Environmental Division

Recycling Collection Schedule

Day

Building

Recyclable Material Instructions

• Lead Acid and Rechargeable Batteries generated aboard MCRD-PI are collected and recycled through the Recycle Center (ext. 3430). Residential-generated used lead acid batteries shall be turned-in to the battery vendor where the replacement battery was purchased.
• USMC and Residential generated alkaline, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium ion, NiCad, and small sealed lead acid batteries weighing less than two pounds are to be dropped off at the Recycle Center (Ext. 3430).
• Additional drop-off sites are available at the MCRD-PI website: https://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Resources/Environmental-Division/.

• Spent brass from the ranges are to be collected and stored in appropriate self-dumping hoppers by the Depot Rifle Range authorized Ammo Technicians and turned into the Recycle Center (Ext. 3430) with the necessary 1348 turn-in documentation.

• Corrugated containers (OCC), cardboard, and brown paper bags shall be segregated and placed in dedicated bulk recycling containers and trailers that are painted blue and labeled “CARDBOARD ONLY.” These containers are provided and transported by the Recycle Center (Ext. 3430). The Recycle Center currently has 31 Cardboard Collection Trailers located at various locations aboard the base (https://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Resources/Environmental-Division/). Additionally, there are eight stationary collection bins located within each training battalion. Only OCC, cardboard, and brown paper bags should be placed in the dedicated “CARDBOARD ONLY” collection bins. The materials shall have all contaminants removed, i.e., packing material, trash, etc. All boxes shall be broken down. Do not place recyclable cardboard material into general refuse containers.

• USMC generated E-waste must be turned into DRMO (Ext. 7449) via Property Control (Ext. 3832), Building 500-A. All non-USMC generated E-waste shall be turned in to the Recycle Center (Ext. 3430).

• Fluorescent light tubes shall be transported to the Recycle Center (Ext. 3430) for storage until picked up by fluorescent bulb contractor for recycling.

• Used mattresses are to be transported and delivered to the designated location specified by Recruit Training Regiment (S4) at Ext. 3174, Building 567 or Recycling Center (Ext. 3430) until picked up by contractor for recycling.

• Mixed paper includes high-grade paper, mixed-grade paper, and newspaper. Mixed grade paper shall be disposed of in desk-side bins or designated containers within work areas. These containers are consolidated into larger designated containers for weekly curbside pick-up by Recycle Center personnel.

• Type 1 and type 2 plastics shall be rinsed, caps removed, and flattened; then placed in designated plastics bins located in work areas. These plastics are consolidated in larger containers for weekly curbside pick-up by an outside contractor.
• Most plastic soft drink bottles are made of Type 1, polyethylene terephthalate (PET, PETE) plastic and are the most commonly recycled plastic. Milk jugs and detergent bottles are made of Type 2, HDPE (high-density polyethylene) plastic. Types 1 and 2 plastics are easily identified by a recycling logo with a number 1 or 2 in the center, usually on the bottom of the container as shown below.

• Metal paint cans must be clean and dried (less than 1” [dried] residue in bottom of container). The clean and dried cans can then be placed in designated containers, labeled ‘Scrap Metal’.

• Used printer/toner cartridges from work areas shall be transported to the cartridge collection area at the Recycle Center (Ext. 3430) for recycling.

• Scrap metal shall be placed and collected in site specific designated Roll-off containers, labeled ‘Scrap Metal’.
  · Authorized MCRD-PI personnel may turn in scrap metal to Property Control (Ext. 3832), located at Building 500-A or transport material to the Recycle Center (Ext. 3430). · Unauthorized discarding or dumping of scrap metal aboard MCRD-PI is prohibited.

• Aluminum cans shall be disposed of in desk-side bins or designated containers within work areas. These containers are consolidated into larger designated containers for weekly curbside pick-up by Recycle Center personnel. · Steel cans typically generated by MCRD-PI Chow Hall and Dining Facilities must be cleaned, rinsed, and free of any debris; then properly bagged for weekly pickup by Recycle Center personnel.

• Residential textiles and personal effects are to be transported to the Recycle Center (Ext. 3430) for recycling or donation.
• Unserviceable military apparel shall be turned into Property Control, (Ext. 3832), Building 500-A.
• Off-base donation centers include The Salvation Army, CAPA, local churches, and Habitat for Humanity.

• Personal CDs and CDs from work areas shall be transported to the Recycle Center (Ext. 3430) for recycling.
• To prevent possible data extraction prior to recycling, CDs should be physically scored or etched to render CD useless.

• Used oil generated from auto or small engines service shall be transported to the Recycle Center (Ext. 3430), Motor Transport or Marine Corp Community Services (MCCS) Fleet Maintenance in approved containers for recycling.
• Used oil filters generated from auto or small engine service shall be drained, crushed and properly containerized prior to transporting to the Recycle Center, Motor Transport or MCCS Fleet Maintenance for recycling.
• Used oil and filters are also accepted at the Beaufort County Recycling Center off-base.

• Used tires shall be transported to the Recycle Center (Ext. 3430), Motor Transport or MCCS Fleet Maintenance for recycling.

• Military personnel shall consult Property Control (Ext. 3832), at Building 500-A for categorization; then transported or request pick-up by Property Control (Ext. 3832) or Recycle Center (Ext. 3430).
• Residents or authorized patrons shall consult the Recycle Center (Ext. 3430) for direction on drop-off of items.

• Wood associated with yard debris: Contact MCRD-PI Roads and Grounds Department (Ext. 3663/3395) or the Recycle Center (Ext. 3430) to arrange escort to the Secure Staging Area for disposal/recycling.
• Wood associated with non-yard debris shall be transported and placed in bulk wood refuse containers located at specified locations: https://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Resources/Environmental-Division/.
• Reusable pallets shall be transported to the Recycle Center (Ext. 3430) and stacked neatly in the designated location.

• Any questions regarding any recyclable materials, procedures, or waste handling shall be directed to MCRD-PI Recycle Center Solid Waste/QRP Manager at Ext. 3430.
• Any concerns regarding waste containers, trash pickup, or waste container overflow shall be directed to MCRD-PI Roads and Grounds at Ext. 3663/3395.