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Potential Impact While the proposed list of materials is mostly C&D waste materials (due to current pressing C&D disposal issues), this is not specifically a "C&D Ordinance". Actions mandating recycling of materials generally found in other waste streams can be taken by simply amending this ordinance. This will minimize the growth of a clumsy array of Solid Waste regulations if future Boards decide to pursue additional recycling mandates. Regulated Recyclables represent approximately 29% of the C&D waste stream in Orange County, or about 8,990 tons annually. Table 1 shows the potential recycling impact . Table 1. Material Percentage of C&D Tons per Year Unpainted, Untreated Lumber 14 4,340 Pallets 3 930 Engineered Wood 8 2,480 Clean Wood Subtotal 25 7,750 Metal 4 1,240 Total Rec clable Material 29 8,990 In terms of volume (the real measure of how much landfill space can be saved) these materials account for possibly over 50% due to their bulky nature. This estimate is based on the wide variety of conversion rates available. How much space materials actually consume when compacted together is an unavoidably speculative measure. Clean wood waste has been diverted and processed into colored mulch in a voluntary pilot project for several months. Pallets have been recycled at the Landfill for reuse and remanufacture since 1998. They are now being processed with other wood wastes in the colored mulch pilot project. Clean Metal has been recycled by landfill staff for almost 4 years now. Corrugated Cardboard was banned from the landfill 6 years ago with successful results. The "Cardboard Ban" has simply been incorporated into this ordinance. Other Materials maybe added to this list in the future as markets are developed. Other materials may include landclearing and inert debris, carpeting, vinyl siding, or drywall. 2