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Disposal is often costly, but the costs of disposal in the long run can be reduced or negated. Potential savings are determined by a TCO analysis, the analysis of the total cost incurred over the life cycle of an item, encompassing development, purchase, use, maintenance, support, and disposal. The decision to remove identified surplus is made if it is determined to be more economical than other methods by the pricing analyst. The item manager must consult the CO when removing items because supplier involvement is sometimes required.
The Postal Service environmental policy, as stated in Handbook AS-550, Recycling Guide, and Handbook AS-552, Pollution Prevention Guide, must be incorporated into procedures governing material redistribution, recycling, and disposal.
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