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stormwater runoff samples have tested within acceptable ranges for pH, VOC's,Heavy <br /> Metals, and Formaldehyde. <br /> Our facility's excellent reputation for environmental protection and compliance with the <br /> State's strict solid waste management rules allowed us the flexibility to engage in this <br /> experimental endeavor. Rigorous ongoing sample testing is part of our permit to <br /> continue. If test results ever show ongoing problems stemming from including engineered <br /> wood products in our mulch, then the regulated community will be dealt a significant <br /> problem by requiring the separation of recyclable unpainted,untreated solid sawn lumber <br /> from unrecyclable engineered wood products <br /> Clean Metal has been recycled at the landfill for almost 4 years now. The program has <br /> been voluntary. Most of the metal has been extracted from the waste stream by landfill <br /> staff. The market relationship is established. Landfill customers are familiar with the <br /> program. <br /> Pallets have been recycled at the Landfill for reuse and remanufacture since 1998. They <br /> are now being processed with other wood wastes in the colored mulch pilot project. <br /> Corrugated Cardboard from the non-residential sectors was banned from the landfill 6 <br /> years ago and the results have been striking. The material was over 8%of the waste <br /> stream prior to the ban and represents less than 3%now.Much of that remaining is <br /> residential. The"Cardboard Ban"has simply been incorporated into this ordinance. At <br /> this time,it will not include wastes originating from existing households (as opposed to <br /> construction or commercial wastes) <br /> Other Materials may be added to this list in the future as markets are developed. This <br /> ordinance is designed for future expansion without having to reconstitute the existing <br /> provisions. Suggestions are being made for inert debris recycling in conjunction with the <br /> Facilities Master Plan report. Others materials for future recycling may include carpeting <br /> or vinyl siding and unpainted drywall. <br /> Drywall recycling is problematic. The primary market capable of handling the tonnage <br /> we anticipate has encountered significant difficulties.They are no longer accepting <br /> material at their facility in Chatham County. Other possible markets have been found, <br /> including a large firm that anticipates opening its doors in January, 2002,but otherwise <br /> the amount of material we anticipate generating will likely exceed the limits of market <br /> capacity to handle drywall. While all drywall,clean and painted/contaminated, accounts <br /> for a significant 8-10% of C&D waste by weight, it consumes very little landfill space <br /> because it compacts and pulverizes so easily, filling airspace "voids"in the process. <br /> There may be future opportunities to include the drywall in a compost mix if the landfill <br /> is able to site, staff, finance and permit a composting facility. At this time,until more <br /> stable reliable markets develop,we recommend against including drywall in the <br /> ordinance. <br /> 3 <br />