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 ...
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