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c¢e_au,'",i:?�i''S)�z'?�cr:':14�'Y3. OVERVIEW of THE SOUR WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM • In October 1994, FDEP approved a "unique and innovative projects" contract for refrigerant reclaim from white goods at the landfill under an FAC 62-735 hazardous waste collection center grant. In addition, the following purchase orders were set up for FY 1995: • Purchase order for collection/recycle of oil filters and anti -freeze by Cliff Berry, Inc. • Purchase order for collection/recycle of fluorescent lamps at the landfill under State Contract No. 991-705.95-1, with Mercury Technologies, Inc. • Purchase order for collection/disposal of biomedical waste with Browning-Ferris, Inc. • Purchase order for collection/recycle of auto batteries with Ed Hammond Enterprises. The County receives compensation from Ed Hammond Enterprises for the recycling of used auto batteries. 2.3.4 Training Training programs in accordance with OSHA regulations regarding safety and operations is ongoing and continued in FY 1995. In addition, a training course covering waste screenings and identification was conducted by SWDD personnel for landfill operators and spotters. Specific subjects addressed included biohazardous waste handling, spill handling and reporting. 2.4 Recycling Program The 1988 Solid Waste Management Act requires that counties in the State reduce by 30 percent the amount of solid waste refuse entering their landfills by the end of 1994. The Act also requires that local governments initiate a material recycling program by July 1, 1989, as part of the effort to achieve the solid waste reduction goal. In response to this effort, Indian River County authorized development of a recycling/recovery plan, and established recycling facilities at its collection centers to achieve the goals of the Act. The adoption of the recycling plan led to the establishment of Indian River County's recycling program, which was designed to reduce the amount of solid waste entering the landfill. Initially, the County's five collection centers were expanded to include collection facilities for recyclables, and additional drop-off sites were established using igloo containers. In April 1992, 18 -gallon blue -bins were provided by the County for the curbside residential ow/1000847.o= 24 1 i 1