CASERMA EDERLE, Italy -- The Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division and the Directorate of Human Resources Post Office staff are now providing waste containers that will enable Vicenza Military Community personnel to properly recycle items in the post office lobby here.
On Aug. 20, Garrison Commander Col. Erik M. Berdy signed the U.S. Army Garrison Italy Recycling Policy, which implemented mandatory solid waste recycling to the maximum extent possible.
In addition to the lobby in the post office, there are new containers throughout the post office to encourage recycling.
DPW has ordered recycling containers with labels to facilitate recycling efforts, and these containers will arrive later this fall. In the interim, a large quantity of paper and cardboard in the post office can be recycled by simply using existing containers that were repurposed. There are now separate containers for paper and cardboard, plastic and cans, and dry waste (non-recyclable).
Anyone with large boxes to dispose of may use the large dumpster that has been placed adjacent to the parking lot behind the lobby.
Community members may also use conveniently located eco islands found throughout the installation or the Eco Center during normal hours of operation.
Please join the garrison in supporting this important Army sustainability initiative. This will ultimately support the mission, enhance well-being in the community, and protect the environment.
For more information, contact the USAG Italy solid waste/recycling compliance manager at DSN 637-8266, comm. 0444-61-8266, or Kurt.A.Brownell.civ@mail.mil.
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