Tillamook County PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Department of Solid Waste Waste Prevention and Recycling

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1 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Department of Solid Waste Waste Prevention and Recycling 503 Marolf Loop Road Tillamook, Oregon PH (503) FAX (503) Land of Cheese, Trees and Ocean Breeze TILLAMOOK COUNTY Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 11, :00 pm - 5:00 pm Port of Tillamook Bay, Conference Room, 4000 Blimp Blvd., Tillamook 1. Call to Order 3:00 2. Welcome and Introductions 3:00 3:05 3. Approval of Minutes for February 18, 2014 (See SWACMIN ) 3:05 3:10 ACTION 4. Recycling-Promotion Subcommittee Report 3:10 3:30 ACTION 5. Update on Transfer Station System, Transfer station report 3:30 3:50 6. Solid Waste Budget Discussion 3:50 4:35 (The Solid Waste Budget packet and Staff Report will be sent to members by on Monday, March 10 th. We apologize for the delay!) ACTION 7. Staff report 4:35 4:45 8. Public Comment 4:45 5:00 9. Adjourn 5:00 Reduce Reuse Recycle AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

2 DATE: February 18, 2014 TILLAMOOK COUNTY Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting PLACE: Port of Tillamook Bay Conference Room MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Kozlowski, Robert Poppe, Susan Walsh, Tom Jayred, Jack Lorette, Sandy Carbaugh, Sam Mason MEMBERS ABSENT: Gordon Hood STAFF PRESENT: David McCall (SW Program Manager), Liane Welch, (Director), Peggy Weitman (Recorder), Bill Baertlein, Commissioner GUESTS PRESENT: Jan Hamilton, Dave Larmouth, Paul Carbaugh, Ron & Nonda Zwald, Aaron Averill, Fred Stemmler AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Linda Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 3:03 with a quorum present. AGENDA ITEM 2: WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS: Introductions were made. AGENDA ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES for January 14, 2014: Susan moved and Tom seconded to approve the minutes of January 14, 2014 as written. Motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM 4: DISCUSSION OF TRANSFER STATION SYSTEM: Linda said we need to make changes to the Transfer Station System to make it work for everyone. Linda said it is the Committees job to come up with recommendations for the Board of Commissioners even it Staff may not agree with the recommendations. The changes made should make the system work better. Linda encouraged questions. Varying practices of Transfer Station Operations (David McCall): David said staff met with transfer station operators to work on a solution. David said all three transfer stations are on old closed landfills. David had a presentation on the three transfer stations. David pointed out all three transfer station have different hours of operation and fees. David said the satellite transfer stations (Manzanita & Pacific City) have been losing money. There is a disparity among pricing and service. Operations at Tillamook Transfer Station (Aaron Averill): Aaron said Tillamook Transfer Station (TTS) has a contract with the County not a franchise. Aaron said TTS has an automatic annual rate adjustment of 80% of CPI. The contract is a rolling renewable contract every 5 years. Aaron said he has 15 employees but would only need 3-4, including scale-operator, if garbage was all they handled. Aaron said recycling is their main mission and they recycle all the materials required by DEQ. The largest amount of recyclable material they receive is scrap-metal. Aaron said they collect 90% of the cardboard in. Aaron said they pull out the recycles so there is no cost at end of life. Aaron said there are 20,000 to 22,000 self-hauls each year to TTS. Aaron said recently they started to track by zip code entry where the garbage is coming from. 1

3 Operations at Pacific City Transfer Station (Paul Carbaugh): Paul thanked those who came down for the tour of their facility. Paul said Pacific City Transfer Station (PCTS) is the smallest facility. Paul said the trash is put in a compactor and taken to Tillamook and emptied. Paul said what does not fit in the compactor is put in an overflow bin. Paul said the majority of the users of the PCTS are recyclers. Paul said they haul all the recyclables loose to Tillamook because there is no room for a baler at the PCTS. The hauling costs are expensive. Paul said operation costs and economy are against him. Operations at Manzanita Transfer Station (Jan Hamilton): Jan said they have a resale store along with a transfer station. Jan said they are a unique operation and are mission driven. They provide outreach and education and talk to each customer bringing in trash. Jan said Manzanita Transfer Station (MTS) charge by volume not weight but that will change June 1, Jan said it will be worth it for MTS to make the change. Jan said they encourage self-hauling. Jan said they have no trucks to haul so City Sanitary Service does their hauling to Tillamook. Jan said they are at the facility 7 days a week but are only open to the public 4 days a week. Jan said they work with a broker to ship the recyclables to market and the shipping and hauling fees are paid for by them. Jan said their expenses are more than their revenue. Jan said they have fund raisers to cover expenses. Jan said in the winter the population is 600 and can go up to 10,000 in the summer. Jan said together with they have built a partnership that has improved the MTS with buildings. Jan said they need to be sustainable. Jan agrees with equating tonnage fees across the board with higher rates at the satellite transfer stations. Trash and Opportunity to Recycle (Liane Welch): Liane said she is a strong believer in recycling. Liane said we need to provide the public with the opportunity to recycle by law. Liane said closing the transfer stations in not the answer and we need to find middle ground. Recommendation for altered operational conditions, fee structure: David said the recommendation being presented is a pilot project for one year starting June, The pilot project would be reviewed by the SWAC Committee in February of 2015 to see what changes need to be made to make it better. Linda said at this point we need to look at the concept of the pilot project. David said the solution is to have standard solid waste fees that are weight based. The haulers tipping fee would stay the same at $71.50 a ton. Self-haulers would pay $ a ton at TTS and $ at MTS and PCTS. The minimum fee at TTS could be $17.00 (340 lbs) or $20.00 (400 lbs). Solid Waste would pay MTS and PCTS hauling and tipping fee charges. Solid Waste would pay 35% of MTS and PCTS operating costs. David said even with these proposed tipping fee increase we are still lower than transfer stations in neighboring areas. Aaron said he thought all the transfer stations were going to move to contracts rather than franchises. David said it is up to each operator to decide if they want to change terms. Linda said we need to invest to keep the transfer stations open and Sam agreed we do need them open. Sam asked if these increases would solve the financial problems. Jan said it is a first step and best step but no it wouldn t solve all the problems. Bobby said City Sanitary was the contractor at MTS before CARTM and they lost money. They were glad to turn it over to CARTM. Bobby said garbage companies use volume not weight and they make money so the change to weight may not work. Bobby said scales will not guarantee a profit. Tom asked if PCTS would be getting a scales and David said they would. Sandy said we do need to keep the transfer stations open to provide the public the opportunity to recycle. Sandy said MTS has more operational costs and PCTS has more recycling costs. Sandy said we are not subsidizing apples to apples because they are different situations. David said Solid Waste will be paying for service to manage materials. At MTS we will pay City Sanitary to haul to Tillamook and the tipping fees. Nestucca Valley will be paid for the haul and tipping fees for PCTS. David said there was discussion on depositing the money collected at the MTS and PCTS to a county account and then the County paying the operator. This is how the TTS contract is handled. After a discussion between Staff, MTS and PCTS operators, it was decided to keep the franchises and leave the money collected at MTS and PCTS. Sandy asked if there 2

4 would be a fuel charge adjustment as is done with the Averill contract. David said all these details will need to be worked out. Bobby said he would like to see this concept visualized. David said the public takes garbage to PCTS and is weighed in, the garbage is put into a compactor and NVSS brings it to Tillamook. Aaron hauls load to Coffin Butte. David said NVSS would be paid for the haul from PCTS to Tillamook and for the tipping fee by the Solid Waste Fund. David said the funds to pay for the haul and tipping fee charges will come from the increase to $ a ton charge in Tillamook for the selfhaulers. David said we will lose revenue if the self-haulers move to having their garbage picked up. Liane asked if the figures work out that the increase to $100.0 a ton for self-haulers will pay for the tipping fee, haul and 35% operating costs. David said the figures do work out. Linda reminded the Committee this is a pilot project for one year. David said we need to be crystal clear on what costs go into the 35% subsidy. Ken said this sounds similar to how Creamery subsidizes Farmers for milk hauling. Bobby said customers will have to pay with what benefits to them? Liane said it keeps the transfer stations open and offers recycling north and south. Sam asked about raising rates across the board including franchisers. David is against raising the franchised haulers fees to subsidize self-haulers. Sandy said if PCTS is closed we will have to build depots to give the public the opportunity to recycle. Sandy said we need to be careful to not push public to Lincoln County. Liane said it is getting to the point a decision needs to be made because franchiser rate increases are due March 31, Sandy said we need to start somewhere and this is a good compromise on both sides. Sandy said if nothing is done the system will collapse. Sandy made a motion and Sam seconded to recommend to the Board of Commissioners to accept pilot program for MTS and PCTS to begin June 1, 2014 as presented. Motion carried with 5 in favor, Bobby voting no and Tom abstaining from the vote. Tom & Bobby would like to see a spreadsheet showing the cost implications for this pilot project at the next meeting. Liane would like a clear definition of operating cost included in the 35% subsidy. Linda said there will be a meeting in the Commissioners Meeting room this Tuesday at 2:00 pm to present this concept to the Commissioners. She encouraged everyone present to attend. AGENDA ITEM 5: STAFF REPORT, BUDGET REPORT: David went over the budget report. David said the state goal for recycling is 30%. David said the Cape Kiwanda recycling facility will be taken out of recycling promotion. Liane said there was damage done to the Household Hazardous Waste building this weekend when a tree fell and caught the corner of the building. The damage is roof damage not structural and will need to be repaired. AGENDA ITEM 6: PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment. AGENDA ITEM 7: ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 5:12 pm. Minutes taken by Peggy Weitman 3

5 TC SWAC Recycling Subcommittee Report Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 11am 1pm Members present: Linda Kozlowski, David McCall, Tom Jayred, David Larmouth, Susan Walsh Guidelines and procedures for the standing Subcommittee: 1. Purpose The role of the Subcommittee is to research, develop, educate and promote projects and programs that support the expansion of recycling in, to make recommendations to staff, and to inform the SWAC. 2. Membership A minimum of 5 total members on Subcommittee. 2 year terms renewable. Terms July 1 June 30. Terms of members will be staggered. Staff (Solid Waste Coordinator) is a permanent member. An additional staff member at the discretion of the SWC. Minimum of 3 SWAC members. Non SWAC members will be chosen to represent diverse perspectives, geographics and backgrounds, with relevant expertise and experience. Chair and Vice Chair appointed by the Subcommittee by consensus. 3. Budget The Subcommittee will manage its annual budget with fiscal responsibility. Will regularly report to SWAC. 4. All subcommittee meetings will be open to the public with a time for public comment at the end of each meeting. 5. Projects Waste Audits Kilchis House, Nehalem Bay House, TBCC, Health Department. Nestucca Junior and Senior High Schools, NWESD (in line for audits). Funding for Local Recycling Solution Study for C&D Debris collection; C&D diversion and resale program at CARTM, Asphalt Shingle Project Cape Kiwanda Recycling Center Master Recycling Program Installing scales at Satellite Transfer Stations.

6 RECYCLING - PROMOTION TO GO BUDGET TO DATE (JAN) Waste Wise $2,022 $6,500 $4, Home & Garden $1,500 $1,500 $0.00 Fair $1,310 $1,500 $ Composters $0 $0 $0.00 Advertising $2,563 $3,000 $ Other events $3,474 $3,500 $25.99 Recycling Promotion $2,463 $4,000 $1, $13,332 $20,000 $6,668 TO GO BUDGET TO DATE (JAN) Additional budget as approved $19,008 $20,000 $ Scales $508 $1,500 $ Cape Kiwanda $6,500 $6,500 Calendar $1,600 $1,600 Local Recycling Solutions Study $5,000 $5,000 Carryover to next FY $5,000 $5,000 ======= ======= ======= Subtotal $18,608 $19,600 $992

7 Statement of Budget Fund: 410 Solid Waste Fiscal Year July 1, June 30, 2015 Summary FY FY FY FY FY FY FY Actual Actual Adopted Description Requested Proposed Approved Adopted 92, , ,700 Total Personal Services 173, , ,662,500 1,609,079 1,693,700 Total Materials & Services 1,799,640 1,799, ,000 20,000 Total Capital Outlay 120, , , , ,000 Total Transfers Out 100, , ,900 Total Contingency 43,460 43, , ,910 12,000 Total Unappr Ending Fund Balance 12,000 12, ,319,183 2,036,337 2,146,300 Solid Waste Fund Totals 2,248,450 2,248, SolidWaste.xls 3/10/201411:02 AM

8 Statement of Budget Fund: 410 Solid Waste Fiscal Year July 1, June 30, 2015 Revenues FY FY FY Funding FY FY FY FY Actual Actual Adopted Acct No Source Code Description Requested Proposed Approved Adopted Department Revenues Federal Grants State Grants 0 19,800 0 DEQ Household Hazardous Waste 0 0 RHC 70, Local/Community Funding 10,000 10,000 RHC 1,474,866 1,625,698 1,573, Solid Waste Fees 1,599,700 1,599,700 Transf Stations 230, , , Service Charges 225, ,000 Admin 2,259 2, Miscellaneous 2,750 2,750 Admin 1, , Interest 1,000 1,000 Admin 1,778,767 1,880,162 1,801,300 Total Operating Revenue 1,838,450 1,838, , , , Beginning Balance 410, ,000 Admin 540, , ,000 Total Other Funding Sources 410, , ,319,183 2,036,337 2,146,300 Total Revenue 2,248,450 2,248, Notes: Revenue reflects: 1. 10% decrease in self hauler quantities 2. Increase in self-hauling tipping fees from $84.50/ton to $100/ton (weighted average $72.93/ton --> $77.33/ton) 410SolidWaste.xls 3/10/201411:02 AM

9 Statement of Budget Fund: 410 Solid Waste Fiscal Year July 1, June 30, 2015 Dept: Admin Expense FY FY FY FY FY FY FY Actual Actual Adopted Acct No Description FTE Requested Proposed Approved Adopted Expenditures 0 53, Management/Supervisory ,000 60,000 41, , Professional/Technical Administrative/Clerical ,592 26,592 18,889 29,824 32, Part-time Temporary ,000 16, Overtime Leave Buyout ,075 82,986 89,300 Total Salaries , , ,469 6,226 7, Employer's FICA 8,341 8, , Workers Compensation 2,701 2, Unemployment ,215 9,346 24, Health Insurance 39,678 39,678 7,884 7,695 11, Retirement 17,318 17, ,200 1, VEBA 2,220 2,220 92, , ,700 Total Personal Services 173, , Office Supplies , Non-Capital Equipment Operating Supplies ,725 1, Computer Software & Licensing 1,000 1,000 2,018 2,425 3, Fuel 3,000 3, Uniforms & Safety Supplies , Printing & Advertising 1,000 1, Books & Publications Postage & Shipping , Telephone 2,000 2, , Memberships & Dues 1,500 1,500 5,574 2,620 5, Travel/Training/Mileage 5,500 5,500 5,368 8,496 7, Professional Svcs 12,500 12,500 43,715 20,437 10, Contracted Services 10,000 10, , Legal 3,000 3, R&M/Vehicles 0 0 1, , R&M/Equipment 2,000 2, Misc Materials & Services ,000 40,000 40, Indirect Cost Allocation 48,000 48,000 3,279 2,801 5, Intercounty/Insurance 5,000 5,000 30,000 30,000 30, Intercounty/Road Admin 30,000 30, Intercounty/IS Support , , ,400 Total Materials & Services 126, , Computers/Office Equipment Vehicles Total Capital Outlay , Transfer to SW Sinking , , , Transfer to Post Closure Reserve 100, , , , ,000 Total Transfers Out 100, , , ,910 12, Unappropriated Ending Fund Bal 12,000 12, , ,910 12,000 Total Unappr Ending Fund Bal 12,000 12, , , ,100 Total Expenditures 412, , Current OMB A-87 Indirect Cost Allocation $57,287 Charged - $48,000 Notes: Increase in Outreach/Education from 0.47 to 0.8 FTE Professional Services includes $5,000 for franchise audits Contracted Services includes funding of Local Recycling Solutions Study grant portion (other portion in RHC budget) 410SolidWaste.xls 3/10/201411:02 AM

10 Statement of Budget Fund: 410 Solid Waste Fiscal Year July 1, June 30, 2015 Dept: Transfer Stations Expense FY FY FY FY FY FY FY Actual Actual Adopted Acct No Description FTE Requested Proposed Approved Adopted Expenditures Total Salaries Total Personal Services Non-Capital Equipment Operating Supplies 0 0 1, , Computer Software & Licensing 2,000 2, Network Fees Bank Fees , Professional Services 0 0 1,283,397 1,290,390 1,264, Contracted Services 1,353,700 1,353, , Monitoring 11,500 11,500 12,164 9,439 20, R&M/Buildings & Grounds 20,000 20,000 1,888 1,888 4, Permit Fees 4,000 4, Misc Materials & Services 0 0 2, , Intercounty/Work Crew 5,000 5,000 1,306,645 1,302,316 1,307,700 Total Materials & Services 1,396,900 1,396, , Tillamook T.S. 15,000 15, , Manzanita T.S. 2,500 2, ,000 2, Pacific City T.S. 2,500 2, ,000 20,000 Total Capital Outlay 20,000 20, ,306,645 1,321,316 1,327,700 Total Expenditures 1,416,900 1,416, Notes: Contracted services includes: Don G. Averill Recycling $1,218,200 for transfer station operation, recycling and garbage services Est. 10% decrease in landfill costs of self hauler quantities due to diversion from landfilling to other recovery options ($65,142) Airstrike $5,000 Composting costs $50,000 Shingles recycling costs $15,000 Pacific Alarm costs $500 MTS materials management cost estimate $50,000 PCTS materials management cost estimate $15, SolidWaste.xls 3/10/201411:02 AM

11 Statement of Budget Fund: 410 Solid Waste Fiscal Year July 1, June 30, 2015 Dept: Closed Landfill Expense FY FY FY FY FY FY FY Actual Actual Adopted Acct No Description FTE Requested Proposed Approved Adopted Expenditures Total Salaries Total Personal Services Telephone 1,440 1, Professional Services Contracted Services Legal ,698 85, , Monitoring 93,500 93,500 2,229 2,308 2, Utilities 2,500 2,500 1, , R&M/Buildings & Grounds 10,000 10,000 5,604 4,056 10, R&M/Equipment 10,000 10, Permit Fees Misc Materials & Services , Intercounty/Insurance 1,500 1,500 9,872 8,638 5, Intercounty/Work Crew 5,000 5, , , ,000 Total Materials & Services 124, , , , Total Capital Outlay 100, , , Operating Contingency 43,460 43, ,900 Total Contingency 43,460 43, , , ,900 Total Expenditures 268, , Notes: Monitoring includes: Alternate leachate feasibility study $20,000 Parametrix monitoring and leachate study $70,000 Capital Outlay includes: Leachate treatment pilot $50,000 Stormwater diversion $50, SolidWaste.xls 3/10/201411:02 AM

12 Statement of Budget Fund: 410 Solid Waste Fiscal Year July 1, June 30, 2015 Dept: RHC Expense FY FY FY FY FY FY FY Actual Actual Adopted Acct No Description FTE Requested Proposed Approved Adopted Expenditures Total Salaries Total Personal Services Non-Capital Equipment , Contracted Services Utilities R&M/Building & Grounds 2,500 2,500 4, , Code Enforcement Program 5,000 5,000 55,000 75,279 85, Hazardous Waste Program 85,000 85,000 12,355 13,197 40, Recycling-Promotion 55,000 55,000 3, Recycling-Services 0 0 2,607 1,940 3, No-Charge Disposal 3,000 3, Intercounty/Work Crew Intercounty/Code Enforcement ,216 91, ,600 Total Materials & Services 151, , Computers/Office Equipment Buildings Machinery & Equipment Total Capital Outlay ,216 91, ,600 Total Expenditures 151, , Notes: Recycling-Promotion increase includes: Increase of base funding from $20,000 to $25,000 for additional Outreach/Education activities Increase of base funding overseen by Subcommittee from $20,000 to $25,000 and carryover of $5,000 from previous budget (earmarked but not spent) 410SolidWaste.xls 3/10/201411:02 AM

13 Statement of Budget Fund: 420 Solid Waste Sinking Fiscal Year July 1, June 30, 2015 Revenues FY FY FY Funding FY FY FY FY Actual Actual Adopted Acct No Source Code Description Requested Proposed Approved Adopted Department Revenues 3,123 2,765 3, Interest 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 3,123 2,765 3,000 Total Operating Revenue 2,500 2,500 2,500 2, , , , Beginning Balance 666, , , , , Transfer from Solid Waste ,076, , ,000 Total Other Funding Sources 666, , , ,500 1,079, , ,000 Total Revenue 669, , , , SWSinking.xls 3/10/201411:04 AM

14 Statement of Budget Fund: 420 Solid Waste Sinking Fiscal Year July 1, June 30, 2015 Dept: Solid Waste Sinking Expenditures FY FY FY FY FY FY FY Actual Actual Adopted Acct No Description FTE Requested Proposed Approved Adopted Expenditures Non-Capital Equipment , Consultant Engineering , Total Materials & Services Furniture/Fixtures Computers/Office Equipment Machinery/Equipment , Water Line Transfer Stations Capital Projects , Total Capital Outlay Transfer to General Fund Transfer to Road Fund** Total Transfers Out , Contingency 369, , ,000 Total Contingency 369, , , , , Unappropriated Ending Fund Balance 300, , , , ,000 Total Unappr Ending Fund Balance 300, ,000 1,079, , ,000 Total Expenditures 669, ,000 ** Reimburse for parking, etc. Current OMB A-87 Indirect Cost Allocation $0 Charged $0 420SWSinking.xls 3/10/201411:04 AM

15 Statement of Budget Fund: 420 Solid Waste Sinking Fiscal Year July 1, June 30, 2015 Summary FY FY FY FY FY FY FY Actual Actual Adopted Description Requested Proposed Approved Adopted Total Personal Services , Total Materials & Services , Total Capital Outlay Total Transfers Out ,000 Total Contingency 369, , , , ,000 Total Unappr Ending Fund Balance 300, ,000 1,079, , ,000 SW Sinking Fund Totals 669, , SWSinking.xls 3/10/201411:04 AM

16 Statement of Budget Fund: 430 Solid Waste Post Closure Reserve Fiscal Year July 1, June 30, 2015 Revenues FY FY FY Funding FY FY FY FY Actual Actual Adopted Acct No Source Code Description Requested Proposed Approved Adopted Department Revenues 806 1,394 2, Interest 2, ,394 2,000 Total Operating Revenue 2, , , Beginning Balance 495, , , , Transfer from Solid Waste 100, , , ,000 Total Other Funding Sources 595, , , ,000 Total Revenue 597, SWReserve.xls 3/10/201411:04 AM

17 Statement of Budget Fund: 430 SW Post Closure Reserve Fiscal Year July 1, June 30, 2015 Dept: SW Post Closure Reserve Expenditures FY FY FY FY FY FY FY Actual Actual Adopted Acct No Description FTE Requested Proposed Approved Adopted Expenditures Total Materials & Services Total Capital Outlay Total Transfers Out Contingency Total Contingency , , , Unappropriated Ending Fund Balance 597, , , ,000 Total Unappr Ending Fund Balance 597, , , ,000 Total Expenditures 597, SWReserve.xls 3/10/201411:04 AM

18 Statement of Budget Fund: 430 SW Post Closure Reserve Fiscal Year July 1, June 30, 2015 Summary FY FY FY FY FY FY FY Actual Actual Adopted Description Requested Proposed Approved Adopted Total Personal Services Total Materials & Services Total Capital Outlay Total Transfers Out Total Contingency , , ,000 Total Unappr Ending Fund Balance 597, , , ,000 SW Post Closure Res Fund Totals 597, SWReserve.xls 3/10/201411:04 AM

19 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Department of Solid Waste Waste Prevention and Recycling 503 Marolf Loop Road Tillamook, Oregon PH (503) FAX (503) Land of Cheese, Trees and Ocean Breeze March 10, 2014 Staff Report To the Solid Waste Advisory Committee I. Monitoring/Closed Landfill Our Leachate Treatment and Management Feasibility Study Work Plan was submitted to DEQ before the deadline. The document outlines the system which has been in place on the site since the 1980s, challenges with the system and why it is not sustainable, and lists the potential treatment possibilities for diluted leachate from the closed landfill. The proposal which is recommended is a constructed swale treatment system, which would enable the site to be transferred from an actively monitored site to a site requiring only custodial care. Last week we took samples of storm water following the recent storm event. We experienced a pump failure, and the remaining pump was not able to keep up with the water flowing into the collection well, but it regained control before the water level actually reached the connection trough between the wells. Therefore we were not able to take our usual flow measurements, but no damage occurred. In coordination with this visit the City of Tillamook sent their guided camera to explore the Spring pipe, since a previous exploration revealed a pipe joint in the pipe itself. The camera was able to reach 118 into the 10 pipe before it was blocked with approximately 7 of sludge. 1

20 We discovered not one, but two further pipes feeding water into the Spring pipe. One was approximately 20 and the other approximately 13 from the collection well. Each of them were contributing more water to the system than the initial pipe. It seems fairly clear that this is storm or ground water, but the buildup of sludge in the pipe lends cause to concerns over eventual buildup as well. Corrugated pipe between two pieces of PVC pipe 4-6 pipe pouring in water Additional small leaks in pipe As mentioned previously, the levels of Iron (Fe) and Ammonia (NH 3 ) are higher than permitted, and will be the predominant materials we must address in the future. We continue our consultations with Parametrix and DEQ on establishing a work plan for the alternate treatment possibilities for the leachate-tainted water collected from the closed landfill. We are exploring options to divert storm water directly from the site, so that a passive treatment system can be designed and constructed, thereby enabling the county to retire this system and enter into a custodial care obligation for the future. We have included both a storm water diversion and leachate treatment pilot in next year s budget. II. Paint Care / Product Stewardship Following numerous consultations with both the Association of Oregon Counties and the Product Stewardship Institute, including DEQ, during a conference call last week PaintCare acknowledged that their draft template attempted to deal with several issues which were not relevant to most counties, and they will review their draft template and send a new one. This has not yet arrived, though PSI is facilitating another call this week on this topic. 2

21 In the meantime, I have been exploring options of cooperating with the franchised operators in Lincoln City, and combining our latex paint with theirs in a mix in May. We implemented changes in our collection system during the last HHW event to take advantage of this initial trial, and now have nearly 4 cubic yards of latex paint awaiting the mix with Lincoln County. A condition of this cooperation is being able to market the recycled paint. The timing of this trial coincides with CARTM s new C&D operations, and they are willing to market this paint in their store. Fosmark s in Tillamook has also agreed to assist in tinting if a customer desires. III. CEG & HHW We had seven businesses participate in the CEG event on February 28. A total of 106 vehicles brought nearly six tons of HHW to the event on March 1. There were also a few businesses which brought in their hazardous waste. We accepted the CFLs from a tanning salon, since the driver said she was only driving for a friend, and insisted that she had spoken with a franchised hauler who told her she could come and dispose of them for free. There were also two businesses who were not willing to pay the required fee, and took their hazardous waste elsewhere. We have followed up with both businesses, sending them information about the CEG process. IV. Cape Kiwanda garbage, STRs The Parks Advisory Committee voted to finance up to half of the investment costs for a pilot project Visitor Recycling Site at Cape Kiwanda, and operational costs as presented by NVSS of $2,080/year. The project will be treated as a trial, and evaluated during the first year. The compactors have been ordered, and I expect to install the set on site on or around April 1 st. 3

22 V. EPA The EPA will be conducting site visits to the Manzanita and Pacific City transfer stations on Thursday, March 13, 2014 as part of their Preliminary Assessments of the disposal sites. This is part of the Superfund program. VI. Disaster Debris I will be attending the Disaster Debris Training course sponsored by FEMA March 17-20, Due to this course and vacation, I will be out of the office March VII. Outreach & Education Sue Owens (Outreach & Education) is in need of a willing and energetic person to assist her at the Children s Clean Water Festival on March 18. VIII. Upcoming events a. Children s Clear Water Festival March 18 b. Home & Garden Show April 5-6 c. Earth Day April 22 d. SWAC meeting (Rate Reviews) April 15 e. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event May 3 f. Solid Waste Budget Hearing May 21 David McCall Solid Waste Program Manager 4