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Application Submitted by Discount Dumpsters, LLC, for Commercial Solid Waste Collectors License
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Solid Waste and Recycling Division received an application for a commercial solid waste collectors license from Anthony Gotts, Owner, Discount Dumpsters, LLC, 13289 Pinellas Avenue, Spring Hill, Florida 34609.
The Hernando County Code requires the Board of County Commissioners review the application and make a determination the applicant has ability to comply with provisions of the Code, and may be amended from time to time. A public hearing is not required unless, after the application is reviewed, the Board determines a public hearing is in the best interest of the public. Staff recommends a public hearing is not necessary.
Discount Dumpsters, LLC has attested to the Solid Waste Department construction and demolition debris (C&D) and commercial solid waste will be collected and disposed of at the designated facilities. C&D may be disposed of at any facility approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for C&D disposal. All other commercial solid waste collected from Hernando County shall be disposed of at the Hernando County Northwest Solid Waste Facility located at 14450 Landfill Road, Brooksville, Florida 34614.
The tonnage of both C&D and commercial solid waste removed from Hernando County must be reported annually to the Hernando County Solid Waste Department.
Additionally, the amount of material recycled from collected C&D, i.e., asphalt, concrete, brick, wood, shingles, cardboard, metal, etc., must be reported to Hernando County Solid Waste Department annually. If the amount of material recycled exceeds 600 tons per year, Discount Dumpsters, LLC must submit an annual recycling debris report to FDEP. Hernando County Solid Waste Department must also receive a copy of the report, as the County receives credit for all recovered material that originates in the County from FDEP.
The license authorizes Discount Dumpsters, LLC to provide commercial solid waste collection service within unincorporated Hernando County at large, on a free enterprise basis. Discount Dumpsters, LLC shall not provide residential service unless they have also been awarded a residential franchise by Hernando County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The commercial collection license fee of $2,000 per year will increase Line Item 4411 3237001 - Franchise Fees-Solid Waste.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to take recommended action pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Board approve the application for Discount Dumpsters LLC and authorize the Chairman’s signing the application with the following conditions:
1. Discount Dumpsters LLC will remove only C&D from Hernando County; Commercial solid waste must be disposed of at the Hernando County Northwest Solid Waste Facility; and
2. The tonnage of all C&D removed from Hernando County and the tonnage of recycled material will be documented and reported to the Solid Waste Department on an annual basis. Failure to report the information will be subject to forfeit their commercial collection license.
Additionally, it is requested the Board authorize the Solid Waste Department the ability to sign and issue a commercial license certificate(s) to Discount Dumpsters LLC.