Agenda 06-03-2025; 6-a - Approval of Solid Waste Master Plan – Path to Zero Waste

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2 Goal 7. Develop and include an equitable comprehensive public engagement process that effectively includes input by the general public, including groups that historically have been marginalized, and key interest groups, including the municipal and university partners, and keeps the public informed and updated on the process. Goal 8. Ensure all proposed programs and policies are in regulatory compliance with local, state and federal requirements. The BOCC awarded the contract to develop the Plan to Gershman, Brickner& Bratton, Inc. (GBB). The Board provided guidance to staff on the Plan at its February 6, 2024 Business meeting, and revisions reflecting that guidance have been incorporated. While making the revisions and reshaping the Plan, staff conducted an audit of material collected in the County's waste stream. The audit included waste from the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Orange County. Information obtained from the audit was used to help inform the Plan. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact with approval of the attached Plan. The financial impact of the implementation of the Plan will be presented as part of the annual budgeting process. ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: • GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION OBJECTIVE 1. Identify the priorities and resources necessary to implement the Climate Action Plan. OBJECTIVE 3. Improve educational opportunities for County staff and community members on climate action and available resources to advance climate action projects. • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE 7. Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality of life of the community (e.g., recreation and public open spaces, arts, etc.) RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the attached Solid Waste Master Plan as revised based on the Board of Commissioners' guidance to staff in February 2024.