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➢ Continued cooperation and collaboration between the Towns, County, University, and UNC Hospital. 6. How to Identifv Additional Reasonable Waste Reduction ODDortunities ➢ Examine waste characterization data o What potential recyclable materials remain in the waste stream, in what quantities and from which service sectors? ➢ Establish process to convert waste characterization data into new or improved program options • Determine recovery potential for these identified materials. • Develop programmatic means and methods for capturing targeted materials. • Identify facility improvements or new facilities that enable materials collection, processing and /or transfer. • Determine cost estimates for new or improved programs and availability of funding. • Confirm markets for these identified materials. • Consider public acceptance for potential program enhancements. • Conduct pilot studies of programs as necessary. ➢ Consider proven technologies that may aid in waste reduction progress. ➢ Examine how to make enforcement more effective and productive. 7. Refine Process to Develop Strategies for Goal Identification and Implementation ➢ Complete waste characterization study. ➢ With assistance of recycling consultant, staffs perform the analysis and construct a draft plan following the elements noted in section 6 above. o Analysis likely to take one to two years. ➢ Staff recommends a mix of program and service options and, based on estimated tonnage capture or reduction at the source, recommends a corresponding new waste reduction goal. o Includes funding requirements and source(s) that are consistent with adopted solid waste financial plan. ➢ Recycling Plan Adoption and Implementation ( SWAG /Managers /Staffs /Jurisdictions elected bodies) • Include goal achievement timelines and deadline as /if desired (not required). • Propose new goal be established by additional tonnage diverted from disposal. • Conduct public workshops, forums or other outreach as necessary to obtain public input. • Assumes significant supporting education and outreach for public understanding and acceptance. ➢ Achieve new waste reduction goal —continue to lead state and region in waste reduction. Note: This strategy does not include the necessary political process and represents only the more technical and operationally associated staff viewpoints. Should the SWAG agree with the staff approach a political and public input process would of necessity have to be established to guide, monitor and provide the necessary decision making. 3