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Goal-Upgrade Services, Resolve Problem Areas <br /> - More efficient hauling <br /> - Safer& cleaner <br /> - Easier loading heights <br /> - More environmental control of runoff and dust <br /> - Improved traffic flow <br /> - Adding requested services <br /> o Mulch sales <br /> o HHW <br /> o Expanded recycling <br /> Capital Improvements cost, Targeted Expenses, Targeted Revenues, and SWCC Househole <br /> 4-R Fee (tables) <br /> Conclusions <br /> - Recommendations: <br /> o Move forward with SWCC improvement program <br /> o Begin planning of Walnut Grove improvements <br /> o Authorize internal financing/budget process inclusion <br /> o Authorize SWCC 4-R Fee concept <br /> - Controls costs, adds service, increases recycling <br /> - Prepares Orange County SWCC for the future <br /> Background <br /> - 21, 260 households in unincorporated areas <br /> - Five convenience centers in county <br /> - 428,361 total visits in 2009/10 (434,272 in 08/09) <br /> - No fees charged currently <br /> - Accept MSW, C&D, wood, brush, recyclables, batteries, scrap metal, tires, electronics, <br /> oil, antifreeze and many other materials <br /> - Average convenience center user travels 501 mi/yr to drop off waste <br /> Solid Waste Convenience Centers Key Issues/Opportunities Identified <br /> - Continue to increase Efficiencies <br /> o Reduce double/triple handling <br /> o Increase densities at SWCCs to lower hauling costs <br /> - Continue to Enhance Services <br /> o Citizens like the SWCC program for many reasons <br /> o Interest and potential for adding new recyclable materials <br /> o Continued commercial recycling interest in SWCCs <br /> - Presents opportunity to proactively prepare for hauling to Durham <br /> o After landfill closure, SWCCs will be primary solid waste infrastructure in the <br /> county <br /> The Process — 2007 to Now <br /> - Examined Range of Options <br /> o Different levels of site improvements <br /> ■ Modernizing all five sites equally <br /> ■ Low cost option — installing compactors only <br />