2021-02-24 EMC Meeting Agenda and Director's Informational Report

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• SWD staff reviewed the comments and testimony and prepared responses for the SWAC to review. • The SWAC met on 02/26/20 to review and discuss the DOH comments and the public comments and testimony, and approved changes to the draft ISWMP. SWD staff and Parametrix have finished the draft of the ISWMP. • The draft ISWMP was submitted to the Mayor's Office and to the County Council. • The following are the next steps for the implementation of the ISWMP: o County Council will agendize the ISWMP. o The adopted ISWMP plan will be submitted to the DOH. o Appropriate components of the ISWMP should be incorporated into the budget and into the operation of the relevant programs. B. ENVIRONMENTAL LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT: The assessment has been canceled. C. TRANSFER STATION RECYCLABLES (Drop Off Recycling Program fka "TWO - BIN") COLLECTION AND RECYCLING: The current contract will end on 03/31/21 or when commencement of services begins under new procurement, whichever is earlier. Drop Off Recycling Program acceptable materials are clean corrugated cardboard and brown Kraft paper bags in one bin, and clean non -HI -5 glass containers (no caps, covers or lids) in a separate glass bin. Clean metal cans can be placed in the scrap metal bin at thirteen of the recycling and transfer stations. If further market changes occur, program modifications may be implemented. New procurement for the Drop Off Recycling Program is ongoing. The county is evaluating potential cost-effective, environmentally responsible alternatives to divert material that is no longer acceptable. A multimedia recycling education and outreach campaign to educate the public on proper recycling and contamination issues is being developed. It includes flyers and brochures along with radio, TV, movie theater, and newspaper ads to educate the public on what is and is not currently recyclable and discourage contamination. SWD is enforcing the ban on illegal commercial usage of self - haul resident -only recycling bins at recycling and transfer stations. SWD is working with the vendor to repair and maintain ramps. Commercial generators/collectors should work directly with recycling companies to manage recyclables, as they are prohibited from the recycling and transfer stations. D. DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY) USED MOTOR OIL RECYCLING: Kealakehe High School is temporarily not accepting UMO due to COVID-19. Contract ended 11/30/20. Bid specifications are being reviewed by Purchasing and will be rebid. As of 2/17/21 Purchasing has not published the bid.