Use of solid waste disposal systems by Department of Defense

(a) Expeditionary solid waste disposal systems (1) In general The Secretary of Defense may use expeditionary solid waste disposal systems for the destruction of illicit contraband, including seized counterfeit materials, unauthorized military gear, and classified materials. (2) Availability of systems The expeditionary solid waste disposal systems units deployed under subsection (a) shall be— (A) equipped to support operations related to border security and the elimination of contraband; and (B) made available to military installations, forward operating bases, and partner security forces as needed to assist in countering infiltration and unauthorized use of military assets of the United States. (b) Prohibition on use of open-air burn pits to dispose of certain material The Secretary of Defense may not use open-air burn pits for the disposal of illicit contraband, classified military equipment, or hazardous waste materials.