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G <br /> Ty <br /> system: prevention, participation, and recovery level. It is important to note that measurement <br /> of current waste prevention in not possible. <br /> To determine the material types impacted by prevention and collection methods, the definition <br /> of recyclables was defined for each system and each sector, as described in subsequent sections. <br /> The types and quantities of materials included in this definition significantly impacts participation <br /> estimates as all three systems require virtually identical sorting procedures for most generators; <br /> i.e., commingling of recyclables. <br /> Further discussion of the methods used to evaluate system diversion potential is included in each <br /> system evaluation. <br /> 4. Evaluate the costs and revenues associated with each component and sector of the <br /> systems. <br /> The evaluation of the systems is intended to provide comprehensive system costs. Therefore, <br /> the cost for each component, subdivided by each sector, was estimated. However, it is <br /> important to note that the total system costs (and revenues) do not include certain items that are <br /> assumed to be the same for each system, including: <br /> • Existing administrative costs (only incremental changes are noted); <br /> • On-call bulky goods collection for urban residents (included in each system); and, <br /> • Franchise fees or other surcharges that may be included in user fees. <br /> Also, as stated previously, costs associated with disposal of solid waste or residue from <br /> processing facilities are not included. <br /> Although information has been provided in a format that is intended to allow selected <br /> components to be implemented in phases, determination of the implementation schedule has not <br /> been made. As a result, the system costs provided are assumed to be when all system <br /> components have been implemented. <br /> 5. Evaluate the system-wide impact on the environment and public health. <br /> 6. Evaluate the technical risks associated with the system. <br /> 7. Evaluate the areas of the system that may result in opposition. <br /> Steps three through seven were conducted based on the system definitions, the results of the <br /> previous steps, analysis conducted for Working Paper #2, comparison to the existing system, <br /> and comparative information from other communities, as it became available. Detailed <br /> discussions of the analysis of these criteria for the individual system components is included in <br /> Working Paper #2. <br /> NOR/K\WP\10790\RPKXWI.WP 3 10195 <br />