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discussed at the December 15, 2009 Work Group meeting. A December 15 report discussed <br /> by the Work Group outlines the broader issues and scenarios in more detail and also outlined <br /> some longer term funding options. <br /> Gayle said that there are several reasons for considering upgrading and modernizing the <br /> centers: <br /> • The high usage levels of and expressed public demand for SWCCs <br /> • Continual population growth in the rural areas <br /> • SWCC will be the only County municipal solid waste collection/disposal infrastructure <br /> once the Landfill closes <br /> • Increasing collection efficiency and need to reduce hauling costs to out-of-county <br /> disposal facilities <br /> • Maintaining safe operations including serving an aging population more effectively and <br /> more closely complying with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements <br /> • Intensive traffic at centers (especially on Saturdays) <br /> • Increased demand and need for more recycling services, examples include: <br /> o the addition of electronics at the SWCCs six years ago <br /> o planned expansion to collection of non-bottle rigid plastic containers <br /> o proposed addition of fluorescent lamp disposal <br /> o possible additions of food waste, plastic film, oyster shells, food based oils and <br /> clothing recycling receptacles, <br /> o expanded reuse/salvage areas <br /> o Maximization of opportunity to meet local waste reduction goals <br /> The Work Group discussed the following SWCC upgrading scenarios: <br /> • No Upgrades — Leave Centers As Is <br /> • Fully Modernized Convenience Center <br /> • Partially Modernized Convenience Center <br /> • Modernized Neighborhood Center <br /> • Full Service (District) Center <br /> • Neighborhood/District Center System <br /> This Neighborhood/District Center scenario consists of two centrally located full-service <br /> recycling and waste management centers and four neighborhood centers. A Full-Service <br /> Center (District) consists of a broad array of recycling opportunities with an ability to expand <br /> recycling and waste reduction services as additional opportunities arise, as well as municipal <br /> waste compaction receptacles, bulky waste handling capabilities, scrap tires/metal and yard <br /> waste. It includes household hazardous waste and toxicity reduction services, expanded <br /> salvage opportunities, longer operating hours, central locations, possible sale of mulch and <br /> various other improvements. The two District Centers represent the anchor facilities of two <br /> County waste districts and each District Center is accompanied by two Neighborhood Centers <br /> with more limited services and hours of operation. <br /> Long-Term Financing of Rural Waste Services/Facilities <br /> The Work Group also discussed various funding scenarios or combinations of scenarios that <br /> could be utilized for full or partial funding for the SWCCs that included: <br /> • General Fund <br /> • County-wide Household Fee (similar to the 3-R Fee used for recycling) <br />