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<br />2020 Solid Waste and Moderate <br />Risk Waste Management Plan Update <br /> <br />xii AX0304191054PDX <br />Table ES-2. Options Carried Forward <br />Option Summary <br />Existing <br />Option <br />New <br />Option <br />Chapter <br />Location in <br />SWMP <br />Formal Working Relationships Encourage the establishment of formal working <br />relationships between the County and other agencies, <br />institutions, and organizations. <br />x <br /> <br />4.3.12.9 <br />Sustainable Community Promote complementary programs like green building <br />and food waste reduction. <br />x <br /> <br />4.3.12.10 <br />Evaluate Expansion of <br />Programs <br />Evaluate the expansion of programs to target specific <br />waste generators; evaluate curbside recycling. <br />x <br /> <br />4.3.12.11 <br />Public Outreach and Education Continue existing outreach to increase recycling rates <br />and reduce contamination and expand program <br />resources online. <br />x <br /> <br />4.3.12.12 <br />Composting <br />Composting Public Education <br />and Outreach <br />Continue to develop, distribute, and post composting <br />education materials. Expand the Master Composter <br />program and offer additional seminars. <br />x <br /> <br />4.4.4.1 <br />Compost Facility Develop new Compost Facility at the new transfer <br />station that is being developed. <br /> <br />x - 2022 4.4.4.2 <br />Vermicomposting Continue composting workshops and recruit small- <br />scale pilot composting projects. <br />x <br /> <br />4.4.4.3 <br />Residential Yard Waste <br />Collection Programs <br />Continue existing green waste collection programs <br />and evaluate expanding curbside service. <br />x <br /> <br />4.4.4.4 <br />Commercial Collection of <br />Organics <br />Conduct a feasibility study to evaluate collection of <br />preconsumer food waste. <br />x <br /> <br />4.4.4.5 <br />Marketing of Finished Compost <br />Products <br />Evaluate the marketing of finished compost. x <br /> <br />4.4.4.6 <br />Tiered Rate Structure for <br />Organics <br />Review the green waste tipping fee and implement a <br />higher charge for contaminated green waste. <br />x <br /> <br />4.4.4.7 <br />Solid Waste Collection <br /> <br />Routing of Collected Waste <br />Through County Facilities <br />Continue to route all municipal solid waste to the <br />County. <br />x <br /> <br />5.5.1 <br />Curbside Recycling Collection Evaluate curbside program outside served areas. x <br /> <br />5.5.2 <br />Review Collection Contracts Periodically review hauler contracts to confirm <br />obligations are met. Review complaints to confirm <br />resolution is met and fees are paid. <br />x <br /> <br />5.5.3 <br />Funding Sources Identify and procure additional funding sources to <br />meet minimum level of service requirements. <br />x <br /> <br />5.5.4 <br />Transfer Stations <br /> <br />Replace Ellensburg Transfer <br />Station <br />Complete the design, permitting, and construction <br />phase of the Ellensburg Transfer Station <br />Replacement project. <br /> <br />x - 2022 6.1.4.1 <br />Use of Transfer Stations Continue to route all municipal solid waste through <br />facilities within the County and ensure collection of <br />program fees. <br />x <br /> <br />6.1.4.2 <br />Expand Cle Elum Operations Evaluate options to expand the existing Cle Elum <br />transfer facility and/or expand operating hours. <br /> x 6.1.4.3 <br />Landfill Disposal <br />Long-Term Disposal <br />Opportunities <br />Evaluate disposal opportunities like waste-to-energy <br />(WTE) and rail transport to other landfills or WTE. <br />x <br /> <br />6.3.4.1