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<br />2020 Solid Waste and Moderate <br />Risk Waste Management Plan Update <br /> <br />8-10 AX0304191054PDX <br /> Coordinate improved systems for MRW management with existing and planned systems for waste <br />reduction, recycling, and other programs for solid waste management within Kittitas County. <br /> Encourage cooperation and coordination among all levels of government, citizens and the private <br />sector in managing MRW. <br /> Emphasize local responsibility for solving problems associated with MRW, rather than relying upon <br />the state or federal government to provide solutions. <br /> Comply with the requirement of the RCW and WAC requirements for MRW and hazardous waste. <br />8.7 MRW Recommended Options and Implementation Actions <br />The County is considering a number of options for household hazardous waste collection, public <br />education, and business technical assistance, as described below: <br />8.7.1 MRW Facilities <br /> Expand the existing MRW facilities to accommodate more waste types and extended hours of <br />operation. <br /> Evaluate the feasibility of assigning regular business hours to the MRW facility in Ellensburg and Cle <br />Elum and remove “appointment only” status to increase participation in MRW recycling. <br />8.7.2 Commercial Outreach, Education, and Technical Assistance <br />The commercial program will include a set of outreach, education, and assistance components integrated <br />with Waste Reduction Programs. <br />8.7.3 Funding for MRW Programs <br />The County will explore additional funding sources through Ecology, as well as other potential revenue <br />sources, such as charging for proper handling or disposal. <br />8.7.4 Small Business Collection Assistance <br />The County will continue the existing program of offering businesses the opportunity to bring their wastes <br />to the MRW facility for proper handling and disposal. <br />8.8 Process for Updating Implementation Plan <br />The County and SWAC will review the MRW Plan on a regular basis to identify any necessary changes to <br />the goals, objectives, and implementation plan. Changes may be deemed necessary due to changes in <br />State law, conditions in the County, budgets, and/or other issues. If changes are identified, the County <br />and SWAC will work together to develop the changes, for review and approval by the County and local <br />jurisdictions. <br />8.9 Implementation Plan <br />The implementation schedule for 2020 MRW/local hazardous waste management planning is included in <br />Chapter 10.4, Implementation Schedule. <br />The County’s budget for the implementation of the MRW Plan is included in Chapter 10.5, Implementation <br />Budget Six-Year Capital and Operational Financing. Actual budgets to carry out the Plan will vary from <br />year to year as specific programs are defined, and will depend on the availability of grant funding and <br />budget approved by local governments.