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* absence of a local disposal facility would likely result in significant reduction of local C &D recycling opportunities * even if major advances made in C &D waste reduction/recycling there will still be substantial waste remaining needing disposal * ceasing C &D operations would be relatively easy to implement * would be likely to increase the cost of construction in the county * would result in the loss of about $1,350,000 annually to the landfill enterprise fund * will not provide for adequate means for emergency /disaster waste response Costs There would be a substantial loss of revenue to the landfill fund budget, estimated at about $1,350,000 annually. Direct costs could include advertising the closure of the facility, cleanup of illegal dumping, and stepped up enforcement of littering and other illegal acts. Indirect costs could include increased cost of hauling and disposal for Orange County haulers that would result in an increased cost for building construction. C. C &D Transfer Station We believe it is possible to construct a transfer station for C &D wastes. We have, however, been unable to locate a transfer station dedicated to C &D materials anywhere in the United States. We have spoken to public and private solid waste professionals, engineering consultants, and equipment vendors nationwide in our pursuit of information regarding these facilities. Such a facility may simply not exist. There are some municipal solid waste transfer stations that accept C &D wastes, however, the percentage of C &D received is generally low primarily due to less expensive disposal alternatives for C &D wastes. We believe the primary reason that these facilities do not exist is due to the nature of C &D materials. C &D waste is bulky, difficult to compact, abrasive, dense, and heavy. The transfer equipment commonly used for municipal solid waste would have to be considerably strengthened and enhanced to withstand the additional punishment of these materials. We think, however, that these enhancements could be made. Additionally, the trailers used to haul the materials would have to be made of 1/4" to 3/8" steel, particularly the floors. This would add significant additional weight to the trailer. Given the strict federal and state weight limits on these vehicles, the quantity of waste they could carry would be diminished, resulting in excessively high costs for transportation. Whereas, the trailers used for transporting municipal solid waste are made of aluminum, thus allowing a greater amount of waste to be hauled in each load. lull