JPR 8550.1 - Nasa

JSC Environmental Compliance
Procedural Requirements
JPR No.
8550.1A XXXX.X
Effective Date:
Johnson Space Center • Environmental Compliance Program
Expiration Date:
Expiration Date:
Page Number
3/25/2011
3/25/2016
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a. Single alkaline batteries are disposed of as plant trash.
b. All other types of batteries are recycled through the ISW program in accordance with
Chapter 3, Managing Industrial Solid Waste.
4.3.2.3 Cardboard
a. Place all recyclable cardboard in the designated recycling location for your area.
b. Some cardboard is not suitable for recycling. Refer to Chapter 3, Managing Industrial Solid
Waste for information on chemical, oil, or grease contaminated cardboard. Paperboard such
as cereal boxes, cardboard with wax coating, and cardboard with food/beverage residue or
excess moisture or excess moisture may be thrown in the regular trash.
Note: For a list of cardboard recycling carts throughout JSC, EF, and SCTF, click on the following
link: http://www6.jsc.nasa.gov/ja/ja13/docs/RecycleCartContactlist.doc.
4.3.2.4 Construction and Demolition (C&D)
a. Recycling shall be included in the planning process of any C&D, addressing the specs in
contracts and necessary recordkeeping.
b. Building materials from C&D projects shall be recycled and reused to the maximum extent
possible. The method of recycling is dependent upon the nature and quantity of the material,
the type of project and the contractor.
c. Recyclable and reusable materials not handled through the project shall be recycled through
other JSC recycling and reuse programs.
d. PMs shall contact the Logistics Office to coordinate roll-off delivery and pickup, and other
transportation services.
e. Under no circumstances shall recyclable materials be sent to a landfill.
4.3.2.5 Fluorescent Lamps
All fluorescent lamps shall be recycled through the ISW Program. Refer to Chapter 3,
Managing Industrial Solid Waste for requirements on managing this type of waste.
4.3.2.6 Mixed Office Paper
a. Waste office paper shall be placed in the designated recycling container for your area.
b. The Custodial Staff shall empty the containers on a regular basis.
c. If the container becomes full before its regularly scheduled pickup, the Custodial Contractor
X39563 shall be contacted.
d. Table 4-1provides a list of recyclable and non-recyclable paper items that shall be followed.
Verify correct version before use at
http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/CDMSDocs/Centers/JSC/Home.tml.
JSC Form JF2420B (MS Word August 28, 2006) (Revised May 30, 2007)