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Section 4 Waste Management and Reduction Programs US Tire Disposal in Concord. During FY 2008, 60 tons of tires were collected. Used Motor Oil and Antifreeze Used motor oil, filters, and antifreeze are accepted at the HHW facility, while the landfill site accepts motor oil and filters. Private firms remove and dispose of the used oil, filters, and antifreeze. During FY 2008, 8,300 gallons of used oil, 2 barrels of filters, and 310 gallons of antifreeze were accepted by Cabarrus County. Batteries Lead -acid batteries are accepted at the HHW facility and the landfill. During FY 2008, 711 lead - acid batteries were accepted by Cabarrus County. e -Waste Collection, disposal, and recycling of electronics such as computers and televisions is discussed in Section 4.13. Animal Carcasses Overall, animal mortality is not a significant problem in Cabarrus County. Waste Management picks up animal carcasses as part of the contract with the City of Kannapolis. In the event of a natural disaster or epidemic, the County would not accept animal carcasses for burial at the landfill. Instead, Federal and State Department of Agriculture recommendations should be followed which suggest that animals should be buried where they were raised, using certain approved disposal methods. Since livestock operations are not abundant in Cabarrus County, the potential for needing to bury large numbers of animal carcasses are not anticipated. 4.9.2 Intended Actions Table 4 -15 lists the intended actions established by the jurisdictions of Cabarrus County to meet their goals pertaining to management of special wastes. A summary of progress made toward actions specified in the previous Plan Update is included in Appendix C. 4.10 Illegal DisposaVLitter 4.10.1 Current Activities Curbside solid waste services are available to nearly all Cabarrus County's residents. The remaining residents have access to the various drop -off centers for refuse, recyclables, and special wastes. Together, the curbside and drop -off opportunities help reduce the amount of illegal dumping and littering in the County. Unfortunately, litter and illegal dumping still occurs and in response, the local jurisdictions have taken actions to better understand and prevent these activities from recurring and have initiated efforts to clean -up after they occur. Some of the current programs addressing litter and illegal Table 4 -15. Special Wastes - Intended Actions Jurisdiction Intended Action Cabarrus County 1. Provide technical assistance to establish methods for special waste separation if requested. 2. Continue to inform the public that the County's Solid Waste Facility takes white goods at no cost. 4. Continue to work with auto dealers, repair shops, and parts stores to distribute educational pamphlets explaining correct disposal methods and disposal locations for used oil and batteries. 5. Continue to offer the HHW collection program. 4 -16 F -15 C 1 = Attachment number 3 Page 400