Narrative of Resolution:
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Resolution to authorize amendments to Section 303 (f) to clarify materials that require source separation, Section 620.1 (p) to change the SSR rate and deletion of Section 620.1 (n) and (o) of the Sullivan County Solid Waste Management Rules.
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REVISING THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES ON MARCH 16, 2023 TO ADJUST FEES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2023
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Solid Waste Management Rules (hereinafter the Rules) were adopted by the County Legislature in accordance with Section 171-24 of the Sullivan County Code; and
WHEREAS, from time to time it is necessary to adjust rates based on items such as but not limited to contract obligations, CIP increases and equitable distribution of actual costs; and
WHEREAS, as of January 1, 2023 the DEC announced that E-scrap vendors could collect their fees directly from E-scrap manufactures and that the Municipalities would not be required to pay the E-scrap vendor provided that the residents are not being charged for dropping off Escarp to the municipality; and
WHEREAS, Section 620.1 of the rules requires a fee for (n) Fluorescent bulbs and (o) CRT TV & monitors and the fee needs to be eliminated so that the County may participate in the no cost program; and
WHEREAS, Section 620.1 (p) regarding SSR rates needs to be reviewed each quarter and a rate increase needs to be implemented to cover market costs; and
WHERAS, a review of the designated items requiring separation have been reviewed by the Recycling Coordinator and needs to be amended; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Division of Publi...
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