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Page 2 of 2 <br />2. Discontinuing the solidification operation for unwanted and non - recyclable commercial UCO waste and FOG waste <br />at the (WHSL) may result in direct dumping of UCO and FOG waste into the County landfill and transfer stations. <br />3. Pursuant to current County Code, the County Wastewater Treatment Plants do not accept FOG waste from haulers. <br />The options for the haulers are to bring this waste to the solidification operation at the WHSL. Discontinuing the <br />solidification operation may likely result in illegal dumping. <br />DEM Recommendation prior to finalizing this legislation: <br />1. The legislative branch should contact the affected haulers of UCO and FOG waste to see how this legislation will <br />affect their activities and business and provide a report of findings. <br />2. Wait until additional permitted recycling facilities capable of processing both UCO and FOGs are established on <br />both sides of the island before prohibiting UCO and FOG waste drop -off at the WHSL. <br />3. Request input from the Environmental Management Commission. <br />4. Consider separate legislation for UCO and FOGS as they are different commodities and have different permit <br />requirements when it comes to source, collection and processing parameters. Based on current information, the <br />volume of UCO entering the landfill is minimal and the volume of FOGs is much greater. <br />5. Consider legislation to include other wastes that would have a greater impact on our island like paper, green waste <br />& food waste. <br />Thank you for allowing us to testify on this legislation. If you have questions or need additional clarification, please don't <br />hesitate to contact me. <br />DORA BECK, P. E. <br />ACTING DIRECTOR <br />Sharron Henry <br />Secretary to the Director <br />County of Hawai'i <br />Department of Environmental Management <br />Mailing Address: 25 Aupuni Street <br />Physical Address: Puainako Town Center, <br />2100 Kanoelehua <br />Hilo, HI 96720 <br />Phone: 808.961.8083 or 808.981.8398 <br />Fax: 808.961.8086 or 808.981.2092 <br />Email: schenry(c�co.hawaii.hi.us <br />cohdem(a�co. hawaii. hi. us <br />http: / /www.hawaiicounty.gov /environmental - management <br />Havvai'i County is an equal opportunity provider and employer <br />9/18/2012 <br />