AGENDA DATE: 6/7/2017
TITLE: Recommendation on Extended Hours at McIntire Recycling Center
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request Board endorsement of recommendation by the Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee to extend hours of operation at the RSWA McIntire Recycling Center
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Walker, Letteri, Kamptner, Henry, Harper
PRESENTER (S): None
LEGAL REVIEW: Not required.
REVIEWED BY: Douglas C. Walker
BACKGROUND: The Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee (Committee) was established by the Board at its March 2, 2016 meeting as a standing advisory committee. The Committee is charged with developing policies for consideration by the Board related to waste and litter reduction, materials reuse, recycling and composting, greenhouse gas reduction, and waste disposal. Policy recommendations are to be supported by evaluations of budgetary and environmental impacts. The Committee delivered its first semi-annual general update to the Board on February 1, 2017 and will provide specific policy recommendations as they are developed.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Natural Resources Stewardship - Thoughtfully protect and manage Albemarle County’s ecosystems and natural resources in both the rural and development areas to safeguard the quality of life of current and future generations. Quality Government Operations - Ensure County government’s capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION:
The Committee has investigated the expansion of operating hours at the McIntire Recycling Center to better serve the public. The Committee notes that usage of the Center has decreased between the years 2007 and 2016 and suggests several reasons for this reduction. The Committee also notes that a recent survey of users of the Center indicates a widespread interest in expanded operational hours.
The Committee communicated its consideration of expanded hours to management at the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA), the operator of the McIntire Recycle Center. The RSWA provided costs for existing hours and for two expanded-hour options.
The Committee recommends expanding the hours of operation during Daylight Savings Time on open days and increasing the total number of days open by adding Monday to the schedule.
BUDGET IMPACT:
RSWA estimates that the expansion of hours at the McIntire Recycling Facility will cost an additional $19,200 per year. The RSWA director, Bill Mawyer, has indicated that this increase can be accommodated in the current RSWA budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommend that the Board endorse the Committee recommendation and direct the Albemarle County representatives on the RSWA Board of Directors to sponsor consideration of the recommendations at the next RSWA Board meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Recommendation Memo from the Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee
B. Survey of McIntire Recycling Users, January 2017
C. Options for the operation of McIntire Recycling Center prepared for the Committee by the RSWA
D. Information on the history and usage of McIntire Recycling Center from 2007 to 2016