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The current plan for management of waste on the proposed campground is to utilize portable
toilets for the six months of the year in which the camping area is operational. There is no sewer
in the area of the proposed development. The toilets themselves would be of the standard variety
offered by numerous companies currently being vetted for use. These units would include hand
sanitation accessories inside. The camping area would provide two toilets; one for men and one
for women.
The location of the toilets will be, as seen on the site plan, in the northeastern corner of the
camping area. This location has been strategically chosen for numerous reasons. First, this area is
the highest point and farthest from the river in the campground and will mitigate flood risk from
Elk Creek. Next, dense vegetation around the area allows for the toilets to preside in a spot
hidden from adjacent properties. Finally, the chosen location allows for ease of regular cleaning
and maintenance of the facilities. In order to maintain the natural aesthetic of the area,
developers plan to erect 3 -sided decorative enclosures to insert the portable toilets into. This will
hide the plastic walls from view, while still allowing easy access for cleaning and use.
Local providers will be used for the rental and regular, professional servicing of the toilets. The
toilets will be in place from the months of May through October. During the months that the
camping area is not operational, the portable toilets will be removed from the property. In
speaking with multiple toilet rental providers, this plan is completely feasible and could be
carried out professionally and with upmost levels of sanitation (see attached letter from
Mountain Waste & Recycling). The utilization of portable, temporary facilities is a more
environmentally sound practice than development of a larger permanent latrine on-site.
According to Doug Goldsmith, Sales Manager for Mountain Waste & Recycling, it would be the
recommendation that one unit be serviced once a week for every 10 users. A similar
recommendation was received from United Site Services. With the maximum number of sites
(10 sites) and 2 people per site, with no vacancies; the toilet would see 20 users per day. With 20
users and one weeks use; the expert recommendation will be satisfied by service once per week.
The campground will provide two toilets that are to be professionally serviced once per week.