MARINE CORPS BASE
CAMP PENDLETON, CA
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MISSION
The mission of the Recycling Program, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton is to satisfy mandates promulgated by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Department of the Navy, and the Federal Government by implementing an effective waste reduction program and developing a model education and public information program.
VISION
Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton is faced with the problem of waste disposal. Landfills are at capacity and communities are being faced with a shortage of landfill sites. Our Recycling Program gives everyone the opportunity to preserve the environment and to comply with BO 6280.5A. By recycling, MCB Camp Pendleton will conserve energy, natural resources, and landfill space.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
MCB Camp Pendleton can be viewed as a self-contained city. The Base is supported by its own industry, warehouses, freight, retail, hospital, clinics, recreational facilities, restaurants, etc. The Base also supports a total of approximately 7,000 single-family and multi-family residential housing units. Encompassing approximately 125,000 acres, MCB Camp Pendleton's waste stream is substantial, justifying the existence of it's own landfills. The same environmental regulations imposed on municipalities throughout the nation also restrict irresponsible waste disposal practices and mandate diversion goals.
The DoN has set an aggressive self-imposed waste diversion goal. MCB Camp Pendleton has also set its sights high and has vowed to mount a source reduction and recycling effort that will be a model for the military. The Base faces many challenges in attempting to modify individuals' habits. As with most jurisdiction, the Base does not have unlimited resources for landfill activities, and fines can be incurred for not meeting Federal, State and municipal diversion mandates. In their favor, the military can and does impose conformance standards upon its resident body beyond the abilities of other government entities. And with the resources available to the Recycling Manager to produce high quality information and educational support, the possibility for success is enhanced.
Installation Managers will benefit from a solid waste management plan. The plan will show the composition and sources of solid waste. Installation Managers will be in a position to target items which are easy to recycle or remove from the solid waste stream. By diverting waste paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, scrap metals, waste tires, wood, glass bottles/jars and plastics to recycling centers, Camp Pendleton can reduce the amount of solid waste going to our landfill.
INTRODUCTION
MCB Camp Pendleton is fully committed to waste stream reduction and diversion compliance. This commitment not only covers strict compliance with all applicable legal requirements, but also includes our responsibility as good citizens to protect and enhance our environment and natural resources.
MCB Camp Pendleton's integrated approach to waste reduction management requires the development of lines of communications and public awareness that will lead to mutual understanding of recycling issues and improve problem solving. Public out-reach is necessary for the following reasons:
SAVE OUR ENVIRONMENT AND PRECIOUS RESOURCES
IT IS THE LAW
IT MAKES SENSE
The installation should inform the public of our successes and of our problems in an open, cooperative manner. Installation Commanders and their staffs need to work with waste stream generators in order to resolve contentious issues to the satisfaction of all concerned.