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With the recycling prices of steel on the increase, members of the Qualified Recycling Program are seeking opportunities to collect scrap metal around Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif.
“The majority of the scrap metal we currently turn in (to the recycling centers) is steel,” said Arley Lessard, QRP manager. “We have also collected tin and aluminum.”
“Some examples of common items to recycle are metal dumpsters, metal bins, mixed metals to include aluminum, steel, and brass,” said Jack Adamyk, QRP laborer.
“There are different types of steel,” said Scott Figueroa, QRP assistant. “Number one steel and number two steel. Number 1 steel is your heavy iron stuff that you can’t bend yourself. Number 2 is like sheet metal, flimsy stuff. It would bend if you hit it with a bat. There are also plate and structural steel such as manhole covers, beams for big buildings. Short iron is four feet and under and ready to ship. All of the steel that’s recycled then gets shipped (overseas) where it’s repurposed.”
Recycling serves multiple purposes such as cleaning up the base.
“Recycling (also) diverts waste from going to the landfill reducing costs,” Lessard said. “In the case of scrap metal, it generates revenue for the program.”
The revenue generated from QRP is used according to the Marine Corps Order for operational needs, maintenance, and overhead costs incurred by the QRP, explained Lessard.
“Excess funds, if any, may be used for pollution prevention, energy conservation, safety and health projects, or non-appropriated morale, welfare and recreation purposes,” Lessard said. “However, these expenses must be approved by the QRP committee led by the (base) executive officer.”
In the past QRP, funds have been used to support the Marine Corps Ball, and Marine Corps Community Services events such as the base Christmas party, or Halloween Haunt.
“Recycling also reduces landfill costs, saving the base money,” Lessard said.
To coordinate a pick-up or drop-off of scrap metal, contact the QRP manager at (760) 577-6941 or via email at arley.lessard@usmc.mil.
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| Date Taken: | 03.09.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 03.09.2017 18:15 |
| Story ID: | 226382 |
| Location: | BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA, US |
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