RAF Mildenhall saves green

Airman 1st Class Jacob Dietmeyer, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter from Gurnee, Ill., recycles cans at a recycling collection point April 15, 2013, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The base recycling center also accepts recycling drop-offs Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabitha M. Lee/Released)

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RAF Mildenhall saves green

Col. Christopher Ireland, 352nd Special Operations Group commander from Wayne, Maine, wheels his recycling bin to the curb for pickup April 18, 2013, outside his home in officer housing on RAF Mildenhall, England. The household black, blue or brown bins are collected weekly by the local council for houses off base. On base or off, recycling benefits the environment by saving energy and conserving resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabitha M. Lee/Released)

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RAF Mildenhall saves green

From left, Paul Courtenay, 100th CES environmental materials handler, takes a bag of recyclables from Rory Palmer, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Recycling Center manager, during a pickup April 17, 2013, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The recycling center accepts cardboard, plastic, cans, paper, magazines, glass, toner cartridges and scrap metal for recycling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabitha M. Lee/Released)

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RAF Mildenhall saves green

Rory Palmer, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Recycling Center manager, unloads cardboard from a bin into a cardboard bailer April 17, 2013, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Last year, the center diverted more than 560 U.S. tons of recycling material from going into on-base dumpsters as solid waste. To increase recycling and reduce landfill waste, base patrons can help by ensuring all recyclable items are properly separated for pickup. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabitha M. Lee/Released)

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RAF Mildenhall Recycling Center personnel pick up recyclables April 17, 2013, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The center, located at building 818 near the south side gate, also accepts recycling drop off Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabitha M. Lee/Released)

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RAF Mildenhall saves green

Paul Courtenay, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental materials handler, tosses a bag of cans into a bin April 17, 2013, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The recycling center offers pickup service at 80 base locations and provides salvaging services through three public-use site. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabitha M. Lee/Released)

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Paul Courtenay, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental materials handler, lowers a truck lift April 17, 2013, at RAF Mildenhall, England. After collecting recyclables, from any of the 80 base pick-up locations, the recycling center personnel unload and sort the items at the RAF Mildenhall Recycling Center. The center, located at building 818 near the south side gate, also accepts recycling drop off Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabitha M. Lee/Released)

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RAF Mildenhall saves green

Rory Palmer, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Recycling Center manager, empties a bag of cans into a can-sorter and bailer April 17, 2013, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The machine has a magnetic plate that separates the steel cans from the aluminum. RAF Mildenhall saved approximately $88,000 in fiscal year 2012 through the recycling program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabitha M. Lee/Released)

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RAF Mildenhall saves green

Published April 22, 2013