRP Manager

• Upon request from QRP Manager, providing F3875 Budget Clearing Account (Suspense) summary

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

The ESOHC establishes the EMS Cross Functional Team (CFT) to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations relating to EMS and pollution prevention (P2). The EMS CFT accomplishes these objectives by conducting open meetings to exchange information between host and tenant organizations. Each Wing and group has representation on the EMS CFT, and the meetings are open to any interested installation personnel. The EMS CFT reports to the ESOHC on matters regarding the management of the QRP, resolves major issues associated with the QRP, and provides recommendations to the ESOHC.

ISW Manager

Advising/assisting 9 CES/CEO with Solid Waste and P2 management and:

• Requesting Wing/Installation Commander designation of QRP Manager and Alternate QRP Manager

• Providing technical and regulatory oversight

• Conducting commodity market price research

• Aiding shop-level personnel with diversion procedures

• Compiling metrics in accordance with (IAW) DoD non-hazardous SW measure of merit data calls

• Conducting metric analysis

• Conducting metric reporting IAW data call requirements

• Transferring direct sales payments to comptroller utilizing

DoD Form 1131, Cash Collection Voucher

• Providing public education and awareness

ISW Manager Alternate • Assisting the ISW Manager, as needed or required, with any tasks listed for the ISW Manager

QRP Manager

The Wing/Installation Commander appoints the QRP Manager or his/her designee as the single point of contact for all aspects of SW management and recycling. These duties and responsibilities include, at a minimum:

• Managing, monitoring, and implementing the entire QRP operation to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and USAF requirements

• Identifying opportunities to reduce SW stream volumes, enhance P2 measures, and conserve natural resources through source reduction and resource recovery

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

• Serving as the Wing Commander’s expert for recyclable commodity management

• Maintaining and executing the QRP Business Plan

• Assuring direct sale proceeds are used IAW with U.S. Code and regulations

• Conducting commodity market feasibility studies

• Conducting an annual economic analysis for each recyclable commodity generated

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

• Conducting periodic outsourcing alternatives cost-benefit study and summarizing with a decision matrix

• Preparing the QRP FY Budget prior to the beginning of each

FY and submitting to the ESOHC for approval

• Submitting the approved QRP FY Budget to Asset

Accountability Element (9 CES/CEIA) and comptroller

• Maintaining updated Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for QRP expenditures, sales proceeds, disbursements, and commodity tonnage diverted

• Maintaining all records and supporting documentation pertaining to all QRP expenditures, sales proceeds, disbursements, and commodity sales

• Establishing standardized commodity sales business practices and procedures

• Monitoring recyclable commodity markets to maximize QRP sales

• Monitoring recyclable sales proceeds due from vendors to ensure timely reimbursement to the Government

• Maintaining a payment check log that includes both check information and deposit dates

• Recording sales amounts along with buyer names and other pertinent information in the appropriate Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, retaining copies of all payment checks, and transferring payment checks to Financial Management (FM) for deposit into the F3875 Budget Clearing Account (Suspense)

• Reconciling the F3875 Budget Clearing Account (Suspense) with DoD Form 1131, Cash Collection Voucher, and payment check log on a quarterly basis

• Maintaining QRP expense and cost avoidance records to determine program effectiveness

• Maintaining weights from all diverted commodities for inclusion to the non-hazardous SW measure of merit data call to Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC)

• Accurately reporting SW data through the non-hazardous SW measure of merit data call

• Conducting metrics analysis

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

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

• Providing QRP notification letter to DLA Disposition Services that include QRP Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) and F3875 Budget Clearing Account (Suspense) line of account for successful sales proceeds transfers

• Monitoring and reconciling DLA Disposition Services Expended Small Arms Cartridge Cases (ESACC) and electronic turn-ins to ensure weights are reported and recycling revenue is deposited into the F3875 Budget Clearing Account (Suspense)

• Coordinating with UECs/Facility Managers to identify unit recycling requirements and appropriate collection containers

• Promoting and publicizing the QRP through an Education and Awareness Campaign and Awards Program

• Requesting Air Force Audit Agency audits and MAJCOM and AFCEC staff assistance visits

• Investigating complaints and reporting them to the commander or designated representative

• Appointing or determining the Recycling Center Manager (if applicable)

• Working with the Recycling Center Manager to assure success of the QRP program and to resolve programmatic issues

• Coordinating with contracting officers, contractors, and installation personnel in support of all recycling operations

• Coordinating with Group Unit Environmental Coordinators (UECs) to provide installation personnel with general QRP awareness/education regarding installation requirements and procedures (this may include briefing the recycling program as requested at Wing, Group, Squadron, Flight, contractor, tenant, or any installation gathering as requested)

• Advising all organizations on the collection and disposition requirements for SW and recyclables as necessary

QRP Manager Alternate

• Assisting the QRP Manager, as needed or required, with any tasks listed for the QRP Manager

• Acting as alternate point of contact for receiving direct sales proceeds

Recycling Center Manager/Staff

The Recycling Center Manager is responsible for:

• Supervising recycling center activities

• Advising/assisting the QRP Manager

• Monitoring recyclable commodity markets to maximize QRP sales

• Maintaining necessary licenses and training to operate equipment/vehicles

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

• Take appointments for metal/wood drop-offs and do pick-up items from customers that do not have the ability to drop off items (daycare, library, youth center).

• Maintaining recyclable direct sales records. This includes maintaining a log of weights and checks associated with the sale of scrap metal for BAFB.

• Maintaining drop-off site for recyclable by appointment only.

• Operating recycling center equipment, such as forklifts, vehicles, and processing machinery

• Sorting and preparing recyclables for processing, storage and/or transport plus working to get reuse of items turned into the Recycling Center. Instead of scrapping items, they are advertised for reuse.

• Conducting recycling center housekeeping

• Perform inspections on all forklifts, vehicles, and processing machinery

• Complying to all policies regarding the handling of secure, official use only, and Privacy Act documents

• Assisting and guiding base personnel with recyclables

• Investigating complaints and reporting them to the QRP

Manager

• Conducting market research, sales, packaging, and transport of recyclable commodities

• Prepare the QRP recycling log for the QRP Manager as necessary

• Quantifying and tracking commodities received at the recycling center that are diverted from landfills

• Reporting quarterly diversion/recyclable information to QRP

Manager

• Supervising recycling center staff

• Ensuring employees are trained regarding the processing and storage of commodities

• Maintaining necessary licenses and training to operate equipment and vehicles

• Attending and participating in the EMS CFT and if held the

QRP/Recycling/SW Working Group meetings and functions

• Conducting overall management of the recycling center

• Ensuring the recycling center is maintained to discourage the presence of vectors, pests, rodents, and odors

Note: Beale AFB does not currently maintain Recycling Center Staff or a Recycling Center Manager.

Recycling Monitors Facility recycling monitors are responsible for:

• Implementing the QRP within their building/facility by establishing recycling collections points throughout the

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description building/facility

• Performing training and briefing sessions for building/facility staff

• Assisting building/facility staff with proper reuse and diversion procedures

• Monitoring recycling containers, central collection areas, and dumpsters

• Performing periodic walk-through compliance inspections within the building/facility

• Transporting collected recyclables to a central collection area

• Attending Squadron Recycling Monitor meetings and disseminating information from meetings to unit members Unit Environmental Coordinators (UECs)

Group UECs serve as the points of contact for the QRP Manager and respective groups for reporting and disseminating recycling information. Group UECs are responsible for the following:

• Serving as the group recycling monitor

• Addressing/directing any questions or concerns regarding recycling within the group in an effective and timely manner to the QRP Manager

• Attending the QRP/Recycling/SW Working Group meetings held by the QRP Manager

• Disseminating information to the squadron/facility recycling monitors from the QRP Manager

• Assisting in development of practices/procedures within their areas of responsibility

• Supporting the installation-wide recycling program from the group perspective

• Maintaining an updated list of squadron/facility recycling monitors within their group and providing any changes, updates, or appointments to the QRP Manager

• Collecting individual squadron/facility recycling monitor monthly reports from the squadron recycling monitors

• Inputting information into the quarterly metric spreadsheet located in the Recycling folder on the installation network, for their respective group (inputs are due by the seventh day of each month)

Contracting Officer Representative

COR is responsible for:

• CORs are responsible for conducting annual container audits to right-size collection containers and minimize collection frequency to reduce costs. CORs support CEI in conducting facility audits to provide adequate surveillance of base generator SW management practices

• Managing/overseeing contract SW operations

• Conducting programming and execution for ISWM service contracts

• Assessing quality assurance and contract performance

Conducting recordkeeping for ISWM contracts

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

• Ensuring timely submittal (within the 10th day after the end of each quarter) of non-hazardous SW disposal and/or diversion data (MSW, composting, mulching, and contracted recycling) to include weights and totals from ISWM contracts for congressional reporting

• Managing capital replacement cost of Government-furnished equipment (GFE) for service contractors and ensuring they are documented in the installation QRP Business Plan inventory

• Educating generators and facility managers on compliance with ISWM collection requirements as they pertain to the contract

• Providing CEI/QRP Manager with feedback on problem areas (lack of recycling) for contracted recycling

• Providing monthly SW diversion metrics to 9 CES/CEI

Landfill Operator There is no active landfill on Beale AFB. Non-recyclable solid waste is taken by contract to a privately operated landfill located off-base in Wheatland , CA.

Transportation Contractor

Recology performs refuse collection, yard and wood waste collection, office paper recycling, cardboard recycling, and refuse disposal for Beale AFB. Refuse collection is required to remove commercial and industrial non-HW from approximately 122 locations on a recurring basis from the main base area. Mixed office paper and cardboard collection and recycling are also required. In addition, non-hazardous residential refuse and yard waste collection for approximately 500 households is required in Family Housing.

Recology provides containers and collection vehicles in accordance with contract specifications.

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services

It is the responsibility of the DLA Disposition Services to exercise program management and staff supervision of the DoD Property Reutilization and Marketing Program. Responsibilities include:

• Providing assistance and disposal service to DoD components and other authorized customers

• Promoting and ensuring maximum conservation of strategic and critical materials and precious metals

• Providing screening of property to promote the maximum reuse, transfer, or donation (RTD) of excess, surplus, and foreign excess personal property

• Providing screening of property to promote the maximum RTD of excess, surplus, and foreign excess personal property

• Processing authorized RTD requests

• Maintaining and providing records to the QRP of quantity and type of materials sold

• Inspecting and determining disposal condition codes and processing accordingly

• Training generating activities on turn-in procedures for scrap metal

• Providing quarterly metrics on QRP-eligible commodities

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description diverted through DLA Disposition Services

• Providing, in a timely manner, to the QRP Manager, copies of DoD Form 1348-1A, Issue Release/Receipt Document, that contain all QRP-eligible commodities

• Ensuring QRP-eligible commodities (i.e., spent brass) sales proceeds are transferred to the F3875 Budget Clearing Account (Suspense) in a timely manner

• Providing in-place contracts for large volume commodities

• Conducting sales of property, as authorized

• Maintaining and providing records of quantity and types of material sold to the QRP Manager

• Transferring monies generated from the sales of recyclable items to the base QRP account, based on accounting codes maintained on DoD Form 1348-1, Disposal Turn-in Document, at least quarterly

• Developing service and sales recycle contracts for materials received

Tenant Organizations

Air Force policy dictates that installations shall have a single, integrated QRP. This means that tenants, such as, but not limited to, the Navy, AAFES, and DeCA, must participate in the installation QRP. Non-appropriated funds activities, AAFES activities, and commissaries are permitted to sell their recyclables outside the QRP and retain proceeds. These organizations may choose to participate in the installation QRP. If these organizations choose to have the QRP manage the handling and disposition of recyclable materials, the QRP may recover the cost of recycling from the proceeds derived from those participants. Regardless, all organizations at an installation must provide data on recycling and SW generation to the QRP Manager. This requirement allows the QRP Manager/ISW Manager to calculate performance on the DoD non-hazardous SW measure of merit for all activities on installation. This requirement may need to be included in an inter-service support agreements, and host-tenant agreements.

Quality Assurance Personnel

(QAP)

The Quality Recycling Program (QAP), Operations Flight, Customer Service (9 CES/CEOE), conducts weekly inspections of industrial shop waste containers to verify that no HW is present.

The QAP conducts semiannual inspections of refuse containers to determine adequacy of size and number. As recycling efforts become more effective and QAP inspection indicates refuse containers are not full at pick-up, contract requirements are adjusted to reflect the reduction in SW disposed. Adjustments are made to the number of refuse containers and/or the frequency of container pick-ups each week.

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

QAP should also be responsible for performing periodic, informal QRP audits, such as ensuring tenant organizations are providing solid waste diversion data.

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

New employee environmental training is provided by Environmental Section (9 CES/CEIE) as needed. Training information is maintained on the Beale AFB eDASH site: https://cs1.eis.af.mil/sites/edash-ins3/beale/Pages%20%20Programs/Integrated%20Solid%20Waste.aspx

General Environmental Awareness Training

All personnel are required to take EMS awareness training. Training information is maintained on the Beale AFB eDASH site: https://cs1.eis.af.mil/sites/edash-ins3/beale/Pages%20%20Programs/Integrated%20Solid%20Waste.aspx

UEC Training Training on relevant topics is provided at CFT meetings. Training information is maintained on the Beale AFB eDASH site: https://cs1.eis.af.mil/sites/edash-ins3/beale/Pages%20%20Programs/Integrated%20Solid%20Waste.aspx

Facility Managers (FMs)

FM training is provided by Environmental Section (9 CES/CEIE) as requested.

Training information is maintained on the Beale AFB eDASH site:

https://cs1.eis.af.mil/sites/edash-ins3/beale/Pages%20%20Programs/Integrated%20Solid%20Waste.aspx

6.0 RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING

The installation maintains operating records IAW Air Force Manual 33-363, Management of Records, and dispose of records IAW the Air Force Records Management System (AFRIMS) records disposition schedule (RDS). The following tables summarize key recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Recordkeeping

Recordkeeping Requirement

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

Collect and maintain records and documents to support SW diversion and disposal data

In support of the AF SW reduction goals, complete and accurate records on the quantities of waste disposed, recycled, composted, or incinerated waste-to-energy, are kept. The QAP in 9 CES/CEOSS provide the disposal data, while the recycling information comes from the P2 program manager in 9 CES/CEIE. To determine progress towards State diversion goals, Recology is required to submit reports to the Regional Water Management Authority (RWMA) who determines the jurisdictional diversion rates and submits the appropriate reports to CalRecycle.

Collect and maintain copies of weight certificates, shipping receipts, financial statements, and related documentation from contractors that generate SW

Collected by Base Contracting with copies provided to CEIE and stored on the CEIE F drive under CEAN/P2/Solid Waste/Reports. Referencing copies of Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Reports can be found on the eDASH site:

https://cs1.eis.af.mil/sites/edash-ins3/beale/Pages%20%20Programs/Integrated%20Solid%20Waste.aspx

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

Records maintained by QRP manager at CEIE.

QAP (9

CES/CEOSS)

weekly inspections of industrial shop waste containers (e.g. metal and wood bins)

Inspection records are retained by 9 CES/CEOSS for a minimum of two years after the date of the inspection.

Note: for HW inspection, see BAFBI 32-7077, Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP).

Reporting

Reporting Requirement

Installation Plan (Describe how requirement is met)

Report SW diversion and disposal data to AFCEC using

EESOH-MIS

reporting system

CEOS collects the data from the contractor (Recology) and provides the data in the form of a spread sheet to CEIE. Data from EESOH-MIS is reported on a semi-annual basis.

C&D debris recycled and disposed

Construction contracts will include a requirement to report on C&D debris recycled and disposed. The total amount of C&D debris, by weight, disposed in landfills and the total amount diverted from landfills by reuse or recycling must be reported semiannually for ESOH Environmental Management Review (EMR).This report will be posted on eDASH.

Metals collected by the metals disposal contractor, Empire Steel, are reported on a pickup basis.

All contracts and in-house work are required to report on landfilled material. The reporting form for landfilled material is located on the Beale AFB eDASH site:

https://cs1.eis.af.mil/sites/edash-ins3/beale/Pages%20%20Programs/Integrated%20Solid%20Waste.aspx

Regional Agency IWMP Reporting

In July 1995, the RWMA and its member jurisdictions adopted a Regional Agency Integrated Waste Management Plan (IWMP). The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) approved this Regional Agency IWMP on 24 April 1996. Beale AFB was included in the RWMA as part of the unincorporated area of Yuba County and became subject to the planning and reporting elements addressed in the Regional Agency IWMP.

Redeemable goods reporting

Facility Managers are required to track redeemable goods and provide the QRP Manager a quarterly estimate of materials. Redeemable goods are generally collected from clubs and break rooms.

7.0 PROCEDURES

7.1 Solid Waste Generation and Diversion Goals

1. The ISW/QRP Manager(s) maintains a Waste Stream Analysis to identify waste streams generated and track waste diversion and disposal

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

3. The Waste Stream Analysis and Solid Waste Diversion tables are available on eDASH or by clicking on the following icon:

The following table provides solid waste diversion rates from FY2001 through FY2016. Diversion rates were calculated using annual Solid Waste Diversion Reports that provide disposal data for individual solid waste media (e.g., cardboard, trash) at Beale AFB. As shown in the table below, Beale AFB is not currently meeting the State of California and USAF solid waste diversion goals of 50 and 55 percent, respectively. Over the last five years (FY2012 through FY2016), Beale AFB has remained at a relatively consistent 40 percent diversion rate. This table should be used in parallel with Solid Waste Diversion Reports to help inform where solid waste diversion improvements can be made. The Solid Waste Characterization Study, included in Appendix A, includes diversion totals for individual solid waste media.

Beale AFB does not currently operate an on-base landfill. Solid waste stream data is provided by the solid waste disposal contractor, Recology, and updated in EESOH-MIS on a semi-annual basis.

Beale AFB Diversion Rates – Years 2001 through 2016 Fiscal Year Recycled (Tons) Landfilled (Tons) Diversion Rate (%)

2001 1,252.99 4,213.09 27

2002 2,023.14 3,791.70 36 2003 1,966.61 3,319.63 37 2004 1,865.33 3,695.46 34 2005 2,327.83 6,155.72 27 2006 1,787.85 3,143.08 36 2007 1,285.17 2,638.52 33 2008 1,244.38 2,205.52 36 2009 1,687.17 1,983.42 46 2010 1,284.59 1,838.38 41 2011 1,828.82 1,845.21 50 2012 1,189.44 1,477.58 45 2013 1,104.35 1,723.54 43 2014 780.08 1,468.44 35 2015 776.17 1,517.41 34

20161,2 860.59 2,016.87 38 1 – Metal and tire data not included in the FY16 Solid Waste Diversion Report.

2 – Commissary Agency data included in the FY16 Solid Waste Diversion Report.

Installation Supplement – Solid Waste Generation and Diversion Goals

California Assembly Bill (AB) 939 Waste Diversion Goal – CalRecycle has developed specific criteria to measure progress toward the State of California 50 percent waste diversion goal. The calculation takes into consideration population and economic factors to develop a per-capita disposal expressed as pounds per person per day. CalRecycle developed a diversion rate calculator to assist jurisdictions with the diversion rate equation. Compliance with the state diversion goals and the supporting program to meet those goals are facilitated by Recology, Beale’s SW contractor. Recology submits the required reports to the Yuba/Sutter RWMA who tracks compliance with the requirements of AB 939 by calculating the jurisdiction’s waste diversion percentage. Beale is responsible to develop an integrated approach to SW management, ensure Recology is submitting the appropriate documents, and to support the waste diversion program.

The waste diversion goal promulgated by California AB 939 meets the 50 percent waste diversion goal established in EO 13693, “Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade.” The Beale AFB QRP will continue to strive towards meeting any new goals established in EOs or DoD directives.

Air Force Solid Waste Diversion Goal – the USAF has established a solid waste diversion goal of 55 percent for FY17.

Amount of SW Diverted or Recycled – Material diverted from the landfill includes all material that would be disposed of in the landfill but instead is reused, recycled, recovered or composted. These materials are quantified on the Refuse Diversion Reports. The diversion rate is calculated using R/(R+L)*100. The diversion rate for years 2001 through 2016 are summarized in the Beale AFB Diversion Rates Years 2001 through 2016 Table above. The diversion tons tabulated (R) for years 2001 through 2007 typically did not include C&D, newspaper, white paper, tires, or firewood; all materials that were and currently are recycled at Beale AFB. The diversion rates for those years would show significantly higher if these materials were included.

7.2 Source Reduction

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

Source Reduction Strategies

Applicabili ty

(select all that apply)

Source Reduction Strategy

Installation Plan (Describe how and where strategy is implemented)

Change processes to reduce or eliminate the production of wastes

Solid Waste Beale AFB has developed an integrated approach to SW management and recycling to maximize its diversion rate in a cost effective manner.

The main elements of the successful integrated SW management program to optimize the amount of diverted waste are convenient collection bins located at each facility, at the base recycling center and at strategic locations throughout the base, materials recovery processing of the refuse, used and waste tire recovery, and management of the construction and demolition debris. Currently there are approximately 122 commercial/industrial containers utilized at Beale AFB.

As part of their contract, Recology repairs or replaces broken bins and provides no cost recyclable material pick-up at Beale AFB. This weekly and on call pick-up service includes mixed recycling, green waste, cardboard, paper and mixed materials, white paper and wood waste. In return for this free service, Beale AFB has chosen to allow Recology to retain any dividends from recyclable materials. This is intended to be an incentive for Recology to actively increase the amount of solid waste recycled and diverted from the landfill.

Beale also has an active QRP to collect and sell recyclable materials produced by in-house and contracted work.

The Used and Waste Tire Program for Beale AFB was developed in accordance with California state regulations, the California Tire Recycling Act of 1989 (AB 1843) and Senate Bill (SB) 876 in 2000.

This program directs the proper storage and disposal of used and waste tires generated at Beale AFB.

All used and waste tires will be collected and disposed of as recyclable materials.

C&D Waste Base projects that generate C&D debris must divert as much C&D materials as possible. This requires separation of materials. Base contracts include provisions for using recycled materials and for recycling usable materials.

Recyclable materials include but are not limited to asphalt, concrete, unpainted wood, metal, glass, rocks and soil.

To the extent feasible C&D debris is segregated into separate recycle, disposal and clean soil handling categories. The total amount of C&D debris, by weight, disposed in landfills and the total amount diverted from landfills by reuse or recycling must be reported semiannually or quarterly to the Solid Waste Program Manager in 9 CES/CEIE.

For SW diversion soils with C&D, debris is sifted (separated), concrete is crushed to ¾ inch for road use and asphalt is crushed for use only as a sub-base for other asphalt roads. Crushed concrete and asphalt stored in designated areas become a diverted material (no longer waste).

Reduce the volume of material purchased or produced

Hazardous Material Management Process Proactively reviews all hazmat purchases to reduce or eliminate chemicals.

Reduce the toxicity of products used

Hazardous Material Management Process Proactively reviews all hazmat purchases to reduce the amount of toxic chemicals used.

Increase the useful lifetime of products used

Hazardous Material Management Process Proactively reviews the hazmat inventory to increase the useful lifetime of products in the hazmat inventory. EESOH-MIS is utilized to track inventory and shelf life of chemical products.

Decrease the amount of product use

Hazardous Material Management Process Proactively reviews the hazmat inventory to decrease the amount of product and only purchase what is required in a process. EESOH-MIS is utilized to track inventory and amount of chemical products utilized in processes.

Purchase environmental ly preferable products and services

Environmentally preferable product purchasing and services are incorporated into P2 program goals and managed through the Beale AFB green procurement program.

Soils Management Plan

Beale AFB has developed a Soils Management Plan to address management and disposal of soil from construction projects. This will be posted on the Beale eDASH site:

https://cs1.eis.af.mil/sites/edash-ins3/beale/Pages%20%20Programs/Integrated%20Solid%20Was te.aspx

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 as a link in the References Section, is consulted when evaluating local disposal and diversion options.

Installation Disposal and Diversion Plan

Applicability (select all that apply)

Disposal/ Diversion

Installation Plan (Describe how disposal/diversion is implemented)

Composting Recology provides composting pickup and off-site disposal for green waste generated at Beale AFB.

Mulching Mulch is made at Beale AFB by the grounds maintenance contractor, who collects tree trimmings and slashes from tree removals or downed trees. The grounds contractor or heavy repair personnel chip the collected material and chips are then put through a grinder located at “F” Street and 9th Street (circled in green in the Compostable Wastes Table). The mulch is reused throughout the base for landscaping, as needed.

Reuse DLA salvages reusable items for resale off-base. If the items are not resold, the DLA offers salvageable goods to Base personnel for reuse. If items are not collected or reused on Base, Recology will pick up for sorting at its transfer station.

Donation Some items are donated to base organizations for reuse or to non-Government entities (i.e. thrift stores). Donations are made on an as needed/requested basis.

Recycling Recology picks up segregated SW on base and transports to their facility for final sorting and sale off-base. An additional 8-15 percent of recyclable materials are recovered by Recology from trash collected at Beale AFB. The proceeds from recyclables collected and salvaged by Recology are used to offset the cost of the contract.

☐ Incineration (Waste-to- Energy)

Not Applicable (N/A)

☐ Incineration N/A Disposal –

Offsite Landfill

Recology (NorCal) Ostrom Road Landfill (California Solid Waste Facilities Permit No. 58-AA-0011) is an off-base landfill located in Wheatland, California where Beale AFB SW is taken for disposal. The landfill is open to commercial waste haulers and can accept up to 3,000 tons of municipal SW per day. The site has an expected closure date of 2095 with a total design capacity of over 41 million cubic yards.

Disposal – On-site Landfill

Three landfills were previously operated at Beale AFB: Landfill Numbers 1, 2, and 3. These landfills have been closed, capped and are currently monitored.

The Former Landfill Locations Map below shows the location of the former on-base landfills.

Applicability (select all that apply)

Disposal/ Diversion

Installation Plan (Describe how disposal/diversion is implemented)

Former Landfill Locations Map

☐ Overseas refuse management

N/A

7.4 Waste Streams – Management Methods and Opportunities

Municipal Solid Waste

Waste Generation Sources The SW stream is characterized to determine landfill disposal and waste generation rates and to identify wastes that can be diverted from the landfill and reused or recycled. The SW stream characterization for 2016 is located in Appendix A. Solid waste streams tracked at Beale AFB include the following:

• Trash to landfill

• 8-15% recyclable material recovered from trash

• Cardboard

• Green Waste

• Mixed Recycling

• Newspaper

• Wood

• Metal

• Tires

• C&D Waste

• Fire Wood

• White Paper

Reduction Methods All non-recyclable refuse collected is transported to the Marysville Integrated Waste Recovery Facility (IWRF) transfer station and further sorted to recover additional recyclable materials. This process typically recovers approximately 8-15 percent of the total tonnage destined for the landfill and contributes to both State and Air Force SW diversion goals.

The main elements of the Beale AFB integrated SW management program to optimize the amount of diverted waste are curb-side pickup for refuse and recyclable materials in the family housing area, provide convenient collection bins located at the base recycling center and at strategic locations throughout the base, ensure materials recovery processing of the refuse, maintain used and waste tire recovery, and enforce responsible management of the C&D debris. Currently there are 122 commercial/industrial containers and 400 household containers utilized at Beale AFB.

The Beale ISWM Program is cost effective because source separation has been integrated into SW handling, storage, and collection to offset contractor sorting costs. To save hauling costs, refuse and source separated recyclable materials are collected at the same time. The SW is taken to an off-site IWRF for further sorting of the refuse and processing of recycled materials. The remaining refuse is sent to an off-base landfill for disposal. Beale AFB has integrated source separation and materials recovery into the SW storage collection and handling process for the residential, commercial and industrial areas of the base.

As part of their contract, Recology repairs or replaces broken bins and provides no cost recyclable material pick-up at Beale AFB. This weekly and on call pick-up service includes mixed recycling, green waste, cardboard, paper and mixed materials, white paper and wood waste. In return for this free service, Beale AFB has chosen to allow Recology to retain any dividends from recyclable materials.

Curbside Recycling in Family Housing Area Separate containers are provided so that the residents can source separate recyclable and compostable material from their refuse. Commercial grade toters with a capacity of 96 gallons are provided to each resident. Each toter is identified with large stickers stating what the bin is to be used for (i.e. refuse, yard waste that can be composted and recyclable materials). Toters that become unserviceable are replaced within 48 hours. The Beale AFB’s curbside recycling program has been recognized as a model program by CalRecycle who has recommended that similar programs be implemented by the local communities in the region to help achieve the AB 939 goals for the jurisdiction.

Acceptable Material for Mixed Recycling Per the Recology website, the following materials are considered acceptable for mixed recycling:

Paper Products

• Newspapers and glossy newspaper inserts

• Cake mix boxes (remove plastic liner)

• Magazines

• Paper egg cartons

• Phone books

• Shoe boxes

• Catalogs

• Junk mail

• Cardboard boxes (flattened)

• Envelopes

• Pizza boxes (flattened)

• Computer paper, mixed paper, and copier paper

• Paper bags

• Laundry detergent boxes, and

• Paper gift wrap

• Milk cartons.

• Cereal boxes (remove plastic liner)

Cans and Plastic Products

• Aluminum and tin cans

• Shampoo bottles

• Pet food containers

• Pie tins

• Empty aerosol cans

• Dishwashing and laundry detergent bottles

• Plastic containers with the "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7" recycling number on the bottom (remove and discard tops and caps in your household waste cart)

Glass Products

• Clear, brown, and green glass food and beverage container

• Window glass and mouthwash bottles.

• Note: Mirrors, ceramic, porcelain or Pyrex materials cannot be recycled and should be placed in the refuse toter.

Bulk recycling includes items such as computers, computer monitors, televisions, wood waste, metal items, aluminum, bikes, wood furniture, bulk cardboard, refrigerators, and Christmas trees. These items are collected once a month by Recology at no cost to Beale AFB.

Recycling on Main Base and Flightline In addition to curbside recycling in the family housing area, recycling efforts base-wide include special exterior collection bins for cardboard, aluminum, glass, plastic, newspaper, wood waste, and green waste; white paper collection containers in most buildings; and mulch, and firewood production on-base. The base Recycling Center is currently operating South of Building 539 and contains recycling bins for scrap metal and clean lumber. The location of the base Recycling Center is shown in the Green Waste, Wood, and Scrap Metal Drop Box Location Diagram. Other recycling bins are located at major buildings around the base.

Beale AFB Recycling Center Diagram

Used and Waste Tires The Used and Waste Tire Program for Beale AFB was developed in accordance with California state regulations, The California Tire Recycling Act of 1989 (AB 1843) and SB 876 in 2000. This program directs the proper storage and disposal of used and waste tires generated at Beale AFB. All used and waste tires will be collected and disposed of as recyclable materials.

Diversion Goals and Options AF Goals

• 2015 – 55% diversion from landfill

• 2018 – 60% diversion from landfill

• 2020 – 65% diversion from landfill

CA AB 939

• 50% diversion from landfill

EO 13639

• 50% diversion…