COMDTINST 16477.5
preventing pollution, reducing waste and conserving natural resources. The incentive is the
return of proceeds from the sale of recyclable material to help support unit Morale, Welfare
and Recreation (MWR) activities and to finance pollution abatement, energy conservation,
and occupational safety and health projects.
c
Although the establishment of a QRP is optional, all units are required to recycle or
participate in a community recycling program, to the maximum extent possible, regardless
of whether or not they are a participating QRP facility.
4. DEFINITIONS.
a
Qualified Recycling Program (QRP). A QRP is a designated recycling program in which
proceeds from the sale of recyclable materials are credited to the installation. The program
incorporates concerted efforts to divert or recover recyclable materials from the
installation's waste streams, as well as efforts to identify, segregate, and maintain or
enhance the marketability of the diverted materials.
b
Installation. An installation is any unit or activity under the jurisdiction of the
Commandant.
c
Recyclable Materials Recyclable materials are those products having no value other than
their basic material content, but which can be altered through chemical or physical
processes and are authorized for disposal in accordance with references (c) and (d). These
materials include, but are not limited to, paper, glass, newspapers, plastics, cardboard and
other packaging materials, aluminum and other scrap metal , food waste, and certain
hazardous materials (see 7.d.) such as, used oil, spent Aid to Navigation (ATON) and motor
vehicle batteries, and unused paints and solvents that are damaged or have expired shelf-life
dates. NOTE: "Excess property" should be disposed of through General Service
Administration (GSA) or Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) in
accordance with reference (d), and is therefore not to be included in recyclable sales.
d Proceeds. Proceeds are the monies collected from the sale of recyclable material.
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