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2 • Authorizes no funding for consultants to pursue these matters without specific approval of the BOCC, and • Excludes the Millhouse Road-Rogers Road-Eubanks Road communities from future waste facilities. The most practical consequence of the motion was that there was no transfer station site selected. A report is provided (attachment 2) that discusses the status of the various topics and issues. included in the adopted motion. The Solid Waste Advisory Board is currently discussing a recommendation with regard to the framework and timeline for evaluation of technological alternatives to landfilling. At its October 13 meeting the SWAB endorsed a preliminary set of recommendations to the BOCC with regard to a new Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Management that will be further refined and finalized as soon as possible. Solid Waste Convenience Centers Considerable BOCC, SWAB, Work Group and public discussion has taken place over the past eighteen plus months with regard to the future of Solid Waste Convenience Centers (SWCC) in Orange County. These discussions included the general role, design, operation, hours, location and financing of these centers and were originally prompted by proposed budget reductions. The Work Group has spent considerable time and effort examining various SWCC improvements and financing alternatives and has received and considered substantial public input. Both the Manager and Commissioners have indicated the importance of determining a long-term function and form of these facilities. The Work Group's adopted recommendation is provided in a report (attachment 3). There was Work Group consensus that the SWCCs are a core County service and that the existing configuration and financing structure was not likely sustainable for the long-term. Generally the Work Group recommendation includes: • A total of five sites (existing) and the potential for a future sixth site off of Hwy. 57 • A District/Neighborhood model whereby 2 centralized district sites are full service/extended hour (possibly 6/days week and/or until 7pm) facilities and the 3 neighborhood sites are basic service/limited hour (4 days/week and/or until 7pm) facilities • Stationary compactors replacing large numbers of front-loading containers that significantly improve the efficiency of hauling and create additional space for waste reduction activities • Site improvements such as paving, storm water management and improved loading heights that improve safety, minimize site maintenance, odors and vectors • Improved signage and education program • Expanded recycling and waste reduction opportunities at district sites such as residential food waste, fluorescent lamps, textiles, cooking oil, and enhanced salvage/exchange opportunities • Implementation of a household fee similar to or incorporated into the 3-R Fee, possibly in conjunction with a user fee for bulky or small commercial loads; the primary objective is to reduce or eliminate reliance on the General Fund • A phased implementation, beginning with the northern tier (Walnut Grove and High Rock)