Kittitas SWMP Update_Approved_(2020-07-09)

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2020 Solid Waste and Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan Update 8-8 AX0304191054PDX Washington. Initiative #2 is Reducing Small-Volume hazardous materials and wastes. The goal of this initiative “…is to accelerate progress toward eliminating the risks associated with products containing hazardous substances.” Specifically, the initiative encompasses products and substances commonly used in households and in relatively small quantities by businesses. In 2009, Ecology updated the MRW Planning Guidelines, and in 2010, Ecology updated the Guidelines for the Preparation of Solid Waste Management Plans. Included in the new guidelines are new requirements for a combined Solid Waste and MRW Plan. This section has been prepared to meet the requirements for a combined Solid Waste and MRW Plan. 8.3.2 Local Authority Local governments are required by the Hazardous Waste Management Act to address moderate risk waste management in their jurisdictions. In 1991, Chapter 70.951.020 RCW was added requiring local governments to amend their local hazardous waste plans to include the Used Oil Recycling Act, for the management of used oil as part of MRW management. Local governments have specific authority to adopt ordinances and regulations under RCW 70.95.160 to manage MRW and implement the plan. In addition, jurisdictional health districts may choose to use Chapters 70.05.060 and .070 RCW when appropriate. The Kittitas County Public Health Department works with the public, cities, County, and state agencies to develop and implement plans for the safe storage, collection, transportation, and final disposal of solid waste. The Public Health Department works to assure compliance with Chapters and 70.105 RCW, and WAC Chapters 173-303, 173-304, 173-340, and the Kittitas County Board of Health Ordinance Number 1999-01, Solid Waste Regulations. The Public Health Department also permits solid waste handling facilities, including the landfill, transfer station, moderate risk waste facility and material recovery facilities. The department also issues orders of abatement to facilities or individuals dumping waste illegally, and licenses private contractors to pump and haul septic tank wastes. 8.3.3 Waste Acceptance Control Program The Kittitas County Health Ordinance includes a waste screening requirement. In accordance with the ordinance, all solid waste must be designated as required by WAC 173-303-070 to prevent the disposal of dangerous waste at a facility not permitted to accept dangerous waste. All solid waste which is designated as dangerous waste must be managed in a manner consistent with these regulations and Chapter 173-303 WAC. The screening process may involve analytical testing, a disclosure of the waste constituents and waste generation process, and other additional information necessary to determine if the waste is dangerous. The Health Officer may establish a schedule for compliance as part of the screening process. Based on the results of the required screening, the Health Officer may require the generator or transporter to direct the waste to a facility permitted to handle such waste. 8.3.4 Mandatory Disposal The County Health Ordinance stipulates the following: The owner, operator or occupant of any premise, business establishment or industry shall be responsible for the satisfactory and legal handling and/or disposal of all solid waste generated by them or accumulated on the property. Single-family residences and single- family farms are prohibited from dumping or depositing solid waste onto or under the surface of land owned or leased by them.