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^ The South Wake Landfill, owned by Wake County, was included in some analyses as an <br />example after correspondence with Wake County officials revealed that a regional <br />partnership may become an option in the near to mid-term future. <br />^ Landfill disposal fees were based on recent bids and gate rates. <br />In addition to the transfer station option located at Site 056, an analysis was performed using <br />Eubanks Road as a reference. Eubanks Road is not assumed to be a candidate for a transfer <br />station. However, it can be used as a reference for comparing the realistic options. <br /> <br />Results of the analyses generally show that either option can be implemented. However, each <br />option poses serious considerations that should be addressed. Results are summarized below: <br />^ The out-of-county transfer stations and the landfills that they use are presently permitted to <br />accept Orange County MSW. <br />^ All out-of-county transfer station owners/operators indicated they are willing to contract <br />for MSW from Orange County jurisdictions. <br />^ WI and WM operations have capacity in their transfer stations for the foreseeable future. <br />^ The City of Durham estimates that it has capacity in its transfer station for only the next <br />two to three years unless it expands the current facility or sites a new one. <br />^ WM and the City of Durham utilize regional landfills through contracts with WI and <br />Republic, respectively. <br />^ Waste Industries utilizes their own regional landfill. <br />^ No facility has significant violations from state or local enforcement agencies. <br />^ Specific contracting and/or operating considerations would be required for most juris- <br />dictions to meet out-of-county transfer station operating hours, holidays, and weekend <br />operations (i.e., contract requirements for staying open on weekends and staying open <br />later than 4:00 or 4:30 p.m. for special events, etc.). <br />^ Direct hauling of MSW to out-of-county transfer stations would result in operational <br />higher risks, higher vehicle emissions, and higher costs for all jurisdictions except the <br />Town of Hillsborough. <br />In addition to the analysis of currently-available transfer stations and landfills, Olver investigated <br />the potential for partnering with surrounding jurisdictions for short- or long-term disposal services. <br />3 April 16, 2009 <br />