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<br /> Comprehensive Review of <br /> S olid W aste Collection and Disposal Options <br /> <br /> <br />v2.1 40 10/22/12 <br />is anticipated to further contribute to the cost of a Town-operated program while <br />generating marginally increased material volume and revenue. <br /> A third-party contract is not likely to bring more value/savings to the Town or its <br />residents. There is also an added risk of service impacts by replacing a proven and <br />valued service. <br /> Inviting a third-party contractor to replace the County-provided service exhibits a <br />negative impact to regional collaboration. <br />SCS suggests initiating a new Interlocal Agreement with Orange County that identifies metrics <br />of success and governance for the recycling program. <br />3.5 CONDITIONS FOR CONTI NUED OBSERVATION <br />SCS recommends that the Town continue to observe the following conditions and evaluate future <br />developments that may affect the Town’s costs to continue participation in the County’s <br />recycling program: <br /> Adjustment to the recycling fees after the Orange County Landfill ceases to accept <br />MSW. <br /> Consistent and equivocal application of the 3-R Fee to Town residents and <br />businesses. <br /> Value of the commodity markets for recyclable materials necessitates Town-program <br />participation to capture this revenue. <br /> Development of a transfer station with capabilities to manage recyclables enables <br />recyclables <br />