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Stephen K. Yamashiro Mayor March 7, 1996 MEMORANDUM Tonntu of Xttfunii DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 25 Aupuni Street, Room 202 • Hilo, Hawall 96720.4252 (808) 961.8321 . Fa: (808) 969.7138 TO: BRIAN DELIMA, CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND PU LIC WO RS , FROM: DONNA RIYOSARI, CHIEF ENGINEER SUBJECT: STATUS OF THE INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Donna Fay K. Kiyosaki Chief Engineer Jiro A. Sumada Deputy Chief Engineer The following is an update to the items listed in Exhibit A - Draft 4 of the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan approved by Council. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION: 't +° � rior r:l lelel`i tt * Establish source separation disposal centers. P Although the County is not operating any source separation disposal centers, we have continued to offer diversion grant monies ($40 per ton) to encourage private entrepeneurs to divert recyclables. Also, in response to an RFP, the County has contracted with various local businesses to provide greenwaste drop-off in Rona, aluminum recycling in Pahala and Naalehu, glass recycling islandwide, and household hazardous waste drop-off events. Attached is a copy of the most recent Recycle Hawaii newsletter (a private, non-profit organization subsidized by the County) which lists source separated disposal locations and opportunities around the island. * The County Council will consider a charter amendment establishing the Solid Waste division as a true utility enterprise. tt m M54 This is a Council action item. The administration would support efforts to place solid waste in a utility environment. >n>c its. (R E F Ref. Tot Presented- HS$PW Ref, Darn SUR 0 7 1996 O 2 The following is an update to the items listed in Exhibit A - Draft 4 of the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan approved by Council. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION: 't +° � rior r:l lelel`i tt * Establish source separation disposal centers. P Although the County is not operating any source separation disposal centers, we have continued to offer diversion grant monies ($40 per ton) to encourage private entrepeneurs to divert recyclables. Also, in response to an RFP, the County has contracted with various local businesses to provide greenwaste drop-off in Rona, aluminum recycling in Pahala and Naalehu, glass recycling islandwide, and household hazardous waste drop-off events. Attached is a copy of the most recent Recycle Hawaii newsletter (a private, non-profit organization subsidized by the County) which lists source separated disposal locations and opportunities around the island. * The County Council will consider a charter amendment establishing the Solid Waste division as a true utility enterprise. tt m M54 This is a Council action item. The administration would support efforts to place solid waste in a utility environment. >n>c its. (R E F Ref. Tot Presented- HS$PW Ref, Darn SUR 0 7 1996