VSFB ISWMP 2022.pdf

U. S. SPACE FORCE

INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

Vandenberg Space Force Base

13-May-22

INTEGRATED SOLID WATE MANAGEMNT 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); Air Force Manuals, Air Force Playbooks; federal, state, local and Final Governing Standards (FGS); and permit requirements are referenced.

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

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOCUMENT CONTROL

Standardized ISWM Plan Template Installation ISWM Plan

1.0 OVERVIEW AND SCOPE

2.0 INSTALLATION PROFILE

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

4.0 GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5.0 TRAINING

6.0 RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING

7.0 PROCEDURES

7.1 Solid Waste Generation and Diversion Goals

7.2 Source Reduction

7.3 Disposal and Diversion Options

7.4 Waste Streams – Management Methods and Opportunities

7.5 Materials Prohibited from Waste Streams

7.6 Landfill Management

7.7 Public Awareness, Education and Outreach

7.8 Programming and Budgeting

7.9 Program Assessment

7.10 Opportunity Assessments

8.0 REFERENCES

9.0 ACRONYMS

10.0 DEFINITIONS

11.0 INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT

DIVERSION METRICS

SPECIAL WASTE

INFECTIOUS WASTE

APPENDICES

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

DOCUMENT CONTROL

Standardized ISWM Plan Template

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

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

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

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

Installation ISWM Plan

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

Record of Updates

Change No. Nature of Change

Date of Change Approved By Approved Date

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

Record of ESOHC Annual Review

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

1.0 OVERVIEW AND SCOPE

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

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

Installation Supplement – Overview and Scope

Vandenberg Space Force Base (SFB), California, is headquarters for the SLD 30. The SLD 30 manages Department of Defense space and missile testing, and places satellites into polar orbit from the West Coast, using expendable boosters. Wing Personnel also support the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Fore Development Evaluation program. Vandenberg SFB encompasses 98,000 acres.

Vandenberg SFB supports a population greater 18,000 (military, family members, contractors, and civilian employees.

2.0 INSTALLATION PROFILE

Scope of Plan This ISWM Plan includes all tenants and activities on the base with the exception of Military Family Housing, which is privatized. Although offsite and remote, Santa Ynez Peak Air Force Missile Tracking Station and Pillar Point Radar Tracking Station are also covered in the scope if this ISWM Plan.

OPR 30 Civil Engineer Squadron/Civil Engineering Installation and Environment (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: Daniel Carson Office Symbol: 30 CES/CEIE Phone: 805-606-2359 Email: daniel.carson.1@spaceforce.mil

Recycling Program Manager Name: Dayle Russell Office Symbol: 30 CES/Civil Engineering Operations Phone: 805-605-1143 Email: dayle.russell.1@spaceforce.mil

QRP Manager Name: Dayle Russell Office Symbol: 30 CES/Civil Engineering Operations Phone: 805-605-1143 Email: dayle.russell.1@spaceforce.mil

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for ISWM Contracts

Name: David Savinsky Phone: 805-606-2071 Email: david.savinsky.1@us.af.mil

State and local regulatory agencies California Environmental Protection Agency California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB)

Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Approved SW handling contractors ZeroWaste Solutions

1850 Gateway Blvd Suite 1030 Concord, CA 94520

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

Has the installation completed a Solid Waste Characterization? No If yes, enter date of study.

Click or tap to enter a date.

Commodity Market & Economic Feasibility Analysis (Appendix B)

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

If no, describe reasons for non-compliance.

Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Management Plan

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

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

There is no separate VSFB Plan. All C&D procedures are explained in section 7.0 of this plan.

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

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The AF environmental program adheres to the Environmental Management System (EMS) framework and its Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle for ensuring mission success. 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 Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001, Environmental management systems - Requirements with guidance for use, provide guidance on how environmental programs should be established, implemented, and maintained to operate under the EMS framework.

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

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

4.0 GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Roles and Responsibilities

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

Wing/Installation Commander

• Ensure compliance with laws governing SW management and proper disposal from all activities;

• Ensure ISWMP and QRP Business Plans are current, available, and followed by installation personnel;

• Ensure appropriate SW management and recycling practices are emphasized to all personnel;

• Sign all regulatory documents concerning SW;

• Ensure the proper disposal of all wastes from the installation;

• Designate the QRP Manager in writing along with any other individuals authorized to conduct QRP Sales and award sales agreements;

• Establish a QRP Committee and designate a chair;

• Establish a process for approving QRP Committee recommendations to include allocation of sales revenue received;

• Designate, in writing, personnel authorized to conduct QRP sales and award sales agreements; and

• Chair or send a designated representative to chair the ESOHC.

ESOHC

• Act as the primary SW executive steering group for all environmental compliance, conservation, and pollution prevention issues;

• Review and approve SW and recycling policies, resources, and performance and make recommendations and required changes;

• Review ISWM Plan and program(s);

• Ensure appropriate training and manpower exist to meet environmental responsibilities;

• Advise leadership on SW and recycling issues and successes;

• Work with the installation commander to oversee the QRP and ensure the QRP Manager is assigned lead for any working group established by the ESOHC; and

• Ensure program objectives are appropriate and produce actions to provide necessary mission capability and capacity.

Comptroller • Receive QRP direct sales payments from the QRP Manager;

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

• Upon request from the QRP Manager, provide F3875 Budget

Clearing Account summary;

• Transfer QRP proceeds to designated appropriation or

Government Purchase Card (GPC);

• Provide audit assistance of QRP financial records when requested;

• Retain a copy of approved QRP Fiscal year Budget; and

• Transfer QRP direct sales payments to the F3875 Budget

Clearing Account (Suspense), using Defense Department (DD) Form 1131, Cash Collection Voucher.

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

Vandenberg SFB does not have a P2 Subcommittee; only an EMS Cross Functional Team, which is responsible for:

• Reviewing the draft ISWM Plan and obtain ESOHC approval;

• Supporting outreach and awareness events;

• Making recommendations concerning increased or enhanced waste diversion, allocation of funds, and other needs to the ESOHC and commander when needed; and

• Reviewing the QRP spend plan and making recommendations.

ISW Manager

• Develop options for diversion or disposal along with associated costs and cost avoidance;

• Coordinate development and implementation of the ISWM program and plan with the QRP Manager, EMS Management Representative, and the Solid Waste Activity Owner

(SWOA);

• Make and/or systematic diversion or disposal decisions based on the DoD ISWM hierarchy;

• Act as the liaison office for environmental compliance issues with regulatory agencies;

• Establish local procedures, ensure updated management plans, and provide technical expertise with regard to waste management requirements;

• Oversee proper programming and recordkeeping procedures;

• Maintain all SW and HW related records in an approved environmental reporting system and IAW retention times prescribed by the AF Records Disposition Schedule (RDS);

• Staff ISWM Plan for ESOHC review;

• Provide, as needed, EMS objectives and targets related to SW management through the ESOHC;

• Oversees landfill activities for compliance with federal, state, local, and AF environmental directives;

• Collaborate with SWOA to ensure SW diversion and disposal data are properly collected; and

• Conduct overall ISWM oversight, policy implementation, regulatory interpretation, and the development of compliance guidance.

ISW Manager Alternate Vandenberg SFB does not have a ISW Manager Alternate QRP Manager • Work with the SW COR to identify all facilities and tenant

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description organizations participating in the recycling program;

• Strive to meet Air Force and California Department of Recycling, Resources, and Reduction (CAL Recycle) diversion goals with recyclable commodities that can make up a substantial part of the SW stream;

• Complete DD Forms 1131, attach recycling proceeds check, and provide copies of all completed DD Forms 1131 to the Comptroller’s office;

• Review existing recyclable commodities and conduct a market analysis;

• Conduct an economic feasibility analysis for each recyclable commodity generated;

• Develop and review the QRP Business Plan outlining the overall management of the QRP as part of the ISWM program;

• Ensure QRP personnel are adequately trained;

• When needed, update the Letter of Authorization for the QRP with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (DLADS) to capture any sales proceeds or revenues of recyclable materials toward the QRP account;

• Sell recyclable commodities by direct sales or consigning them to DLADS for sale when DLADS reimbursement system is operational;

• Monitor and reconcile DLADS-approved payments and DFAS disbursements to confirm that appropriate revenue is received when the DLADS system is operational;

• Coordinate with Environmental Safety and Occupational Health (ESOH) personnel on all aspects of environmental protection related to the QRP;

• Ensure supporting documentation are securely maintained for six years IAW DoDI 4715.23 (October 2016), Section 4.2.o;

• Educate installation personnel on identification of recyclable materials, source segregation, and turn in of QRP-eligible commodities;

• Ensure appropriate management controls are in place for safe handling of recyclables in an environmentally sound manner;

• Monitor and report the overall financial performance of the QRP to the QRP Committee;

• Develop the Spend Plan (Budget) and send to the QRP Subcommittee for concurrence;

• Verify the F3875 Budget Clearing Account (Suspense) for temporary collection, deposits, management, and dispersion by sales revenues and reconciling the account at least quarterly;

• Coordinate with group Unit Environmental Coordinators (UECs) and Facility Managers to provide installation personnel with general QRP awareness and education regarding requirements and procedures concerning recycling and diversion;

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

• Work with the QRP Committee to resolve issues when needed and ensure Spend Plan is reviewed and approved appropriately;

• Advocate for Recycle Center facility and equipment improvements and upgrades in the interest of increasing revenue and diversion rates;

• Participate in audits to confirm QRP accountability;

• Promote involvement of command and all base personnel in the QRP process; and

• Conduct sales IAW 10 USC 2577, 32 CFR 172, 40 USC 541-

555, and DoD 7000.14-R (DoDI 4715.23);

QRP Manager Alternate

• Perform all the duties of the QRP Manager when the QRP Manager is unavailable;

• Collect, manage, and organize information concerning recycling sales, reuse, and other diversion methods related to the QRP; and

• Provide information to the SWOA for entry into the Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC) database for Defense Environmental Programs Annual Report to Congress (DEPARC) reporting.

QRP Subcommittee Vandenberg SFB does not have a QRP Subcommittee

Recycling Center Manager

• Monitor turn-ins of recyclable materials transacted through the Recycling Center;

• Identify materials that can and cannot be sold through the QRP and/or recycled or reused at the Recycle Center

• Organize the Recycle Center for best configuration of materials storage and machinery operations;

• Promote and publicize the Recycling Center and its activities and successes;

• Work with the QRP Manager to assure success of the QRP and to resolve programmatic issues;

• Establish routine maintenance and inspection schedules on all equipment and machinery;

• Coordinate with buyers to transport recyclables;

• Track recycling transactions and weight of recyclable materials, donations, and reused materials;

• Prepare status reports for the QRP Manager as requested;

• Ensure the general upkeep of the Recycle Center, including proper storage of Personal Identifying Information, prevention of loose (uncontained) metals, and keeping floor and ground space clear of all debris;

• Generate awareness for firewood and other items for pick up/donation days;

• Collect and organize data to provide to the SWOA for the DEPARC data call;

• Maintain necessary licenses and certifications to operate Recycle Center equipment and vehicles;

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

• Screen recyclable materials to ensure excluded materials are not sold through the QRP; and

• Operate recycling equipment IAW manufacturers’ instructions and all safety requirements.

Recycling Center Staff

The Recycle Center staff consists of temporary workers on loan from the local penitentiary. Their responsibilities are to:

• Organize the storage area, particularly regarding furniture organization; and

• Other duties as assigned by the Recycle Center Manager.

Recycling Monitors Recycling Monitors are not employed by Vandenberg SFB.

Building/Facility Mangers

• Assist building/facility staff with proper reuse and diversion procedures; and

• Monitor recycling containers and central collection areas; and

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

Unit Environmental Coordinators (UECs)

• Attend CFT meetings;

• Attend ESOHC meetings as requested.

• Ensure HW and other prohibited items generated at units are not disposed of in the solid waste stream;

• Educate management and shop-level staff in their unit concerning reduction and diversion of waste;

• Perform periodic walk-through compliance inspections to include waste and recycling receptacles;

• Enforce requirements of SW management to include illegal dumping or theft of materials.

• Serve as the recycling point of contract (POC) for the unit;

• Assist unit personnel with proper reuse and diversion procedures;

• Assist building/facility managers with reuse and diversion procedures and practices;

• Serve as members of the EMS Working Panel;

• Monitor recycling containers through compliance inspections to ensure prohibited waste is not placed in recycle containers and to prevent contamination;

• Disseminate information to the squadron/facility as provided by the QRP Manager; and

• Assist in development of practices/procedures that support waste diversion within areas of responsibility.

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

Contracting Officer

• Ensure all projects and services contracts include clauses for management, diversion, and minimization of project-related waste;

• Ensure requirements specifications received from the ESOHC are included in contracts;

• Ensure contracts include clauses requiring contractors to report diverted weights and recycled sales proceeds amounts to the Landfill Operator monthly;

• Ensure that prioritization of environmentally preferable purchasing is included in all contracts; and

• Include diversion data reporting requirements in all C&D contracts.

Contracting Officer Representative

• Provide information concerning contract modification or enforcement to the SW Manager;

• Ensure SW and recycling collection is conducted in the most cost effective manner possible and in compliance with federal and state waste diversion goals;

• Investigate complaints and report to the installation commander or designated representative;

• Recommend changes to the SW and recycling collection contract, to improve SW management when necessary;

• Coordinate with SW and recycling contractor concerning placement of collection bins and collection frequency to ensure the most efficient placement and collection of SW and recycling, as well as convenience to Vandenberg SFB personnel;

• Track condition and repair of government-owned equipment;

• Conduct recordkeeping for the SW and recycling contract;

• Educate generators and Facility Managers on compliance with

SW collection and recycling requirements as they pertain to the contract;

• Report to the ESOHC on issues related to SW Management and contractor recycling;

• Maintain liaison with and requests support from the Major Command on SW and recycling issues;

• Ensure container audits are conducted and take action based on the audits;

• Coordinate with facility managers and tenant organizations to establish a pick up schedule for recyclables;

• Collect and submit SW data to the SWOA to support calculations of diversion percentages and entry into the AFCEC system for DEPARC reporting;

• Support ad hoc requests for information from the SW or QRP Manager; and

• Ensure the collection of refuse and recyclable materials is conducted in a manner that protects public health and safety and the environment.

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

Budget Analyst Supporting the

QRP

30th CPTS-FMA supports the Qualified Recycling Program.

• Generate the form to transfer QRP proceeds to designated accounts.

Landfill Operator • Not applicable. Landfill officially closed in 2021.

Transportation Contractor • Not applicable at Vandenberg SFB.

Staff Judge Advocate/Legal Officer

• Provide legal opinions and guidance on Federal state, local, and AF rules and regulations applicable to SW Management.

Public Affairs

• Coordinate information with the QRP Manager prior to the release of information related to recycling and/or recycling projects; and

• Assist with recycling outreach, public awareness, and incentive programs through the release of news articles and features.

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services

• Accept materials excluded from the QRP for recycling and disposal;

• Promote and ensure maximum conservation of strategic and critical materials and precious metals;

• Advise generating activities on required turn-in procedures, including packaging, labeling, and transporting of materials to facilitate sales and recycling;

• Process authorized reuse, transfer, or donation requests, using the F3875 QRP Suspense Account for the deposit, collection, management, and dispersion of sales revenue IAW Chapter 1 of Volume 12 of DoD 7000.14-R; and

• Inspect and determine disposal condition codes and process accordingly.

Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)

• Ensure diversion and recycling data are included in the DeCA Energy and Waste Management Reporting database; and

• Work to divert as much waste as possible from the SW stream.

Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)

• Provide metrics on recycled commodities and weights, at least quarterly to the QRP Manager Alternate; and

• Work to divert as much waste as possible from the SW stream.

Tenant Organizations

• Comply with all environmental laws and DoD, AF, and installation policies concerning SW management and recycling;

• Provide data concerning any diversion to the SWOA for reporting into the AFCEC system;

• Meet appropriate tenant responsibilities as spelled out in memoranda of agreement and understandings concerning this ISWM Plan and QRP Business Plan as required; and

• Reimburse the installation or pay directly for fines and penalties that the installation commander determines is attributable to their activities.

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

Horizontal Construction

• Manage the handling and disposal of 30 CES-derived construction and demolition (C&D) debris; and

• Ensure that all C&D debris storage and borrow pits are operating within compliance of California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 14, Division 7, Chapter 3, Article 5.9, Section 17380, and SWFP #42-AA-0012.

Comprehensive Planning Office

• Coordinate and administer long-range planning strategies for solid waste management through the development of Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements; and

• Ensure long-term solid waste management goals are accounted for and incorporated in the General Plan.

Security Forces Squadron

• Remove pharmaceuticals from collection boxes when half-full and transport to the Conex box located at the Materials Diversion Center for storage;

• Maintain possession of the only set of keys to the Conex box and collection boxes; and

• Transport pharmaceuticals from the Conex Box to the Visitors’ Center to relinquish possession to the Drug Enforcement Agency.

Any Activity that Generates SW

• Make every effort to eliminate, reduce, reuse, or minimize waste materials;

• Prepare operating instructions/procedures, as necessary, to ensure implementation IAW this ISWM Plan;

• Ensure proper handling and disposal of all SW, including materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal;

• Make every effort to order and use products with recycled content and minimize waste generation; and

• Ensure only non-hazardous and non-designated waste is disposed of in the municipal solid waste (MSW) stream.

Remote Site Operations

• Comply with all regulations applicable to their particular geographic location;

• Sites that generate more than one ton of SW per day must provide solid waste disposal information, including any waste incinerated, and cost of disposal to the 30 CES/CEIE SW Manager by the end of the third calendar day following each quarter;

• Provide estimated or actual ton and cost for C&D waste disposed of and/or diverted;

• Maintain proof of waste generation (invoices, weight tickets, etc.) for the previous 12 months; and

• Provide estimated or actual volumes and costs of composted, mulched, recycled, reused, and/or donated materials if applicable.

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

The EMS Manager provides information on SW management in Newcomers’ Environmental Training, held quarterly.

General Environmental Awareness Training

General Environmental Awareness Training is accomplished through the MyLearning Environmental Management System General Awareness Course, a Computer Based Training (CBT).

The course provides basic information about the Air Force EMS and role and responsibilities of personnel to comply with Air Force environmental policy.

UEC Training UEC initial training and annual refresher training, covering awareness on all aspects of waste and recycling is held.

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

ESOH-MIS training is provided as needed.

6.0 RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING

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

Recordkeeping

Recordkeeping Requirement Installation Plan

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

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

The SWOA collects the records and stores them on the computer at Building 9505, on the P Drive which is a private share drive.

Quarterly, the SWOA uploads all documents to the O drive under CEO under MSW Collection.

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

Most contractors do not report this information to the SWOA, despite requests.

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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

Most contractors do not report this information to the SWOA, despite requests.

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

This information is included in the QRP Business Plan and is managed by the Recycle Center, of which the QRP is part.

Reporting

Reporting Requirement Installation Plan

(Describe how requirement is met)

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

The SWOA collects the records and stores them on the computer at Building 9505, on the P Drive which is a private share drive.

Quarterly, the SWOA uploads all documents to the O drive under CEO under MSW Collection.

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

• Diversion weights for cardboard, plastics, glass, and metal cans are provided to the COR by the SW and recycling contractor, as well as by DeCA and AAFES. The COR provides this information to the

SWOA.

• Diversion weights for wood, furniture, scrap metal, DeCA cardboard and food donations, and DLADS diversion information (when available) are collected by the Recycle Center and provided to the

SWOA.

• C&D diversion data is collected by the SWOA from the Contracting office, and from the Recycle Center Manager.

• Reuse data is collected from the Airman’s Attic, Vandenberg SFB Thrift Shop, and Vandenberg SFB Food Bank by the SWOA.

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

C&D diversion data is collected by the SWOA from the Contracting office, and from the Recycle Center Manager

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

This summary shall include, but is not limited to:

(1) cost to dispose and tonnage disposed;

(2) cost to recycle and tonnage recycled;

(3) cost to mulch and the tonnage mulched;

(4) cost to incinerate and the tonnage incinerated;

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

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

C&D diversion data is collected by the SWOA from the Contracting office, and from the Recycle Center Manager

7.0 PROCEDURES

7.1 Solid Waste Generation and Diversion Goals

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

• With the Solid Waste Characterization Study/Waste Stream Analysis, the ISW manager conducts a commodity market and economic feasibility analysis at least annually to determine the viability of diverting specific materials and to ensure optimum pricing is obtained for QRP-eligible commodities.

The CMA is maintained in Appendix B of the ISWM Plan. The Commodity Market Analysis template is available on the ISWM eDASH site.

Date of Latest Analysis May 2018 Responsible Personnel Dayle Russell Results of Analysis The CMA is kept in eDASH, in the base’s intranet at \\XCES11439F-

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

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

Installation Supplement – Solid Waste Generation and Diversion Goals

Vandenberg SFB is committed to attempting to meet the AF goal of diversion rates of MSW and C&D in 2022.

7.2 Source Reduction

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

Source Reduction Strategies

Applicability (select all that apply)

Source Reduction Strategy

Installation Plan (Describe how and where strategy is implemented)

Change processes to reduce or eliminate the production of wastes

• 30 CES/Civil Engineering Operations Horizontal (30 CES/CEOHH) uses an industrial wood chipper to mulch trees and brush for reuse around the base.

• Housekeeping and education are conducted at the shop level for properly segregating hazardous waste rags/absorbents from rags that qualify for the reusable soiled textile program.

Reduce the volume of material purchased or produced

• The Recycle Center redistributes furniture throughout the base.

Reduce the toxicity of products used

• Dining halls have all replaced Styrofoam® containers with compostable containers.

• All conventional photo labs have been shut down and all are now digital.

Increase the useful lifetime of products used

• Binders, office furniture and general office supplies, and toner cartridges are redistributed via the Recycle Center.

• Blast media is reused several times, reducing the generation of, and thus disposal of, blast media contaminated with paint, rust, and trace metals.

• To eliminate waste generation during repair and maintenance of cooling systems, Facilities Maintenance acquired a pump mechanism that returns drained coolant back into the cooling systems after repairs are completed.

Decrease the amount of product use

• DeCA provides cloth bags for a charge to customers and implements a reusable plastic bag program.

Purchase environmentally preferable products and services

• Green products are specified in new building designs.

Eliminate off-installation waste coming onto the installation

Off-installation waste does not enter the installation.

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

N/A

7.3 Disposal and Diversion Options

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

Installation Disposal and Diversion Plan

Applicability (select all that apply)

Disposal/ Diversion

Installation Plan (Describe how disposal/diversion is implemented)

☐ Composting N/A Mulching • 30 CES/Civil Engineering Operations Horizontal (30

CES/CEOHH) procured an industrial wood chipper to mulch trees and brush for reuse on-site to reduce waste.

• The tree trimming contract has a portable mulcher/chipper to mulch/chip trees as they cut them and use the wood for landscaping activities around base.

Reuse • Landscaping wood is split and given to anyone who has access to the base for firewood.

• Furniture is collected at the recycle Center and redistributed to on-base governmental organizations.

Donation • The Airman’s Attic and the Thrift Store at Vandenberg SFB provide a location for unwanted items to be donated to others.

• Donations to 501c3 entities and other NGOs are worked through DLADS.

Recycling • Cardboard, paper, plastic, cans and bottles are recycled through the installation SW and recycling contractor.

• Metals are recycled via the Recycle Center and DLADS.

☐ Waste-to-Energy

Incineration N/A

☐ Incineration N/A Disposal – Offsite

Landfill Santa Maria Regional Landfill 2065 East Main Street Santa Maria, CA 93454 Phone: (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270

Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill (oversized waste) Highway 101; 23 Mi W Santa Barbara Goleta, CA 93117

Applicability (select all that apply)

Disposal/ Diversion

Installation Plan (Describe how disposal/diversion is implemented)

☐ Disposal – On-site Landfill

N/A

Overseas refuse management

While overseas refuse management does not normally apply, Vandenberg SFB determined that plans for unplanned situations with overseas refuse are applicable. See Section 11.0 of this ISWM Plan for additional information.

☐ Disposal – Construction and Demolition Debris

N/A

☐ Diverted – Construction and Demolition Debris

N/A

7.4 Waste Streams – Management Methods and Opportunities

Non-hazardous Solid Waste

Waste Generation Sources

• Commercial and institutional wastes are generated from administrative offices, warehouses, training facilities, schools, medical facilities (not including regulated medical wastes), recreation facilities, retail/commercial establishments, base exchanges, commissary, and food service operations.

• Typical wastes include paper, food wastes, cardboard, clothing and textiles, furniture, and packing materials.

Reduction Methods

• See Section 7.2 for Reduction Methods.

Management Methods

• MSW is picked up by a contractor and hauled to a landfill.

• MSW that is set aside for recycling is picked up by a contractor who takes it to a sorting facility for recycling.

Transport and Disposal Methods

• MSW and recycling are picked up and hauled by a contractor in their vehicles.

Opportunity Assessment Results

• If possible, add recycling information to one of the Wing Commander’s announcements.

• Work with DeCA to begin donating food to a local food bank.

Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris.

Waste Generation Sources

• C&D wastes are generated from the demolition of old buildings and structures, construction of new buildings and structures, and renovations of existing structures.

• The quantity of C&D waste generated fluctuates annually depending on the amount of construction, renovation, and demolition occurring on base.

• C&D debris typically includes concrete, wood, metals, gypsum wallboard, insulation materials, asphalt, masonry, brick, roofing material, pipe, wire, rock, rubble, soil, paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, carpet, padding, and related equipment and/or fixtures.

Reduction Methods

• See Section 7.2 for Reduction Methods.

Management Methods

• Metals from C&D activities are brought to the Recycle Center for pick up by a buyer/broker for recycling unless they were manufactured or altered for specific military use.

• Data concerning C&D activities conducted by contractors is difficult to gather as the CORs do not require contractors to provide that information to the SW.

Transport and Disposal Methods

• C&D waste for large construction activities are required to be transported in accordance with each contract.

• C&D waste from activities conducted by the CE office is required to be considered for transport to the Recycle Center for sales or disposed of by the SW contractor.

Opportunity Assessment Results

• The SWOA might consider estimating weights from Airman’s Attic instead of counting on volunteers to provide this information.

• Work with Contracting Office to increase C&D waste recycling and to ensure data concerning

C&D waste diversion is provided to the SWOA for entering into the AFCEC data collection system.

Paper and Cardboard

Waste Generation Sources

• Most activities at Vandenberg SFB produce paper and cardboard; however, administrative areas and offices generate the most paper while AAFES and DeCA tend to generate the most cardboard.

Reduction Methods

• See Section 7.2 for Reduction Methods.

Management Methods

• Paper and cardboard are picked up by a contractor and brought to a nearby Material Recovery

Facility (MRF) for sorting and selling.

• Paper and cardboard from DeCA are baled on-site and picked up by a buyer/broker for proceeds.

Transport and Disposal Methods

• Paper and cardboard from throughout the base are transported by a contractor and a buyer/broker

(in the case of DeCA and AAFES).

Opportunity Assessment Results

• Evaluate the economic feasibility of purchasing a cardboard and paper baler and having DeCA’s recycling agency pick up the material for proceeds when they pick up DeCA’s materials.

Plastics

Waste Generation Sources

• Plastics are generated from soda and water bottles throughout the base from vending machines.

• DeCA and AAFES also generate plastics from soda and water bottles, as well as plastic shopping bags.

Reduction Methods

• See Section 7.2 for Reduction Methods.

Management Methods

• Plastic is picked up by a contractor and brought to a nearby MRF for sorting and selling.

Transport and Disposal Methods

• Plastic is transported by a contractor.

Opportunity Assessment Results

• Consider the feasibility of further separating CRV bottles for potential income. This will include an extensive awareness campaign.

• Increase awareness for recycling of Styrofoam® packing materials that may be brought to the

Traffic Management Office or the Peanut Hotline for packaging reuse.

Wood

Waste Generation Sources

• Wood waste is generated from broken pallets and landscaping activities.

Reduction Methods

• See Section 7.2 for Reduction Methods.

Management Methods

• Wood is provided to base residents for firewood. Red oak is not allowed for giveaway due to its intrinsic value. Old eucalyptus wood is chipped for erosion control purposes due to its hardness.

• Used pallets brought to the Recycle Center are either reused for mission purposes or are given away for reuse to base personnel for private use for craft or other purposes.

• Old, unusable pallets are brought to the landfill where they are chipped up and used as land cover, but is not added to diversion metrics.

• Large utility cable spools are donated to areas on base and to others for reuse as tables and for other purposed.

• A policy is in place to allow base personnel to pick up wood left by the contractor on the ground if personnel get approval from the Recycle Center first and read and understand the policy letter.

• Wood that cannot be reused is disposed of in a SW container on at the Vandenberg SFB Recycle

Center.

Transport and Disposal Methods

• Split wood is picked up by the end user.

• Chipped eucalyptus is picked up by the landscaping contractor and transported for landscaping use.

Opportunity Assessment Results

• None.

Metals

Waste Generation Sources

• Brass casings are generated by the firing range.

• Metals are generated by CE during retrofitting of buildings and can include old hot water heaters and wiring among other materials.

• Aluminum cans are generated throughout the base from vending machines.

• Tin cans are generated at the dining facilities.

Reduction Methods

• See Section 7.2 for Reduction Methods Management Methods

• Metals from C&D activities and aluminum shavings and turnings from the modeling shop are stored at the Recycling Yard until enough is collected for pick up by a buyer/broker. Metals from the modeling shop are compressed to remove all oil and metal is sold as clean aluminum.

• Metals from vehicle maintenance shops are brought to the DLADS office for dispositioning.

Transport and Disposal Methods

• Metals are transported to the Vandenberg SFB Recycle Center by the generator. The winning bidder picks the metal up from the Vandenberg SFB Recycle Center in their vehicle.

Opportunity Assessment Results

• None.

Compostable Wastes

Waste Generation Sources

• Landscaping activities generate grass clippings and tree trimmings.

Reduction Methods

• See Section 7.2 for Reduction Methods.

Management Methods

• The landscaping contractor chips wood with a portable chipper and chipped wood is left in the area of landscaping activities for reuse or removed for reuse elsewhere.

• Food wastes are disposed of as MSW.

Transport and Disposal Methods

• The landscaping contractor transports all of that waste in their vehicles.

• Food waste is picked up and transported for disposal by the SW contractor.

Opportunity Assessment Results

• Discuss options with DeCA for donating food to local food shelters.

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

Waste Generation Sources

• Oil, grease, fuel, hydraulic fluid, antifreeze, paint and aerosol wastes are generated from vehicle and airplane maintenance activities.

Reduction Methods

• Most liquids are collected by the Consolidated Collection Accumulation Point (CCAP), and recycled or used as fuel.

Management Methods

• Management of disposition of solvents, oil, fuels, and other liquids is the responsibility of the

CCAP at Building 3300.

• Full or partial cans of latex or oil-based paint are considered hazardous waste and must be taken to the CCAP for disposal.

• See the Hazardous Waste Handbook for details concerning specific HW.

Transport and Disposal Methods

• Used oil, antifreeze, solvents, and other liquids must be labeled and containerized properly and brought to the CCAP by the generator.

• The CCAP ensure that a properly licensed transporter of HW transports the material to a HW disposal facility.

Opportunity Assessment Results

• Opportunity assessments for liquids are included in the P2 Plan for the base.

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

Waste Generation Sources

• Overseas Refuse can be generated from aircraft coming in from overseas and from Airmen and their families who have moved to Vandenberg SFB after being stationed at an overseas AFB or

SFB.

Reduction Methods

• Because overseas waste is created before it reaches the United States, any reduction methods will be mandated by the Air Force and/or the overseas station from which the waste originates.

• Military Family Housing is privatized; thus the agency in charge of housing is responsible for overseas refuse generated from overseas families.

Management Methods

• All solid waste originating from outside the United States must be segregated and disposed of in accordance with Air Force Joint Instruction (AFJI) 48-104, Quarantine Regulations of the Armed Forces, paragraph 1.14. This includes items and materiel that were not a waste at the point of embarkation but became a waste en route to the United States, such as flight meals.

• Foreign waste brought in by contractors may not be decatered and must be dispositioned by the contractor off-base.

Transport and Disposal Methods

• If overseas refuse becomes an issue at Vandenberg SFB, consider including information in welcome packets for Airmen and their families moving from overseas concerning what may be disposed of on base and which items must be otherwise dispositioned.

Opportunity Assessment Results

• If overseas refuse becomes an issue at Vandenberg SFB, consider including information in welcome packets for Airmen and their families moving from overseas concerning what may be disposed of on base and which items must be otherwise dispositioned.

INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC WASTE STREAM

Waste Generation Sources

• Office furniture is generated by all organizations on base, including contractors and tenants.

Reduction Methods

• Furniture in good condition is made available for free reuse by government organizations on base, which reduces new furniture purchases.

Management Methods

• Instead of disposing of furniture as SW, it is transferred to the Recycle Center via a DD form 1149.

The Recycle Center stores the furniture until an activity needs items and the Recycle Center completes another DD Form 1149 with signature from the user.

• Unusable government furniture is collected for disposal at a local landfill.

Transport and Disposal Methods

• The generator transports furniture to the Recycle Center unless they cannot, at which point they are allowed to borrow the Recycle Center’s stake-bed truck with a hydraulic lift gate to bring the items to the Recycle Center. Inmates assist with offloading, loading, and warehousing of the furniture.

• Furniture that cannot be reused is placed in a SW dumpster for proper disposal.

Opportunity Assessment Results

• None.

7.5 Materials Prohibited from Waste Streams

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

Wastes Prohibited from Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Disposal Containers

Prohibited Waste Stream Installation Control Measures (Describe control measure)

Hazardous wastes (including household hazardous waste)

• Monthly Facility Manager Training is conducted to provide information concerning management of HW and materials and what is prohibited from the MSW stream.

• Facility Manager waste container checks are required to be performed periodically.

• Load checks are performed by the collection contractor to ensure no HW is included in the MSW stream. Load checks are again performed at the off base transfer station as a requirement of the contractor’s permit.

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