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10 1 Gayle Wilson said it would not be paved but would have compactors that sit on concrete 2 pads. 3 Gayle Wilson said it would reduce the number of containers as the compactor would 4 hold a lot more refuse and therefore need less frequent servicing. He said the updates would 5 phase out the open top garbage containers that are currently open fodder for wildlife, as well as 6 open to the elements. He said when garbage gets wet it weighs more which ends up costing 7 more when it is taken to the scales. 8 Commissioner Jacobs asked if bollards will be put in front of the compactor preventing 9 one from backing up a truck to the bins. 10 Gayle Wilson said the changes have yet to be designed but would likely mirror other 11 updated facilities. 12 Commissioner Jacobs said he will raise his opinion during design discussions. 13 Commissioner Price said exiting the Walnut Grove SWCC is still dicey and she 14 suggested that any future upgrades, or new sites, might benefit from further study of traffic flow. 15 Gayle Wilson said there are only so many ways to exit large trucks and private cars at 16 the same time from a single exit. He said the Eubanks SWCC is designed somewhat similarly, 17 which he will review it in detail at the June 2 meeting. He said he is open to suggestions. 18 Commissioner Price asked if there could be greater protection from the elements for the 19 workers. 20 Gayle Wilson said he would be happy to meet with workers for their suggestions. He 21 said the changes at Walnut Grove have been well received by the employees. He added that 22 people who work outside become accustomed to it in ways that others are not. 23 Commissioner Price asked if there was an enclosed area, apart from the collection 24 space, where employees can take their breaks. 25 Gayle Wilson said there is a building on the right as one enters the gate. He added that 26 this space has both heating and air conditioning. 27 Chair McKee agreed with Commissioner Price about the traffic flow issues and 28 acknowledged that the changes made to the exit at Walnut Grove are a great improvement. He 29 encouraged further study of this issue for the Eubanks SWCC. 30 Chair McKee asked if there was a ballpark figure for the cost of up fitting the Walnut 31 Grove SWCC. 32 Gayle Wilson said $1.3 million. 33 Chair McKee said he supported moving the scales at the Eubanks SWCC across the 34 road as well as the changes to traffic flow; however, he cautioned everyone to not let the cost 35 escalate out of control. He said the total cost seems to keep rising. He acknowledged this 36 SWCC will be greatly used. 37 Chair McKee said he heard Gayle Wilson say that as much as half of the truck traffic will 38 interact with the vehicle traffic. He asked if he had heard this correctly. 39 Gayle Wilson said the trucks that serve the compactors will have to interact with vehicle 40 traffic. 41 Chair McKee said there will be a lot of things to talk about regarding Solid Waste 42 between now and June. He asked if the Eubanks SWCC will take mattresses. 43 Gayle Wilson said mattresses are a special waste product, are very difficult to handle, 44 and none of the Centers are intended to take them. He said when a new mattress is 45 purchased, the public is strongly advised to have the delivery company take their old mattress 46 away when the new one is delivered. He said currently mattresses are only taken at the landfill. 47 Chair McKee said a lot of mattresses end up on the side of the road in a ditch. He said 48 he receives many calls from constituents and a solution has to be found. He said he feels 49 strongly that the two District Centers should be able to receive mattresses.