Repair and Disposal Section (Base Logistics)
How many people work in the Repair and Disposal Section?
There are 17 members of the Repair and Disposal Section team.
What are the Responsibilities of the Repair and Disposal Section team?
The Repair and Disposal Section team is responsible for:
- Managing and processing the disposal and repair of material classified by its repairability code;
- Working with Lead Technical Authorities to secure funding and/or push material through first, second, and third-line repair facilities to facilitate the return of serviceable material to be readily available to support naval operations;
- Providing comprehensive support to the Canadian Armed Forces and operational teams, including clear guidance on how material should be labelled, identified, and returned to the designated disposal point;
- Sorting all received materials by commodity and organizing each into its corresponding category to facilitate ease of sale;
- Preventing scrap metal from entering the landfill by coordinating the pickup and drop-off of metal bins for Canadian Forces Base Halifax;
- Donating gently used computers and computer accessories to the Computers for Schools program, while the remaining items are processed as e-waste. This helps divert materials from entering the landfill and supports efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
- Working with GC Surplus by posting each item to their database with all relevant information, ensuring accurate sales and visibility to customers, while supporting cost recovery efforts for the Crown; and
- Providing clothing disposal services, including demilitarization, processing for incineration, sorting, and sale of textiles/leather.
How does the Repair and Disposal Section team support the CAF and/or operations?
The Repair and Disposal Section team supports these efforts by:
- Managing materials initially designated for disposal. The team sorts and assesses items, working closely with GC Surplus to maximize cost recovery to the Crown;
- Providing advice and direction on the appropriate processes related to demilitarization codes and the procedures that must be followed. In addition, the team offers direction on degaussing gear questions and purging requirements;
- Serving as the last line of defense before material disposal. The team vets for accuracy of material in case any items were misidentified during processing; and
- Assessing certain materials for redistribution amongst the unit to reduce unnecessary procurement costs.
Where is the Repair and Disposal Section team located and how can I contact them?
The team is located at 36 Ramona Court, Unit 106, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
They can be contacted by email at +BLog Repair Disposal@CFB Halifax BLog MCD@Halifax (hfxblog.repdisposal@forces.gc.ca) or by contacting the following team members:
Building Manager: Mark Bowman, 782-640-2368
Disposal Supervisor: Lynn Hawboldt, 902-943-9607
Repair and Disposal Supervisor: Kim Currie, 782-640-7867
Are there any noteworthy achievements or interesting facts to share about the Repair and Disposal Section team?
The Repair and Disposal Section team has processed approximately $120 million worth of equipment to be sold through Crown Assets in the last three years.
Archives:
Pay & Records, Shearwater Base Orderly Room
IT Business Line Advisory Services
BLog Material Control Division’s D206 Main Warehouse
Base Information Services Naval Operational Software Systems
PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation teams (Halifax and Shearwater)
Base Logistics System Control Division
