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52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program.

Type: Clause

Prescribed in: 23.406(c)

Current version date: MAY 2024

Prescription and Applicability

FAR Prescription, 23.406(c)

(a)Insert the clause at 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information, in solicitations and contracts that provide for performance, in whole or in part, on a Federal facility.

(b)Insert the clause at 52.223-19, Compliance With Environmental Management Systems, in solicitations and contracts for contractor operation of Government-owned or -leased facilities or vehicles located in the United States if an agency uses an EMS and contractor activities affect aspects of the agency's environmental management. For facilities located outside the United States, the agency head may determine that use of the clause is in the best interest of the Government.

(c)Insert the clause at 52.223-10, Waste Reduction Program, in solicitations and contracts for contractor operation of Government-owned or -leased facilities and all solicitations and contracts for support services at Government-owned or -operated facilities.

Current Text

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program.

As prescribed in 23.406(c), insert the following clause:

Waste Reduction Program (MAY 2024)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Recycling means the series of activities, including collection, separation, and processing, by which products or other materials are recovered from the solid waste stream for use in the form of raw materials in the manufacture of products other than fuel for producing heat or power by combustion.

Waste prevention means any change in the design, manufacturing, purchase, or use of materials or products (including packaging) to reduce their amount or toxicity before they are discarded. Waste prevention also refers to the reuse of products or materials.

Waste reduction means preventing or decreasing the amount of waste being generated through waste prevention, recycling, or purchasing recycled and environmentally preferable products.

(b) Consistent with the requirements of section 207 of Executive Order 14057, the Contractor shall establish a program to promote cost-effective waste reduction in all operations and facilities covered by this contract. The Contractor's programs shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local requirements, specifically including Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6962, et seq. ) and implementing regulations (40 CFR part 247).

(End of clause)

[65 FR 36021, June 6, 2000, as amended at 72 FR 73218, Dec. 26, 2007; 76 FR 31402, May 31, 2011; 89 FR 30248, Apr. 22, 2024]

Active Class Deviations Affecting This Clause

Class Deviation 2025-O0004, Class Deviation 2025-O0004 – Revocation of Executive Order on Sustainability

  • Status: Active
  • Date Issued: 2025-03-07
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Substitute clause 52.223-10

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Generated: 2026-04-21 17:40 UTC

Reference: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.223-10