Environmentally Preferable Services Index

Alphabetical listings of environmentally preferable services available on OSD's Statewide Contracts.

Antifreeze Recycling

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Antifreeze Recycling
Hazardous/Universal, Medical, Electronic Waste Disposal and Emergency Response - MRO001

Some vendors in Categories 1-2 of this contract offer recycling of spent antifreeze, either through a municipally offered household hazardous waste event or as an individual pick-up.

Battery Recycling

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Battery Recycling

Hazardous/Universal, Medical, Electronic Waste Disposal and Emergency Response - WMR001

Office Supplies, Recycled Paper and Envelopes - OFF53

Vendors on this contract offer recycling of batteries including, but not limited to mercury oxide, silver oxide, button cell, sealed lead acid, lithium of all types, and compositions, such as lithium ion, magnesium, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and alkaline either through a municipally offered household hazardous waste event or as an individual pick-up. 

The office supplies vendor on OFF53: Office Supplies, Recycled Paper and Envelopes are required to provide free recycling services for rechargeable batteries.

Computer/Electronics Recycling

Contract Title & Contract User Guide #Services Description for Computer/Electronics Recycling
Hazardous/Universal, Medical, Electronic Waste Disposal and Emergency Response - MRO001Electronic recycling vendors are included in Category 7: Electronic Waste of this contract. All vendors are required to hold either the R2 and/or E-Stewards certification for responsible handling of hazardous e-waste. All vendors are capable of collecting and recycling a variety of electronic waste, including, but not limited to, televisions, computer monitors, laptops, central processing units (CPUs), computer peripherals, solar panels, and cell phones and some may be offered at no charge. 

Demand Response Services

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Demand Response Services
Electricity Demand Response and Forward Capacity Market Services - ENE51

This contract provides enrollment and management services for facilities to maximize participation and earnings in the ISO New England (ISO-NE) Demand Response Program, by using back-up emergency generators and/or load curtailment. In addition, the vendor provides support services for current and future assets enrolled and to be enrolled by the Commonwealth in the Forward Capacity Market.

Document Scanning and Destruction (Recycling) Services

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Document scanning and destruction (recycling) Services
Records Management, Storage and Archiving Services and Moving Services - FAC126

Vendors who provide document destruction services on this contract are certified by the National Association of Information Destruction (NIAD) and must provide a certificate of destruction to the purchasing eligible entity for all shredded or destroyed materials. In addition, vendors are required to recycle all recyclable materials resulting from media destruction, and provide proof weight of the materials destructed. 

Electronic Payment and Processing Solutions

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Electronic Payment and Processing Solutions

Electronic Payment Processing - PRF81

Electronic Payments Processing, American Express Card Services - PRF82

Electronic Payment Solutions - PRF84

These contracts allow buyers to contract for electronic processing and solutions.  This includes credit, debit, ACH, point of sale hardware, and ancillary services in addition to web payment page hosting, Integrated Voice Response (IVR) hosting, and other integrated payment channels and methods such as kiosk or mobile. 

Energy, Climate Action, and Facility Advisory Services

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Energy Consulting Services
Energy, Climate Action, and Facility Advisory Services - PRF74

This contract provides a wide-ranging list of independent, experienced, and pre-qualified vendors offering an array of advisory services under three categories. Vendors under this contract may be businesses, individuals, or sole proprietors.

Categories include:

  • Energy and Climate Action Research, Analysis, Advisory and Consulting Services
  • Energy and Climate Action Project Advisory and Consulting Services
  • Clean Energy Systems and Technology Analysis and Research Category
  • Energy and Climate Action Facilities Management, Operations, and Maintenance Advisory and Consulting Services

Environmental Consultant, Program Coordinator, and Planner Services

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Environmental Consultant, Program Coordinator, and Planner Services

Management Consultants, Program Coordinators and Planners Services - PRF76

Professional Environmental and Consulting Services - PRF77

These contracts include vendors that specialize in environmental consulting, program coordination and planning services for environmentally related projects.

Environmental Engineers, Diagnostics and Testing

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Energy Consulting Services
Professional Environmental and Consulting Services - PRF77

Vendors on this contract provide expert environmental consulting, engineering, and investigative services on all matters involving environmental and subsurface issues. Environmental consulting and engineering firms on this contract provide consultation on federal and state environmental laws and regulations, environmental assessment and remediation activities, and other environmental analyses for Commonwealth Agencies and Municipalities. Categories include:

A. Media Assessments
B. Design and Construction Administration Services
C. Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) Compliance Support
D. Permitting
E. Compliance
F. Environmental Strategy
G. Recycling, Solid Waste, and Sustainable Materials Management

Equipment Rental, Battery Powered

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesProduct Description for Facilities Engineering Services
Equipment Rental - FAC131Vendors on this contract provide electric and other alternative fuel equipment. Buyers should contact vendors directly to obtain information and pricing regarding available offerings. Gasoline and diesel combustion release toxic pollutants, including nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and benzene, and contribute to the emission of climate-altering greenhouse gases. 

Facilities Engineering Services

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesProduct Description for Facilities Engineering Services
Facilities Engineering Services - PRF69This contract includes a wide range of independent, experienced and qualified contractors to provide facilities engineering services, including energy systems engineering and water resources engineering.

Fire Extinguisher Recycling

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Fire Extinguisher Recycling
Hazardous/Universal, Medical, Electronic Waste Disposal and Emergency Response - WMR001Some of the vendors in Categories 1, 2 and 8 offer recycling of fire extinguishers, either through a municipally offered household hazardous waste event, or as an individual pick-up.  

Fleet Management Services

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Fleet Management Services

Vehicle Maintenance and Management, Crash Management and Subrogation, and Risk Management - VEH113 - Fleet Management Services Statewide Contract

Fleet Management Software - VEH118

The VEH113 contract provides vehicle maintenance management and crash and subrogation services any vehicles or equipment regardless of Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). This includes preventative maintenance services, tune-ups, exhaust, engine repairs, and state inspections.

The VEH118 contract provides a cloud-based and fully hosted Fleet Management Software (FMS) system.

Preventative maintenance and tune-ups extend the life of the vehicle, saving money, and helping to keep the air clean (from www.FuelEconomy.gov  - Keeping your vehicle in shape).

  • Keep engine properly tuned - Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test may improve its gas mileage by an average of 4%, though results vary based on the kind of repair and how well it is done. Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, may improve mileage by up to 40%.
  • Keep tires properly inflated – Improve gas mileage by .6% on average – up to 3%, by keeping tires inflated to the proper pressure.  Under-inflated tires may lower gas mileage by about .2% for every 1psi drop in the average pressure of all tires.  Properly inflated tires are safer and last longer.

Use recommended grade of motor oil – Improve gas mileage by 1-2% by using manufacturer’s recommended grade of motor oil. Look for engine oil that says “Energy Conserving” on the API performance symbol to be sure it contains friction reducing additives. 

Fuel Card and Fuel Management Services

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Fuel Card and Fuel Management Services
Fuel Card & Fuel Management Services - VEH117This contract provides Fuel Cards to users of fleet vehicles. Users have the ability to review and download billing online, and vendor offers an app that assists drivers in finding the lowest priced gas in the area, including alternative fuel locations. Vendor also allows for the linkage of electric fueling transactions with select electric vehicle charging station providers with plans to expand to more.

Hazardous Waste Recycling

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Hazardous Waste Recycling
Hazardous/Universal, Medical, Electronic Waste Disposal and Emergency Response - WMR001

This contract covers the collection, management, recycling (when applicable), and disposal of various hazardous and medical waste and reflects potential rebates or savings, as some materials may generate revenue for recyclers. All materials are processed for reuse or recycling when possible; hazardous waste is incinerated at licensed facilities. Vendors may provide certificates of recycling or destruction. Vendors are awarded by category and may only provide services within those categories. Contract users are encouraged to request quotes from multiple vendors to secure the best pricing. Most vendors offer free end user training, including basic education to users on processes and procedures for appropriate storage, handling, or packaging of hazardous materials.

Mercury, found in fluorescent lamps, is highly toxic and poses risks to human health and wildlife. Proper lamp disposal supports the Commonwealth’s environmental goals. Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs), banned from Massachusetts landfills, are also collected and recycled under this contract.

Services offered on this contract include:

  • Category 1 – Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal: covers collection and recycling of items like motor oil, batteries, paint, solvents, propane tanks, and mercury. Includes containers and labor.
  • Category 2 – Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events:  Supports municipal HHW events with setup, staffing, and materials. Pricing includes all necessary supplies and services.
  • Category 3 – Mercury-Containing Products and Batteries Collection and Disposal: Includes fluorescent lamps, mercury products, and batteries as defined in 40 CFR Part 259.30. Offers both pick-up and mail-in options.
  • Category 4 – Sharps Collection and Disposal: Provides pick-up, mail-in, or kiosk services for non-commercially generated sharps.
  • Category 5 – Medical/Infectious Waste Collection and Disposal: Full-service disposal of infectious waste per 105 CMR 480. Includes packaging, transport, and regulatory compliance.
  • Category 6 – Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal: Covers segregation, review, and collection of pharmaceutical waste within facilities.
  • Category 7 – Electronic Waste (e-waste) Collection and Disposal: Certified vendors collect and recycle electronics including TVs, computers, phones, and solar panels.
  • Category 8 – Tanks Collection and Disposal: Disposal and recycling of aboveground, underground, and specialty tanks such as fire extinguishers.
  • Category 9 – Emergency Response Services (ERS) and Immediate Response Action (IRA): Rapid response for short-term environmental emergencies. The contract focuses on containment and hazard mitigation—and does not provide remediation services.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Integrated Pest Management - FAC117

This contract provides a list of vendors experienced in Integrated Pest Management (IPM).  IPM is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices and use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in combination with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment.  The IPM approach may be applied to both agricultural and non-agricultural settings, such as homes, gardens, and workplaces. IPM takes advantage of all appropriate pest management options including, but not limited to, the judicious use of pesticides. In contrast, organic food production applies many of the same concepts as IPM but limits the use of pesticides to those that are produced from natural sources, as opposed to synthetic chemicals.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is one of many states that have strived to suppress conventional pesticides and the health and environmental dangers associated with them. Commonwealth laws provide the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) with oversight on pesticide use in addition to enacting regulations for schools to implement Integrated Pest Management Programs.  The Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act of 1978 is found in Chapter 333 of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations (333 CMR) and includes the following:

  • The Children Protection Act of 2000 - The purpose of 333 CMR 14.00 is to promote the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and to establish those standards, requirements, and procedures necessary to minimize the risk of unreasonable adverse effects on human health and the environment regarding the use of pesticides within a school, daycare center or school-age childcare program facility in Massachusetts. This Act makes it mandatory for parents, staff, and children of any school or daycare facility to receive notification whenever pesticide applications are being made on the property and was put into place to ensure the health and safety of children, who are more sensitive to pesticides than adults
  • Governor's Executive Order #403 (2003) - Mandates the use of IPM in all state buildings and facilities.

Integrated Pest Management for Turf and Landscaping

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Integrated Pest Management for Turf and Landscaping
Landscaping Services, Snow Removal, Tree Services and Related Services - FAC120

Turf and Landscape Integrated Pest Management is a strategy used to manage insect pests in the landscape by using economically and environmentally sustainable practices. The goal of IPM is not to eliminate insect pests, but rather to strengthen and stabilize the landscape (ecosystem) so that conditions are more favorable for plants than they are for pests. By using scouting and monitoring practices to observe pests, timely actions may be taken to prevent significant problems using an environmentally preferable and cost-effective combination of cultural or mechanical, biological and, when justified, chemical methods available.

Vendors under this contract provide pest control programs for landscaping elements, including but not limited to lawns, trees, shrubs, plants and flowers, including but not limited to pest management planning, surveillance, trapping, and pesticide application. Services may also include plant disease management programs and limited/incidental management of abiotic problems. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks programs that prioritize the reduction of pesticide use, by using non-toxic control measures /methods or the least toxic control products, as much as possible, to control pests.

The vendor is also required to provide site-specific recommendations for design and management changes necessary to achieve pest prevention. The Contractor must also provide education services related to integrated pest management for building staff and occupants.

Janitorial Services, Environmentally Preferable

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Janitorial Services, Environmentally Preferable
Janitorial Services - Environmentally Preferable- FAC114

This is a multi-award contract for Janitorial Services with regional and statewide awards. It includes vendors of all sizes and meets and exceeds janitorial industry standards. Vendors on this contract also are required to incorporate green cleaning practices into their services.   

The contract requires the use of environmentally preferable cleaning products that meet the specifications under FAC118-Envronmentally Preferable Cleaning Products, Programs, Equipment and Supplies. This includes:

  • Third-party certified cleaning products, janitorial papers, and personal care products,
  • Safer sanitizers and disinfectants,
  • Trash liners and entryway mats with recycled content, and compostable liners having either certifications from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) or the Compost Manufacturers Alliance (CMI)
  • Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) rated equipment (CRI tests and measures the effectiveness of cleaning products and equipment and provide ratings)

Landscaping Services: Irrigation, Tree Trimming, Catch Basin Cleaning, & Snow Removal

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Landscaping Services: Irrigation, Tree Trimming, Catch Basin Cleaning, & Snow Removal
Landscaping Services, Snow Removal, Tree Care and Related Services - FAC120

This contract contains lists of vendors that are capable of performing various commercial, industrial, institutional, and/or residential maintenance and services during times when you do not have the available resources to do so. Vendors provide services such as installation, maintenance, repair and irrigation systems, tree trimming, catch basin cleaning, snow removal and sanding services.  Service categories with environmentally preferable services include:

  1. Landscaping and Grounds Keeping –statement of work must request IPM landscaping methods (see #5).  In addition, request use of compost and organic fertilizers, native and drought tolerant plants, integration of xeriscape and permaculture practices, compost all yard waste and use zero-emission battery electric landscaping equipment.
  2. Snow Removal – request deicing and snowmelt products that are certified by the EPA’s Safer Choice program.   
  3. Tree Services – certain regions have a requirement that vendors be certified by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to identify Asian long-horned beetles.  Request that non-contaminated trimmings be separated and composted.
  4. Invasive and Exotic Plant Control – ask vendor for a plan to consider effectively targeting and removing non-native plant species without the use of pesticides/herbicides if at all possible and use zero-emission battery electric landscape equipment or at the least equipment powered with a four-stroke engine.
  5. Outdoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM):  a strategy used to manage insect pests in the landscape by using economically and environmentally sustainable practices. The goal of IPM is not to eliminate insect pests, but rather to strengthen and stabilize the landscape (ecosystem) so that conditions are more favorable for plants than they are for pests. A well designed IPM program should be based on prevention, monitoring, and control which offer the opportunity to eliminate or drastically reduce the use of pesticides, and to minimize, to the greatest extent possible, the toxicity of and exposure to any products which are used.
  6. Irrigation Systems Service, and Repair – request drip irrigation or efficient irrigation equipment certified by EPA’s WaterSense Program. 

Mattress Recycling

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Mattress Recycling
Carpet and Mattress Recycling - FAC90This contract includes transportation and recycling (and some reuse) of mattresses and box springs (not futons). The three vendors disassemble mattresses and recycle not less than 75% (by weight) of the mattress components through scrap dealers and other appropriate secondary markets, including but not limited to, metal, foam, fabric, and wood.  All vendors must be in compliance with Massachusetts mattress waste disposal bans (310 CMR 19.017) effective November 1, 2022.  Note: There are no carpet recycling vendors at this time.

Managed Print Services

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Managed Print Services
Managed Print Services - ITE001Under Managed Print Services, a service provider takes primary responsibility for meeting the office printing needs, including the equipment, supplies, services, and the overall management of the equipment fleet.  They work to optimize print practices and behaviors (such as promoting paperless processes) in order to reduce the amount of paper and toner used. 

Moving and Storage Services

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Moving and State Surplus Disposal Services
Records Management, Storage and Archiving Services and Moving Services - FAC127Buyers may find and choose moving materials with  post-consumer recycled content (PCRC) used to perform moving services in each vendors price files. In addition, vendors on this contract may provide recycling of any waste materials and surplus property that is part of a move. 

Oil Waste Recycling

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Oil Waste Recycling
Hazardous/Universal, Medical, Electronic Waste Disposal and Emergency Response - WMR001

Categories 1-2 of this contract offer waste oil recycling services for a fee.   

Some of the many reasons to reuse and recycle used oil include (according to the US EPA’s The Benefits of Reusing and Recycling Used Oil webpage):

  • Recycling used oil keeps it from polluting soil and water.
  • Motor oil does not wear out—it just gets dirty—so recycling saves a valuable resource.
  • Less energy is required to produce a gallon of re-refined base stock than a base stock from crude oil.
  • One gallon of used motor oil provides the same 2.5 quarts of lubricating oil as 42 gallons of crude oil.
Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Print, Copy & Mail Services
Print, Copy & Mail Services and Printed Promotional Products - OFF48

On this contract, all printing and copying vendors are required to:

  • Use a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled content paper for uncoated stock and a minimum of 10% for coated stock. 
  • Provide options for higher recycled content paper choices
  • Specify the use of recycled content on all printed materials
  • Have a recycling program in place with regular pick-ups
  • Printers are required to be registered with MassDEP’s Compliance Certification Program or,  if out of state, comply with environmental specifications
  • Printers are encouraged to recycle solvent and ink, use water based plate developers, and adhesives and cleaners, and eliminate the use of chlorinated solvents
  • Mailing services vendors must use Energy Star registered equipment

Propane Tank Recycling

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Propane Tank Recycling
Hazardous/Universal, Medical, Electronic Waste Disposal and Emergency Response - MRO001This contract offers propane tank and gas recycling services in categories 1, 2 & 8.   

Renewable and Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards and Services

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Renewable/Alternative Energy Credit Contract
Renewable/Alternative Energy Credit Contract - ENE57Under the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) and Alternative Portfolio Standard (APS) regulations, all retail electricity suppliers must provide a minimum percentage of kilowatt-hours (kWh) sales to end-use customers in Massachusetts from eligible renewable and alternative energy generating sources. Contract users generating energy by such sources and receiving revenue through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) or Alternative Energy Certificates (AECs) may use vendors on this contract to provide equipment, devices, data collection, testing and any additional products and/or services necessary to qualify Customer Assets for RPS and/or APS. The vendor compiles and submits all necessary documentation required to create and certify all marketable environmental certificates and maintains all ongoing certifications as required. 

Scrap Metal, Sale and Disposal

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Scrap Metal, Sale and Disposal
Solid Waste and Recycling Services - FAC86This contract provides reimbursement for scrap metals that may be recycled. The contract is awarded to vendors located throughout the State who offer sale and removal of surplus scrap metals. The metals are sorted by type and consist of aluminum, mixed metals, steel, cast iron, copper, light iron, and brass.   

Scrap Tire Removal / Disposal Services

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Scrap Tire Removal / Disposal Services
Solid Waste and Recycling Services - FAC86

This contract allows for recycling/removal of scrap tires and tire shreds:

  • Pick-up from a Commonwealth location - vendor will remove, pack, make ready for shipment, and incur all freight costs with the transport of all tires (with or without rims)and tire shreds from each holding location (a minimum of one ton of material is preferred to request this service).
  • Delivery to Vendor’s Facility - The agency or municipality is responsible for the preparation of the weight slip and bill of lading so that the tires may be accepted by the vendor. A department should contact the vendor prior to delivering scrap tires to the vendor’s recycling facility.  

Solar PV Installation and Inspection Services

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Solar Inspection Services
Solar PV Inspection Services - TRD01Solar PV installation may be offered by vendors on TRD01, especially in the electrical category. Solar Inspection Services of publicly owned solar arrays is also included in this contract. There are two levels of inspection available: a comprehensive inspection, usually taking place at five-year intervals, which evaluates the arrays at the string level, and a yearly inspection, primarily based on performance at expected levels based on the array parameters.

Solid Waste and Recycling Services

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Solid Waste and Recycling Services
Solid Waste and Recycling Services - FAC86

This contract consists of a list of vendors who offer waste collection and/or recycling services ranging from the handling of a single material to providing a broad array of waste management services. It does not cover hazardous materials or universal wastes such as fluorescent lamps – see FAC110.  An important aspect of this contract is the ability to obtain improved and cost-effective recycling services from one or more approved vendors. The contract offers 21 categories of products and also includes Pay-As-You-Throw Bags supplies (Category 1a) and event recycling services.  Departments are responsible for soliciting waste and recycling proposals/pricing from the vendor list and negotiating pricing based on the type and scope of services being requested. Some vendors also provide resource management services to assist agencies and others in consolidating their waste management programs to save money on disposal costs wherever possible.  

The following materials are available for recycling service:

Category 2: Bulky Waste, incl. MattressesCategory 12: Textiles
Category 3: White Office PaperCategory 13: Street Sweepings
Category 4: Mixed PaperCategory 14: White Goods
Category 5: Paper Shredding/ Secure Document & Media DestructionCategory 15: Construction & Demo (C&D), including Clean Gypsum Wallboard
Category 6: Old Corrugated CardboardCategory 16: Asphalt, Brick, Concrete (ABC)
Category 7: Metal Cans & ContainersCategory 17: Wood
Category 8: Glass ContainersCategory 18: Tires
Category 9: Plastic Bottles & ContainersCategory 19: Mattresses
Category 10: Organic--Leaves, Yard Waste, & Floating Vegetation

Category 20: Redeemable Bottles & Cans

Category 21: Scrap Metal

Category 11: Organic--Food Waste 

Telematics

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Telematics
Telematics - VEH116Telematics enables data-driven decision-making to optimize the utilization and efficiency of fleet vehicles and equipment. Telematics increase safety, efficiency, and reduces fleet costs by promoting safer driving and proactive maintenance, and aids in reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption through decreased idling and trip routing.

Tire Retreading and Recycling

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Tire Retreading and Recycling

Tires, Tubes and Services - VEH120

Solid Waste and Recycling - FA86

Vendors on VEH120 provide an optional tire retreading service. A retread tire undergoes the process of replacing the old, worn tread and bonding a new one onto the tire casing, thereby extending the tire lifespan. Tire retreading conserves raw resources, as only the tread needs to be replaced, not the entire tire. It also helps reduce the number of tires that end up in land fills, as the tire lifespan is extended.

Vendors on the VEH109 contract, who remove and replace tires, provide recycling of the old tires. Use the FAC86 contract for bulk recycling of tires. Make sure to confirm with the vendor on this contract that tires are recycled and not burned in a waste to energy plant.  

Universal Waste, Mercury and Battery Recycling

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Universal Waste, Mercury and Battery Recycling
Hazardous/Universal, Medical, Electronic Waste Disposal and Emergency Response- WMR001This contract offers collection and disposal of medical/infectious/regulated wastes, including medical waste as defined in the Federal Hazardous Waste Regulations (40 CFR Part 259.30).  This includes collection/processing and recycling of intact fluorescent lamps, High Intensity Discharge (HID), and other lamps (including neon, mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium, and metal halide lamps), elemental mercury, mercury-contaminated items, mercury-containing devices (including thermometers, barometers, thermostats, electrical switches, relays, medical and scientific instruments), non-leaking waste PCB and DEHP ballasts, and a variety of batteries (including non-mercury batteries). In addition, select vendors offer the removal of barometers from schools.

Vehicles, Short-term Rental

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Vehicles, Short-term Rental
Short-Term Rental of Various Light Duty Vehicles - VEH112This contract awarded Enterprise Rent-A-Car to provide the rental of light-duty and basic transportation for a variety of different classes of vehicles, including hybrids. In addition to hybrids, these locations offer vehicles with higher MPG ratings (meaning more efficient), and other vehicles capable of running on ethanol fuel. State employees using this contract are expected to reserve the most economical vehicle size available at the time of making the reservation.

Windshield and Glass Recycling for Vehicles

Contract Title & Links to Contract User GuidesServices Description for Windshield and Glass Recycling for Vehicles
Fleet Management Services - VEH113This contract provides for the replacement service and parts for cracked or broken windshields. The vendor recycles 100% of all windshields that are replaced.

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