DLA News Archive

Tag: Environment DS

Soldiers load an Army truck with what looks like trash

Jan. 2, 2025

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — In a display of environmental stewardship and community responsibility, soldiers stationed at Texas’ Fort Cavazos spread out across the installation and training areas to tackle illegal dumping during a post-wide cleanup.

A man in a blue shirt, and dark sunglasses looks at the camera. there is what seems to be a garden or tall green plants behind him.

Sept. 26, 2024

National Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Jose (Joe) Lopez-Rivera

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 to honor the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have inspired others to pursue success. During this month, DLA Disposition Services will spotlight the stories and accomplishments of our agency's dedicated employees.

A fuel truck is parked on a barren lava field above the clouds.

June 7, 2024

Agency environmentalists oversee successful Hawaii mountaintop fuel removal

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — More than 6,000 gallons of contaminated fuel was recently purged from near the 10,000-foot summit of Haleakala National Park in Hawaii.

The Pronghorn is on the left side of the photo with it's head down as if looking for for something to eat. it is walking through a field of grass. on the right side of the photo is the storage unit, a bunker with a tall wall on one end with a door the roof of the structure is covered with earth.

Feb. 16, 2024

DLA Disposition Services assist in disposal of simulated munitions

PUEBLO CHEMICAL DEPOT, Colo — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services recently aided the Pueblo Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant in Colorado by disposing of simulated munitions rounds in preparation for the site's scheduled closure

Covered containers sit on pallets outside near a warehouse.

Oct. 23, 2023

Alaska team removes Coast Guard hazardous waste

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA’s Anchorage-based disposal office is helping regional Coast Guard sites clear out pandemic-related backlogs.

A Navy ship underway on a dark blue sea with a light blue sky

Feb. 3, 2023

Navy saves millions using DLA Disposition Services for ship recycling

Battle Creek, Mich — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services is assisting the U.S. Navy in recycling five retired ships as part of a scrap sales contract to protect the environment and save taxpayer money.

Men prepare a pallet of batteries to be put onto a flatbed truck.

Jan. 29, 2023

Pendleton partnership has battery disposal down pat

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Camp Pendleton relies on DLA’s hazardous waste removal expertise to avoid disposal costs and rid the sprawling base of hundreds of thousands of pounds in lead acid batteries each year.

Man standing at podium presenting slide.

Nov. 22, 2022

Disposition Services Operations Directorate closes the door on a two-year project

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Operations Directorate finished 2022 with accomplishments including completing a two-year project.

People in a room sit at computers and learn.

Oct. 4, 2022

Editorial: Partnership helps hazardous materials office achieve IT accessibility

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Collaboration between the agency’s hazardous materials experts and its Office of the Chief Engineer drove recent DLA accessibility boosts to a key online application.

Jan. 18, 2022

DLA Logistics Information Services and Disposition Services partner to accomplish more than just inventory compliance

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services and the team of analysts within DLA Logistics Information Services Department of Defense Demilitarization Coding Management Office work hand-in-hand to ensure items are assigned the proper DEMIL codes.