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APPROVED MARCH 20, 2025 <br /> Fowler states that a question was submitted to Orange County asking if the cart color was going <br /> to change because they thought the color was too bright. <br /> Williams states no, we have no plans to change the carts at this time. <br /> Fowler states she wasn't expecting it to change, and she will let them know. <br /> Bradshaw/Ferguson Waste & Recycling Center Consolidation <br /> Williams states we are no longer looking at consolidating, we are looking at updating current <br /> facilities. We have hired a broker to look for land to purchase and we're speaking to property <br /> owners. We want to make sure we have enough land to do what we envisioned for the <br /> upgrade. Upgrading will help us become more consistent with what we accept at our Waste and <br /> Recycling Centers, and that is part of the education and Path to Zero Waste. <br /> Fowler asks is the goal one consolidated site or two sites near where the current ones are? <br /> Williams states if we can get two, we would get two because Bradshaw cannot be expanded. If <br /> we can get one in the area, we may have to close the other site, which would be the Bradshaw <br /> location. <br /> Next Meeting <br /> Williams states the next meeting will probably be in September and our goal is to have a draft of <br /> the Path to Zero Waste to present to you. Also, let me know if you would like an increase in the <br /> information coming to you from my desk. <br /> Public Comment <br /> Composting presentation by Carrie Donley with the Fairoaks Community: <br /> Bell asks what are your major expenses? <br /> Donley states Compost Now charges, printing, compost bins and liners. <br /> Searing asks if people bring compostables to a central site? <br /> Donley states yes, and Compost Now exchanges the bins each week. <br /> Fowler asks do they charge you $40 or is it a higher fee? <br /> Donley states no, they charge $15 per bin, per week. <br /> Fowler states this is very interesting, and I like keeping it local instead of trucks picking it up. Do <br /> we have a timeline for Orange County? <br /> Williams states we need to do our research first to include operations costs, including trucks, <br /> frequency of collection, and what size carts. We want something that will work best for the <br /> community. <br /> Haven-O'Donnell asks can you share what you received from Compost Now as a result of your <br /> neighborhood composting? <br /> Donley states we got 5 bags of compost back from Compost Now. Any thoughts on producing <br /> compost in Orange County? <br /> Williams states no, it takes a specialized truck and permit to do compost. And we don't have the <br /> space. <br /> Fowler asks if they calculate truck driving in the calculation of return on investment? <br /> Donley states I do not think so. We need to look at that. <br /> Fowler asks how do you keep animals out? <br /> Donley states we have not had a problem with animals yet. We do have flies and maggots. <br /> Williams states they make special locking bins to prevent animals from getting into it. <br /> Haven-O'Donnell states the neighborhood really came together. There was a sense of <br /> community. <br /> Fowler asks if the slides could be shared with SWAG? <br /> Donley states yes the slides and the toolbox link can both be shared. <br /> Adjourn <br /> Meeting adjourned at: 6:49pm <br /> Name of Minute Taker: Dena Brown <br />