Kittitas SWMP Update_Approved_(2020-07-09)

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2020 Solid Waste and Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan Update 4-8 AX0304191054PDX Tier 2: Materials that can be recycled, but for which there are limitations in collecting or marketing on a regular basis. These materials may be collected for recycling on an irregular basis, seasonally, at special events, or at selected locations as feasible or necessary. Tier 3: Materials for which recycling may become feasible in the future. Table 4-3 lists the materials currently in each of the three tiers of recyclables for Kittitas County. This list is used in this section to identify needs for collection, drop-off, and processing programs in the County. New contamination standards and drastic changes in recycled materials markets have resulted in reduced markets and increased costs for recycled materials. As such the County will continue to monitor market conditions and may shift items from one Tier to another as a result. New market opportunities may be created as new technologies develop, as virgin commodity prices fluctuate, and/or as new environmental concerns arise. For example, converting organic materials for biodiesel production may become an economically feasible recycling opportunity. As such, this list should be considered dynamic and open to modification during the term of the SWMP. Any proposed changes to the designated recyclables list must be made to the Solid Waste Director and presented to the SWAC for review. The SWAC will then make a recommendation to modify the list and the item brought forth to the County Commission for review and approval. If approved, the list will be updated and submitted to Ecology. This process should not be considered an amendment to the SWMP and does not require commission action. Table 4-3. Tiered Designation of Recyclable Materials Tier 1: Routine Acceptance Tier 2: Limited Acceptance Tier 3: Potentially Recyclable Aluminum Ink Cartridges Plastic Film including shopping bags Corrugated Cardboard Cell Phones Expanded Polystyrene Magazines Textiles Construction/Demolition Debris including Wood Waste Newspaper Glass containers Mixed Waste Paper High Grade Paper Plastic Bottles (PET, HDPE) Tinned Cans Ferrous Metals Nonferrous Metals Yard Debris Motor Oil Vehicle Batteries Nonvehicle Batteries Tires Antifreeze Notes: This list is subject to change. Locations that accept these materials are listed on the County website.