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Minutes - Regular Meeting Solid Waste Advisory Board June 7, 2007 Approved August 2, 2007 use that number as criteria to close the Meadowmont site because of a per capita usage . It seems that a huge percentage uses Eubanks . Wilson states that in that area single family has curbside, multifamily and townhomes have their own collection, and the businesses for the most part have cardboard collection. We are also in the process to see what type of additional commercial services they might be interested in. So we might be more full service in the commercial sector to meet our goals . There is really no right or wrong answer, just the politics . Sassaman states that one of the key siting criteria is " What else could a person do " when they bring their recycling. That is why University Mall is so popular . You can do a lot while you' re there . There is not a lot to do at Meadowmont besides a grocery store and a gym . Wilson states that from staff perspective the drop off sites that we would strongly suggest be off limits would be Hampton Pointe, University Mall, and Carrboro Plaza . The rest we would consider to be in play . Tipton states that to go through the expense of adding the gravity aspect and compactors would be a lot of improvement on leased space . To own the land that the improvements would be made on would be important. Wilson states that that has been the goal expressed by at least some of the county commissioners . That is why the Walnut Grove property was purchased and the [replacement] Hwy 57 will be purchased . Of course we own the Eubanks Rd property . At the Bradshaw Quarry site there is no way to do that. High Rock is not owned but it is big and open for a long-term lease . If we could get a twenty year lease it could be worth a $200, 000 investment. The County owns the Ferguson site and it' s 100 % flat. Norwood states that some of the commissioners may have concerns such as the cost and the need to up grade or if Eubanks Rd becomes the super center what about the neighborhood and traffic . Should you seek another site ? Wilson states that having a minimal charge for garbage will cut down the usage . There are a number of reasons to go to the modernized sites . It would allow a more efficient collection and reduce operation cost over a period of time . The site would be more ADA compliant. What does someone in a wheelchair do now at a convenience center? It would also be easier to keep clean and maintain with pavement. You wouldn' t have to haul gravel all the time . Less noise with a compactor, safer from traffic and much less water filled garbage going to the landfill . 6