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Commissioner Gordon said to look at that agreement to see what it says because there are some statements that might survive that agreement. She wants to know the exit strategy before doing away with that agreement. Chair Foushee said that it seems like the consensus is to work on the interlocal agreement and to have staff move forward with engaging with the municipalities to ensure that there is information about what is going forward and how they might become partners. Commissioner Jacobs requested that staff come back to the Board first with the list of things that will have to be dealt with and the other questions that need to be addressed. Frank Clifton suggested drafting a letter that the Board Chair can send to the Mayors. The Board agreed. Gayle Wilson then presented the PowerPoint of Orange County Solid Waste Convenience Center Recommendations from Solid Waste Plan Work Group. Orange County SWCC Recommendations From Solid Waste Plan Work Group Presentation to County Commissioners Nov. 18, 2010 Background • 21,260 households in unincorporated areas • Five convenience centers in county • 428,361 total visits in 2009/10 (434,272 in 08/09) • No fees charged currently • Accept MSW, C&D, wood, brush, recyclables, batteries, scrap metal, tires, electronics, oil, antifreeze and many other materials • Average convenience center user travels 501 mi/yr to drop off waste Solid Waste Convenience Centers Key Issues/Opportunities Identified • Continue to Increase Efficiencies — Reduce double/triple handling — Increase densities at SWCCs to lower hauling costs • Continue to Enhance Services — Citizens like the SWCC program for many reasons — Interest and potential for adding new recyclable materials — Continued commercial recycling interest in SWCCs • Presents Opportunity to Proactively Prepare for Hauling to Durham — After landfill closure, SWCCs will be primary solid waste infrastructure in the county Existing Site Issues • Container loading height