Meeting Type: BCC Work Session
Meeting Date: 7/23/2019
Item Status: New
From: Terri Graham, Development and Environmental Director
Submitted by: Allison Owens, Office Manager
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ITEM TITLE
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Baldwin Clean Sweep - October 5, 2019 and March 7, 2020
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Baldwin County Solid Waste Department (BCSW) to conduct “Baldwin Clean Sweep” on Saturday October 5, 2019 and March 7, 2020, at the Magnolia Sanitary Landfill, MacBride Construction and Demolition Landfill, Eastfork Construction and Demolition Landfill and the Bay Minette Transfer Station.
Further, authorize BCSW to implement the following operational changes, limited to the day of the Baldwin Clean Sweep event:
1) Accept waste materials such as yard waste, construction debris, cardboard, tires, electronics, furniture, appliances, scrap metal, carpet, household hazardous waste from Baldwin County residents at no charge; and
2) Accept Commercial E-waste from Baldwin County small businesses; and
3) Maintain normal operating procedures for commercial waste disposal. Normal charges for commercial tire disposal will be in effect; and
4) Require proof of residency in Baldwin County to be demonstrated as well as requiring customers to furnish name, address, and telephone number for waste materials to be accepted at no charge; and
5) Extend operating hours of the Magnolia Sanitary Landfill, MacBride Construction and Demolition Landfill, Eastfork Construction and Demolition Landfill and the Bay Minette Transfer Station from the normal closing time of 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. as well as provide additional staffing to accomplish the longer operating times and added administrative requirement.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: Semi-Annual Event
Background: The semi-annual event will allow residents of Baldwin County to clean up their personal property/residence and to properly dispose of items described above free of charge.
Residents are encouraged to utilize this opportunity to dispose of the materials described in the staff recommendation which reduces the number of illegal dumps and keeps Baldwin County beautiful.
Baldwin County residents are advised that for this event, disposal activities will be modified slightly from normal procedures and BCSW staff will be present on the day of the event to provide unloading and disposal instructions.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: No
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
No
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? No
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Call Center - Social Media
Administration Department - Prepare a Press Release for the week of September 30, 2019 - October 4, 2019 advertising the October 5, 2019 Clean Sweep date and prepare a Press Release for the week of March 2, 2020 - March 6, 2020 advertising the March 7, 2020 Clean Sweep date.
Solid Waste Department - Post information on website under Solid Waste Department pages and ensure staffing needs are met.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A