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2020 Solid Waste and Moderate <br />Risk Waste Management Plan Update <br /> <br />AX0304191054PDX 4-7 <br /> Revise the existing Resolution 2000-102 to include a preference for resource-efficient and durable <br />goods. <br /> Attend a training on sustainable purchasing to set goals to identify evaluate and purchase economical <br />an effective sustainable products and services. Procurement policies developed will meet or exceed <br />the provisions of Chapter 43.19A RCW. <br />Consumer Purchasing Options <br /> Provide information on ways consumers can reduce their waste through smart purchasing practices, <br />such as using reusable bags instead of paper or plastic (building off the existing bag ban), buying in <br />bulk to reduce packaging waste, buying products made with recyclable packaging, and buying or <br />renting durable goods instead of disposable. <br /> Provide information on ways consumers can choose less toxic products, reducing the need for <br />special handling. <br /> Provide outreach and technical assistance to help retailers feature less toxic and less wasteful <br />products. <br />4.3 Recycling <br />Recycling is the second highest priority in strategies to manage materials in the waste stream. Chapter <br />70.95 RCW defines recycling as transforming or remanufacturing waste materials into usable or marketable <br />materials for use other than landfill disposal or incineration. Recycling, then, can be any technique that <br />turns waste materials into useful products. This section addresses current recycling conditions in Kittitas <br />County and provides recommendations for future actions based on the needs of the County. <br />Based on responses to Ecology’s Annual Washington State Recycling Survey statewide recycling survey <br />conducted by Ecology, the recycling rate in Kittitas County was ~11 percent in 2017. This rate only <br />includes materials that come through Kittitas County solid waste facilities. It does not include the recycling <br />that is done through private collection sites or vendors (e.g., high-grade paper, electronics) located within <br />the County. <br />Kittitas County SWAC has set an overall recycling goal of 50 percent for the County. While the SWAC <br />recognizes that Kittitas County may not reach this goal for some time due to its lower population density, <br />the committee felt it was a goal the County should strive to meet in the long term. This section outlines <br />Existing Conditions, needs, and options for achieving the 50 percent recycling goal. <br />4.3.1 Existing Conditions <br />In Kittitas County, recycling consists primarily of drop-off locations except curbside recycling and <br />greenwaste collection in the City of Ellensburg. Drop-off opportunities are offered at the two County <br />transfer stations. This section includes a listing of materials currently recycled, a designation of urban and <br />rural areas served, and current public and private recycling opportunities. <br />4.3.2 Identification of Recyclable Materials <br />According to Chapter 173-350 WAC, a list of designated recyclable materials must be included in the <br />SWMP. Criteria used to determine recyclables include potential for significant waste stream diversion, <br />state and local recycling goals, local market conditions, and continuity in materials collected. The <br />materials designated on the following page are categorized into three tiers. Urban and rural residential <br />recycling programs are then based on the collection of these designated recyclables. Each of these tiers <br />are defined below. <br />Tier 1: Materials feasible (i.e., current market, ease of collection, size of waste stream) for current regular <br />recycling programs. i) . I ,