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

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3.0 SOURCE REDUCTION In Hawai'i County, this program could be implemented in one of two ways: • By charging residents on a volume or weight basis for garbage delivered to County recycling and transfer stations while allowing drop -off of recyclable or compostable materials at no- charge. • By implementing universal collection of garbage for all households in the County. Both options have the additional benefit of eliminating misuse of the residential -only recycling and transfer stations by non - residential generators. A discussion of each option follows. These options will be investigated in greater detail in Section 8.0, Collection and Transfer. 3.5.5.1 PAYT at County Recycling and Transfer Stations PAYT could be implemented at County recycling and transfer stations by establishing volume -based rates that would be charged for discarding materials at each station. Typical volume rates include some combination of per -bag and per - vehicle fees. Because the County would prefer to avoid security and other issues relating to collection of fees at transfer stations, this system could be implemented using pre - purchased bags and tags, eliminating the need to collect fees at the recycling and transfer stations. Residents would be provided a pre - determined number of County- approved garbage bags, and tags that can be used for disposing of larger items. Additional bags and tags could be purchased from the County or through local retail outlets. To implement this option, all recycling and transfer stations would need to have a full -time attendant to monitor residential disposal. In addition, the program would need the following: • Adequate bins for dropping off readily - recyclable materials at, or nearby, the recycling and transfer stations. • A small building or other structure for an attendant to use while monitoring incoming loads. • Adequate space to allow for vehicle queuing at the recycling and transfer stations. • An agreement with retail stores to sell pre- approved bags or tags on behalf of the County. It is possible that not all recycling and transfer stations would have the physical space to accommodate the infrastructure needs for a PAYT system. Thus, it is possible that some stations would need to be closed, relocated, or substantially modified in order to implement this program. Implementation of this option would require implementation of an aggressive public education and information campaign to ensure that residents understand the rationale for implementing the PAYT program. The County would need to modify its financial systems to account for the new revenue source. Estimated Cost: Estimating the initial infrastructure costs for this option would require conceptual designs at each of the County's 21 recycling and transfer stations. The December 2009 3 -11