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Kittitas County Transfer Station <br />Stakeholder Interview Summary <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />General themes for the questions included: <br />▪ Key concerns that should be addressed in the siting and design of the new facility <br />▪ Key community members and organizations that should be informed about the project <br />▪ Ideas for informing the public and sharing information <br /> <br />Major Themes <br />Major themes that emerged through stakeholder feedback included: <br />▪ A convenient location is a priority to the surrounding community. <br />▪ Increasing the amount of recyclable plastics accepted at the new transfer station would be <br />appreciated. <br />▪ Using local radio stations, stores and organizations will be necessary in informing and engaging <br />the community. <br /> <br />Responses to Key Questions <br />The stakeholder interviews provided insight into key concerns stakeholders have about the existing <br />transfer station and the future vision for the new transfer station. Key feedback received is listed below <br />and is organized by topic area. <br /> <br />Existing facility <br />▪ The primary concern with the existing Ellensburg Transfer Station is its size contraints, followed <br />by the limited variety of recyclable plastics it accepts. <br />o Curbside recycling accepts a wider variety of recyclable plastics. <br />▪ Messaging between the County and Waste Management is inconsistent on why materials <br />are/are not accepted at the transfer station. <br />▪ As a user, not being able to pay with a credit card is inconvenient. <br /> <br />New facility <br />▪ The new transfer station should be sited: <br />o with consideration to water availability and cost; <br />o away from current and planned future residential growth; <br />o away from streams to reduce the potential for water pollution; <br />o designed with protection from wind; and <br />o in a convenient industrial area. <br />▪ People do not want to see it, smell it, or hear it and be able to easily access it. <br />▪ The County should be sensitive to a potential reduction in property values and economic <br />inequality. <br />▪ Suggestions for the new transfer station include: <br />o accept a wider variety of recyclable materials <br />o permit recycling on weekends <br />o increase accessibility for all, especially at the recycle area <br />o develop clear and easy to understand signage <br /> <br /> <br />