2019-07-24 EMC Meeting Agenda and Director's Informational Report

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sold to, and to accept used tires from, customers when tires are being replaced. • The contractor completed an initial and second round of consumer education (media release, radio, newspaper, social media, posters/flyers, etc.) during September through December 2017, encouraging consumers to leave used tires at the retailer when purchasing new ones, as customers already paid the mandatory fee for disposal. Final radio ads aired in June 2019. • Signs reinforcing the message of returning tires to retailers/wholesalers are being posted at transfer stations to continue educating the public on proper tire disposal. • More information is at: http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/tires/. 5. DERELICT AND ABANDONED VEHICLE (DAV) PROGRAM • Towing and vehicle disposal contracts are in place island wide. ◦ Zone 1 Towing (N. and S. Hilo, Puna, and parts of Kaū): Ken’s Towingʻ ◦ Zone 2 Towing (N. and S. Kona and parts of Kaū): Diamond Auto Workzʻ ◦ Zone 3 Towing (N. and S. Kohala and Hāmākua): Diamond Auto Workz st ◦ Hilo Vehicle Disposal: HMP dba Business Services Hawaiʻi - exercising 1 option year extension. NTP 01/19/19 • Kona Vehicle Disposal: Contract was awarded to HMP dba Business Services Hawaiʻi with NTP on 04/01/19. • Pu‘uanahulu (W. Hawaiʻi) Vehicle Disposal: Contract was awarded to HMP dba Business Services Hawaiʻi with NTP 04/01/19. • DAV coordinators continue to meet with the Hawaiʻi Police Department, Traﬃc Services Section and community Police to explore ways of improving the tagging and removal of abandoned vehicles. • An Abandoned Vehicle Auction was held 06/21/19 to 06/25/19. • Recruit classes from the Hawaiʻi Fire Department have been coming to the Hilo Impound Lot for training on vehicle extrications. • Monthly towing numbers: AV Towing 2018-19 Hilo W. Hawai‘i July 2018 23 58 Aug 2018 31 61 Sept 2018 89 61 Oct 2018 71 45 Nov 2018 60 58 Dec 2018 46 58 Jan 2019 66 61 Feb 2019 60 68 Mar 2019 88 53 Apr 2019 71 61 7