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Attachment 1-2 <br />Table A1-1. Options Carried Forward <br />Option Summary <br />Existing <br />Option <br />New <br />Option <br />Chapter <br />Location in <br />SWMP <br />and Outreach education materials. Expand the Master Composter <br />program and offer additional workshops. <br />Compost Facility Develop new Compost Facility at the new transfer <br />station that is being developed. <br /> <br />x 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 />5.5.5 <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 />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 <br />Contractual Arrangements Evaluate landfills with lower tipping rates or long-term <br />pricing; evaluate the escalation rate for the transfer <br />stations to manage future budgets. <br />x <br /> <br />6.3.4.2 <br />Alternative Disposal Technologies <br />Future Consideration and <br />Feasibility <br />Review the feasibility of developing a WTE facility in <br />the County. <br />x <br /> <br />6.4.2.1 <br />Alternative Energy <br />Technologies <br />Track advancements in alternative technologies. x <br /> <br />6.4.2.2 <br />Special Waste <br />Recovery of Construction and <br />Demolition (C&D)C&D Debris <br />Evaluate the recovery of debris at Ryegrass and the <br />two transfer stations with private recyclers. <br />x <br /> <br />7.2.5.1 <br />Materials Exchange Program Continue working with nonprofit organizations to <br />promote materials exchange and reuse stores for <br />x <br /> <br />7.2.5.2