SOLID WASTE PROGRAM
Provides staff and services for all Coles County solid waste activities
Promotes private recycling ventures within a six county region
Assists with or takes lead in preparing IL DCEO recycling applications for activities in the six county region
Encourages local businesses to institute source reduction/recycling programs
Monitors, researches and reports to the County Boards on solid waste/landfill activities
Monitors, tracks and reports to County Boards all legislation affecting landfills, recycling, solid waste planning and tipping fee surcharge issues
Coordinates consultant selection for all solid waste related projects
Provides solid waste/recycling educational coordination to schools, general public and local businesses
Provides staff services for host agreement negotiations between Counties and potential applicant
Functions as liaison between general public, State, industries and the Counties