ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL GOVERNING STANDARDS ITALY

ITALY - 7 Solid Waste
must be at least 72 hours with the temperature maintained at 55 C (131 F). A stabilization
period of at least 7 days must follow the decomposition period.
C7.3.6.6.8. The transportation of sludge shall be conducted with appropriate,
dedicated vehicles and shall follow procedures to prevent risk to human health and the
environment.
C7.3.6.6.9. Classification & Use of Compost. Compost produced at a composting
facility that is located on a DoD installation, and that processes sludge from a domestic
wastewater treatment plant (see Chapter 4, “Wastewater”) must meet the parameter limits in
Table 7.1 at the end of the composting process. The distribution and application of the compost
should be based on the agronomic characteristics and the composition of the soil at the point of end
use as indicated in Tables 7.1 and 7.2.
C7.3.6.6.9.1. To be distributed for agricultural applications at the end of the
composting process, the compost should have the characteristics listed in Table 7.3.
C7.3.6.6.9.2. Compost which fails to meet the standards in Tables 7.1, 7.2,
or 7.3 shall be disposed of either by landfilling or incineration.
C7.3.6.7. Cooking Oils & Grease Waste. Cooking oils and grease waste generated by
activities like installation exchanges, dining facilities, schools, hospitals, restaurants, and similar
public services, shall be separated at the point of generation, placed in dedicated containers, and
turned over to an Italian-permitted transporter for disposal. (Note: This criterion is not
applicable to cooking oils and grease waste generated in households unless they are collected by
the municipal service.)
C7.3.7. General Criteria for Urban Waste
C7.3.7.1. Installations shall consult with the Italian Base Commander on issues
pertaining to the management of urban waste.
C7.3.7.2. Installations will develop and implement a strategy to reduce urban waste
disposal. This strategy shall include recycling, composting, or waste minimization efforts. The
strategy shall also include the means for separate collection of packaging waste and its
recovery/recycling through coordination with the appropriate Italian consortium.
C7.3.7.3. Recycling programs will be instituted on DoD installations in accordance with
the policies in DoDI 4715.4 (Pollution Prevention). These programs shall provide for separate
collection and recycling/recovery of primary and secondary packaging wastes, appliances, and
large auto parts. Landfilling of such recovered wastes is prohibited. Disposal of
recycled/recovered material shall be coordinated with the Italian Base Commander and with the
appropriate Italian consortium.
C7.3.7.3.1. Before arranging for the re-use, recycling, or disposal of electronic
equipment and electronics, including CDs and DVDs, DoD should take all measures and utilize
qualified technical procedures to prevent unauthorized access to personal data, as well as
classified data that is saved in electronics and electrical equipment.
September 2012 Italy FGS 7-14
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