2-12.4 Recycle (Scrap)

Recycling surplus reduces the impact of Postal Service operations on the environment. The client and purchase/SCM team will decide to recycle (scrap) an asset when it can no longer perform its intended function, cannot or should not be repaired, and cannot be sold as surplus. The value of the scrap material collected is determined by the material itself, its volume, and the geographical location of the scrap (relative to the proximity of dealers and the ease and efficiency of the collection process). The following five factors will determine the degree of success of a recycling (scrap) management program:

• Current market for the particular material being scrapped and recycled.
• Type of scrap material (e.g., ferrous or nonferrous).
• Condition of the materials (e.g., whether it is mixed, sorted, or clean).
• Quantity of the material.
• Involvement of a knowledgeable process manager.

The Postal Service will benefit from the expertise of the supplier in the decision of whether to recycle an asset; however, the plan to recycle does not need to be incorporated into the RFP.