BUDGET DETAIL Section 3 - Forsyth County Government

Budget Summary | Solid WasteSOLID WASTE 540.3401Department Description and MissionThe mission of the Forsyth County Solid Waste Department is to manage the county’s solid waste in an environmentally sound,cost-effective, socially responsible and safe manner, in accordance with the vision of the Forsyth County Comprehensive SolidWaste Plan.Goals and ObjectivesGoal #1: Operate the Convenience Centers in such a way that recycling volume increases and trash volume decreases.- Expand the types of items accepted at the centers for recycling.- Provide public education and outreach on recycling.- Offer incentives for recycling.Goal #2: Be a resource for citizens seeking disposal information and options for all types of waste.- Provide accurate up to date written information on how to dispose or recycle items not taken at the centers.- Keep county web-site up to date with accurate up to date information on how to dispose or recycle items not taken atthe centers.- Train center employees to give accurate up to date information on how to dispose or recycle items not taken at thecenters.Goal #3: Operate the Convenience Centers as cost efficient as possible.- Keep and utilize written records of load weights, frequency of hauling, mileage and gas to keep transportation cost to aminimum.- Work with purchasing to monitor and ensure we are getting the best price and service for recyclables.- Track community service hours to show cost benefit to the county.2013 ADOPTED BUDGETEXPENDITURES2011 20122013ACTUAL ADOPTEDADOPTEDBUDGETBUDGET60%4% 2%Salaries and BenefitsCapital ExpendituresOther Charges and Uses22%12%Operating ExpendituresInternal Service ChargesREVENUES $ 1,814,953 $ 1,482,100 $ 1,815,200EXPENDITURESSalaries and Benefits 278,848 287,300 355,600Operating Expenditures 244,614 257,300 190,000Capital Expenditures 0034,000Internal Service Charges 82,100 66,60072,800Other Charges and Uses 0 695,000 981,100TOTAL $ 605,562$ 1,306,200 $ 1,633,500326FORSYTHCOUNTY Annual Operating and Capital BudgetFiscal Year 2013