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3 <br />3) It is unlikely along-term alternative to waste processing other than land filling (i.e., <br />mass-burn, refuse derived fuel, or gasification/pyrolysis/plasma arc) can be developed <br />before the break-even point of building and operating an in-County transfer station option <br />4) Developing a new County transfer station is the least costly option for solid waste <br />disposal over a 20-year planning horizon <br />Preserving Capacity at Eubanks Landfill (Attachment 3): <br />1) Involves diversion of waste prior to completion of transfer station and significant <br />reduction in landfill acceptance rate once transfer station is in service <br />2) Can be accomplished provided the County continues to follow Approved Landfill <br />Operating ,Plan <br />3) County would need to continue to comply with reporting requirements, payment of annual <br />fees, disposal tax, and permit renewals as required <br />4) County would see reduction in tipping fee revenue of approximately $37,400 per month <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There ,.will likely be substantial costs to the County in the overall land <br />acquisition, design, and development of a selected site and the permitting and construction of <br />the actual facility along with any ancillary features the BOCC may authorize. There are also <br />costs associated with the various surveys, appraisals, contingency implementations and other <br />site evaluations that involve outside vendors and consultants. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board receive the attached reports, <br />discuss waste transfer station siting issues with the Solid Waste Advisory Board and the <br />representatives of the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, and provide direction <br />and guidance to County staff as necessary. <br />