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 IN RESPONSE TO NJDEPE COMMENTS FOR MODIFICATIONS TO AMENDMENT 1-1991 OF MARCH 20, 1991 [attachments may be obtained by contacting the Passaic County, NJ Office of Recycling and Solid Waste Programs] 1. Designated Recovery Targets Comment: The County should supplement the recovery rates to address achievement of at least 50% of the municipal waste stream, including yard waste, by December 31, 1995. Response: The County of Passaic will supplement approved recycling goals with the following:
2. Designated Recyclable Materials Comment: The County should consider including a policy statement that the designated source separated recyclable materials are banned from transfer stations, landfills and incinerators. Response: It is the policy of the County of Passaic to institute a ban of all designated source separated recyclable materials from transfer stations, landfills and incinerators beginning January 1, 1995. Delaying an official ban will then allow for the institution of a comprehensive enforcement program. 3. County Program Strategy In general, the County of Passaic has taken a careful look at past recycling tonnage acheivements, waste generation and reductions to make projections regarding acheivement of a 60% waste reduction goal from recycling by 1995 (see report by WESTON/Alaimo and Alaimo Associates - Attachment 1). Source Reduction Comment: The County plan should be modified to include a schedule for development and adoption of the proposed educational program for source reduction. Also included should be a schedule for the development of waste surveys/audits which will be administered throughout the departments of County government. Response: Educational Program for Source Reduction A broad outreach and education program called "Wiser Ways" will be developed during 1992 and 1993 to highlight the impact of consumer power in regard to product choices. The program will include components on environmental shopping at supermarkets, broader information on product choices and packaging options, alternatives to products containing hazardous materials. Materials for the "Wiser Ways" program will be developed with a two-pronged approach as a part of the Passaic County Kids Recycle school program and for adults. The school program materials will include activity sheets, lesson plans and school presentations on product choices and packaging options. The adult program materials will be multilingual and will include information sheets, displays and presentations that will show the variety of packaging options available, less toxic purchasing options and the power of consumer choices. In conjunction with the "Wiser Ways" program a regional program will be implemented before the end of 1992 with other Northeast Counties and the sponsorship of several major supermarket chains, to encourage environmental shopping through store tours. A comprehensive yard waste management program will be completed during 1992. The initial source reduction program in Passaic County was the "Grass-Cut It And Leave It" program, which encourages cutting grass more frequently to let it decompose on lawns rather than bagging and disposing of it as solid waste. With Garden Way, Inc./Troy-Bilt as corporate sponsor for the program, it was designed during 1990 and 1991 as a three (3) year research project and outreach effort. The program logos, technical information and promotional pieces are distributed widely on the State, County and local levels. The results of the program, which already show the program to have significant impact, are obtained from soil testing and solid waste tonnage data. The concept of the Yard-fest Programs, which includes Brush -Chip It and Use It, Leaves-Rake It and Compost It and worm farming of kitchen scraps along with Grass-Cut It and Leave, was then developed early in 1992 to broaden the scope of the program. Revised and expanded technical and program materials will allow the program to address all areas of yard care and maintenance. Further enhancements and outreach mechanisms will continue to be added to the program. Passaic County will share technical and program materials state-wide, working closely with other Northeast Counties to develop a regional program approach and to work with landscaper and lawn care services and associations for program support. Waste Surveys/Audits Upon receipt of requested State Investment Tax funds, appropriate expertise will be secured and extensive waste audits will be performed first in the County's major facilities (facilities with over 150 employees) during 1993, and then in secondary facilities (facilities with less than 150 employees) before the end of 1994. Information from these audits will assist in the continuing expansion of recycling, source reduction and procurement efforts in all County departments. Procurement Guideline Comment: The County Plan should be modified to include a schedule for the development and distribution of the proposed procurement guideline and should embody a requirement for County and local governments to adhere to current and future State procurement goals. Response: With passage of this plan amendment the County government will adopt revised purchasing practices following the document entitled the Passaic County Purchasing Policy and Guidelines. Upon full institution of this document, it will be provided for municipal use before 1994, further supporting County-wide source reduction efforts (see Attachment 2). County Government Recycling and Procurement Comment: The County should forward a detailed description of this program to the Department. Response: Besides adoption of the Purchasing Policy and Guidelines, the County government will adopt source reduction practices through a document entitled the Passaic County Source Reduction Policy and Guidelines which will be provided to all municipalities. An education program for all County employees is currently being completed in preparation for group presentations in all twenty one (21) separate County facilities by late 1992 and in to 1993 (see Attachment 3). Curbside Recycling Service Comment: Identify the scope of expanded services, the time frames for implementing expanded service by municipality or any details regarding contract provisions. Information concerning the procurement approach used by the county in contracting with Straight and Narrow, Inc. should be described in order for the Department to assure that competition was encouraged. Response: Outreach to numerous non-profit agencies was made before securing Straight and Narrow, Inc. to run a regional curbside recycling collection service in 1988 and memoranda to this effect are on file at the County. County involvement in these collection service is limited to the leasing of recycling vehicles to this non-profit organization, monitoring of vehicle use, assistance with problem areas and outreach and education. Seven of the sixteen municipalities currently have contracts with Straight and Narrow, Inc. for services. During 1991 the program was expanded to offer collections to small commercial establishments under municipal contracts. Additionally, Straight and Narrow has offered other services such as specialized pick-ups and trucks for use as mobile recycling centers, for the collection of scrap metals and construction and demolition debris in the residential sector. Last year contractual arrangements were made with Hawthorne for pickup services to small businesses and in 1992 Prospect Park began special collection days for scrap metals. Negotiations are ongoing with several other municipalities for varying services. At the end of each contract round with the County, a Request for Proposals will be made to allow for competition among service providers. Consolidation Center Comment: Should the County pursue the consolidation center, a future plan amendment will be needed to designate a site(s) and applicable approvals obtained from the Department. In addition, it may be necessary to identify a system of municipal drop-off centers which will provide interim storage of designated materials prior to transport to the consolidation center. Response: At this time, and from recycling and solid waste data that is available, it does not seem necessary for the County to pursue establishment of a consolidation center. Markets are plentiful and further market development in the private sector is one of the County's planned project. This option will be kept in consideration should interim storage of marketable materials be needed in the future. Bulk Waste Processing Facility Comment: This facility will require plan inclusion once a specific site has been identified, as well as a solid waste facility permit from the Department. Prior to sizing this proposed facility, the County should estimate specific tonnages of construction and demolition waste for processing, inventory existing facilities located within the County which may already be providing processing services, and identify markets for processed materials. The County should also evaluate opportunities for a regional facility. Response: Options for establishment of a bulky waste processing facility have been under review by the County for some time and will continue to be pursued either for County-wide or regional application. Additionally, an operation of this kind might facilitate the collection of recyclable materials before delivery to transfer stations. Since contracts with the transfer station operators are under review, consideration will be given to alternative permitting for these facilities. Composting Comment: The plan should be modified to include an inventory of existing arrangements for the composting of leaves by all Passaic County municipalities. DEPE permitted or approved compost facilities, as well as agricultural/horticultural leaf mulching facilities, should be included within this list. Response: A study of all municipal compost sites which was completed during 1991, along with evaluation of private site options, indicates that there is ample capacity not only for leaves but also for other organic materials generated County-wide. Current Passaic County Compost Site Inventory Municipal Sites
Municipal Contracts Municipality Contracted Firms Materials Contracted Passaic Earthgro,
Inc. Leaves Paterson
Environmental Renewal Leaves Totowa West
Paterson Municipal Leaves Wanaque
Environmental Renewal Leaves Private Sites Company Name and Address Materials Allowed Plock Farm Leaves Environmental
Renewal All Vegetative Waste Special Materials Collection Program Comment: A schedule for the development of this program should provide details regarding the interrelationship of the proposed County collection system and existing municipal collection systems in narrative form. Consideration should be given to the establishment of a permanent collection facility with designated drop-off days on a rotating basis for each municipality. Both small quantity generator and household hazardous waste collection should be included, in order to establish a needed program data base, the County should consider preparing an inventory of small quantity generators from the nonresidential sector showing the amount and type of waste generated. Response: The County proposes to explore the economics of several types of alternate collection systems, including mobile collection units. The cost effectiveness of the current system of events along with the costs associated with permanent facilities has been of concern. Costs to individual municipalities holding collections have always been prohibitive. The establishment of a number of rotating mobile collection sites might make the collection of special materials/hazardous waste more accessible to the public and may also be applicable to assisting small quantity generators in some way. During the later part of 1992 and thru 1993 alternative collection methods including mobile units will be explored. Upon securing appropriate funding for program design, development and implementation from grants or other sources the County will begin moving forward on these plans. Education Program Comment: The County plan should be modified to include details regarding the expansion of existing education programs, associated time frames or the scope of activities. The education strategy should also consider approaches necessary to reach different sectors of the County. Response: A number of programs have already been established to target increased recycling, establishment of source reduction practices and to concentrate on various sectors of the County in order to support the 60% waste reduction goal set for 1995. Further, programs are planned for expansion or development to target new areas or sectors. Programs have been selected and prioritized by the potential associated with them and are tracked for response through either direct response/ participation or actual tonnage data (see Attachments 4 & 5). The programs are listed below by category. GENERAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS County-wide Outreach Campaigns Recycling In order to keep recycling issues in the public eye, the County of Passaic has developed a general outreach campaign using two different recycling logos. The logos will continue to be used alternately and in conjunction with other eye-catching approaches, as they have for the past two years, on fact sheets, bucket/bumper stickers, posters, magnets, etc. and in newspaper advertisements, cable television public service announcements. Each piece will also include the Recycling Hotline phone number. Future outreach efforts will target a particular material, sector or program area. The first of these targeted efforts was a telephone directory collection campaign during 1992 with program sponsorship provided by Pathmark Supermarkets and New Jersey Bell. Other campaigns under development focus on the commercial sector and school children as well as production of multilingual materials. Source Reduction Passaic County has adopted source reduction as the first step in a revised approach to waste management in both the public and private sectors. The source reduction programs planned for implementation over the next five years include encouraging the use per container rates for handling solid waste, alternative methods for handling yard waste and altering purchasing practices to take life cycle costing as well as the recyclability and recycled content of purchased items into account. Per container rates - It is the policy of the County to support per container rate systems. Information on successful programs in other areas of the state will continue to be distributed. Municipalities have and will continue to be encouraged to consider this type of contractual arrangement and businesses will continue to be advised of the advantages of switching from flat fees. Ringwood is currently considering a per container system of trash collection and if they or any other community adopt this system they would serve as a model and pilot program for Passaic County. Source reduction - A broad outreach and education program called "Wiser Ways" will be developed during 1992 and 1993 to highlight the impact of consumer power in regard to product choices.Larger businesses are required to perform waste audits, reporting their results and recycling program plans to the County. Waste audits are also required for County and Municipal facilities. Additionally, various types of waste audits will be tested over the next three years by companies and institutions on a voluntary basis. Source Reduction Policy and Guidelines - County government will adopt source reduction practices through a document which will be provided to all municipalities. An education program for all employees is currently being completed in preparation for group presentations in all twenty one (21) separate County facilities. Purchasing Policy and Guidelines - County government will adopt revised purchasing practices following a document which will be provided for municipal use, further supporting source reduction efforts. Yard waste management - The initial "Grass-Cut It And Leave It" program, which encourages cutting grass more frequently to let it decompose on lawns rather than bagging and disposing of it as solid waste, was designed in 1991 as a three (3) year research project and outreach effort. The program logos, technical information and promotional pieces are distributed widely on the State, County and local levels. The results of the program, which already show the program to have significant impact, are obtained from soil testing and solid waste tonnage data. The concept of a Yard-fest Program which includes Brush-Chip It and Use It, Leaves-Rake It and Compost It and worm farming of kitchen scraps along with Grass-Cut It and Leave was then developed in 1992 to broaden the scope of the program. Revised and expanded technical and program materials allows the program to address all areas of yard care and maintenance. Further enhancements and outreach mechanisms will continue to be added to the program. Passaic County expects to share technical and program materials state-wide, working closely with other Northeast Counties to develop a regional program approach and to work with landscaper and lawn care services and associations for program support. Clean Communities Programs Clean Communities is a litter abatement and education program which currently takes the form of four separate programs, funded by the State Clean Communities Program: the Roadside Pick-up Program, Mini-Grant Program, Tire Sweep, and the Clean Builders Program and Association which also stress recycling of recyclable debris. Litter education is reinforced by permanent road signs and billboards (donated in 1992 by our corporate sponsor, Gannett Outdoor, Inc.) Promotional items are given to clean-up participants as well as to the general public to remind them not to litter. Clean Builders is the first program of its kind in the State, focusing on reducing litter from construction sites while increasing the recycling rate. Participation is encouraged by individual municipalities as part of their construction and demolition permitting procedures. The Clean Builders Association is a voluntary organization of builders and contractors who receive program information and advertising support as well as markets listings, customer brochures, and window stickers. Continuation and expansion of these programs is planned, but will depend on State funding availability and/or private sponsorship. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days Program The County is currently holding collection day events for household hazardous waste materials twice yearly and has found support in the past for program implementation from Hoffman- LaRoche as well as local service organizations. The events are highly publicized and provide an excellent opportunity to inform the public about the hazards of improperly disposed of toxic materials. The program's newspaper advertisements, radio announcements and program flyers highlight those materials which are targeted for collection. At event and pre-event activities information sheets are distributed on the proper handling of household chemicals and cleaners and sturdy promotional items keep the program visible between collection day events. It is expected that, after finding a more consistent funding mechanism, this program will handle special materials and that alternative collection methods and/or increased collections and will make the program increasingly accessible to County residents. Additionally, an education program originally geared toward school children but now used for all age groups, called "Passaic County Toxic Waste Avengers" has been established to elicit conscious support for the appropriate disposal of hazardous waste in a very unique way. Starting in 1992 the Toxic Waste Avenger will make visits to area schools just before collection events are to be held. Simple but sturdy promotional materials such as rulers and buttons are visible reminders of the program. Specialized game and puzzle sheets are used as teaching aids for adults as well as children. Outreach and Speakers Bureau Professional staff from the Office of Recycling and Solid Waste Programs are available to provide educational materials and speak to a variety of groups such as civic organizations, municipal officials, public interest groups and clubs. Each staff member has addressed audiences on their particular area of concentration in source reduction, recycling, litter control, hazardous waste and waste management. Information pieces, lending library materials and displays are provided to individuals and organizations upon request. An average of 25 requests per year have been accomodated. Media Release Program Newspaper, radio and cable television opportunities are used throughout the year to help highlight special events, special achievements and general program information. While the office focuses on a broad based outreach campaign twice yearly, staff of the Office of Recycling and Solid Waste Programs will also begin to target two media releases per month. Special Events The County has consistently been active in public outreach events including shopping mall programs, health fairs, street fairs and special program kick-offs. Besides the distribution of a variety of program materials, promotional materials and give-a-ways have been donated on a regular basis by recycling associations, local businesses and corporate sponsors. 24-Hour Recycling Hotline In order for the public to have access to information and referral services on source reduction, recycling and waste management telephone support services were expanded during 1990. A message recorder is available 24-hours so that professional staff can handle inquiries in the most efficient manner possible. The Recycling Hotline has proven to be invaluable for providing up to date information on special events as well as to provide a convenient method for residents to preregister for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days. SCHOOLS PROGRAM Passaic County Kids Recycle Schools Program A resource guide for use by the local school districts was compiled during 1991. The "Passaic County Kids Recycle" Programs Resource Guide contains information on the services available through the County, a step by step method for setting up a recycling program in a school setting, the "Kids to Kids" Program lesson plan (where high school age teenagers present lessons to second and third graders), selected lessons and activities and recycling resource materials. The concept behind "Passaic County Kids Recycle" is to encourage students to become active participants in planning and carrying out source reduction, recycling and waste management programs and projects. The program has as its goal to reach every school district over the next four years so students can take advantage of the "Passaic County Kids Recycle" program. Lessons and activity sheets on source reduction, hazardous waste and yard waste management are planned for inclusion in the guide during 1992 and 1993. School presentations currently geared toward the 4th thru 6th grades were started during mid-1992 on proper disposal of toxic materials by the Toxic Waste Avenger and on composting of food scraps using worm farms by Bruce-The Worm Man. Other program areas with waste reduction and anti-litter themes are expected to be available by mid-1993. COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS Outreach and Education Program Passaic County has developed a full package of educational support materials for businesses and institutions of all sizes, using model programs as the key to gaining acceptance by non- recycling businesses and institutions. Brochures, fact sheets, step-by-step program manuals, markets and equipment guides and waste audit manuals have already been made available to this sector by direct mail during 1991 and 1992. Other components of this program include seminars, awards to highlight outstanding and unique commercial/institutional programs and personal staff visits to those businesses and institutions requesting assistance. Future program expansions during 1993 and 1994 include mailings and seminars targeted to specific types of businesses and institutions and waste audits implemented on a mandatory as well as voluntary basis to maximize savings and increase recycling and waste reduction. The waste audits selected for testing include The State Department of Environmental Protection and Energy Waste Audit Manual, the City of Seattle Waste Reduction Audit Manual, the INFORM Inc. Business Recycling Manual and an abbreviated waste audit produced by the County of Passaic. Construction/Demolition Debris Tracking Program Knowing the potential problems of illegally dumped construction and demolition debris and the many benefits of recycling as much of these materials as is possible, the County has been working with municipalities regarding the tracking of such materials for more than two years. Since no one model would be appropriate for municipal use, a variety of model tracking programs were developed during 1991 along with a model ordinance to show the options available to communities in this regard. In order to stimulate interest in the benefits of recycling construction and demolition debris, the Clean Builders Program was established in conjunction with the Clean Communities Programs. Municipalities have agreed to distribute program literature to contractors, builders and masons at the time of construction or demolition project permitting. Future enforcement efforts will further support the recycling and proper disposal of construction demolition debris. Clean Builders Program and Association As part of the Clean Communities Program commitment to stop littering and to increase recycling of construction and demolition debris, the Clean Builders Program and Association was formed during 1992. The Clean Builders Association was designed to convince builders, roofers, masons and general contractors that keeping sites orderly and recycling their debris would increase their clientele and save money for their company. Members of the organization sign a pledge to adopt Association guidelines for litter prevention, recycling implementation and reporting as part of the day to day operation of the business. Members receive a copy of the Association guidelines which contains suggestions for efficient storage of recyclables and ideas for keeping sites litter free. Additionally, members are provided with recycling markets lists, promotional materials and a membership certificate. Program materials are distributed by local permitting officials and advertisements have been placed in regional and local newspapers. Seminars and training sessions are held to inform members of the cost savings of recycling verses disposal of materials as trash. It is hoped that the program will continue and be expanded using available State funds and/or private sponsorship. Government Recycling and Procurement Program The Government Recycling and Procurement Program involves the dissemination of the County's Source Reduction and Procurement Policies and Guidelines to the municipalities during 1993, at the same time that waste audits are planned to be performed in municipal facilities. Upon full institution of the program policies and guidelines, both the County and the Municipalities will adhere to current and future State procurement goals. The County's existing cooperative purchasing program will be utilized to introduce program options to the sixteen member municipalities and efforts will be made to explore the advantages of regional purchasing arrangements. Education and program tracking will then be ongoing to assure the program's effectiveness and all these efforts will be consistently reported to County to help them understand the importance and potential cost savings of recycling, source reduction and purchasing habits. Municipal Recycling Coordinator Technical Programs A wide range of technical programs are prepared and presented to the Municipal Recycling Coordinators on a monthly basis. These meetings include County staff and municipal announcements and roundtable discussions as well as formal presentations, guest speakers and field trips. Regional Programs During 1991 several County Coordinators from the Northeastern portion of the state began to meet on a regular basis in order to explore opportunities for regional and cooperative programs. Municipalities are being encouraged to communicate on an on-going basis to form regional alliances across County borders (such as the compost cooperative between Clifton in Passiac County and Rutherford in Bergen County) and cooperative efforts with State, County and the private sector (such as North Haledon's willingness to work with the County and State on the Cut It and Leave It program). The first in a series of workshops, highlighting potential Municipal and County project areas was held during 1991 as a joint effort with other Northeast Counties. On the County level several programmatic areas have already been targeted. Market development efforts with the help of the Plastics Industry Association, an environmental shopping program and an environmental watchdog program "Clean Streets/Clean Waterways" were organized during 1992. Other areas of interest for regional development include yard waste management and further market development efforts. Future programs will address areas not currently covered by existing programs. The planned activities include those that are as listed below: PLANNED PROGRAMS/PROGRAM EXPANSIONS "Wiser Ways" Source Reduction Program As a tool for outreach and education on source reduction a program called "Wiser Ways" will be developed during 1992 and 1993. Materials will be developed with a two-pronged approach as a part of the Passaic County Kids Recycle school program and for adults. Future enhancements to the program planned for 1993 and 1994will include demonstrations and product comparisons for local groups and at special events as well as hands on testing oftoxic alternatives. A special "lunch box alternatives" program will also be prepared for demonstration purposed and in theform of handouts. Used Motor Oil Recycling Collection of used motor oil has been included in the County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day events. Additionally, several municipalities have established collection sites and major oil companies are active in promoting drop-off of used motor oil. Over the next two years the County will pursue the cost effectiveness of curbside collection of used oil, increased municipal siting and increased numbers of Household Hazardous Waste Collection events. Enforcement A comprehensive enforcement program is currently in place under the direction of the Passaic County Health Department. In order to enforce the Passaic County Solid Waste Management Plan's recycling element, a surveillance program will be established during 1993 to assist individual municipalities with their enforcement efforts. Later phases of the program will include transfer station inspections with notifications sent to the generator and Municipal Recycling Coordinator, once a computer tracking system is established. Multi-Family Recycling Program During 1993 the County will begin a concentrated outreach and education program in the multi-family sector. The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions materials entitled "Strength in Numbers" will be adopted for use. Multi- lingual fact sheets, brochures and promotional items will be developed. During 1994 pilot projects will be selected from various types and sizes of buildings to use as models. Although providers for direct services cannot be determined at this time, options include municipal services, owner established services or tenent established services. Special Materials Collection Program As an expansion of the current hazardous waste collection program, and after securing a more permanent funding source for the program, appliances and other special materials will be included in a more accessible collection system. Curbside Recycling Collection Program Straight and Narrow has offered additional services such as specialized pick-ups and trucks for use as mobile recycling centers, for the collection of scrap metals and construction and demolition debris in the residential sector to be arranged under direct municipal contracts. Demand for these services are expected to increase now that such a wide number of materials are designated by the County for recycling. Small Quantity Generator Waste Program As part of the planning for a more expansive hazardous waste collection program, and after securing a more permanent funding source for the program, small quantity generators will be approached for assistance in establishing a more cost effective and accessible collection system. Once funding is secured, an inventory of small quantity generators will be initiated. This program is planned to begin in 1994. Incentive Systems Several options for rates related incentives have been explored by the County over the last year. Due to budgeting constraints and the fact that Passaic County has consistently met or exceeded all recycling goals either mandated or self- imposed, it is felt that the financial rewards of recycling itself have been extremely effective. Current tonnage data indicates how successful County and Municipal programs have been. The need for incentives and penalties will be reviewed on a yearly basis. Blanket Policy for Recycling Center Plan Inclusion In order to expedite processing of recycling center applications the County of Passaic will, upon favorable review of application materials and public hearing procedures, automatically include centers handling traditional recyclable materials in the County Solid Waste Management Plan. This blanket policy does not include those recycling centers that must be reviewed by the Department of Environmental Protection and Energy as type B facilities. Enforcement Comment: When developed further, a specific program plan amendment proposal must be adopted by the County Freeholders and submitted to the Department for review and certification. Response: The County of Passaic wishes to explore an incentive system with the use of surcharges on the disposal of solid waste. Due to budgeting constraints and the fact that Passaic County has consistently met or exceeded all recycling goals, either mandated or self-imposed, it is felt that the financial rewards of recycling itself have been extremely effective in gaining program participation. The usefulness of incentives will be reviewed on a yearly basis. A comprehensive enforcement program is currently in place under the direction of the Passaic County Health Department. In order to enforce the Passaic County Solid Waste Management Plan's recycling element, a surveillance program will be established during 1993 to assist individual municipalities with their enforcement efforts. Direct financial penalties are already in place on the local level. Later phases of the program will include transfer station inspections with notifications sent to the generator and Municipal Recycling Coordinator, once a computer tracking system is established. 4. Passaic County District Solid Waste Management Plan Deficiencies Comment: The State requires a site plan which shall include all existing solid waste facilities located within the Solid Waste Management District. . . . and sufficient additional available suitable sites to provide solid waste treatment and disposal. Viable long-term disposal capacity within New Jersey has not been identified. Further, the County has not yet submitted a complete financing plan to provide for solid waste management within the District. Response: At present the Passaic County Solid Waste Management Plan utilizes the Chambers Development Company, Inc. landfill system in Pennsylvania and other states as the primary landfills for the disposal of Passaic County solid waste for the period 1987-1992. 5. Passaic County Response to the Solid Waste Task Force Final Report Comment: The County shall determine the extent to which it can undertake long-term regionalization of its solid waste facilities and programs with other districts to provide regional solutions to solid waste management. Consideration should be given to regional plans for materials processing, recycling, transfer and disposal facilities. Response: Long-term regionalization has already been established with several Northeastern Counties in the area of program development. Several successful efforts have been formalized including encouraging joint ventures between municipalities across County boarders, an environmental shopping program, river audit program and a market development network. Future programs include yard waste management and other aspects of market development. Other regional option regarding solid waste transfer and disposal, as well as material handling, are explored on an on- going basis. |
