Agenda - 12-09-1995 - Attachment 1

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r NEXT STEPS Although preliminary decisions have been made regarding the ultimate solid waste system, WESTON's intent in our efforts has been to provide comprehensive information regarding solid waste systems for the LOG and member jurisdictions to aid in selection and subsequent implementation of the selected system. To aid in the use of this information and provide the necessary flexibility during implementation of a solid waste system, an implementation guidance document will be prepared. This document will provide the LOG and member jurisdictions guidance during implementation, including a description of decision-making steps (e.g., whether to privatize facilities); methods for further defining system components (e.g., design level necessary to receive system financing, if necessary); and implementation steps based on the decisions (e.g., procurement steps). The guidance document, along with decisions made based on this report, is also intended to assist the LOG in developing a final solid waste management plan that follows State guidelines. Typically, because solid waste management alternatives must adjust to changing local conditions, portions of a solid waste system selected during a planning process such as this must be revised based on further evaluation during implementation. This report has been structured to provide information useful to decision-making as well as to facilitate the planning process. However, additional information will be necessary to implement the system. For example, if wet/dry collection is to be implemented, the co-collection vehicles must be defined prior to purchase. This will include sizing the compartments for wet versus dry based on waste stream monitoring for each sector. Co-collection containers for commercial and multi-family residential units must be sized based on site-specific needs. Similar investigations and decisions will be necessary prior and during the design of processing facilities. Another example of implementation steps that include further analysis is for implementing variable rates. Initial decisions necessary will be the governance/administrative responsibilities. With this information, rates paid to each jurisdiction, private contractor, and/or facility must be determined. Types of bags/tags must be researched. Finally, the mechanisms for sale of bags/tags should be based on research of local options and public input. The implementation guidance document will define these information needs. NOR/K\WP\10790\APKOL001.WP 4 10/95