Kittitas SWMP Update_Approved_(2020-07-09)

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This projection information is provided in Chapter 3 and Appendix F. Additionally, Section 6.1.1 discusses the new transfer station that will replace the existing Ellensburg’s transfer station. We can modify Table 3-3 to include pounds per person per year and add verbiage following Table 3-3 that describes how the County is in the process of planning and permitting a new Ellensburg transfer station that will replace the existing one and which will address the population growth for the areas of the County that use this station. In addition, the County will evaluate options for either expanding the facility and/or operating hours of the existing Cle Elum transfer station to address the population growth in the Cle Elum area in the next 15-20 years. We will also update the text in Section 6.1.3 (Transfer Station Needs and Opportunities) to clearly define these two future needs, as described above. (Seth agreed to this approach) 3. Source separation strategies: As noted by the WUTC, Kittitas County has several urban designated area that do not have collection of source separated recyclable materials from single and multiple-family residences. An alternative recycling plan is needed for these areas and must be approved by Ecology, according the criteria in the planning guidelines. The alternative plan needs to be supported by locally relevant, well-documented research as the 2010 Solid Waste Planning guidelines state. Kittitas County has suggested amending sections 4.3.3 and 5.3.4 of the plan to include an alternative recycling plan—this is an acceptable way to include the alternative recycling plan. [RCW70.95.090(7)(b)(i)] As described, Sections 4.3.3 and 5.3.4 will be amended to meet the requirements for an alternative recycling plan. (Seth said those places in the plan are a good place to put those questions. Would be good to specifically address things like “these areas do not have curbside and due to RCW… we have an alternative recycling, discuss what type of alternative recycling in the areas, There are quite a few things that won’t have numeric answers, that’s ok, use best estimate and explain how that approximation is developed. He said he’d like us to do our best but he can try to help out, if just doesn’t work, we can try to come up with a solution together). 4. Inter-local agreements: The agreements included in Appendix A reference a 1979 plan, include signatures with dates that are older than 5 years, and include signatures by staff that are no longer within their respected office. Replace and include updated, signed interlocal agreements reflecting this updated 2019 plan. [RCW 70.95.080(3)(b)] [RCW 39.34.030] [RCW 39.34.080] The code referenced above does not require a 5-year expiration. RCW 39.34.030 says the agreements need a duration. The current 1979 agreement states in Section 8 the duration is valid “until rescinded or terminated”. (Seth verified that our understanding of the requirements was correct and that Ecology will not require this change in order to accept the plan. However, he thinks it would be prudent to have an amendment). 5. Resolutions of Adoption: Kittitas County and the cities with inter-local agreements need to approve the updated comprehensive solid waste management plan prior to Ecology's approval of the final draft. The resolutions of adoption will be included in Appendix H. We confirmed that this happens after Ecology approves the plan. 6. SWAC meeting: After the waste reduction and recycling element of the Plan is approved by the local legislative authority, but before it is submitted to Ecology for approval, the SWAC must hold another meeting to review the element. [RCW 70.95.167(3)] Today's SWAC meeting (December 4th) will include discussion on this topic and meeting notes will be added to Appendix B. We will keep SWAC apprised of any updates. (Seth agreed to this approach). Recycling Options• SWAC discussed the changes and challenges to recycling and wanted to make sure these were represented in the Plan. As of October 1, 2019 the City Curbside program is not accepting glass. The County transfer stations are not accepting glass either. There was some talk about potential alternatives for glass processing (e.g. use in road beds, ADC, etc.). The presorted glass (from Transfer Stations) could potentially be hauled in the roll-off to a manufacturer that could use the material if one was located locally. The glass that was previously collected as part of the curbside program was taken to the Spokane MRF, crushes, and used at the landfill. Discussed the need to match up manufacturers with recyclables. Ecology has the new Recycling Development Center with the new State position to help with market development and the CROP. Patti discussed the increasing costs of recycling. Has had the existing contract for 10 years. Looking at a significant increase. The County is going to go out for bid in January for transfer station operations, transport, and disposal. The County will need to make some important decisions. Do we want to keep the recycling list we have? How are we going to pay for it? Patti has been doing some surveying. In addition, the drop boxes have been getting more contaminated instead of less. Discussed the fact that recycling drop boxes are located outside of the scale area. As such, the customer is not paying for this service. This may drive the need to make some changes in how this is arranged at the new site. Update on New Transfer Station• Had the 2nd pre‐app meeting with the City of Ellensburg. Working through the comments. Also in the process of filing the short plat. Meeting closed. • Kittitas County SWAC Meeting 124 Page 4