The Salt Lake City Department of Airports has integrated
environmental policies and practices, business operations and
asset management functions to ensure that sustainability is
managed holistically. - Over 7800 pounds of paper, aluminum and
other recyclables are collected monthly from offices and
recycled. - Last year, over 60 tons of newspaper and plastic
were recycled from airport terminals. - In 2008, the airport
recycled approximately 247 tons of cardboard. - Aircraft deicing
fluid is collected, processed and resold. Last year, the airport
sold over 92,000 gallons of glycol. - Demolished asphalt and
concrete are salvaged and stockpiled for re-use as road base or
stabilization material in construction projects. - In 2008, the
airport reused or recycled approximately 63,000 cubic yards of
construction debris. - Vegetation disrupted by construction is
converted to mulch and reused. - 37 tons of Metal from
demolition was sent to scrap metal facilities for recycling. -
5,300 gallons of Used oil from the vehi