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Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) is established under state law, Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 70.95.165 (external), and the King County Code (KCC) 10.28 (PDF, 15 K). It operates under adopted bylaws (PDF, 32 K) as well as under King County Ethics Rules, King County Code (KCC) 2.28 (PDF, 74 K) and Executive Policies and Public Rules. The committee is balanced geographically and includes those who receive solid waste services, as well as representation from public interest groups, a marketing expert, labor, recycling businesses, a manufacturer located in King County, the waste management industry and local elected officials. SWAC reviews and advises on policy issues, including development of the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.
The committee selects its own chair, adopts rules of order, and conducts its own meetings. Information and staff support are provided by the Solid Waste Division. SWAC meetings, which are open to the public, are generally held on the morning of the third Friday of each month. Note: If you're interested in a position on SWAC, complete a SWAC application (PDF, 22 K) and submit to Diane Yates. Current meeting agendas as well as the prior three months' agendas and meeting minutes are available for viewing below. PLEASE NOTE: In place of the regular June meeting, committee members are touring the Cedar Hills Landfill and the New Landfill-Gas-to-Energy facility. SWAC documentsCurrent AgendaCurrent Agenda Accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided when requested 1 week in advance of meeting. Please call 206-296-4406; 711 (TTY Relay). June 2009 SWAC Meeting agenda (PDF, 33 K) Past SWAC AgendasNo May meeting April 17, 2009 SWAC Meeting agenda (PDF, 29 K) Past SWAC MinutesNo May meeting DRAFT April 2009 meeting minutes (PDF, 72 K) March 2009 meeting minutes (PDF, 78 K) No February meeting January 2009 meeting minutes (PDF, 99 K) No December meeting November 2008 meeting minutes (PDF, 127 K) No October meeting September 2008 meeting minutes (PDF, 140 K) No August meeting No July meeting June 2008 meeting minutes (PDF, 47 K) May 2008 meeting minutes (PDF, 37 K) April 2008 meeting minutes (PDF, 60 K) March 2008 meeting minutes (PDF, 53 K) February 2008 meeting minutes (PDF, 55 K) January 2008 meeting minutes (PDF, 45 K) SWAC FormsSWAC application (PDF, 22 K) SWAC bylaws (PDF, 32 K) Financial disclosure form SWAC roster of current members (PDF, 30 K) Other documentsDraft Ordinance 14971 Business Plan (PDF, 82 K) |
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King County Solid Waste Division
King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Street, Suite 701, Seattle, Washington 98104
Solid Waste Information Line: 206-296-4466, Fax: 206-296-0197, TTY Relay: 711,
800-325-6165 ext. 64466 (outside the local calling area M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
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