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<br />CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> <br />Changes in regulations and reductions in projected waste have, together, driven to cost to <br />construct and operate a sanitary landfill to almost $30.00 per cubic yard. It is estimated <br />that the City of La Porte could construct and operate a transfer system and pay disposal <br />costs at a rate of over 60% less than opening a city-operated landfill. The City is also <br />facing costs exceeding $100,000 to bring the permit into compliance with Subtitle D. <br /> <br />It is recommended that the City not move forward on updating the permit for its landfill. <br />The costs associated with the update, construction and operation are far in excess of the <br />costs associated with the construction and operation of a transfer station. Future solid <br />waste disposal for La Porte will continue to be contracted landfill disposal. The City <br />must keep informed of the remaining capacity at current disposal sites, as well as future <br />disposal sites. Current estimated capacity is 20-30 years. When, and if necessary, the <br />City must also begin planning for the construction of a transfer facility, or contract with <br />an existing facility to ensure disposal options. <br /> <br />Finally, the City owns an 8l-acre industrial site in the Bayport Industrial District on Bay <br />Area Blvd. With the road and rail availability to this site, the City should be able to <br />recoup its original investment through the sale of this property. <br />