Fifty-four percent of all paper and paper products procured/ purchased by CMS for the state contained recycled materials. The State Use Vendors continue to meet or exceed national certifications for responsible electronics recycling.ĬMS is committed to of the goal of increased recycling, government can lead by example in minimizing potential environmental impact with waste reductions, recycling and recycled/post-consumer-purchasing activities. State Use Program to recycle its surplus computers, cell phones and other electronic equipment in order to prevent leaks of mercury, lead, and other toxins into the environment. Actual statewide impacts are higher as not all recycling data is tracked and reported.ĬMS continues to contract not-for-profit Community Rehabilitation Facilities within CMS's Bureau of Strategic Sourcing In addition, Illinois Correctional Industries recycled over 3.4 million pounds of cardboard, tin, plastics, pallets and waste vegetable oil. Approximately 4 million pounds was recycled. In FY19, the State of Illinois diverted over 7.7 million pounds from the waste stream. The program administered by the CMS Director’s Office of Environmental Health and Safety to reduce waste, increase recycling, minimize environmental impacts recover sell recyclable materials from state agencies and encourage the market development of recovered materials. Created by the Solid Waste Management Act of 1986, the State of Illinois' I-CYCLE Program facilitates the recycling of paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, plastics, scrap metal, fluorescent light bulbs, laser printer cartridges, books, rechargeable batteries, batteries, tires, oil, and anti-freeze.
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