It seems that whenever a big decision is faced in Sullivan County, our elected officials wait until the very last minute, and then try to figure out some quick fix to the problem. We've known for years what was coming, and now we're having a so-called solution pushed at us at the last minute. There are all the negatives associated with a "trash to energy" facility that have already been mentioned, but very little discussion of what we SHOULD be doing. In my opinion, we should be developing a strong "zero waste" strategy, which would focus on Reducing waste, Re-using materials, Recycling what is possible and developing a strong, county-wide composting system that includes both industrial organic waste and private home composting. For sure, that involves serious education and support that is county-wide, and it won't magically happen overnight. It will require dedication to protect our health and our environment, education about the process, and support for all levels of this work in the county.