BOP Program Statement 1605.01 § 14

Refuse includes garbage, rubbish, and other putrescible and non-putrescible solid waste, except

for solid and liquid waste discharged into the institution sanitary sewer system. Refuse must be

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collected and removed as often as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions and avoid creating

health hazards.

a. Recycling. Recycling rates must be tracked by the institution department running the

recycling program and submitted to the SA for quarterly submission to the Chief, Environmental

Protection, in accordance with DOJ data call requirements.

b. Open Dumping. Open dumping of solid waste is prohibited. Recyclable materials may be

accumulated on site but must not be speculatively accumulated, in accordance with 40 CFR

261.1(c)(8). Items kept in the boneyard must be stored as though they have value.

c. Transport of Solid Waste. Facilities that transport solid waste to a landfill or other disposal

site must have a written program approved by the Warden. The Facilities Manager must develop

the program, which complies with 40 CFR 243.202 and includes:

 Identification of local, state, and federal regulations.

 Procedural guidance for compliance.

 Solid waste transport permit, if required by state or local regulation.

 Method for tracking the pounds of solid waste disposed via landfill, weight tickets from

the landfill are preferred.