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Approved November 4, 2015 3 • Ferguson asks if counties that have bi- weekly recycling collection have reduced the per capita tonnage compared to Orange County collection • Wilson explains that bi- weekly collection can be difficult during extreme weather make -up collections • Haven - O'Donnell states that recycling is behavioral, and changing behavior may make it hard to recapture. Would rather err on the side of collecting more recycling • Kleinschmidt suggests towns considering switching future MSW collection to bi- weekly Household Hazardous Waste Program • Smoke detector disposal education campaign to residents and outreach to Fire Departments is needed • Resident survey is currently being conducted at both HHW sites, findings to be presented in October Pending Matters • Update on Interlocal Agreement Manager Discussions o Managers will update SWAG on draft during October 23 meeting • Update on Eubanks Road Solid Waste Center Project • Should receive permit from Town of CH soon, request for bids in November, make recommendation to BOCC in January, notice to proceed in February /early March • An Interim site will be set up on Millhouse Rd. Will not collect all items currently collected, only basics including yard waste, electronics, MSW; recyclables to Cedar Falls Drop -off Site • Rural Curbside Recycling Implementation Update o Route study concluded 4 -6 weeks ago, and full rural cart implementation can begin in July /August 2016 rather than over a three year period, higher cost for first year, but significant savings (> $340,000) over the three year period based on not needing second truck and driver. • Electronics Recycling Update • Possible changes to electronic recycling legislation, which may result in increased cost, decision is unclear, may be sent to a study committee • Vendor prices have risen (due to market conditions) as if legislation has passed. OCSW will bring a budget amendment to the BOCC on October 6, to assist with electronics recycling cost increase • NCDENR is attempting to request a bid for a state contract for future electronics recycling Other • Ward suggests that loads at Waste & Recycling Centers be allowed one per day, regardless of weekends o OCSW can look at making changes after Eubanks Rd is remodeled • BOCC is interested in accepting mattresses at the Walnut Grove Waste and Recycling Center • OCSW would recommend not accepting. Would need to add additional staff resources and covered area • Dry mattresses collected at Landfill are currently disassembled and recycled • Recent adopted state legislation (HB97) includes a study concerning local government authority on MSW issues Public Comments • Alex Nickodem, Habitat for Humanity Restore: Have recycled over estimated 1,000 tons of waste through our store. Habitat in Durham County includes a Deconstruction Program. Appreciate recommendations of this program to Orange County residents Next Meeting • October 23, 2015, 6pm, SW Administration Building Meeting adjourned at: 7:50pm Name of Minute Taker: Jennie Knowlton