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2019 Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Update County of Hawaii The goals presented below were used to guide the development of waste management options and the resulting recommendations of this Plan update. • Sustainability. To ensure that programs and actions meet the environmental, economic, and social equity needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. • Increase Landfill Diversion. The County views waste as an inefficient use of resources, and seeks to lessen discards to landfills by reducing waste, reusing (and repairing) still good stuff, and recycling/composting by all County residents, visitors, businesses, and institutions. • Efficient and Affordable. To balance funds available for managing solid waste with other County priorities, the Plan identifies programs that get the best value ("bang for the buck") for County ratepayers and taxpayers. • Minimize Environmental Impacts. To improve the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Plan emphasizes transportation efficiencies, supports material reuse and recycling, and minimizes organic materials sent to the landfill. • Litter -free. To eliminate illegal dumping on public and private lands, the Plan includes legislation, education, and outreach programs. • Sound Finances with Appropriate Incentives. To include financial incentives that will increase landfill diversion, such as pay -as -you -throw (PAYT), while ensuring that the Solid Waste Division (SWD) has enough funds to pay for the services it provides. • Customer Service. To share aloha as well as information. The goals listed above are intended to support all aspects of Plan implementation, including the following: • Policy. In County legislation and support for state legislation. • Funding. Move towards diversifying funding sources. • Operations. Reuse and recycling, household hazardous waste collection, residuals management, recycling and transfer stations, and special events. • Regulatory/Legal. Consistency and compliance with all federal, state, and County requirements. • Education and Outreach. For County employees, residents, visitors, businesses, and institutions. • Management and Employee Safety. Working in partnership with the United Public Workers Union and the Hawaii Government Employees Association. The County acknowledges that the updates to this Plan could be challenging and will require a significant amount of public education and stakeholder participation to be successful. The integrated approach to solid waste management utilized by the County, the SWAC, and all contributors address the overarching waste management goals of the community. The County will continue to foster collaboration among the stakeholders for the implementation and ultimate success of the Plan. Plan Implementation With uncertainties regarding the recycling market, and the outcome of programs planned for operation early in the planning period, as described in Chapter 10, the County would: 1. Continue the current system of funding most operating expenditures using property taxes and tip fees in the near term. 1-2 August 2020