52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program
Source: FAR 52.223-10 on acquisition.gov
Contractors must implement a compliant, cost-effective waste reduction program for all contract-related operations, meeting federal, state, and local requirements.
Overview
FAR 52.223-10, Waste Reduction Program, requires contractors to establish and maintain a cost-effective waste reduction program for all operations and facilities covered by the contract. The clause defines key terms such as recycling, waste prevention, and waste reduction, emphasizing the importance of minimizing waste generation through prevention, recycling, and the use of environmentally preferable products. Contractors must ensure their waste reduction efforts comply with all relevant Federal, State, and local regulations, including Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and its implementing regulations (40 CFR Part 247). This clause is intended to align contractor operations with federal sustainability goals, particularly those outlined in Executive Order 14057.
As prescribed in 23.406(c), insert the following clause:
Waste Reduction Program (May 2024)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-
Recycling means the series of activities, including collection, separation, and processing, by which products or other materials are recovered from the solid waste stream for use in the form of raw materials in the manufacture of products other than fuel for producing heat or power by combustion.
Waste prevention means any change in the design, manufacturing, purchase, or use of materials or products (including packaging) to reduce their amount or toxicity before they are discarded. Waste prevention also refers to the reuse of products or materials.
Waste reduction means preventing or decreasing the amount of waste being generated through waste prevention, recycling, or purchasing recycled and environmentally preferable products.
(b) Consistent with the requirements of section 207 of https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/14057" target="_blank">Executive Order 14057, the Contractor shall establish a program to promote cost-effective waste reduction in all operations and facilities covered by this contract. The Contractor’s programs shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local requirements, specifically including Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6962&num=0&edition=prelim" target="_blank">42 U.S.C.6962, etseq.) and implementing regulations (40 CFR Part 247).
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