1. QUALIFIED RECYCLING PROGRAM AREA MANAGER INFORMATION
September 2017

2. Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) Background
The QRP recycles material that could be discarded but can be used as raw materials after undergoing some type of physical or chemical processing
Eligible materials include: scrap metals, such as iron, steel, or aluminum, and other products such as cardboard, paper, used oil, batteries, plastic, glass and rubber
Program proceeds are used to defray costs of programs
Pollution abatement
Environmental programs, energy conservation improvements
Occupational, safety and health programs
Morale, welfare and recreation programs

3. QRP Process
Audit and compliance considerations necessitated business process changes
QRPs can turn material in to DLA Disposition Services
Only hazardous material will generate a reimbursement
Scrap QRP halted May 31, 2017 pending direction on compliant way forward
Installations can direct sell
Work with installation Finance to create direct sale agreements
Utilize local buyers who purchase one or several types of material
Develop relationships with national buyers who serve the area and buy many types of materials
QRP Managers need to work closely with installation Units
Ensure Units understand how to mark 1348s for QRP material
Give Units a list of materials that are eligible for reimbursement
Train personnel where QRP material will be stacked and stored
Make certain Units/QRP team has certifications where necessary

4. Audit Readiness
Each installation will have internal and external audits
The A must be kept and available for review
Certifications for applicable disposals will be needed
Sales agreements will be part of the audit
Proceed accounts will be required for review
Applicable Regulations
DODI , Integrated Recycling and Solid Waste Management is
regulation directly over QRP
10 U.S.C. Sec. 2577, establishes the authority for QRPs and discusses
distribution of proceeds
32 CFR 172, further discusses proceeds and establishes eligibility and
prohibitions
Financial Management Regulation, Vol 11, Chapter 5, discusses sales and
proceeds from sales
Service QRP POC is a great resource for assistance
Each Service has QRP manuals and support for the QRP Managers

5. Further Assistance
Air Force Institute of Technology QRP course, WENV 160
The AFIT QRP course is given three times a year
WENV 160 goes through entire QRP process from creation of
a business plan through reimbursement account management
DLA Disposition Services local field site Disposal Service Representatives (DSRs) can answer QRP material turn-in questions
The Digital DSR at has
information available for the QRP Manager