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Beautiful); and the subscription waste hauling services provided by Waste Management and <br />Treasure Coast Refuse. Director Mehta spoke of the District's goal to promote "green living" <br />and increase community participation in recycling. He attested to SWDD's regulatory <br />compliance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and outlined <br />some methods to expand the recycling program to accommodate House Bill 7243's statewide <br />goal to recycle at least 75% by the year 2020. <br />Responding to Commissioner Davis's inquiry, Director Mehta acknowledged that staff <br />was investigating and would report to the Board regarding the potential for increasing recycling <br />volumes by changing from a dual -stream to single -stream collection system. <br />Continuing his presentation, Director Mehta explained how the SWDD has been affected <br />by the downturn in the economy, with revenues declining by 42%. He said that future projects <br />include a 10 -acre lateral landfill expansion and the Oslo Customer Convenience Center. He also <br />provided a status update on INEOS New Plant BioEnergy, a local business that will be producing <br />ethanol from vegetative waste. <br />An extensive discussion ensued among Commissioners and Director Mehta about <br />reaching the 75% recycling goal of HB 7243 and how to include in that goal, the volume of <br />residential compost from yard and food waste, that never goes to the landfill. <br />Dialogue continued as several Commissioners voiced objections to an unfunded State <br />mandate being enacted in January 2011 (as referenced in Director Mehta's presentation), which <br />seeks to have public institutions track and report to the County, the amount of recycling being <br />done. Discussion points included the status of recycling at the public schools, and dismay at the <br />schools being forced to use "education dollars" to comply with the mandate. <br />Vice Chairman Solari requested further information from Director Mehta, so that he <br />could discuss the mandate with the Legislative Delegation. <br />15 <br />November 9, 2010 <br />