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- 9 <br /> Atlachmenl2 <br /> Chronology of Waste Reduction and C&D Related Actions <br /> • 1996—Discussion of options for managing C&D waste once the existing landfill reached <br /> 'capacity. Conducted a Request for Expression of Interest for a Construction and Demolition <br /> Waste Reclama0on, Recycling and Reuse Facility in September 1996. Received two <br /> proposals, both of which were inadequate. <br /> • 1997—Staff developed first draft of a C&D Ordinance similar in scope to the ordinance <br /> adopted by the BOCC In 2001. Held a public forum on C&D waste management in Chapel <br /> Hill on January 22, 1997. Adopted state mandated Solid Waste Management Plan, which <br /> included waste reduction goals of 45 percent by 2001 and 61 percent by 2006. C&D wastes <br /> subject of numerous public discussions throughout the year. <br /> • 1998—C&D landfill site search authorized and initiated. Several, freely offered sites <br /> identified and evaluated. Issue discussed at numerous public meetings and a Public <br /> Hearing was conducted in September on the county's need for C&D management and on <br /> possible locations for a new C&D landfill. Options to purchase were executed on two <br /> parcels, however none were ultimately pursued. <br /> • 1999—Landfill aging discussions continued with focus on property adjacent to the existing <br /> landfill on Eubanks Road. C&D management issues discussed at numerous public <br /> meetings. BOCC created a C&D Recycling Task Force. SOCC adopts Goals and <br /> Objectives which include waste reduction goal of 46 percent by 2001 and 61 percent by <br /> 2006. <br /> 2000— C&D Recycling Task Force Final Report issued. Report recommends Regulated <br /> Recyclable Materials Ordinance(RRMO). establishment of C&D recycling facilities, and <br /> Orange County taking responsiblllfy for reuse and disposal of its own C&D wastes, Adopted <br /> stale required 3-year update for Solid Waste Management Plan that maintained original <br /> waste reduction goals, <br /> • 2001 —BOCC approves resolution of intent Indicating plans to pursue development of the <br /> next C&o landfill site adjacent to existing landfill. Stale verges site is suitable for a C&D <br /> landfill. RRMO is adopted by BOCC. Facilities Master Plan adopted which Includes C&D <br /> landfill and C&0 recycling facilities on Eubanks Road solid waste management property. <br />