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<br /> Comprehensive Review of <br /> S olid W aste Collection and Disposal Options <br /> <br />v2.1 ES-9 10/22/12 <br /> Environmental Impact <br /> <br />- Fuel Cost <br />- Fuel Consumption <br />- GHG Emissions <br />- Waste Reduction Goals <br />- Groundwater <br />- Air <br />- Stormwater <br />- Permitting <br />The report addresses these factors in more detail, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages <br />of the alternatives and the interplay of social, fiscal, and environmental factors in the <br />recommendation and decision making process. <br />IMPLEMENTATION SCHED ULE <br />The implementation schedule for individual initiatives is presented in the individual sections of <br />this report and is intended to provide a preliminary timeline for the implementation of the <br />recommendations contained in this report. This study includes an assessment of a variety of <br />issues relating to the Town’s current and future solid waste management system, including <br />recycling, residential and commercial collection, yard waste management, and short and long- <br />term solid waste processing and disposal options. The preliminary timeframes are dependent on <br />a number of factors involving decisions by the Town Council regarding strategic matters (e.g., <br />decision on a new transfer station, decision to proceed with automation or other program changes <br />such as collection day schedules), public involvement and notification, procurement, inter- <br />department coordination, and approvals by the Town Council and State and local agencies. As <br />such, the timeframes for the individual tasks may vary.