HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2004-006 Resolution Reaffirming Orange Co 10 year Solid Waste Management Plan~~
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A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING ORANGE COUNTY'S 10-YEAR SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN, INCLUDING A 61 PERCENT WASTE REDUCTION GOAL AND
AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE SOLID WASTE PLAN TO THE
STATE:
WHEREAS, Orange County adopted. in 1997 a general waste reduction plan framework as part
of its overall solid waste goals and adopted specific waste reduction goals of 45% per capita by
2001 and 61 % per capita by 2006, and
WHEREAS, Orange County achieved a 40% waste reduction rate in 2001-02 and 46% waste
reduction rate in 2002-2003, thus exceeding its interim waste reduction goal of 45% and the
State goal of 40%, and
WHEREAS, this is recognized as the highest level of waste reduction in North Carolina, while
during.the same period the state overall has experienced a significant decrease in waste
reduction, and
WHEREAS, participation in County waste reduction and recycling programs continue at a high
level, and
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina does not contribute. in any meaningful manner to
funding local government waste collection, waste disposal, or waste reduction programs or
services, and
WHEREAS, Orange County is considering alternative means of financing its solid waste
programs which it will likely implement in FY 2004-05, and
WHEREAS Orange County is must balance public investment in waste reduction with available
funding and its current success relative to the remainder of the state; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Orange County is maintaining. its long-term goal of
61 % waste reduction per capita.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Orange County adopts the solid waste plan update attached
hereto and authorizes the County Manager to submit the plan to the State.
This is the day of 2004