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PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Environment and Sustainability
Other Part(ies): South Suburban College, South Holland, Illinois
Request: Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement for operation of the County’s Household Hazardous Waste (“HHW”) Facility and Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (“CHaRM”) Program.
Goods or Services: South Suburban College (“SSC”) will provide services to operate the facility, as well as host and manage community recycling events in conjunction with the CHARM Program.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Effective upon execution through 11/30/2027, with option to renew
Fiscal Impact: $533,000.00
Accounts: 11000.1161.64576.520830
Summary: SSC will be responsible for the operation of the HHW facility, the CHaRM Drop-Off Center and County-sponsored Charm-on-Wheels Events to provide opportunities for recycling and landfill diversion for Cook County residents, to enable access for residents to safely dispose of hazardous materials and to mitigate harm to the environment, all to support the expansion of zero waste and circular economy best practices as described in the 2024-2029 Cook County Solid Waste Management Plan. The County will provide oversight of these operations and financial support in an amount up to $533,000 per fiscal year.
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