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e ... o considered b■ the DPW. The mould be less costly to operate. but is not necessary The materials do not need to be buried and a landfill in estment does not need to be made. • Instead. a C&D recovery s} stem could be established to receive the inert materials and crush them for reuse. \Zany communities. including Kauai. have used this system. After Iniki. much of the concrete and asphalt was crushed and reused in roads and fill. There are opportunities to recover the wood scraps (other than pressure - treated lumber and metals from this system as well. In my Dec. 17 meeting with \Ir. Sumada. we discussed the reason why a Construction & Demoli- tion Landfill was being considered for East Hawaii. I was told that the main reason was for diversion of materials that could avoid the long - hauling process when that time came — probably within the next five years. We both acknowledged that some long hauling will be required in the future. but not until the Hilo landfill must close. Mr. Sumada was also concerned about the long permimng time required for such a venture. [ \Ir. Harder later conferred that the permitting process could take 1 -2 years.] After much discussion. we both agreed that a C&D Landfill might not he necessary if we design the manage- ment system appropriately. With adequate planning and evaluation. we can design a system of management that utilizes various techniques. Our community investments can go much further if we work together to explore the options and then make the decision on which methods to use. Please amend Bill 32-I to change the project to planning for a comprehensive solid waste management strategy for East Hawaii." If the amendment is not possible. please defer. \1r. Chairman and Council Members. thank -you for the opportunity to express ourselves on these issues. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have an■ questions on these or any other solid waste issues. \lahalo. S incerel Laurel A. Dekker V is facsim