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Minutes - Regular Meeting <br /> Solid Waste Advisory Board <br /> November 5, 2009 <br /> Approved December 3, 2009 <br /> Hauser states that until tonight I thought you could dispose of hazardous waste two <br /> days a week . How long has it been six days a week? <br /> Pollock replies three years . <br /> Bowerman states that maybe the fire departments could be part of the education. <br /> They may not want to do anything huge, but they could have handouts . <br /> Hauser states that people are tax crazy . I would say that it is $50 / ton for every kind <br /> of garbage, we dispose of, but we made money with recycling that is why you should <br /> recycle . People don' t realize that it is economically beneficial. <br /> Vickers states that it' s not so with hazardous waste . <br /> Pollock states that generally it is cheaper with some of the cost we 've experienced <br /> lately, not necessarily but overall yes . Hazardous waste we drove a pretty good <br /> bargain so $1200 / ton to get rid of it and $700 / ton for batteries . We put a fair amount <br /> of effort trying to keep our landfill hazard-free for our health and that of people <br /> downstream . For us that is as big an issue as anything else . The hazardous waste <br /> program costs about $160, 000 / year . <br /> Vickers states this County has very good hazardous waste disposal , you can dispose <br /> TVs free legally if you need to . A lot of places don' t have systems like that. <br /> Hauser states that there is so much experience on this board but when you talk about <br /> more trucks for more curbside recycling, I bet any of the things we 've talked about <br /> would increase recycling a lot more than extending the curbside recycling service . <br /> You have our full support. We have a good mailing list and distribution network . <br /> 4 . Programs/Services Update <br /> Transfer Station Site Search Pollock states that the main thing that has happened <br /> recently is the environmental investigation on the Paydarfar property has been <br /> completed and submitted to the State Department of [Environment and] Natural <br /> Resources for review . The report is available on the website . <br /> OC Schools Recycling Pollock states that this item went before the County <br /> Commissioners this evening . It is a business opportunity that is beneficial for both <br /> parties - the county schools and the county program . <br /> Other None <br /> 5 . Board Member Comments None <br /> 13 <br />