003-11 - Resolution - Adopt the 2010 Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management PlanIntroduced by:
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RESOLUTION NO. 003-11
Public Works Director
Public Works Director
Public Works Director
January 25, 2011
January 25, 2011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ADOPT THE
2010 KITSAP COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SOLID AND
HAZARDOUSWASTEMANAGEMENTPLAN
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
WHEREAS, the 2010 Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste
Management Plan (CSHWMP) -Final Draft 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 CSHWMP speaks to the needs of all citizens in Kitsap County in
regards 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 CSHWMP; and
WHEREAS, the CSHWMP identifies costs of carrying out the responsibilities and
offers an implementation and financial plan; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard participated in the preparation of the
CSHWMP pursuant to RCW 70.9s.o8o 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 CSHWMP pursuant to RCW 70.95.080; now, therefore
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
THAT: The City of Port Orchard hereby adopts the 2010 Kitsap County
Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan, dated
September 1, 2010, entitled "Waste Wise Communities: The Future of
Solid and Hazardous Wa s te Management in Kitsap County ."
PASS ED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, SIGNED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 25th day of January 2011.