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Page 2 of 21State of Washington Department of Ecology <br />Agreement No: <br />Project Title: <br />Recipient Name: <br />OTGP-2021-KiCoSW-00050 <br />Feasibility Study into Secondary Recycling Markets <br />KITTITAS COUNTY - SOLID WASTE <br />Ellensburg is a top ten micro-region for population growth and the hub for progressive economic development. Recently <br />Kittitas County joined our neighboring county and banned the acceptance of glass materials from its recycling stream. <br />This ban was brought about by the cost of the long haul to recycling facilities in the state. And while this has been a <br />challenge for our citizens, we recognize this situation to also present an opportunity for looking at glass and all recycling <br />materials with an innovative eye to a sustainable, market driven secondary market. We, due to our geographic position, <br />can become known as the secondary recycling marketplace in central Washington . <br />The County will work with a consultant to conduct a feasibility study and preliminary action plan, focused on recycling <br />market development that facilitates a healthy economy in Washington State . <br />Overall Goal: <br />To develop a plan and feasibility study in order to develop local markets and processing for Washington’s recyclable <br />products and materials to be transformed or remanufactured into usable or marketable products for use other than <br />landfill disposal. <br />Template Version 12/10/2020