Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/15/2020
Item Status: New
From: Terri Graham, Development and Environmental Director
Submitted by: Allison Owen, Chief Administrative Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
Title
2020 Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program
Body
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Authorize the Baldwin County Solid Waste Department to conduct a Christmas Tree Recycling Program in 2020-2021; and
2) Authorize the Baldwin County Solid Waste Department to place information regarding the Christmas Tree Recycling Program on the County website; and
3) Authorize the Baldwin County Solid Waste Department to place roll-off waste containers at the following locations for citizens to place their discarded Christmas trees at no charge in the containers from December 26, 2020 to January 8, 2021:
Bay Minette Transfer Station
Spanish Fort Volunteer Fire Dept
MacBride Landfill
Baldwin County Central Annex - Robertsdale
Fairhope Satellite Courthouse
Magnolia Landfill
Foley Satellite Courthouse
Perdido Beach Volunteer Fire Department
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: October 17, 2017
Background: The Christmas Tree Recycling Program is an annual activity conducted by the Baldwin County Commission Solid Waste Department and allows the citizens of Baldwin County to dispose of Christmas trees at no charge. Citizens are asked to utilize the locations described in the staff recommendation to dispose of Christmas trees and refrain from placing their discarded Christmas trees along the roadsides with their household garbage. Christmas trees that are collected not only conserve valuable landfill space but also contribute material to the compost program. Compost created from vegetative materials is available for sale to the citizens of Baldwin County for $25.00 per ton.
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? Yes
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: Advertising will take place after Commission approval.
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Allison Owens to coordinate all advertisements with Administration and other departmental staff.
Sherman Boutwell, Collections Supervisor, to coordinate roll-off containers for delivery and retrieval at recommended site locations.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A