Fort McCoy Recycling Program Exceeds $1.1 Million in FY26 Revenue Through Massive Diversion Efforts[
Under the Department of War framework and10 U.S.C.§ 2577, aQRP is an organized, installation-level initiative designed to recover, segregate, and sell recyclable scrap materials from the military waste stream. Rather than treating these materials as standard trash, QRPs enhance the marketability of waste products to prevent landfill buildup, reduce disposal costs, and generate revenue for the installation.
“Fort McCoy’s recycling mission is fueled by teamwork and a shared commitment to stewardship,” said Nathan Sobojinski, Operations and Maintenance Division Chief, Directorate of Public Works. “Every directorate we partner with plays a direct role in helping us safeguard resources, reduce waste, and return value back to the installation.”
The most lucrative success of FY26 came directly from the ranges. The QRP teamed up with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) to tackle the heavy accumulation of spent ammunition casings generated during standard training operations. Together, the directorates collected, processed, and recycled a staggering 140 tons of scrap brass shell casings. To ensure the best return on value for the government, the QRP conducted five separate, openly competitive sales. This rigorous market approach paid heavy dividends and netted a combined total of $1,098,958.
Working in close coordination with the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS), the Fort McCoy QRP also evaluated a large inventory of land and sea shipping containers previously utilized as range training aids. Through this joint effort, the team identified and diverted nearly 40 tons of containers that were no longer servable. After confirming they could not be reused, the material was responsibly diverted for recycling, generating $6,383 to support the program.
Even more importantly, the team assessed an additional 1,161 tons of containers and determined that they remained fully serviceable. Instead of sending these assets to scrap, they were turned into the Defense Logistics Agency for strategic reuse across the enterprise. This approach demonstrated a strong commitment to maximizing the lifecycle of government property, reducing waste, and preventing unnecessary procurement.
“FY26 proved that when we treat recyclable materials as strategic assets, not waste, we unlock major funding opportunities for Fort McCoy,” Sobojinski added. “The revenue we generate strengthens installation services and directly benefits the Soldiers and Families who rely on this community every day.”
By law, every dollar generated flows directly back into the installation, enabling Fort McCoy to offset the costs of operating the QRP, expand sustainability efforts, and strengthen community DFMWR programs. The FY26 results underscore how powerful cross-directorate collaboration can be, demonstrating that when teams unite around shared environmental and fiscal priorities, the installation delivers measurable, mission-focused success.
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