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SUBJECT:
Whatcom County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
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ATTACHMENTS:
Cover Memorandum to County Executive
Approval letter from the Department of Ecology
Resolution
Copy of Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
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SUMMARYSTATEMENT:
The Whatcom County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
lays out a recommended plan for waste reduction and recycling in the
County. Recommended changes from the Solid Waste Advisory
Committee have been implemented into the plan. The initial public
comment period has been completed and the CSWMP has been
recommended for Council approval by the Department of Ecology.
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COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
2000-161 4/412000: Introduced
Approved 7 -0, Res. #2000 -020
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WHATCOM COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
WHATCOM COUNTY COURTHOUSE
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Bellingham, WA 98225 -4038 9sNir+oto
JEFFREY M. MONSEN, P.E.
Director
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TO: The Honorable Pete Kremen, County Executive and
Honorable Members of the County Council
FROM: Jeffrey M. Monsen, P.E. VI'
DATE: March 20, 2000 1J
RE: Adoption of the Final Draft, Whatcom County
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
Phone(360)676 -6692
County (360) 398 -1310
FAX (360) 738 -4561
The review process for the Whatoom County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan has been
completed and recommended for approval by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. As needed,
amendments to the plan will be completed as recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. In
addition to a copy of the plan, you will find an attached letter from the Department of Ecology indicating
their support for the final draft.
We recommend adoption of the final draft, subject to comments received during the public hearing in this
matter. Solid Waste staff is available to answer any questions you may have regarding the plan.
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
Northwest Regional Office, 3190'- 760th Ave S.E. • Bellevue, Washington 98008 -5452 • (425) 649 -7000
November 16, 1999
Mr. Jeff Moment, Director
Whatcom County Public Works
316 Lottie Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Dear Mr. Monsen:
RE: ECOLOGY APPROVAL OF WHATCOM COUNTY 1997 DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN, AUGUST 1999
WUTC DOCKET: TG- 981526
The Department of Ecology is pleased to approve Whatcom County's Comprehensive Solid
Waste Management Plan, submitted for final review and consideration on October 1, 1999. This
Plan demonstrates a commitment to waste reduction and recycling in the County and is in
keeping with Whatcom County's decade of leadership in solid waste reform.
We look forward to the successful implementation of the Plan and Whatcom County's continued
efforts to contribute to the State's waste reduction and recycling goals. We appreciate the work
of everyone involved in the development of this Plan.
Sincerely
eorge dles
Regional Supervisor
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Cc: Penny Lemperes, Whatcom County Solid Waste Division
Peter Christiansen, Ecology
Carole Washburn, Secretary, WUTC
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SPONSORED BY: Consent
PROPOSED BY: Executive
WIRODUCTIONDATE: Atni14.2000
RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -020
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR WHATCOM COUNTY
WHEREAS, Whatcom County has prepared a proposed draft Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Plan dated December 1997, as directed by RCW 70.95.110 and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the December 1997 draft Plan incorporates significant revisions to the 1989
Plan; and
WHEREAS, such draft Plan has been developed by the Whatcom County Department of
Public Works in cooperation with the Solid Waste Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the draft Plan was submitted to the Department of Ecology for its comment as
required by law, and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Statement has been prepared on the Plan to comply
with the State Environmental Policy Act; and
WHEREAS, certain revisions and amendments have been proposed by the Department of
Ecology and others to the December 1997 draft Plan; and
WHEREAS, the County Council has reviewed the December 1997 draft Plan and certain
proposed amendments to that Plan, those amendments originating from several sources, including
but not limited to the Department of Ecology, the public, and the Department of Public Works, and
which were circulated to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for review and comment, with the
comments having been provided to and reviewed by the Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council that it adopts
the Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. Said
Plan as hereby adopted includes the amendments and changes to the December 1997 draft Plan as
shown in the attached Exhibit A. As finally approved, the plan is, in the opinion of the Council, fully
responsive to the needs of Whatcom County and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the adopted Plan shall be submitted, as required by law,
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to the Department of Ecology for post - adoption review. The Plan shall become effective forty-five
(45) days from the date of submittal unless the Department of Ecology requires further amendments
or changes.
APPROVED this 18 day of A,nr;1 , 2000.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL -
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Mar ene Dawson, Council Chair