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8 Advantages of Universal Collection • Provides more control of waste and recycling collections than an open system, • Provides similar, equitable service to all customers, • Makes recycling easier and more convenient than self-haul, • Possibility of integrated service with existing fleets in some sectors e.g. commercial service in unincorporated areas might be able to be provided from existing incorporated commercial fleets, • Ability to provide recycling in the commercial sector which has the largest untapped potential for diversion. • Assures consistent enforcement of bans or assessment of fees in the unincorporated areas. Disadvantages of Universal Collection • More costly than current collection system. Presently the collection system is not universal, providing curbside collection to all households in the county would raise the level of service to citizens but also increase total system costs. Current system costs do not include the costs to citizens for self-hauling their waste to convenience centers for disposal. There is some demonstrated support in unincorporated residential sector for retaining solid waste convenience sites. • Drop-off recycling sites are eliminated thus reducing flexibility for diversion programs. Recommendations We recommend that the member governments of the Owners Group consider the integrated solid waste system proposed by the Owners Group, recommend any changes and resolve the following issues: 1. Review the Owners Group recommended system and recommend any necessary changes. 2 . Selection of either collection bans (mandatory recycling) with differential landfill fees or unit-based pricing systems for prevention. 3 . Determine whether universal collection for all solid waste and recyclables is the best type of collection system. The Owners Group has requested that the governments discuss and resolve these issues by July 1 so they can finalize the system at their July 11 meeting.