INC NEWS - Solid and Yard Waste being mixed before transporting

[Kelly Jarrett, DISC]

David--
I don't understand why its too lengthy an issue for the listserv. I 
think the question of why we're paying for a yard waste program that 
isn't currently operating is a very valid question. The $60 fee for yard 
waste program has been a disaster from day one--with most city residents 
simply opting out of it. Those of us who are participating are now left 
to wonder--why we're supporting a yard waste program that is simply 
dumping our recyclable yard waste in with the garbage and hauling it off.

Can we expect a refund? An extension of our contracts once a real yard 
waste program begins again?

Kelly Jarrett

David Harris wrote:
> Bill I will be happy to discuss this item (This is not an issue) with 
> you/others. It is too lengthy for the listserv.
> NC state law prohibits mixing solid and yard waste. This is the reason 
> for the permit from NCDENR.
>  
> Director Long/rep from SWM will be at our next INC meeting to address 
> SWM questions.
> We are anticipating by then this item to be a mute point.
>  
> /David Harris/
> /919-906-2023/
>  
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: "TheOcean1 at aol.com" <TheOcean1 at aol.com>
> To: harrisdl2003 at yahoo.com; inc-list at durhaminc.org; PBaker8667 at aol.com
> Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:34:56 PM
> Subject: Re: INC NEWS - Solid and Yard Waste being mixed before 
> transporting
>
> The neighborhood delegate who brought up this issue might wish to 
> chime in....
>  
> But from my perspective the question seemed more poised from an 
> environmental stand point.
> Glad to know we are fiscally responsible, but if yard waste and 
> garbage are being mixed, it begs the question of why we are being so 
> careful not to mix them at the curb.
>  
> Anyone else feel for the new neighbor who rakes their lawn and puts 
> plastic bags by the curb? We all secretly wonder how long the 
> bags will sit there before the new neighbor realizes they are not 
> going to be picked up.
> If we're mixing yard waste and garbage, those bags need not sit there 
> for eternity, they could be added to a garbage cart with extra room.
>  
> What a nice way to meet your neighbor who doesn't know the system, 
> perhaps doesn't speak English. Offer to top off your trash cart with 
> one of their leaf bags, so they don't become permanent features of the 
> neighborhood, while you explain the system to them.
>  
> In short, if yard waste and home waste are eventually mixed, why 
> shouldn't we mix them at the curb?
>
> Bill Anderson
>  
> In a message dated 5/24/2007 9:03:14 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> harrisdl2003 at yahoo.com writes:
>
>     Hi all
>
>     Action item from Tuesday's INC meeting referencing Solid and Yard
>     waste being mixed before being transported from Durham 's transfer
>     station to the landfill in Virginia .
>
>      
>
>     On Wednesday May 23rd, City Manager Patrick Baker presented us
>     with a letter dated December 18, 2006 from NCDENR (North Carolina
>     Department of Environment and Natural Resources) to Donald Long,
>     Director of Durham's SWM, permitting Durham to transport solid and
>     yard waste in the same truck from Durham's transfer station to
>     Brunswick Waste Management Facility, LLC Landfill located in
>     Brunswick, Virginia.
>
>      
>
>     There is a lengthy explanation for this action in which I will not
>     go into, other than to say the action is cost effective and good
>     stewards of Durham 's financial resources.
>
>      
>
>     /David Harris/
>     /919-906-2023/
>
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Dr. Kelly Jarrett
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