AGENDA DATE: 2/6/2019
TITLE:
Title
Recommendation on Extended Hours at Ivy Materials Utilization Center
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Request Board endorsement of recommendation by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority and County staff to extend hours of operation to include Mondays at the RSWA Ivy Materials Utilization Center.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Kamptner, Henry, Stewart
PRESENTER (S): None
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND:
In 2018, the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA) completed a renovation of the Ivy Materials Utilization Center to expand its ability to accept a greater volume of solid waste, in a manner that allows larger commercial haulers to utilize the facility. The capacity of the new facility is much greater than the amount of solid waste received historically.
On December 14, 2018, at the request of the County of Albemarle Board of Supervisors, the RSWA board authorized a reduction in solid waste tipping fees from $66 dollars per ton to $52 dollars per ton. The change brought the facility's rate in line with similar facilities in the region. It was believed that a more competitive rate would increase the tonnage processed by the facility to a level sufficient to offset the additional costs of third-party waste disposal.
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:
Initial data indicates a marked increase in deliveries of solid waste to the expanded facility since the lower rate went into effect on January 1, 2019. The limited available dataset - 15 days at the time of this writing - shows an increase from 25.4 t...
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