Solid Waste Facility News

November 25, 2009

Solid waste facilities open, but admin offices closed due to furlough

Nov. 1, 2009

Recycling and disposal changes effective Nov. 1, 2009

Oct. 8, 2009

Draft 2009 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan

Oct. 2, 2009

Proposed change in hours at five county transfer stations

March 30, 2009 - late 2009

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill Site Development Plan

Upcoming Events

November 20 - November 22, 2009

Regular Wastemobile Service at the Auburn SuperMall

November 20, 2009

SWAC/MSWMAC Joint Meeting

December 4 - December 6, 2009

Regular Wastemobile Service at the Auburn SuperMall

more events…

SWD News & Topics (visit the archive)

Oct. 29, 2009

Family plowing its way to zero waste (external)
A family of four has moved from the farm to an urban Puget Sound community and is now plowing its way to zero waste—from King5.com

Oct. 28, 2009

How green is that product? Seattle startup lets you know (external)
Think of it as Consumer Reports for the eco crowd—from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

Oct. 23, 2009

Halloween Challenge - Costumes from Reused and Recycled Materials (Windows Media)
We challenged several local residents to make "green" costumes using only items bought at Seattle Goodwill stores or found in their own homes. The kids steal the show as King County EcoConsumer Tom and anchor Mary Nam check out the imaginative, thrifty creations—video courtesy of KOMO4 News.