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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2323 RESOLUTION No. 2323 A resolution of the Bremerton City Council adopting Solid Waste Management Policy Guidelines for the City of Bremerton WHEREAS, the Bremerton City Council established the Bremerton Solid Waste Advisory Committee to advise the City Council on matters that relate to Solid Waste issues; and, WHEREAS, the Bremerton Solid Waste Advisory Committee has recommended policies to improve solid waste programs for the City of Bremerton; and, WHEREAS, the policy recommendations of the Bremerton Solid Waste Advisory Committee comply with, and support the Waste Not Washington Act of 1989, the Kitsap County Solid Waste Management Plan and the general policies of the City of Bremerton. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, the attached policies are hereby adopted for the City of Bremerton and that the Mayor and Bremerton Solid Waste Advisory are directed to implement future solid waste programs and services based upon these guidelines. BE IT ALSO RESOLVED THAT, the Bremerton Solid Waste Advisory Committee is authorized the flexibility within these policies to insure that the maximum benefit of the policies is derived. The Bremerton Solid Waste Advisory Committee will periodically, at least annually, review these policies and provide the City Council with recommendations for improvements. Passed this 10 Day of October 1990. Lynn Horton President Bremerton City Council Attest: Kathleen McCluskey City Clerk Solid Waste Management Policy Guidelines for the City of Bremerton October 10, 1990 Pro~rammatic 1. Solid waste programs will be tailored to meet the specialized needs of industrial, commercial, multi-family and residential applications. 2. Encourage State and Federal agencies to participate in City Solid Waste Programs. 3. City ordinances for litter control and enforcement must be significantly strengthened and applied. It is recommended that fine structure of $200, $250 and $300 be applied for first, second and third offenses respectively be established. 4. If a correctional facility is established in the Bremerton Area, the City and County should take action to insure that it's industrial output is concentrated on the intermediate processing of plastic and glass materials generated in the City and the County. 5. Establish city policy to include waste generation and disposal as specific items to be considered on SEPA and other environmental checklists when evaluating development and land use applications. 6. Cooperate with Kitsap County, Ecology and PSAPCA to develop readily available means to process land clearing debris into materials which do not end up in the sanitary land fill and which do not require burning. 7. Replace the present Spring Clean-Up program with on-going programs that will serve the Citizens of the City and reallocate resources to improving recycle and reuse programs. 8. That City administration establish a position, outside of the General Fund, which has a continuing, major responsibility for solid waste programs and that the incumbent is properly trained and experienced in solid waste management disciplines and contract management. 9. The City establish methods and responsibilities for enforcement of its solid waste policies and programs, including clear delineation of an appeal and adjudication process. 10. Pursue the establishment of a solid waste transfer and recycling station in or near the City of Bremerton. 11. Encourage placing of on-site composting facilities when reviewing site plans for major developments and in the design of planned unit development. 12. Encourage on-site composting of yard waste from public facilities (e.g., parks, cemeteries, school properties, play fields, etc.) 13. Establish an active public information and involvement program for solid waste programs early in their development. Rates 1. Linear rates for solid waste collection services will be based upon the costs of service for collection and disposal actions. Rate discounts for high volume solid waste generators will be limited to actual savings achieved in disposal actions, e.g. transportation and containers. 2. The base residential rate should be based on a "mini-can" rate coupled with readily accessible recycling programs and reuse incentives. 3. Establish enforceable, fair and equitable policies for landlord - tenant solid waste responsibilities. 4. Establish an enforceable, fair and equitable method for temporary garbage service suspension. 5. Rates should be based upon weight versus volume measures where practical and appropriate. 6. Consider use of standard, labor saving refuse and recycling containers which can be used to reduce rate impacts, implement weight policies and otherwise enhance the solid waste program. Recycling (General) 1. Curbside recycling for a limited number of commodities will be offered and included in the basic rate applied to all residential customers, including the cost of appropriate containers. 2. Curbside recycling programs for industrial, commercial and multi-family customers will be considered in the development of the their solid waste programs. 3. Curbside recycling for other selected commodities would be available, but as an optional, added cost service. (e.g. yard waste) 4. Include consumer information concerning how to identify products and vendors which contain or sell recycled products in public education programs. 5. Encourage merchants and public service organizations to provide additional volunteer recyclable material collection point, particularly those related to merchandise sold at that location. Recycling (Specific Commodity Recommendations) Yard Waste a. Provide for optional curbside pick-up, drop-off sites and "backyard" composting. b. Establish a County Wide composting facility. c. Backyard composting is first priority. d. Composting facility would provide on-site and portable chipping capabilities. e. Consider banning yard waste from garbage cans to be collected by the hauler. Car Batteries a. Continue reliance on private sector recyclers. Motor Oil a. Participate in County program. Diapers a. Establish incentives to encourage cloth diapers. b. Pursue ordinance banning untreated human waste disposal in trash cans or in the sanitary landfill. c. These policies are to be coordinated with other the County and other cities on the peninsula. Wet Garbage a. Investigate agricultural uses (e.g. animal feed, etc.) vice land filling. Asbestos a. Participate in county-wide disposal program. Medical Wastes a. Participate in county program and coordinate with the Bremerton-Kitsa~ County Health Department. Christmas Trees a. Establish a chipping program. Appliances, Furniture, Junk Cars, Metals a. Establish a program for residents to dispose of these items in a convenient, cost effective manner. b. Optional pick-up service for these items should be available on a year around, user fee basis. Phone Books a. Establish a telephone book recycling program. Fabrics a. Work with the textile and other fabric industries to provide for a fabric - textile recycling and/or alternative disposal program. Grease and Oil Traps a. Provide a cost effective, easy to use means for the recycling and/or disposal of grease and contaminated oils collected in commercial grease traps and oil-water separation systems. Hazardous Materials & Waste a. Participate in Kitsap County programs for the reuse, recycling and disposal of hazardous materials and waste. Kitsap County Policy Recommendations 1. Recommend amending County Ordinances to ban yard waste from the Olympic View Sanitary Landfill and take action to publicize approved landfills for yard waste. 2. That Kitsap County, as lead agency for solid waste management, establish a means for waste stream audit services for commercial and industrial activities located in Kitsap County. 3. Recommend amending County Ordinances to ban construction and demolition spoils from the Olympic View Sanitary Landfill and take action to publicize approved landfills for this material. 4. County and Cities pass similar ordinances providing for higher vendor fees for portable recycling operations which only provide recycling opportunities for single or small qualities of commodities of high profit materials, to encourage permanent private sector development of full service recycling centers. 5. County ordinances for litter control and enforcement must be significantl? strengthened and applied. It is recommended that a higher, escalating fine structure (e.g.,S200, $250 and $300) be applied for first, second and third offenses respectively be established. 6. Participate with Kitsap County in the development of solid waste education programs for children, adults and businesses, including the development of curriculum materials for use in public and private schools. 7. Participate with Kitsap County in joint residential, commercial and industrial hazardous waste programs. 8. Participate with Kitsap County in developing residential and commercial mhterial exchange programs designed to encourage the reuse of materials. 9. Encourage the County to establish SEPA procedures to include solid waste stream generation and disposal considerations on environmental checklists when evaluating development and land use requests. Solid Waste Contract Negotiation Process 1. The City of Bremerton should retain a consultant specializing in solid waste programs and contracting to assist the City staff in the negotiation process. 2. It is recommended that City negotiate a 10 year contract for solid waste management and services. 3. It is recommended that the City begin direct negotiation with Brem-Air Disposal for services recommended by these policies, those in the Kitsap County Solid Waste Management Plans and the Waste Not Washington Act of 1989. State Legislative Recommendations 1. The BSWAC supports the establishment of a "Bottle Bill" for the State of Washington. 2. That the State pass legislation which allows the county and cities pass similar ordinances which provide for business licenses and impact fees applicable to high waste generation activities, particularly those which are difficult to dispose of, are not recyclable and/or are hazardous. 3. Provide legislation which would allow the county and cities to provide development and tax incentives tailored to local conditions which will increase business and industry use of recycled materials and in recycling greater portions of their waste streams. 4. Enhance SEPA regulations to include solid waste generation and disposal considerations on SEPA and other environmental check lists applicable to development and land use policy.