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Appendix A What are the elements af an effective solid waste and recycling system? Rank Avexa�e Element 1 1.5 Environmenta�ly prefened management of waste. A system that meets basic sanitation needs through proper disposal that is enviro�znentally responsible, environmentally friendly and minimizes environmental impacts. It maximizes recycling while finding an effective end use for recyclable material and garbage through processing and use of refuse derived fuel. Reasans: "This is the right thing to do." "It zneets state statues, levels the playing field for waste haulers and liznits long-term environrnental liability." "It benefits my children's children by reduction af landfill use and reducing waste of fuel and natural resources." "City taxpayers, as residents of Ramsey County, are already paying for the operation of the Newport RDF facility, it makes sense that we would utiIize our investment as well as meet State and County enviroru�nental goals. Lon�-tecm liability is also lessened by managing waste higher on the hierarchy." Rank Average Element 2 4.3 Reasonable cost A system that is affordable, economical, reasonably priced and cost effective for residents Reasons: "Price drives the market. People want their money's worth and want to pay less." "It should be reasonable with options and choices." Rank Avera�e Element 2 4_3 Good Customer Service A systett� tlaat minimizes disruption is efficient and timely while providing responsive customer service and ogtions of service. Reasons= "T7te system fails without this." Rank Averase Element 4 4.5 Education A system that is user friendly and easy to understand, and goal oriented to reduce waste genera�ion that is well communicated and leads to well informed and educated residents. Reasofzs: Custamer needs to know nuts and bolts of system as well as complexities of garbage. Rank Avera�e Element 5 4.8 Simple and Convenient