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. Residentially generated materials delivered to the TCMRF are processed on the same equipment regardless of collection method (single stream, two-stream or source separated for bottles and cans). . The single stream processing equipment is used to process the fiber fraction collected in two-stream programs in addition to materials collected as single stream. Single stream material represents in excess of 90 percent of the lotal material tributary to the processing line. Comment in Response . The TCMRF does market paper to the Weyerhaeuser Cedar River facility. For 2003, nearly 900 tons of product has been shipped to Weyerhaeuser on a regular and on-going basis. . I have never indicated that Waste Management has "no plans" to determine a single stream residual rate. To accomplish this task, single stream material must be run exclusively at the plant, a luxury Waste Management been provided since 2002 due to the receipt of 600 tons per day from a multitude of customers. . In early 2002, the TCMRF did process single stream material exclusively. The residual rate for this exclusive processing was approximately 5,6 percent, on par with two-stream collection processing and in keeping with current recovery rates. . The TCMRF ships glass to a number of end-users, including Anchor Glass. . One of the outlets for mixed colored glass is Recycle America's automated optical sorting facility, lhat in-turn ships product to glass mills. Through a period of this summer, Ibis was the major outlet for mixed glass from the TCMRF until a recent market driven cutback in buying by glass mills. . The TCMRF provides mixed color glass as a replacement for aggregate materials, including landfills. As an aggregate replacement, the glass substitutes for other materials used in road building, drainage and other construction activities. One of the beneficial uses,.mainly in tl1e winter, is alternative daily cover. . Alternative or secondary reuse of recycled materials has long been recognized as advantageous, not negative, for the ovenill success of the recycling industry as-a way to expand recovery opportunities. Witness these examples of other opportunities: . Residential fiber shredded for use as animal bedding . Plastic bottles used for drain tiles, fatigue mats and one-time use mats . Newspaper used for building insulation, ceiling tiles, cat litter and absorbents . Textiles used for rags and wipers. . Waste Management respectfully submits that St. Paul, through its exclusive service provider Eureka Recycling, did not extend its contract for recycling services due to the differing business interests of Eureka Recycling, a business competitor of Waste Management. I look forward to attending tonight's meeting to further answer any questions that may arise. Sincerely, Steven K. Dunn