002-18 - Resolution - Adopt the 2017 Kitsap County Comp Solid and Hazardous Waste Management PlanRESOLUTION NO. 002-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ADMINISTRATIVELY ADOPT THE
2017 KITSAP COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SOLID AND HAZARDOUS
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature, pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 70.95 RCW (Solid Waste Management - Reduction and Recycling), enacted
legislation the purpose of which is to establish a comprehensive state-wide program for
solid waste handling, and solid waste recovery and/or recycling which will prevent land,
air, and water pollution and conserve the natural, economic, and energy resources of this
state; and
WHEREAS, RCW 70.95.080 requires each county within the state, in association
with the cities and towns located within it, to prepare a 20-year comprehensive solid
waste management plan and to periodically update the plan according to Washington
State Department of Ecology guidelines that interpret and expand upon the planning
requirements of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Washington Hazardous Waste Management Act (RCW 70.105.220-
221) requires local governments to plan for hazardous waste, including used motor oil,
generated within their jurisdictions by households and small quantity generator
businesses, according to Washington State Department of Ecology guidelines; and
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WHEREAS, the Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste
Management Plan (SHWMP) establishes a comprehensive system of programs and
facilities to reduce waste generation, increase recycling, direct valuable resources away
from the landfill, maintain and improve levels of service in the solid and hazardous waste
system, including the Olympic View Transfer Station, the Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Facility, and Recycling and Garbage Facilities, as well as to continue to mitigate
impact(s) of closed landfills; and
WHEREAS, the SHWMP speaks to the needs of all citizens in Kitsap County in
regard to solid and hazardous waste management and proposes action to satisfy those
needs, and
WHEREAS, the Kitsap County Solid Waste Advisory Committee participated in
each phase of the plan development and reviewed the drafts of the SHWMP, and
WHEREAS, the SHWMP identifies costs of carrying out the responsibilities and
offers an implementation and financial plan, and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard participated in the preparation of the SHWMP
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pursuant to RCW 70.95.080 and Interlocal Agreement KC-184-08; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard finds that it is in the interest of public health,
safety and welfare to adopt the SHWMP pursuant to RCW 70.95.080; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
THAT: The City of Port Orchard hereby adopts the Kitsap County Solid and
Hazardous Waste Management Plan - Final Draft, dated November 2017.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, SIGNED
by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage on this
9th day of January, 2018.
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Brandy RineaTson^TMC, City Clerk