If you have any questions regarding this

Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division

at (787) 707-3572/3575

Used Oil

Includes the following items: Motor

Oil, Diesel Fuel, Transmission

Fluid, Brake Fluid, Hydraulic Fluid,

Synthetic Oils, Heating Oil,

Kerosene. Used petroleum-based

and synthetic motor oils are non-

hazardous industrial waste and are

collected on the Installation for

recycling. Used Oil from privately

owned vehicles can be disposed

only at the AAFES gas station and

at the DFMWR Automotive Skills

Center. Do not mix “Used Oil” with

antifreeze, solvents or any other

hazardous waste. If hazardous

waste has been mixed with oil,

contact the Environmental Division

at 787-707-3572.

SUS •TAIN •A •BLE,

Sustainability[noun] : the intelligent

use of our resources, (natural and

technological), to meet our

communities’ needs today, as well

as in the future.

INTRODUCTION

The Fort Buchanan Environmental Compliance relies on the Best Management Practices (BMP’s) established thru the various environmental plans and it’s

Sustainability & Environmental Management System (SEMS), established to implement reduction of waste streams by pollution prevention efforts, recycling of

materials, energy and resources conservation and by engaging our community to cooperate with SUSTAINABLE initiatives and strategies by achieving the

objectives and goals for our most significant environmental aspects.

What is household hazardous Waste?Do you have household products that you no longer need or have exceeded their “use by” date? Some of these

products contain chemicals or substances that can be harmful to you, your children and pets. These products are

considered Household Hazardous Waste. Household hazardous waste should not be poured down the sink or put in

the trash can because it can damage the environment including waterways, vegetation and soil.

How to identify your hazardous waste

Used Fluorescent lights

All used lamps including

fluorescent bulbs and

mercury-containing lamps

are Universal Waste.

Other types of lamps or

bulbs disposal

determinations will be

made by the

Environmental Division.

Place used fluorescent

tubes in the original

container, take them to the

DPW Supply Division .

Used Batteries: (Non-Lead-Acid)

Alkaline, Lithium, Nickel-

Cadmium, Magnesium, NiCad,

Mercury and other Rechargeable

Batteries)

As a Best Management Practice, all

batteries will be collected. Waste

determinations will be made by the

Environmental Division. Box type

battery poles shall be taped and

placed in approved plastic

containers and labeled as “Used

Batteries”

UPS and Computer Back-up

batteries shall be turned in at the

DPW Supply Division designated

area.

Paints & Paint Related

Material– Oil-based Paint

and Stain; Latex (Water)

Based Paint and Stains

May contain chemicals that

could be flammable. Refer

to the MSDS for specific

hazards. Oil-based paint

and stain residue must be

disposed according to the

regulations. Completely

“empty/dry” cans of latex

paint may also be placed in

the trash.

Aerosol Cans

Aerosol cans are pressurized

and may be flammable,

reactive, corrosive, and/or

toxic depending on the

contents of the cans and the

propellant involved. Aerosol

cans that are no longer

serviceable (e.g., broken

nozzle), but that are still

pressurized and/or still

contain their contents, a re

hazardous waste and must be

collected and turned in.

STORM WATER PROGRAM SPILL PREVENTION AND COUNTERMEASURE PLAN

LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO

REDUCE POLLUTION

*

The procedures spelled out in your facility Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan are your official

guide to response to spills, otherwise you can follow these general guides. *

— Notify your supervisor, co-workers and others in the area.

In case of large uncontrolled spills, fire or explosions;

activate emergency procedures and contact Fort Buchanan

Fire Department, dial 787-707-5911/ 4911.

— Do not try to rescue or help injured people unless you are sure You will be safe, keep people out of

the area.

If you are not trained, do not try to clean up a spill yourself.

Leave the cleanup to trained personnel, such as the

Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team .

— Use absorbent materials on small spills and leaks rather than hosing down or burying the spill.

— Lay enough absorbent material to prevent the spill to reach gutters, storm drains or watercourses.

— Contaminated absorbent materials should be promptly removed and disposed of properly.

— Leave the area if the spill cannot be readily contained, or if it presents an immediate danger to life

or health. In general, evacuate upwind.

REPORT ALL SPILL EVENTS TO THE

DPW ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION,

Dial 787-354-1861 or 787-707-3575

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SOLID WASTEManagement Objectives are in place to

reduce the rate of solid waste generation to

meet or exceed the Department of Defense

(DOD) goal of diverting a minimum of 50

percent of the Installation’s non hazardous

solid waste, and 50 percent of the

construction and demolition (C&D) waste

generated. Manage solid waste in a

manner protective of human health and the

environment.

50% DOD MANDATED GOAL

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