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r`f r`�:Piffj"* 34#tn4A7-47,4\ 3r7� <br />SECTION 2 <br />Overview of the Solid <br />Waste Management System <br />rIT <br />Indian River County's solid waste system is an organized dependent special district known <br />as the Indian River County Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD). The solid waste system is <br />composed of franchised solid waste collectors, several collection centers, a disposal system, <br />a household hazardous waste management program, and a recycling program. This section <br />provides an overview of the SWDD management system and addresses the waste quantities <br />processed. <br />2.1 Solid Waste Collection System <br />Solid waste collection in the incorporated areas of Indian River County is the responsibility <br />of the respective cities. In the unincorporated areas, the SWDD Board has the legal authority <br />to award franchises to private haulers for collection of residential solid waste and <br />residential recyclables. Currently, the unincorporated areas of the County are served by two <br />private haulers through franchise agreements set forth in Resolutions 94-1 and 94-2. Copies <br />of the franchise agreements are provided in Appendix A. <br />Indian River County's franchise agreements divide the unincorporated area into two service <br />areas for residential collection. Harris Sanitation serves the northern part of the County, and <br />Treasure Coast Refuse Corporation serves the southern part of the County. The franchise <br />agreements include a provision that addresses the separate collection of yard trash in the <br />unincorporated areas to reduce the potential for such materials being disposed of in the <br />landfill. <br />SWDD operates five solid waste collection centers distributed throughout the County. The <br />collection centers serve as solid waste drop-off points for residential wastes, recyclable <br />materials, and household hazardous wastes (HHW). Use of the collection centers by <br />commercial establishments is limited to recyclable materials. Residential solid waste, <br />recyclables, and yard waste are collected in separate roll -off containers at each collection <br />center. Recyclable materials are collected in roll -off containers with separate bins for various <br />materials. Residential solid waste, yard waste, recyclables, and HHW are hauled by truck <br />from the collection centers to the landfill for disposal and/or processing. Residential solid <br />GNW1000847.DOC 2.1 <br />