DLA News Archive

Nov. 2, 2020

Lead-acid a positive for the environment

Richmond, Va. — Batteries aren’t exactly great for the environment, but recycling is. Employees from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Richmond, DLA Installation Management Richmond and DLA Disposition Services Richmond, Virginia turned a negative into a positive Oct. 28 when they decided to return over 1,500 lead-acid batteries back to the manufacturer.

Nov. 15, 2019

DSCR recycling efforts highlighted on America Recycles Day Nov. 15

Richmond, Va. — Each Nov. 15 we celebrate “America Recycles Day.” Most folks think that recycling was a product of the late 1960s, but the initiative to protect the environment got its start long before that.

Jan. 18, 2019

Creative solutions to oil waste, sources for fuel of tomorrow

Turning byproducts into usable fuel sources cuts waste, maximizes the supply chain and helps build a more secure future.

Nov. 26, 2018

Recycling Used Oil in Hawaii

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — When Daniel Muranaka learned the Navy was spending a lot of money to dispose of its used fuel oil, he decided to do something about it – and found a way to not only save up to $1 million per year but actually generate a revenue.