*Integrated Resources & Solid Waste Management Plan Update (with Appendices) - Dec 2009

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY development of this Plan. This IRSWMP update includes a number of specific recommendations from that study intended to keep the County moving forward on its path to zero waste. The recommendations in this Plan are projected to increase the County's current recycling rate of 29 percent to a rate of 44 percent by the end of the planning period (FY 14 -15). a ! Development of this IRSWMP update was guided by a 12- member SWAG, appointed by the Mayor. SWAC members participated in 13 meetings at which they reviewed draft plan sections, debated key issues, developed plan goals (provided in Section 1), and shaped recommendations. Presentations to the County Council's Environmental Management Committee were made on a monthly basis to solicit feedback from County Council members and the public on issues and options. In addition, input was requested from the public in a variety of forums including a series of public meetings, periodic meetings with community organizations, and routine posting of all draft documents and meeting minutes on the IRSWMP page of the Counts Website (rtt�_J_cc,,x 11� ai i,81 i UsZf.I� rr,m�iS"A71111.hITII). The key recommendations included in this IRSWMP update have consensus support from the SWAC and are intended to balance the many interests of the various stakeholders within the County. The recommendations developed during this process have been organized into a 5 -year implementation plan. This IRSWMP update includes each of the plan sections covering various waste management topics, and the draft implementation plan. It includes responses to comments received from the State of Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH), and is being submitted by the Mayor to the County Council for adoption, and then will be presented to HDOH for final approval. Final approval by HDOH is anticipated by the first quarter of 2010. A summary of the IRSWMP recommendations and the draft implementation plan are presented below. AIMEN • • ' f The County's initial ISWMP, as required by state law (HRS 342G) was adopted on October 5, 1994. An update to that original plan was completed by the County and approved by the State of Hawaii in December 31, 2002. A key issue addressed in the 2002 plan update was the pending closure of the SHSL, which was expected to reach capacity in the summer of 2004. The 2002 update included the following key recommendations: • Construct no new landfills in East Hawaii • Emphasize the recovery of recyclable materials at the planned East Hawaii Regional Sort Station, possibly by incorporating features of a material recovery facility (MRF) • Procure a waste reduction facility for the East Hawaii waste stream using either waste - to- energy, thermal gasification, or anaerobic digestion technology. (See Appendix A for a chronology of waste reduction study and procurement activities in Hawaii County.) ES -2 December 2009