FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
| Date: |
January 4, 2010 |
| Contact: |
Tamara Gordy, Transfer Systems Manager |
| Phone: |
Kitsap 1, 360-337-5777 |
| No: |
2010-01 |
Olympic View Transfer Station system
upgrades affect wait times
(Port Orchard) – Customers can expect long lines at the
Olympic View Transfer Station (OVTS) scale house Sunday, January 17
through Thursday, January 21. Construction and network projects to
replace aging equipment and upgrade the computer operating system are
scheduled during this period and may temporarily result in alternate
procedures. Several measures are being taken to minimize the impact on
users during this period.
“This required maintenance was scheduled to minimize disruption to our
customers to the extent possible. Despite our best efforts, scale house
operations will be affected,” said Tamara Gordy, Transfer Systems
Manager. “Customers are advised to expect wait times significantly
longer than usual. Residential customers may prefer to use other
Recycling and Garbage Facilities during this period.”
On January 17 construction may interrupt normal weighing
operations. Traffic alterations affect vehicles waiting to weigh in and
out of the transfer station.
On January 18 – 19 scales will be fully operational, but
no swipe card service is available. All vehicles, including “tared”
(pre-weighed) vehicles whose outbound transactions are usually
automated, are required to weigh in and out. This will increase inbound
and outbound traffic, with lines expected to move slowly in both
directions.
On January 20 - 21, scale operations and traffic flow
are expected to return to normal as the scale house attendants start
using new software. Your patience while they become familiar with the
new system is appreciated.
Tips for Self-Haul Customers
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Customers may prefer to deliver loads
before or after the project in order to avoid long wait
times.
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Customers may wish to deliver their
loads to an alternate location.
See
http://www.kitsapgov.com/sw/ for addresses, hours,
fees, and materials accepted. In general fees are lower
for small volumes
(i.e. 1 - 4 bags or cans) of regular trash, and higher
for bulky or heavy items such as furniture, roofing, or
remodeling debris. There is no charge for loads
containing only household recyclables. Knowing this can
help you decide if this option works for your situation.
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Arrive before 11 a.m. when lines tend to
be shortest.
Tips for Commercial Customers
(i.e. walking floor trailers, end-dumps, roll-off boxes, etc.)
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Consider scheduling jobs so that loads
can be delivered before or after the project in order to
avoid long wait times.
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Plan for longer than usual wait times,
especially January 17- 19.
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Automated swipe card transactions are
unavailable January 17-19. All vehicles are required to
weigh in and out. Certain tared vehicles, especially
garbage trucks and trucks delivering bulk materials may
be directed to an off-site scale to be weighed.
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Asbestos appointments are not accepted
during this period.
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Arrive before 11 a.m. when lines tend to
be shortest.
Related Links:
Sign up to receive the Waste Wise Communities email updates (solid waste
projects, plans, and activities):
http://www.kitsapgov.com/sw/compplan.htm.
Recycling and Garbage Facilities:
www.kitsapgov.com/sw
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