Sustainability Fieldbook.pdf

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Sustainability Fieldbook The Pilot Edition 2012

Created by Ari Jewell and Tim Noon Sustainable Operations Western Collective

April, 2012

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Sustainability Fieldbook

Introduction

Welcome to the USDA Forest Service Sustainability Fieldbook! This Fieldbook is designed as a tool for the field going employee to use for applying sustainability practices when Planning, Working, and Following Up on work you have completed. First a look at What Sustainability is and Why it relates to our jobs.

What is Sustainability? Sustainability can be defined as the creation and maintenance of the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic and other requirements of present and future generations.

Why does Sustainability relate to our jobs? Sustainability relates to our jobs in a multitude of ways. Here are a few of the main reasons.

1. It’s who we are as an agency. This is embodied in the first sentence of the Forest Service Mission:

“The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to

meet the needs of present and future generations.”

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As stewards of the National Forests and the multitude of resources within them, we are responsible for maintaining a healthy and productive environment.

2. It’s Required. Executive Orders (13423, 13514) and policy Acts

direct the agency towards reducing its impact on the footprint areas covered in this book.

3. It makes economic and social sense. Sustainability can result in

huge increases in efficiency and cost savings for the tax payer. Sustainability is a model that is embraced by some of the largest corporations in the world for the ways it saves money and improves the health and security of our communities.

4. It applies to everyone. Sustainability does not begin and end with administrative actions alone. Every employee has the ability to make a difference and to share ideas!

5. As stewards of the National Forests and the multitude of resources within them, we are responsible for maintaining a healthy productive ecosystem for future generations.

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Table of Contents

How to use this Fieldbook....................................................5

13 Suggested topics of Sustainability….….….........................6-7

Categories

Waste Prevention (green color pages)......………………………….7-10

Water (blue color pages)..………….……….……………………………..10-13

Green Purchasing (Orange pages)………………………………………13-15

Sustainability Leadership (Pink pages)……............................15-16

Energy (Gold color pages)…..……...……………………………………..17-19

Fleet Transportation and Vehicles (white color pages) …….. 20-22

Appendix A – Regional Recycling Centers……………………………………………………………………………….23-31

Notes, etc…………………………………………………………………………..32-36

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How to Use this Fieldbook This book is designed as a supplement to be referenced once per pay period or when completing a project briefing (such as tailgate safety, or new project orientation.) To that end there are 13 Suggested Topics of Sustainability that are intended to be a short talking point for every pay period in a general Forest Service field season. The main focus of the Sustainability Fieldbook is these 6 Footprint Areas: Ø Waste Prevention Ø Water Ø Green Purchasing Ø Sustainable Leadership Ø Energy Ø Fleet and Transportation

The 13 Suggested Topics are spread throughout the Footprint Areas and are denoted in parenthesis. Appendixes include further reference material and the back cover has a checklist for sustainable operations.

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13 Suggested topics of Sustainability

1. Fleet. Carpooling and proper vehicle selection for work use. (page

21)

2. Waste. Recycling- reviewing what can be recycled and where!

(page 9)

3. Energy. Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use

(page 18)

4. Waste. Reduce- How to reduce waste going into the trash. (page

8)

5. Fleet. Reduce speed to reduce footprint, and increase money

saved! (page 21)

6. Water. Tips on conserving water indoors (page 12)

7. Fleet. Hey, your car’s running. Better catch it! Idling Vehicles.

(page 22)

8. Waste. Reuse- And close the loop! (page 9)

9. Water. Tips on conserving water outdoors. (page 12)

10. Green Purchasing. So what is this Green Purchasing? (page

13)

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11. Sustainable Leadership. What is Sustainable Leadership?

(page 15)

12. Green Purchasing. How can this relate to our job? (page 14)

13. Sustainable Leadership. How can we use it? (page 16)

Waste Prevention

What? In a lifetime, the average American will throw away 600 times his/her weight in garbage--a 150 lb. adult will leave a legacy of 90,000 lbs. of trash for his/her children. Waste prevention is the design, purchase, manufacture, use or reuse of products and materials to reduce the amount or toxicity of solid waste generated. Why? Waste prevention often results in substantial savings through reduced purchasing and disposal costs. In addition, waste prevention has environmental benefits, including reduced energy consumption and pollution, conservation of natural resources, and extension of valuable landfill capacity. - As a Federal Agency, Executive Order 13423 mandates that we work towards: “minimizing the generation of waste and pollutants through

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source reduction, and increasing diversion of compostable and organic material from the waste stream.” How/Where? Planning: The most effective way to reduce waste is to not create it in the first place Follow these guidelines to reduce waste while planning field work!

• Organize gear and work materials such as maps, data sheets, etc. in the amounts needed or reuse any these materials from other projects (excess data sheets, large scale maps, etc)

• Make a plan for how to deal with crew waste once working on a project such as how and where to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

• Brief crews on the above mentioned plan. Working Waste prevention can be evaluated continuously while working. The following guidelines and useful information can help keep this process going.

• Frequently communicate between all levels of your crew on what the plan is for dealing with waste, be it kitchen garbage, work materials, etc.

• Follow the Three R’s! Reduce, Reuse, And Recycle! • Reduce: You can reduce the amount of waste you create and also

save money by not using more of a material than necessary and choosing what rubbish you throw away. (Sustainability Topic #4)

• Reuse: Reusing materials reduces waste and saves tax payers an untold amount of money each year. (Sustainability Topic #8)

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• Recycle: Recycling conserves natural resources, energy, and landfill use as well as significantly reducing pollution and green house gas emission. Here are some reasons to recycle some common items: (Sustainability Topic #2)

1. Aluminum: There is no limit to the number of times aluminum can be reused. The soda can you are drinking from today could have been part of someone else's 20 years ago--and could be part of someone else's 20 years into the future if you recycle it.

2. Glass: Glass produced from recycled glass instead of raw materials reduces air pollution by 20% and water pollution by 50%.

3. Steel: It takes about 4 times as much energy to make steel from virgin ore as it does to make the same steel from scrap--a mill using recycled scrap reduces related water pollution, air pollution, and mining wastes by about 70%.

4. Plastic: You could fill a plastic water bottle roughly ¼ full with oil to signify how much oil is needed to produce that bottle. It requires 100-400 years to break down in a landfill.

5. Paper: In the manufacturing process of recycled paper; 74% less air pollution is generated, 34% less water pollution is generated, 58% less water is required

• Consult Appendix B of this Guidebook for Region One geographic recycle centers and what they accept as well as more info on recycling and Green Tips.

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Follow Up: Upon returning from your project you can improve the effectiveness of your waste prevention by:

• Reviewing what was done while working (how you used the three R’s)

• What worked and what didn’t and how you can change your plan for next time.

• Other Useful feedback from the crew? (This all can be included in a crew debriefing or AAR.)

Water

What? While water as a utility may seem cheap, it is actually costly in many ways. It depletes aquifers, requires energy for pumping, chemicals for treatment and staffing to operate treatment and wastewater treatment plants. By using water efficiently, we can protect water sources, improve water quality and reduce the amount of energy used to treat, pump, and heat water.

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Why? Executive Order 13423 mandates that we “reduce water consumption intensity by 2 percent annually or 16 percent by the end of FY 2015.” Beyond our own water use while at work, more than 900 cities rely on national forest watersheds and 3,400 public water systems serving 66 million people in 33 States are supplied by watersheds with NFS lands. Thus, we have a significant responsibility to ensure the sustainability of this life-essential resource. How / Where? Planning Planning for water conservation can take place on a project basis all the way up to season-long and further.

• Start by reviewing your water needs specific to your crew. (Fire, Weeds, Timber, etc.)

• Identify the high uses of water in your day to day operations and how to eliminate water waste. (Examples could include fire crews filling engines to the point of overflow, washing hose with continuously running hose washers, washing vehicles, landscaping, etc.)

• Communicate water conservation to all people involved in your work, coordinate with other crews to see what works for them, and dialogue new ideas to promote a conservation ethic.

Working Implement your plans and take these easy steps towards reducing water waste: -Outdoors

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• Wash your vehicle on the grass and only when needed. This will water your lawn at the same time

• Use a hose nozzle and turn off the water while you wash your vehicle and save more than 100 gallons.

• Fix or report leaking water fixtures on Forest Service facilities such as faucets, toilets, pipes, etc.

• Adjust your watering schedule each month to match seasonal weather conditions and landscape requirements. Do not overwater, and try not to water the sidewalks and buildings. (Sustainability Topic #9)

-Indoors (Office Spaces, garages, bunkhouses, at home) • When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while

rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water

• Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. You'll save up to 1000 gallons a month

• Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save 4 gallons a minute. That's 200 gallons a week for a family of four.

• While staying in a hotel or even at home, consider reusing your towels and sheets instead of requesting new ones each day.

• Washing Clothes and Dishes: Save up to 1000 gallons of water per month by running your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full. When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load. Cut back on rinsing if your dishwasher is new. Newer models clean more thoroughly than older ones (Sustainability Topic #6)

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Upon completion of your project look for ways to improve your efficient water use by:

• Reviewing what you planned, what worked, and what didn’t. • Identifying room to improve your plan next time • Quantify gallons saved to show a concrete example of what effect

the action had.

Green Purchasing What? Green Purchasing is the selection, use, and purchase of products that take into account the impact those products have on the environment through the entire life cycle from product production, use, and into re-use or disposal. Green Purchasing leads towards acquiring products that:

• -Use less electricity (Example: purchasing an Energy Star computer).

• -Have a high amount of Post Consumer or “Recycled” content or recycle ability.

• -Reduce Solid Waste. This means the product is both lower in amount of packaging and is itself reusable.

• -Is made up of components that leave less environmental impact than comparable products (Example: environmentally friendly cleaning agents that drain into public water sources). (Sustainability Topic #10)

Why? The Federal government spends several hundred billion dollars on goods and services each year. By making Green Purchasing decisions across all levels of federal work from individual crewmembers

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to large acquisitions, a collectively massive impact can be made that will result in:

• -Improve safety and health of our workforce and the communities. (bpa)

• -Reduce pollution and conserve natural resources and energy. • -Provide Potential Cost Savings • -Increased awareness of sustainability ethic.

How / Where? Planning Green Purchasing also can take place at the beginning of project work.

• Look for opportunities to purchase green when ordering or gathering supplies for your upcoming project work.

• Look for options to replace current work materials with Green Purchasing options at the end of its lifecycle

Working While completing project or field work follow through with planning and look for opportunities such as these to Green Purchase, and brainstorm your own:

• Purchase and use environmentally friendly cleaning agents. • Use or purchase reusable batteries for radios and equipment • Purchase material that utilize less electricity such as light bulbs

when traveling, or LED headlamps for field use • Take mental or written notes on green purchasing alternatives

while working (Sustainability Topic #12)

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Follow Up Follow up with Green Purchasing at the end of your project in these ways:

• Review how you implemented your plan for Green Purchasing, and what if any, was done.

• Brainstorm ideas where Green Purchasing could work in the future.

Sustainability Leadership What? Sustainability Leadership is simply the strong promotion and integration of sustainable operations across the footprint areas at all levels of the agency, our partnerships, and our communities. Why? Leadership can give the framework for making Forest Service Operations more sustainable. From implementing green initiatives, providing better options such as more fuel efficient vehicles, and training and informing employees on agency directives and new ways of thinking, sustainability can be spread through leadership. (Sustainability Topic #11) How / Where? Planning:

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Sustainability Leadership does not just apply to higher levels of management, but can be implemented at the crew level between crew members.

• In planning your work activities, consider how your work affects the different sustainability Footprint Areas.

• Become educated on what can be done to improve overall sustainability in these areas, this includes basic ideas such as reading the tips in this guide on how to conserve water or energy (Sustainability Topic #13)

Working: Sustainability Leadership while you’re working can mean leading by example for your co-workers as well as setting a leadership example as a crew by adopting sustainability strategies.

• Look for ways to implement the tips towards sustainable actions found in this guide or other resources.

• Be open to new ideas, and create open communication on ways to improve.

Follow Up: Promote Sustainability Leadership at the end of your projects or field season by

• Sharing what you and your crew to reduce your footprint in daily and seasonal operations

• Continue to openly communicate, and stay active in Forest Service sustainability by keeping up to date on new directives and ideas.

• Share your enthusiasm.

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Energy

What? Nationally, the Forest Service uses four main sources of energy for its facilities: electricity, natural gas, propane, and fuel oil. Energy use has two components, consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. In FY 2010 the US government spent roughly $28.8 Billion on energy consumption.

Why? The Agency’s goal for energy efficiency is derived from Executive Order 13423.

• Energy efficiency: Reduce energy intensity by 3 % annually through 2015 or by 30% by 2015.

• Greenhouse gases: By reducing energy intensity by 3% annually or 30% by 2015, reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

• Renewable power: At least 50% of current renewable energy purchases must come from new renewable sources (in service after January 1, 1999).

• Building performance: Construct or renovate buildings in accordance with sustainability strategies, including resource conservation, reduction, and use; sitting; and indoor environmental quality.

• Electronics management: Annually, 95% of electronic products purchased must meet Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool standards where applicable; enable Energy Star®

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features on 100% of computers and monitors; and reuse, donate, sell, or recycle 100% of electronic products using environmentally sound management practices.

How / Where?

Planning

We depend on energy in order to complete our daily activities. While energy use is a necessity in our daily routine, keeping in mind some helpful tips can help us become more efficient in our energy consumption.

Working

• Turn off computer when you leave – You can save up to 74% if you only have your computer on for 40 hours a week as opposed to leaving it on all the time. Even putting your computer into standby can account for a considerable amount of savings

• Turn off the lights when not in use – Lighting accounts for 5 to 10 percent of total energy use. (Suggested Topic #3)

• Turn the thermostat down (or up) – Adjusting the temperature just one degree (higher for cooling and lower for heating) can reduce heating and cooling costs one percent.

• Set the thermostat – 68oF when occupied and 60

oF at night or

when unoccupied. If you are going to be gone for a few days turn

it down to 55oF.

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• A/C – If you have central or window air conditioning, set the

thermostat at 78oF. Each degree higher saves approximately 6

percent on air conditioning. • Exhaust fans – Run kitchen or bathroom exhaust fans only when

needed. • Using drapes – To help heat the room close the drapes at night

and on cloudy days. If it’s hot inside close the drapes on hot sunny days, especially on the East and West sides.

• Crock pots – For soups and stews that require long cooking periods, using a crock-pot will save a substantial amount of energy.

• Match the pan size to the element size – A 6” pan on an 8” burner will waste over 40% of the heat produced by the burner.

• Running the Dishwasher – If the dishwasher doesn’t have an automatic air-dry switch, turn off the control knob after the final rinse and open the door to allow the dishes to dry naturally instead of using the dishwasher’s drying cycle. Dishwashers typically use less water than washing the dishes by hand.

• Don’t use space heaters – Standard electric space heaters consume 1500 watts at their typical highest setting; that's essentially the energy footprint of 10 desktop computers with monitors.

Follow-up

Sharing new discoveries and ideas with co-workers is a great way to spread the word and encourage sustainable living habits.

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Fleet Transportation and Vehicles

What? While necessary to accomplish our land management responsibilities, our vehicle use has an environmental impact: burning fossil fuels, petroleum consumption and emitting CO2 and particulates.

Why? As an agency, one of our goals is to reduce petroleum consumption by 2 percent each year through FY 2020, for a total to 30%.

E.O. 13423 requires 2 percent reductions of petroleum consumption each year through the end of FY 2015. E.O. 13514 goes into effect beginning in FY 2010 and extends the 2 percent reductions each year through the end of FY 2020.

By being conscientious about our driving habits and vehicle use we can achieve our agency mission without jeopardizing our management objectives and safety. The follow is a list of ideas to keep in mind while performing your daily work duties.

How / Where?

Planning

In the initial stages of project planning there are some important decisions to be made that could help reduce your fuel consumption

• Carpool whenever possible – When planning your daily work schedule try to group you activities together if possible.

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o Selecting the right vehicle for your endeavor – use a more fuel efficient vehicle if one is available and will not compromise your mission. (Suggested Topic #1)

• Check the tire pressure – You can improve your gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure.

Equivalent gasoline savings – up to $0.11 per gallon • Remove excess weight - Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your

vehicle, especially heavy ones. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2 percent.

Equivalent gasoline savings - $0.04–$0.07 per gallon

Working

Driving to the project site is a great time to practice some fuel saving driving tips.

• Observe the Speed Limit – To achieve the maximum fuel consumption and MPG, you should drive at a constant speed in the range of 45-60 MPH. You can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.30 per gallon for gas. (Suggested Topic #5)

Equivalent gasoline savings - $0.19 - $1.23 per gallon • Drive Sensibly – Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration

and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Avoid tailgating, as this encourages rapid braking and acceleration.

Equivalent gasoline savings - $0.26 - $0.86 per gallon

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• Avoid excessive idling - Idling can use a quarter to a half gallon of fuel per hour, depending on engine size and air conditioner (AC) use. Turn off your engine when your vehicle is parked. It only takes a few seconds worth of fuel to restart your vehicle. (Suggested Topic #7)

Equivalent gasoline savings - $0.01 - $0.04 per minute • Use cruise control – By using cruise control whenever appropriate

can significantly increase your MPG and reduce your fuel consumption. Appropriate times to use cruise control are on flat grades and gentle curves. Avoid cruise control on steep grades and sharp corners.

Follow-up Many of these driving tips go hand and hand with safety. If you drive defensively you will not only reduce your risk of accident, you will also increase your fuel economy. As suggested by many fleet managers, reducing your speed not only reduces your risk of accident, but will also significantly increase your fuel economy.

At the end of the day identify what worked or what things you could’ve done differently. This will help in planning for the next time.

Appendix A

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National Forest

City, State

Recycling Center Name Address Phone

Card board

Newspaper

Magazines

Office Paper

Aluminum Cans

Steel Cans Glass

#1,#2 Plastic

Tree Marking Paint Cans

Notes on how cans are accepted

Clearwater & Nez Perce

Lewiston, ID

Lewis Clark Recyclers Inc 0334 2nd Street

208-746-1187 X X X

X, plain paper X X X no

Lewiston, ID Pacific Steel 604 12th St N

208-743-2181 X X X X X X X yes

cans must be fully emptied and dried, need to call ahead to let them know you'll be dropping

off cansMoscow, ID

Moscow Recycling 401 N. Jackson

208-882-0590 X X X X X X X X, 1-7 no

BovillMoscow Recycling

Located on Railroad Avenue across from Bovill City Hall and the tennis courts

208-882-0590 X X X X X X X X, 1-7 no

DearyMoscow Recycling

Located on Line Street behind the elevators

208-882-0590 X X X X X X X X, 1-7 no

GeneseeMoscow Recycling

Oak Street just west of the ball park

208-882-0590 X X X X X X X X, 1-7 no

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JuliaettaMoscow Recycling

Hwy 3 past the ball park and across from Browning Cut Stock

208-882-0590 X X X X X X X X, 1-7 no

KendrickMoscow Recycling

8th & Railroad Street by yard waste bin

208-882-0590 X X X X X X X X, 1-7 no

PotlatchMoscow Recycling

City Hall parking lot

208-882-0590 X X X X X X X X, 1-7 no

Orofino, ID

Clearwater County Transfer Station

4753 Transfer Station Rd

208-476-7903 X ? ? ? X X

X, plastics 1-6 no

Beaverhead - Deerlodge Butte, MT

A and S Metals

2100 Meadowlark Ln.

406-494-1661 x x x x No

Pacific Steel 1301 Gaylord St.406-782-0402 x x x x x Yes

Cans must be fully emptied and dried

AWARE 642 S. Arizona St.406-723-3406 X X X X X no

Alder, MT

Headwaters Recycling Co-op

1/4 mile South of Town

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Anaconda, MT AWARE 200 N. Polk St.

406-563-5229 X X X X X ?

Call about paint cans

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Cardwell, MT

Headwaters Recycling Co-op South of town

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Deer Lodge, MT

Headwaters Recycling Co-op IGA Store

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Dillon, MT

Headwaters Recycling Co-op Fairgrounds

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Dillon, MT


Middle School – Sacajawea and Oregon

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Ennis, MT


North of town on Hwy 287 at Transfer Station

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Drummond, MT


1/4 mile northeast of town, under freeway

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Harrison, MT


1 mile south on Pony Rd.

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Philipsburg, MT


Huffman’s Food Farm parking lot

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Hall


1 Block east of Highway

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

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Ramsay, MT

Headwaters Recycling Co-op Near post office

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Sheridan, MT


2 miles south of town

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Sheridan, MT


Newspaper at High School

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Dell, MT


Dell Lima Transfer Station

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Twin Bridges, MT


Landfill and container site, Bear Gulch Rd.

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Virginia City, MT


North of town on Hwy 237

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Warm Springs, MT


Warm Springs State Hospital

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Custer Billings, MT Pacific Steel 777 4th Ave. N

406-245-3133 x x x x Yes


Allied Waste 458 Charles St.

406-252-5721 x x x x x x x

Yes-small

capacity, no $


Appendix A

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Billings, MT

Golden Recycling 1100 6th Ave. N

406-252-8080 x x x x No

Miles City, MT Pacific Steel 803 Phillips St

406-232-3583 X X yes


Miles City, MT

Eastern Montana Industries

805 S Haynes Ave

406-234-3740 X X x X X X no

Dakota Pairie Grasslands Minot, ND

Recycling Center 605 27th St. S. E.

701-852-1014 X X X X X X ?


Flathead Kalispell, MT

Valley Recycling

55 West Valley Drive

406-257-2574 x x x x x x No

Pacific Steel105 Montclair Ave.

406-755-7128 x x x x x x Yes


Whitefish, MT

North Valley Refuse

5445 Hwy. 93 South

406-862-4381 x x x x x x No

GallatinBozeman, MT

Pacific Recycling

315 West Griffin Drive

406-587-0662 x x x Yes


Gallatin County / City of Bozeman

1126 North 7th Avenue

406-582-2493 x x x x x x x No

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1500 North 7th Avenue

406-582-2493 x x x x x x x No


NE Corner of Highland and Ellis

406-582-2493 x x x x x x x No


South 13th and College Street

406-582-2493 x x x x x x x No


2143 Story Mill Road

406-582-2493 x x x x x x x No

Livingston, MT


406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

HelenaLincoln, MT

Headwaters Recycling Co-op School

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Lincoln, MT

Headwaters Recycling Co-op Senior Center

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Helena, MT

Pacific Recycling

1530 National Avenue

406-442-7851 X X X X no

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Idaho Panhandle

Couer D'alene

Ramsay Transfer Station

3650 North Ramsay Road

208-446-1430 x x x x x x x No

Bonners Ferry, ID

Main Landfill 6411 Hillcrest

208 267-3812 x x x x x x x x No

Sandpoint, ID Pacific Steel

1000 Triangle Street

208 263-2584 x x x x x x No

Kootenai Libby, MTKootenai Disposal

2049 Highway 2 S, dumpsters located at city hall

406-293-3711 X X X X X no

Troy, MTKootenai Disposal

dumpsters located on edge of town

406-293-3711 X X X X X no

Eureka / Rexford, MT

Eureka Community Recycling program

Junction of Hwy 93 and Hwy 37 behind County Annex office.

406-297-7026 X X X X no

, Corrugated Carboard goes to Steins (406-297-3151) or valley recycling in Kalispell

Noxon/Trout Creek, MT

Sanders County Recycling Program

Community Drop Centers: 61 Vinson Mill Road, Trout Creek or behind Speciality Bean in Noxon

406-827-2226 X X X no

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Lewis and Clark

Augusta, MT

Headwaters Recycling Co-op Transfer Station

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Choteau, MT


Old State Highway Shop

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Choteau, MT


Rexs Grocery Store

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Harlowton, MT


1 block past locomotive

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Lewiston, MT

Pacific Recycling Lewiston 420 Truck BYP

406-538-2379 X X X X X ?


Martinsdale, MT


By School footbal Field

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

White Sulphur Springs, MT

Headwaters Recycling Co-op By Police Station

406-443-3101 x x x x x x No

Great Falls, MT Pacific Steel

1624 12th Ave North

406-791-8550 x x x x x x Yes


Havre, MT Pacific Steel1805 US Hwy 2 North

406-265-5824 x x x x x x x No

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Lolo

Pablo, MT (Lake County)

Lake County Transfer Station

36117 North Reservoir Road

406-888-7323 x x x x x x

x ( and 3-7)

Missoula, MT Pacific Steel 2600 Latimer

406-543-7280 X X X X X X X Yes

Cans must be fully emptied and dried… will pay for the steel

Missoula, MT

Missoula Recyclery and Allied Waste

3207 West Broadway

406-721-1120 X X X X X X X yes

Cans must be fully emptied and dried… donation only

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Sustainability Checklist! Waste Prevention ____Y____N - Acquired work materials to minimize waste (right amount for the job.) ____Y____N - Recycled all materials possible. (Metals, papers, plastic, glass, etc.) ____Y____N - Reused materials to cut down on waste (Maps, water bottles, other.) Water ____Y____N - Used a hose nozzle, washed vehicles on lawn, promptly shut off faucets ____Y____N - Turned off sprinklers when done watering or used timers in watering lawn. ____Y____N - Minimize purchase of bottled water, Use reusable bottles instead. ____Y____N - Turn off water while brushing teeth and reduce shower time to 5 minutes. Green Purchasing ____Y____N - Purchased bio-based products when possible (Cleaning agents, biodegradables) ____Y____N - Used renewable products such as batteries in place of purchasing disposable. Sustainable Leadership ____Y____N - Sought to follow sustainable actions in daily work activities ____Y____N - Participated in open communication on sustainability in the workplace. Energy ____Y____N - Turned off lights and appliances such as fans when not needed or in use. ____Y____N - Unplugged chargers and completely shut off computers while not in use. ____Y____N - Used building heat or air condition appropriately with closed windows/doors. ____Y____N - Used energy efficient bulbs, appliances, or sought replacement with. Fleet and Transportation ____Y____N - Chose the correct vehicle for the job and maximized occupants. ____Y____N - Drove the speed limit to maximize fuel economy. ____Y____N - Properly inflated tires, checked air filter, removed excess weight from vehicle.

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