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i • ... a~wm~aers FracticaL'ty (' The primary components of practicality that differentiate the options are the level and complexity of decision-making requirements and the amount of time already invested in this decision-making process. Siting a new landfill for the in-county option requires an extensive and complex decision-making process when compartd to selecting an existing out-of-county facility. However, significant time has been invested in the in-county option. Summary of ScorinE Recommendations for Using Scores Although the scores reveal some comparative information about disposal options, they must be considered together with the detailed narrative about each option contained in this document. The scores alone do not tell the entire story. In addition to a thorough review of the narrative describing each option, WFSTON has two specific recommendations regarding consideration of the scores. _ 1. Focus on the score of an oprion for a particular criterion, rather than on the total score for an oprion. The option with the highest total score is not necessarily the "best" option. The "best" option will depend on future policy decisions and priorities set by the LOG. For example, if the LOG decides that protection of the environment and public health remains the most important criterion, Option D ranks higher than any other out-of--county option. On the other hand, if economic feasibility is most important, two of the other out-of-county options and the in-county option score higher. 2. The elements in the rest of the solid waste management system may change the scores. For example, if waste reduction, collection, and processing measures are successful in reducing the amount of waste to be disposed by 40 percent per capita by 2001, the relative scores of the disposal options change. The following table summarizes the scoring results of the evaluation of the seven options. NOq/K\N!P\ 10790\EDO-t-3. WP +~-6 00/93