Agenda 02-06-24; 7-a - Presentation of the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 6, 2024 Action Agenda Item No. 7-a SUBJECT: Presentation of the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Draft Solid Waste Master Plan Robert Williams, 919-918-4904 PURPOSE: To receive a presentation on the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan, consider the recommendations in the Plan, and provide direction to staff regarding which scenario presented in the Plan should be pursued. BACKGROUND: Orange County issued a Request for Proposals on April 9, 2021 for development of a Solid Waste Master Plan that moves the County to "Zero Waste" by 2045. As approved by the Solid Waste Advisory Group, the overarching goals for the Solid Waste Master Plan and its development have been as follows: Goal 1. Develop a comprehensive and easily understandable Solid Waste Master Plan, with identifiable action items and a plan summary; Goal 2. Develop a comprehensive strategy that by 2045 will lead to "Zero Waste," as defined by the County; Goal 3. Integrate the Plan's efforts with the ongoing climate action plans of the County, the Municipalities, the University and the University Health Care system.; Goal 4. Select a sustainable business model that incorporates the financial, social and environmental; including carbon footprint reduction impacts on our community; Goal 5. Identify future programs, initiatives, facilities, and infrastructure to achieve the "Zero Waste" goal, as defined by the County, while ensuring the long-term financial stability of the County's solid waste and recycling program; Goal 6. Identify strategies to increase public education and participation in waste reduction and waste diversion programs through awareness of reduction, reuse, recycling and composting; while addressing ordinance and enforcement requirements;