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Discussion and Update on Recycling Options for FY2014 and Beyond
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is for the Board of Aldermen to receive an update on staff activities related to the ongoing provision of recycling services for Carrboro residents beginning in July 2014 and approve the Town's application for the NCDENR Curbside Recycling Roll-Out Cart Grant Program.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Town Manager
CONTACT INFORMATION: George Seiz (918-7427); Matt Efird (918-7314)
INFORMATION:
I. Update on recycling Services
At the March 12, 2013 Board of Aldermen meeting, Town staff provided information to the Board of Aldermen regarding a proposed plan by Orange County to eliminate the County-run Urban Curbside recycling program. (http://www.townofcarrboro.org/BoA/Agendas/2013/03_12_2013_B2.pdf)
The BOCC further discussed solid waste and recycling issues at their April 9th meeting and based on those discussions provided the Town with three options regarding recycling issues in an e-mail dated April 16, 2013 from the Orange County Manager. The Board of Aldermen discussed the options at the June 4, 2013 meeting and endorsed the concept of the creation of a limited County Solid Waste Tax District which would be designed to serve only those existing areas of unincorporated Orange County which currently have curb side recycling available, in which the Town could be included. (https://carrboro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=1435443&GUID=A28CDC17-D1E4-4390-BAF8-CB109265F784)
In addition to the Tax District discussion, Town staff participated in an RFP process with the Town of Chapel Hill that involved recycling services and a solid waste transfer station. Staff has reviewed the proposals with the Towns of Chapel Hill and Hillsborough and met with Orange County staff to further discuss recycling services over the past month. Concurrently, the Town Attorneys for Chapel Hill and Carrboro and the Orange County Attorney have discusse...
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