Section 117.70 Recycling and Refuse Program

Section 117

Section 117.70  Recycling and

Refuse Program

a)         The Correctional Industries Program recycles such items as the

following material to convert waste products to recyclable forms:

1)         Tires, rubber tire scraps, and related materials.

2)         White goods that are common household appliances such as

stoves and refrigerators.

3)         Refuse such as paper and plastic.

4)         Such other items as it is determined can be appropriately

recycled.

b)         Tires, rubber, and related materials are used in areas such as

alternative fuel options, playground materials, and recapped tires.

1)         Playground material is shredded tire rubber with all metals

removed for use as ground cover around playground equipment.

2)         Tire-derived fuel (TDF) is tire rubber shredded into

approximately 2" size pieces that is mixed with coal for use in commercial

or industrial power plants.

c)         White goods are dismantled to their constituent parts such as

metals, plastics, rubbers, and gases such as freon.  Gaseous constituents or

byproducts shall be recycled in accordance with the Federal Clean Air Act of

1990 (42 USC 7401 et seq.).  All other parts shall be sold or disposed of

properly.

d)         Interested parties may contact the Correctional Industries

Program in accordance with Section 117.50 to request information regarding

recycling, including purchase or collection of such materials.

e)         Correctional Industries may sign contracts or enter into

agreements with agencies identified by the Department as potential sources of

recyclable materials.