To promote Earth Day and the Postal Service’s commitment to sustainability, all facilities are encouraged to participate in USPS’ recycling program and communicate that commitment by ordering Poster 890-A. This poster should be used to inform employees about proper recycling practices where mixed paper and plastic recycling are currently offered. The poster should be used in conjunction with Labels 890-A and 890-B, which indicate proper items that should be placed in the appropriate recycling containers.
The success of USPS’ recycling program depends upon employee awareness, and Poster 890-A ensures compliance with USPS recycling protocols. While not all Post Offices have established programs for plastic recycling, you are encouraged to investigate local opportunities for recycling this valuable material. Currently, plastic shrink wrap and stretch wrap, when properly separated from other contaminants, can be sold for as much as $400 per ton in some regional markets. The Postal Service can make significant reductions in its sold waste disposal costs if employees and customers recycle not just mixed paper, but plastic as well. Use Poster 890-A as part of your facility’s efforts to create more sustainable recycling practices.
Facility managers and postmasters should use the eBuy on-catalog requisition system to order Poster 890-A from the MDC. Search for items using the PSN number listed below (without the dashes). If your office doesn’t have access to eBuy, order using touch-tone order entry (TTOE): Call 800-273-1509.
Note: You must be registered to use TTOE. To register, call 800-332-0317, option 1, extension 2925, and follow the prompts to leave a message. (Wait 48 hours after registering before placing your first order.) For complete TTOE ordering instructions visit the Materials Customer Service website at http://blue.usps.gov/purchase/_doc/ops_ttoeins.doc or call 800-332-0317, option 4, option 4.
Use the following information to order Poster 890-A:
PSIN: POS890A
PSN: 7690-13-000-5385
Unit of Measure: EA
Minimum Order Quantity: 1
Bulk Pack Quantity: N/A
Quick Pick Number: N/A
Price: $0.00
Edition Date 10/10
