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Solid Waste Advisory Group (SWAG) - Recycling Fee Recommendations
PURPOSE: Provide an overview of recycling program funding options prior to Assembly of Governments meeting on March 26, 2015
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works Department
CONTACT INFORMATION: George Seiz, Director of Public Works, 919/918-7427
INFORMATION: The Solid Waste Advisory Group (SWAG), created by the Board of County Commissioners, has been working on a new inter-local agreement, partnership opportunities with UNC-CH and UNC Healthcare, discussing the future role of SWAG and reviewing funding options for the recycling program. Town staffs and Orange County Solid Waste staff will be giving their respective elected boards an update of these activities, concentrating on two recycling program funding options. Orange County staff will be at the BOA meeting to participate in the presentation and answer questions. Finalizing selection of a funding option will be discussed at the AOG meeting March 26, 2015.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact or staff impact with accepting this report.
RECOMMENDATION:r It is recommended the Board of Aldermen accept the report.