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2 <br /> waste reduction strategies, site/construct a new transfer station, new inter-local <br /> agreement, re-establishment of the Solid Waste Advisory Board (SWAB). <br /> Town of Chapel Hill <br /> The Town of Chapel Hill will provide an update on its solid waste issues and operations at the <br /> meeting. <br /> Town of Hillsborough <br /> Hillsborough has indicated that it wishes to become a party to the "Interlocal Agreement <br /> Between Orange County and the City of Durham Regarding the Disposition of Municipal Solid <br /> Waste Generated in Orange County at the Durham Transfer Station" (Attachment A). <br /> Orange County <br /> Orange County staff provides updates on the following items: <br /> Single Stream Recycling — Starting in July 2012 the County transitioned all recycling programs <br /> (except government buildings) to single stream collection in which all bottles, cans, and paper <br /> are collected together. Formerly paper was separated in its own bin. Overall, total material <br /> tonnage is up compared to last year, notably, curbside recycling tonnage in the three towns has <br /> increased over 6 percent. At this point it is difficult to quantify all the efficiency gains from the <br /> increased speed and ease of collection; total efficiencies and savings will not be fully realized <br /> until roll carts replace curbside bins throughout the towns, resulting in more automated recycling <br /> collection. Based on experiences elsewhere, staff anticipates increased participation diverting <br /> more waste tonnage from the Durham transfer station to recycling alternatives. <br /> Landfill Closure — The Orange County MSW Landfill will close permanently on June 30, 2013. <br /> Staff is currently finalizing closure construction plans, finalizing an agreement to haul County <br /> waste to the City of Durham Transfer Station, downsizing staff consistent with the reduction in <br /> landfill operations and preparing Eubanks Road and Convenience Center facilities for post- <br /> landfill operations. <br /> Interlocal Agreement with Durham for Use of Waste Transfer Station (WTS) - The County has <br /> concluded negotiations with the City of Durham regarding the issue of the Durham WTS and will <br /> consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Durham at the Board of Commissioners' <br /> December 11, 2012 regular meeting. The current draft agreement (Attachment A) can be <br /> further revised as necessary should any of the Towns wish to also be authorized to utilize the <br /> Durham facility through this agreement. Joining in the agreement with the County does not <br /> obligate a Town to deliver waste to Durham, only allows such a delivery at the Town's option. A <br /> Town that does not wish to become part of the agreement at this time can request the <br /> agreement be amended at some future date. <br /> Interlocal Agreement for Waste Management in Orange County — In 1999 Orange County, <br /> Carrboro, Chapel Hill and later Hillsborough entered into an interlocal cooperation agreement for <br /> the management of solid waste. The Towns' and County attorneys have jointly determined that <br /> upon the June 30, 2013 closure of the Orange County MSW Landfill, the Interlocal Agreement <br /> effectively terminates with regard to the provisions related to MSW. Given the limited extent to <br /> which the current Interlocal Agreement addresses the management of recyclable materials and <br />