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Recycling Program

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Fort Drum Installation Recycling guide

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EMS integrates environmental stewardship into the overall management of an Army installation and provides a structure for achieving the installation’s environmental goals. EMS addresses the installation’s organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices,procedures, processes and resources as they relate to the environment. 4-step model– Plan, Do, Check, Act Promotes the Army’s commitment to excellence and leadership that results in sustaining the Mission, preventing pollution, complying with regulations and self assessment & improvement. Fort Drum EMS focuses on improved solid waste management. EMS objectives include development of a comprehensive solid waste management plan and diversion of 50% of the non-hazardous solid waste stream from disposal in local landfills by 30 September 2015. Also, implement controls and procedures to manage petroleum, oils and lubricants. Report Spills to 911.

  MOTOR POOLS & INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL AREAS OFFICE BUILDINGS SINGLE SOLDIER HOUSING
I NEED TO DISPOSE OF:      
COMMON HOUSEHOLD TRASH/GARBAGE Discard trash in dumpsters. Discard trash in dumpsters. Discard trash in dumpsters.
RECYCLABLES: newspaper, junk mail (magazines, paperback books), office paper, shredded paper, metal (food containers, tins, mixed metal), aluminum (foil, takeout containers, food and beverage containers), glass, plastics #1,2,3,4,5,6, and 7 (milk jugs, product bottles, product packing), egg cartons & brown wrapping paper. Clean Cardboard (clean product packaging without wax coating) and corrugated cardboard. NO Styrofoam. Public Works Recycle & Refuse pick up recyclables on a scheduled basis, special pickups by request (315-772-6445). 24 Hour Self-Serve Recycling Drop-off Center Bldg. 1152. The following should be bagged separately for collection: plastics, metal and glass together, shredded paper, junk mail (incl. magazines, paperback books), office (white) paper, colored paper & newspaper. Please place broken down cardboard in appropriate CARDBOARD ONLY dumpsters. There are over 150 throughout the installation. If you need a cardboard only dumpster in your area please call PW Refuse & Recycling at 315-772-5944. Public Works Recycle & Refuse pick up recyclables on a scheduled basis, special pickups by request (315-772-6445). 24 Hour Self-Serve Recycling Drop-off Center Bldg. 1152. The following should be bagged separately for collection: plastics, metal and glass together, shredded paper, junk mail (incl. magazines, paperback books), office (white) paper, colored paper & newspaper. Please place broken down cardboard in appropriate CARDBOARD ONLY dumpsters. There are over 150 throughout the installation. If you need a cardboard only dumpster in your area please call PW Refuse & Recycling at 315-772-5944. If cardboard is picked up with your office recycling please flatten, remove any staples, and stack neatly. Do not tie together. Mixed recycle containers are issued for each room. These containers should be sorted and emptied into centralized recycling containers located outside of each barracks. Broken down cardboard should be placed in the blue CARDBOARD ONLY dumpsters at the outdoor centralized recycling stations. Any questions please call 315-772-6445.
HAZARDOUS WASTE (Non-rechargeable batteries (NICAD, lithium), fluorescent light bulbs, curly-cue light bulbs, paint, thinners, cleaners, solvents, pesticides, propane cylinders, aerosols, C2/C2A1 canisters, expired materials, etc.) For pickup please call: YOU CALL, WE HAUL 315-772-5977 or 315-772-6111. Hazardous waste items are prohibited in all Fort Drum installation dumpsters. For pickup please call: YOU CALL, WE HAUL 315-772-5977 or 315-772-6111. Hazardous waste items are prohibited in all Fort Drum installation dumpsters. Turn in at Hazardous Waste Storage Facility Bldg. 11144, Tuesday 1100-1300 or Thursday 1200-1400 (315-772-4156).
WOOD PALLETS/SKIDS Collect and deliver serviceable and unserviceable pallets to the Solid Waste Transfer Station, Bldg. 11001, Iraqi Freedom Drive. Transfer Station hours of operation are 0700 – 1430, Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. (315-772-5944). Collect and deliver serviceable and unserviceable pallets to the Solid Waste Transfer Station, Bldg 11001, Iraqi Freedom Drive. Transfer Station hours of operation are 0700 –1430, Mon., Tues. Wed. & Fri. (315-772-5944). Collect and deliver serviceable and unserviceable pallets to the Solid Waste Transfer Station, Bldg 11001, Iraqi Freedom Drive. Transfer Station hours of operation are 0700–1430, Mon., Tues. Wed. & Fri. (315-772-5944).
INSTITUTIONAL ELECTRONIC WASTE (Computers, TV, small scale servers, computer peripherals [cables, cords, wiring], monitors, keyboards, mice or similar pointing devices, facsimile machines, document scanners, printers, DVRs, portable music players, DVD, blue-ray players, digital converter boxes, cable or satellite receivers, electronic or video game consoles & peripherals [controllers etc.], cellular phones, digital cameras) Turn-in to Directorate of Logistics Supply and Services Division, Property Book Office, Bldg. 4525 Camp Hale Road (315-772-5941). Most toner and ink cartridges from printer, copiers and fax machines can be turned in for recycling with LCI-SSSC Bldg. 1100, Ontario Ave (315-773-3121). Turn-in to Directorate of Logistics Supply and Services Division, Property Book Office; 4525 Camp Hale Road (315-772-5941). Most toner and ink cartridges from printer, copiers and fax machines can be turned in for recycling with LCI-SSSC Bldg. 1100, Ontario Ave (315-773-3121). PERSONAL E-WASTE Turn-in at the Solid Waste Transfer Station Bldg. 11001. Hours of Operation 0700-1430 Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. (315-772-5944). Most toner and ink cartridges from printer, copiers and fax machines can be turned in for recycling with LCI-SSSC Bldg. 1100, Ontario Ave (315-773-3121).
REFRIGERATORS & OTHER WHITE GOODS Call DPW Service Order Desk at 315-772-5495 to arrange turn-in. Call DPW Service Order Desk at 315-772-5495 to arrange turn-in. Call Single Soldier Housing at 315-772-8471 to arrange turn-in.
USED DRY SWEEP, PETROLEUM SLUDGES, PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED SOILS Bring waste to Bldg. 2018 Tuesday 1300-1500. For emergencies, call 315-772-5977 Bring waste to Bldg. 2018 Tuesday 1300-1500. For emergencies, call 315-772-5977 Bring waste to Bldg. 2018 Tuesday 1300-1500. For emergencies, call 315-772-5977
USED OIL FILTERS Drain filters for 24 hours. Deliver filters to Bldg. T-91 for crushing. When dropping of filters for crushing please call 315-772-5944 to notify them of delivery. For general guidance on used oil filter management, please call 315-772-5944. Drain filters for 24 hours. Place a service order by calling 315-772-5495 to have filters crushed. Deliver filters to Bldg. T-91 for crushing. For general guidance on used oil filter management, please call 315-772-4154. Drain filters for 24 hours. Place a service order by calling 315-772-5495 to have filters crushed. Deliver filters to Bldg. T-91 for crushing. For general guidance on used oil filter management, please call 315-772-4154.
USED OIL Place used oil in Environmental Office approved tanks and containers. For pick-up or pumping of full containers, call 315-772-5977. For general guidance on used oil management, please call 315-772-4154. Place oil in Environmental Office approved tanks and containers. For pick-up or pumping of full containers, call 315-772-5977. For general guidance on used oil management, please call 315-772-4154. No automotive work is allowed in residential areas or in parking lots on post. Many automotive centers are required by New York State law to accept used oil free of charge. Used oil can also be turned in at the Hazardous Waste Storage Facility Bldg. 11144 Tues. 1100-1300 or Thur. 1200-1400 (315-772-4156).
ANTIFREEZE Place used antifreeze in Environmental Office approved tanks and containers. For pick-up or pumping of full containers, call 315-772-5977. For general guidance on used antifreeze management, please call 315-772-4154. Place used antifreeze in Environmental Office approved tanks and containers. For pick-up or pumping of full containers, call 315-772-5977. For general guidance on used antifreeze management, please call 315-772-4154. No automotive work is allowed in residential areas or in parking lots on post. Many automotive centers are required by New York State law to accept used oil free of charge. Used oil can also be turned in at the Hazardous Waste Storage Facility Bldg. 11144 Tues. 1100-1300 or Thur. 1200-1400 (315-772-4156).
PARTS WASHER FLUID For pick-up of spent parts washer fluid for recycling, please call 315-772-5977. For pick-up of spent parts washer fluid for recycling, please call 315-772-5977. No automotive work is allowed in residential areas or in parking lots on post.
BULK WASTE (non-palletized wood, furniture, mattresses and other bulk waste) Place bulk waste items in any of the twenty-two BULK WASTE Dumpsters on post. Questions please call Public Works Recycle & Refuse (315-772-5944). Place bulk waste items in any of the twenty-two BULK WASTE Dumpsters on post. Questions please call Public Works Recycle & Refuse (315-772-5944). Call Single Soldier Housing at 315-772-8471 to arrange turn-in.
BATTERIES (NYS law requires rechargeable batteries to be recycled. Rechargeable batteries placed in the trash is a fineable offense.) Rechargeable batteries (nickel cadmium, lithium ion, nickel metal hydride and other dry cell rechargeable batteries) and non-rechargeable hazardous batteries, please call YOU CALL, WE HAUL 315-772-5977 or 315-772-6111. Lead-acid and sealed acid batteries should be turned into DOL-SMA, Bldg. P-4530 (315-772- 5961). Common alkaline non-rechargeable batteries can be placed in with trash. Rechargeable batteries (nickel cadmium, lithium ion, nickel metal hydride and other dry cell rechargeable batteries) and non-rechargeable hazardous batteries, please call YOU CALL, WE HAUL 315-772-5977 or 315-772-6111. Lead-acid and sealed acid batteries should be turned into DOL-SMA, Bldg. P-4530 (315-772- 5961). Common alkaline non-rechargeable batteries can be placed in with trash. Rechargeable batteries (nickel cadmium, lithium ion, nickel metal hydride and other dry cell rechargeable batteries) are now accepted at most retailers. Eligible batteries can be turned in at the Hazardous Waste Storage Facility Bldg. 11144 Tues. 1100- 1300 or Thur. 1200-1400 (315-772-4156). Common alkaline non-rechargeable batteries can be placed in with trash.
5-CENT RETURNABLE BOTTLES & CANS (NYS includes Carbonated Soft Drinks (Sparkling Water), Carbonated Energy Drinks, Carbonated Juice (anything less than 100% juice, containing added sugar or water), Soda Water, Beer and Other Malt Beverages, Mineral Water - Both carbonated and non-carbonated mineral water, Wine Products, Bottled Water (incl. flavored not containing sugar) DO NOT place in trash. Redeem your cans & bottles in machines at local retail stores and redemption centers. At a minimum please place in appropriate recycling containers. Can be recycled with appropriate office recycling collections. DO NOT place in trash. Redeem your cans & bottles in machines at local retail stores and redemption centers. At a minimum please place in appropriate recycling containers. Can be recycled with appropriate office recycling collections. DO NOT place in trash. Redeem your cans & bottles in machines at local retail stores and redemption centers. At a minimum please place in appropriate recycling containers. Can be recycled with appropriate office recycling collections.
PHARMACEUTICALS: PERSCRIPTION, OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS & MEDICAL SHARPS/WASTE Take all pharmaceuticals (prescription and nonprescription) to Guthrie Pharmacy, Bldg. P-11050 off Mt. Belvedere, for free turn-in. Monday through Thursday 0800- 1700 and Friday 0800-1200. (315-772-3696). For medical sharps (needles, diabetes lancets, etc.) you may obtain a sharps container, or exchange a full one for a new from the Guthrie Pharmacy. Take all pharmaceuticals (prescription and nonprescription) to Guthrie Pharmacy, Bldg. P-11050 off Mt. Belvedere, for free turn-in. Monday through Thursday 0800- 1700 and Friday 0800-1200. (315-772-3696). For medical sharps (needles, diabetes lancets, etc.) you may obtain a sharps container, or exchange a full one for a new from the Guthrie Pharmacy. Take all pharmaceuticals (prescription and nonprescription) to Guthrie Pharmacy, Bldg. P-11050 off Mt. Belvedere, for free turn-in. Monday through Thursday 0800- 1700 and Friday 0800-1200. (315-772-3696). For medical sharps (needles, diabetes lancets, etc.) you may obtain a sharps container, or exchange a full one for a new from the Guthrie Pharmacy.