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. <br /> Appendix K <br /> SQLID WASFE Wf3RK GROUP S1NCC RECt3MMENDATlQNS <br /> rHF r�RO�os���canr <br /> FOR OR4NGE CUUIUTYSOLIfl Wi4STE CONYE�ItEl1iCE CENTERS <br /> CORF A55UlV�FTlON: The Solid Waste Work Group believes that the SWCCs are a core <br /> County service worth supporting as publicfy awned and operated centers far primari3y <br /> residentia[waste and predominantfy from unincorparated Orange Count}r. <br /> WORI(6ROtIP RECOMMEIVDATI�NS SUNlMARY. The Solid Waste Work Group has <br /> faflowed a twa-year process in considering options for the future of the so(id u�aste <br /> convenience centers(SWCCsj and is novr providing the following recommendation to the Board <br /> of Commissianers on their location,design,operation and funding. <br /> 1. LC#CATIDAt AND DES(�N <br /> a. A tatai c,f 5 sites in a"District/Neighborhood"arrangement <br /> i. 7wa targer District�enters at exizting sites(Walnut Grove and Euhanks} that <br /> have a fu[I package o€services <br /> ii_ Three smaller Neighbarhood centers at Bradsha.v Quarry Rosd,Ferguson Road <br /> and High Rock that have fewer services but are more tonvenient to rura(areas <br /> b. Design outcomes that are believed ta be necessary include: <br /> i= Efficiency improvements from campaction: Compaction of bath MSW and <br /> buiky waste in stationary compactors should be implemented as soon as <br /> praciical and no later than the close af FY 2D13/i4 to control SWCC <br /> transportation costs when use of Durham Transfer Station begins <br /> ii. Site irnprovements tc� increase diversion oppartunities, improve safety, <br /> eliminate vermin,increase efEiciency and catherwise lower eost are necessary- <br /> inc[udiszg paving,improved loading heights,enhancad traffic ftow vvith multiple <br /> lanes to speed site usage and minimize waiting times,etc. <br /> iii. Ability to expand di�ersion by adding recyclable materials(at District Centers� <br /> including at [east textiles, cooking ail, residential food vraste, fluorescent <br /> lamps,and enhanced salvage(ex�hange opportunities <br /> iv. Safety/ADA improvements that meet County Master Aging Plan goals <br /> v. Improved signage at each aite wit11 locations,hours and instnadions far all siias <br /> vi. Education will be key for use of the new system and during transiiian <br /> c. [3esign Process <br /> i. Conceptual site drawingsJphotos of impraved sites have been reviewed by the <br /> War[c Group and are endorsed as starting points far design process <br /> ii. Education and citize�invo(vement is key in Lhe design/approval process <br /> iii. Tours af improved sites are recommended as part of the design pracess <br /> 10/27/i0 ORARIGE COUhlTY 5C3LtD WASTE Page i af 8 <br /> 114 <br />