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Non -MSW Management Ramsey County Non -MSW Management Policies 1. Because Ramsey County is fully developed, most new development is associated with demolition of old structures. Because of this, Ramsey County will give special attention to non - MSW that is generated within the County. 2. Ramsey County will apply the State hierarchy of waste management to non -MSW, and will develop strategies, regulations and programs to promote the management of non -MSW higher on the hierarchy, and to reduce health, safety and property risks associated with non -MSW. Ramsey County Non -MSW Management Strategies 1. Ramsey County will work with the SWMCB to explore the expansion of regional hauler licensing to include non -MSW collectors. 2. Ramsey County will continue to regulate demolition activities through a pre - demolition inspection program, assuring hazardous building materials, including asbestos are properly identified, removed and managed from structures slated for renovation or demolition, and will partner with municipalities in the implementation of this program. 3. Ramsey County will provide technical assistance and consultation on topics including collection, contracting, management options and permit issues, to municipalities and other entities to encourage appropriate management of demolition, construction, and deconstruction materials. 4. Ramsey County will continue the Reuse, Recycle, and Renovate for Reinvestment ( "411") Program on County Tax Forfeited structures, promoting deconstruction, building material salvage and recycling in renovation and demolition projects. 5. By 2015, Ramsey County will provide technical assistance and consultation supporting public entity procurement practices that encourage incorporation of deconstruction, building material salvage and recycling practices in government -let contracts such that projects achieve a minimum 75% diversion rate based on what can reasonably be recovered. 6. Ramsey County will specify the use of tear -off shingle scrap in paving projects and encourage other public entities to do the same. 7. Ramsey County will work with the MPCA and SWMCB to expand markets for materials associated with non -MSW and bulky waste, with special attention to wallboard and mixed biomass. 8. Ramsey County will continue to work to promote healthy homes through the reduction of health and environmental hazards associated with lead, mercury and other contaminants, as well as the proper management and abatement of public - health nuisances. Ramsey County Solid Waste Master Plan 2011 -2030 Page 118 Approved by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners on 3120112