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A 06'cr i�A t4`* lb Memorandum To: John Link, County Manager From: Gayle Wilson, Solid Waste Management Director Subject: Solid Waste Management Update — Assembly of Governments Date: September 24, 2003 Orange County is well known throughout the state for its high level of environmental ethic, its commitment to the protection of public health and the environment, and its interest in preserving natural resources. Financial resources invested by the County citizens and landfill customers has allowed unparalleled waste reduction success, waste management facilities that have sound environmental protection credentials, and the availability of an array of recycling and waste reduction programs and services that are the envy of many other regions. Participation in local recycling and waste reduction programs is substantial and demands for additional services are continuous. Even though our programs and services are efficient and effective, the current financial structure has overreached its capability of continuing to provide sufficient funding to maintain our high level of performance. Our overwhelming reliance on diminishing tipping fees has created a situation of financial uncertainty and instability. The Board of Commissioners (BOCC) will be examining alternative funding options over the next several months and will very likely implement some type of supplemental financial mechanism for FY 2004 -05. This memorandum provides a brief update regarding accomplishments and planning issues associated with solid waste management in Orange County. Various attachments are provided that contain relevant information. Recent Solid Waste Successes Attachment A provides an overview of recent accomplishments and achievements in solid waste management. Eubanks Road Facilities Master Plan Attachment B provides an overview of the current approved facilities master plan as adopted by the BOCC. Absent from the approved plan is a final decision regarding the location of a transfer station. Additionally, a tentative location has been determined for a construction & demolition material resale store, pending the completion of a staff feasibility study.