HomeMy WebLinkAbout3136 RESOLUTION NO. _S§
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, adopting the Krtsap 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 j unsdictions by households and small quantity generator businesses, according to
Washington State Department of Ecology guidelines, and
WHEREAS, the Krtsap County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste
Management Plan (CSHWMP) 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 Krtsap County in regards
to solid and hazardous waste management and proposes action to satisfy those needs, and ,
WHEREAS the Kitsa County Solid Waste Advisory Committee participated in each
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II phase of the plan development and reviewed the drafts of the CSHWMP, and
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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 Bremerton participated in the preparation of the CSHWMP
pursuant to RCW 70 95 080 and Interlocal Agreement KC- 184 -08, and
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WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton 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 BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS
SECTION 1. The City of Bremerton hereby adopts the Kitsap County
Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan, dated October, 2010, entitled
"Waste Wise Communities The Future of Solid and Hazardous Waste Management in Kitsap
County "
SECTION 2. Severability If any one or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full
force and effect
SECTION 3. f fective Date This Resolution shall take effect and be in force
immediately upon its passage
PASSEP by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this -=
day of , 2011
WILL MAUPIN, Co President
APPROVED AS TO FORM ATTEST
R GER UBOVICH, Ci rney CAROL TGEN, City
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Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous
Waste Management Plan
Waste Wise Communities — The Future of Solid and Hazardous
Waste Management in Kitsap County
Waste Reduction and Recycling
Expand Residential Curbside Recycling
The new boundary will include the entire county, both incorporated and unincorporated The cost for
curbside service will be spread across a larger population (economy of scale) and reduce overall carbon
emissions by significantly decreasing the number of customers who self -haul
Commercial Customer Recycling
Cities or tribes negotiating new or updated solid waste contracts should incorporate language requiring
contracted haulers to offer specified levels of recycling services to commercial customers Currently,
commercial recycling and diversion volumes are low Improved service at a reasonable cost should result in
increased participation
Building and Zoning Ordinances Addressing Solid Waste /Recycling Planning
Adopt budding and zoning ordinances that require technical review of recycling space and screening
enclosures in new or remodeled multi - family and commercial projects Early in the permit approval process,
ensure that lack of space and /or hauler access to containers will not be a deterrent to recycling
Use Variable Tipping Fees to Reduce Waste
Evaluate the benefits of charging lower fees for recyclable -rich loads of commercial construction and
demolition waste This will provide an incentive to sort and recycle at fob sites and significantly reduce
disposal of recyclable products
Organic Materials
Expand Existing Curbside Organics Collection Program
• Add additional compostable papers and foods to the existing collection service To achieve
additional diversion, include meat, fish, and dairy waste in the program
• Educate Kitsap residents about the greenhouse gas reduction benefits associated with composting
and replacing synthetic petroleum -based fertilizers with compost
• Evaluate methods of increasing participation in curbside organic materials collection services and
implement selected options
• Expand the curbside organic materials collection service boundary
Expand Commercial Customer Participation and Diversion of Organics
Cities negotiating new or updated solid waste contracts are encouraged to include curbside yard and
vegetative waste collection in the cost or residential and commercial curbside garbage collection service
Inclusion of curbside organics collection as part of rate will encourage participation
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Alternative Technologies
Encourage local development of alternative technologies that produce energy or minimize greenhouse gas
emissions from organic materials and solid wastes This will allow for the inclusion of various technologies
(e g waste to energy) that may be viable during this planning period
Construction and Demolition (C &D) Debris
Increase residential and commercial C &D recycling
• Support the addition of C &D processing capacity at the Olympic View Transfer Station and /or other
in- county locations
• Develop a rate structure that provides an incentive for customers to source - separate C &D from
garbage in order to facilitate recycling of C &D materials
• Work with contactors and industry associations such as the Home Builders Association of Kitsap
County on programs that encourage source - separation of C &D materials for recycling
Related Building and Zoning Ordinances
Work with City and County agencies to adopt building and zoning ordinances that require a mandatory
waste diversion plan for projects over a specified size or value
Work with City and County agencies to adopt building and zoning ordinances that will remove regulatory
barriers to green building and encourage increased use of recycled products in remodeling, construction,
and demolition within the permit process
Collection
Expand the Current Curbside Recycling Territory
Expand the curbside recycling boundary to include all residents of Kitsap County
Transfer System
Complete a Rate Study
Conduct a rate study for both the Recycling and Garbage Facilities (RAGFs) and Olympic View Transfer
Station (OVTS) Necessary rate restructuring will support solid waste program goals, and achieve the
following
• Include the cost of "free" recycling in the disposal fees at the RAGFs
• On average, curbside garbage collection rates should cost less for customers compared with self -
hauling
• Encourage customers to consolidate their waste so that they make fewer trips with larger loads
• Encourage customers with large loads and C &D materials to deliver their wastes directly to OVTS
• Consider the potential impact of rate structures on illegal dumping
• Consider the needs of low- income residents
• Maintain stability of new rates for a 5 -year period
• Charge equivalent fees at each of the RAGFs
• Generate sufficient revenue to cover the costs of operations and maintenance as well as reserve
requirements
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Complete a RAGF Service Level Analysis
Complete a RAGF Service Level Analysis designed to optimize days and hours of service throughout the
system This analysis will consider customer usage patterns, environmental impacts, and costs Some of the
potential courses of action include
• Maintaining current service levels
• Reducing or changing hours of service
• Permanent closure of a facility
Develop a Capital Improvement Project Rating System
Develop a rating system by which to prioritize needed capital improvement projects at all solid waste
facilities Evaluate needs on an annual basis Pending completion of the rating system, the following projects
have been identified and tentatively scheduled
• Hanswlle RAGF Improvements
• Poulsbo Recycle Center Improvements
• Silverdale RAGF Improvements
Develop a Master Plan for Future Development at OVTS
• Design and build a solution to the customer wait times
• Design and build a Construction and Demolition debris processing area
Moderate Risk Waste
Househould Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Services in Poulsbo
Implement a HHW collection program for north county residents
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)
Continue the compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) program at all RAGFs and at the Poulsbo Recycle
Center
Product Stewardship
Actively support the development of product stewardship laws at the state and national level that require
manufacturers or retailers to provide collection, recycling, and /or safe disposal programs for hazardous
products
Administration
Disaster Debris Management Plan
Prepare a disaster Debris Management Plan with input from the Kitsap County Department of Emergency
Management, Kitsap County Health District, cities, haulers, and other stakeholders Ensure the Plan
addresses FEMA cost management and recovery requirements
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Waste Wise Communities:
The Future of
Solid and Hazardous Waste
Management in Kitsap County
K�TSAP COUNT,
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Kitsap County Department of Public Works
Solid Waste Division
Final Draft
October, 2010
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, acknowledges the
valuable contribution of the following organizations and individuals in the development of this
plan
URS Corporation, Inc
Seattle, Washington
Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc
Seattle, Washington
Kitsap County
Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Washington State
Department of Ecology
Northwest Regional Office
Kitsap County Public Works
Solid Waste Division Staff,
particularly
Dean Boenmg & Tamara Gordy
City and tribal staff and councils, as well as citizen groups and businesses, also contributed to
this document through comments provided during public meetings and through various other
channels The Board of County Commissioners and the Public Works Department gratefully
acknowledge this input
Waste Wise Communities:
The Future of Solid and Hazardous Waste Management in Kitsap County
Final Draft
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION ................................. ............................................................ 1-1
1.1 PLAN DEVELOPMENT ............. .......................................................... 1-1
1.2 DOCUMENT SUMMARY & ORGANIZATION ........... ............................1 -2
1.3 BACKGROUND ........................................................ ............................1 -2
131 Purpose 1 -3
1 32 Planning Area 1 -3
1 3 3 Planning Authority 1-4
1 34 Plan Development Process 1-4
1 3 5 Status of Previous Plans 1 -5
1 3 6 Maintaining the Plan over Time 1 -5
1 3 7 Required Plan Elements 1 -6
1 3 8 Evolution in Managing Waste 1 -7
13 9 Plan Goals, Policy Objectives, and Recommended Strategies 1 -7
1 310 Sustainability 1 -9
1 311 Product Stewardship 1 -13
1.4 SUMMARY OF RECENT CHANGES IN SOLID WASTE REGULATION
ANDPOLICY ........................................................... ...........................1 -13
14 1 Solid Waste Handling Standards 1 -13
1 42 Recyclable Materials— Transporter & Facility Requirements 1 -13
1 43 Electronics Product Stewardship 1 -14
144 Revenue - Sharing Agreements 1 -14
1 45 Tire Fee Reinstated 1 -14
146 Secured Load Requirements 1 -15
147 Ban on Sale of Mercury- Containing Products 1 -15
148 Children's Safe Products Act 1 -15
149 Public Event Recycling Law 1 -15
1410 Anaerobic Digester Exemption 1 -15
14 11 Mercury- Containing Lamp Recycling 1 -16
1.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES ................................. ...........................1 -16
CHAPTER 2 - WASTE STREAM ............................................................... ............................2 -1
2.1 INTRODUCTION ........................ .......................................................... 2-1
2.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANNING AREA ............. ............................2 -1
2.3 SOURCES OF DATA ................... ........................................................ 2-1
2.4 POPULATION PROJECTIONS .. ..................................... ................... 2-2
2.5 WASTE IMPORT AND EXPORT .............................. ............................2 -3
251 Waste Import 2 -3
252 Waste Export. 2-4
2.6 COMPOSITION OF DISPOSED MSW ............................................. .... 2-4
2.7 SOLID WASTE GENERATION FORECAST ........... ............................2 -5
2.8 RECYCLING AND DIVERSION DATA .................... ............................2 -7
281 Generation, Disposal, and Recycling Rates 2 -8
282 Changes in the Waste Stream 2007 — 2008 2 -8
2.9 2 -9
2.10 REFERENCES /RESOURCES ............... .............................................. 2-9
CHAPTER 3 - WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING .... ............... ... .................................... 3-1
3.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................... ............................3 -1
3 1 1 Planning Issues 3 -1
3.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS ................... .................................. 3-1
321 Waste Generation, Recycling, and Disposal 3 -1
322 Waste Reduction 3-3
323 Recycling 3-6
324 List of Designated Recyclables 3 -6
325 Process to Revise List of Designated Recyclables 3 -7
326 Recycling and Diversion Rate 3 -7
327 Urban /Rural Designation 3-7
328 In -house Programs 3-8
329 Processing 3 -8
3210 Collection Services 3 -10
3211 Promotion, Education & Outreach 3 -15
3212 Options for Recycling 3 -15
3.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES . ..................................... ............................... 3-16
3.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES .......... ................... ......................... 3-16
3.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES ................................ ............. ............. 3-18
CHAPTER 4 - ORGANIC MATERIAL ................. ................................................................... 4-1
4.1 INTRODUCTION .......................... ........................................................ 4-1
41 1 Planning Issues 4-1
412 State Legislation, Regulations, and Guidelines for Organic Compost
Facilities 4-2
413 Environmental Benefits Associated with Proper Management of 4 -2
Organic Materials 4-2
4.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS .......................... ............................4 -3
421 Organic Materials in Kitsap County 4 -3
422 Existing Organic Material Management Infrastructure 4 -4
423 Promotion, Education & Outreach 4 -10
424 Options for Increasing Diversion 4 -10
4.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES ........................................... ........................... 4-10
4.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES ............................. ...........................4 -11
4.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES .................................. ......................... 4-12
CHAPTER 5 - CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS ........ ...................................... 5-1
5.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................ ..... ............................ 5-1
5 1 1 Planning Issues 5-1
5.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS .......................... ............................5 -2
521 C &D Materials in Kitsap County 5 -2
522 Asbestos and Lead 5 -2
523 Existing C &D Handling Infrastructure 5-3
5.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES ............................................. ............................5 -8
5.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES ............... ..... .................................... 5-8
5.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES .................................. ............................5 -9
CHAPTER 6 - PROMOTION, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH .................. ............................6 -1
6.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................... ............................6 -1
61 1 Planning Issues 6 -1
6.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS .......................... ............................6 -1
6.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES ............................................. ............................6 -4
6.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES .............................. ............................6 -4
6.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES .................................. ............................6 -5
CHAPTER 7 - COLLECTION ...................................................................... ............................7 -1
7.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................... ............................7 -1
71 1 Planning Questions 7 -1
7.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS .......................... ............................7 -1
721 Residential Curbside Collection 7 -1
722 Commercial Recycling Collection Programs 7 -3
723 Self -Haul System 7-4
7.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES ............................................. ............................7 -4
7.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES .............................. ............................7 -5
7.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES ..................... ......... .............................. 7-5
CHAPTER 8 - TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR WASTE AND RECYCLABLES ............................8 -1
8.1 INTRODUCTION ......................... ...... . ... .... ....................................... 8-1
81 1 Planning Issues 8-1
8.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS .......................... ............................8 -2
821 Tonnage Trend Analysis 8 -5
822 Contractual Analysis 8 -8
823 Level of Service Analysis 8 -8
8.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES .................................. .................................... 8-11
8.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES ............................. ...........................8 -11
8.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES ................................. ...........................8 -12
CHAPTER - DISPOSAL ........................................................................... ............................9 -1
9.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................... ............................9 -1
9 1 1 Planning Issues 9-1
9.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS .......................... ............................9 -1
921 Current Disposal System Status 9 -1
922 Waste to Energy Technologies 9 -1
923 Closed Landfill Oversight 9 -2
9.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES ............................................. ............................9 -5
9.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES .............................. ............................9 -5
9.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES .................................. ............................9 -6
CHAPTER 10 - SPECIAL WASTES ........................................................... ...........................10 -1
10.1 INTRODUCTION ......................................... .. . .................................. 10-1
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101 1 Planning Issues 10 -1
10.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS .......................... ......................... 10-1
1021 Contaminated Sod 10 -1
1022 Asbestos - containing Material 10 -2
1023 Land - clearing Wood Debris 10 -2
1024 Coal Ash & Dredge Spoils 10 -3
In 2009, OVTS processed 5 tons of coal ash (Kitsap County 2010) 10 -3
1025 Biosolids 10 -3
1026 Tires 10 -3
1027 Biomedical Waste 10 -4
1028 Electronic Waste 10 -6
10.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES ................................................ ...................... 10-7
10.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES . ...................................................... 10-7
10.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES ................................. ...........................10 -7
CHAPTER 11 - MODERATE RISK WASTE ............................................... ...........................11 -1
11.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................ ........................ 11-1
11 1 1 Planning Issues 11 -1
11 1 2 Roles of Local Governments Who Participated 11 -1
11 13 Planning Area 11 -2
11 14 Public Involvement Process 11 -2
11 1 5 What is Moderate Risk Waste? 11 -2
11 16 Population, Regional Economics, and Land -use 11 -3
11 17 Hazardous Waste Inventory 11 -3
11.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS ......................... .... .. .................. 11-4
11 2 1 HHW Education 11 -4
1122 SQG Technical Assistance Program 11-4
11 23 Collection 11 -6
1124 Re -use or Exchange (Swap Shop) 11 -16
11 25 Proper Management of Collected Wastes 11 -16
1126 MRW Compliance & Enforcement 11 -17
11 27 Evaluation 11 -17
1128 Program Analysis — Success Measures Compared To State Averages11 -17
11 29 Latex Paint 11 -18
11 2 10 Unused Medications 11 -19
11 2 11 Used Oil Collection and Re- refining 11 -19
11 2 12 Feasibility Study for North End HHW Collection Services 11 -20
11.3 11 -22
11.4 11 -22
11.5 POLICY OBJECTIVES ................ .......................... ......................... 11-23
11.6 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES ............................ ..........................11 -23
11.7 REFERENCES /RESOURCES ...................................... .. ................ 11-24
CHAPTER 12 - ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION ............................. .. ................ 12-1
12.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................... ...........................12 -1
12 1 1 Planning Issues 12 -1
12.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS ................. ...... ...........................12 -1
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1221 Washington State 12 -1
1222 Kitsap County 12 -2
1223 Funding and Finance 12 -4
1224 Disaster Debris Management 12 -7
12.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES ................ ......... ............................................ 12-8
12.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES ............................. ...........................12 -8
12.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES ............................. .............................. 12-9
CHAPTER 13 - REGULATION & ENFORCEMENT .................................................. ........... 13-1
13 INTRODUCTION ................................ ................................................ 13-1
131 1 Planning Issues 13 -1
13.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS ......................... ...........................13 -1
1321 Regulation of Solid Waste 13 -1
1322 Air Quality 13-4
1323 Solid Waste Complaints 13-4
1324 Nuisance Abatement 13 -6
1325 Clean Kitsap Program 13 -6
1326 Free Disposal Events 13 -7
1327 Abandoned Vehicle 13 -7
1328 Derelict Vessel Disposal 13 -7
1329 Charity Disposal Assistance 13 -8
13210 Litter and Illegal Dumpsite Clean Up 13 -8
13211 Adopt -A -Road 13 -8
13212 Private Property Clean Up Assistance 13 -8
13213 Large Clean Up Projects 13 -8
13214 Solid Waste Regulations 13 -9
13215 Secure Loads Regulation 13 -10
13216 Nuisance Abatement Regulations 13 -10
13.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES ........................................... ..........................13 -10
13.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES ................................................ ..... 13-11
13.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES .............. ................ ..........................13 -12
APPENDICES
Appendix A Summary of Recommendations, Implementation Schedule, and Budget
Appendix B Status of Recommendations from 1999 Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid
Waste Management Plan
Appendix C Interlocal Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding
Appendix D Resolutions of Plan Adoption
Appendix E Washington State Department of Ecology and Washington Utilities and
Transportation Commission Comments on Preliminary Draft
Appendix F Responsiveness Summary
Appendix G Cost Assessment Questionnaire
Appendix H Hazardous Waste Inventory
Appendix I State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Documentation of Compliance
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 -1 Kitsap County Solid Waste Advisory Committee 1 -1
Table 2 -1 Kitsap County Population Estimates 2 -3
Table 2 -2 Estimated Composition of Disposed MSW in Percent 2-4
Table 3 -1 Current Collection Services in Incorporated and Unincorporated Areas 3 -11
Table 4 -1 State Regulations Applicable To Compost Facilities 4 -2
Table 4 -2 Organic Material in Kitsap County (2006/2007) in Tons 4 -5
Table 4 -3 Projected Organic Material in Kitsap County in Tons 4 -6
Table 4-4 Household Participation in Kitsap County Yard Debris 4 -7
Table 4 -5 Land - Clearing Debris Recyclers, 2009 4 -9
Table 5 -1 Selected Processors of C &D Materials Serving Kitsap County 5 -6
Table 7 -1 Residential Collection Service Summary 7 -3
Table 8 -1 Materials Accepted at County Owned or Operated Facilities 8 -3
Table 10 -1 Sharps Disposal Program History (Measured in Cubic Feet) 10 -5
Table 10 -2 E -Cycle Washington Locations 10 -6
Table 11 -1 Materials Collected at County Owned or Operated MRW Facilities 11 -7
Table 11 -2 Fate of Materials Collected at the HHW Facility (Pounds), 2009 11 -10
Table 11 -3 SQG Waste Collected at HHW Facility (Pounds), 2009 11 -13
Table 11 -4 Kitsap Household Hazardous Substances List 11 -19
Table 12 -1 Disposal Fee Breakdown 12 -5
Table 12 -2 Revenues and Expenditures by Fund 12 -5
Table 12 -3 Major Categories of Disaster Debris 12 -7
Table 13 -1 Active Solid Waste Handling Permits Issued by KCHD, 2008 13 -2
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 -1 Recycling Symbol 1 -7
Figure 1 -2 Plan Hierarchy 1 -8
Figure 2 -1 Annual MSW and Non -MSW Generated at 9 8 lbs /person/day 2 -5
Figure 2 -2 Annual MSW & Recycling Generated at 7 lbs /person/day 2 -6
Figure 2 -3 Annual MSW Generated at 5 lbs /person/day 2 -7
Figure 24 MSW Disposal at OVTS, 2005 — 2009 2 -9
Figure 2 -5 Recycle Tonnages at OVTS, 2005 — 2009 2 -9
Figure 3 -1 Kitsap County Recycling & Disposal 1997 — 2008 3 -2
Figure 3 -2 Composition of Disposed Waste 3 -3
Figure 3 -3 Material Flows Today 3 -5
Figure 3-4 Improved Material Flows 3 -5
Figure 3 -5 Curbside Recycling Service Areas 3 -9
Figure 3 -6 Recycling by Sector 3 -11
Figure 3 -7 Garbage by Sector 3 -12
Figure 3 -8 Curbside Tonnages by Location 3 -12
Figure 4 -1 Yard and Food Waste Collection by Source 2009 4 -7
Figure 4 -2 Existing Curbside Yard and Vegetative Food Waste Collection 4 -8
Figure 8 -1 RAGF Garbage Tonnage 2005 — 2009 8 -6
Figure 8 -2 RAGF Recycle Tonnage 2005 — 2009 8 -6
Figure 8 -3 OVTS Garbage Tonnage 2005 — 2009 8 -7
Figure 84 OVTS Recycle Tonnage 2005 — 2009 8 -7
Figure 8 -5 Transfer System Level of Service Analysis Residential Proximity to Facilities 8 -10
Figure 11 -1 Distribution of Housing Units and HHW Customers by Percentage 11 -8
Figure 11 -2 Pounds Collected Per Year 1996 — 2009 11 -9
Figure 11 -3 Customers Served Per Year 1996 — 2009 11 -9
Figure 11-4 Used Oil Collection 1999 — 2009 11 -14
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Figure 11 -5 Used Antifreeze Collection 1999 — 2009 11 -14
Figure 11 -6 Vehicle Batteries Collected County Sites, 2003 — 2009 11 -15
Figure 11 -7 Household Batteries Collected (Buckets) 11 -15
Figure 11 -8 White Goods Collection County Sites, 1999 — 2009 11 -16
Figure 11 -9 Oil Recycling Facilities - 10 -mile Service Areas 11 -22
Figure 13 -1 Solid and Hazardous Waste Complaints, 1998 — 2008 13 -5
Figure 13 -2 Complaints Breakdown, 1998 — 2008 13 -5
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
1999 Plan Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, December 1999
BOCC Kitsap County Board of County Commissioners
CALF closed and/or abandoned landfill
C &D construction and demolition debris
CFC chlorofluorohydrocarbon
CIP capital improvement program
Ecology Washington State Department of Ecology
EOW every other week
EPA U S Environmental Protection Agency
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FTE full -time employee(s)
GHG greenhouse gas
HDPE high density polyethylene (i a plastic #2)
HHW household hazardous waste
KCC Kitsap County Code
KCHD Kitsap County Health District
KRCC Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council
LDPE Low density polyethylene (i a plastic #4)
LEED Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
LQG large quantity generator
MRW moderate risk wastes
MRWMP Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan
MSW municipal solid waste
MTCA Model Toxics Control Act, WAC 173 -340
MQG medium quantity generator
MMTCO million metric tons of CO equivalents
NWPSC Northwest Product Stewardship Council
OFM Office of Financial Management
OVSL Olympic View Sanitary Landfill
OVTS Olympic View Transfer Station
PET polyethylene terephthalate (i a plastic #1)
Plan Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan
PBDE polybrominated diphenyl ether
PHARM Pharmaceuticals from Households A Return Mechanism (committee)
PP polypropylene (i a plastic #5)
PS polystyrene (i a plastic #6)
PRC Poulsbo Recycle Center
PCB polychlorinated biphenyls
PVC polyvinyl chloride (i a plastic #3)
RAGF Recycling and Garbage Facility
RCW Revised Code of Washington
RI/FS Remedial investigation/feasibility study
SEED Sustainable Energy and Economic Development
SEPA State Environmental Policy Act
SQG small quantity generator
SWAC Solid Waste Advisory Committee
WAC Washington Administrative Code
WDOR Washington Department of Revenue
WGA Waste Generation Area
WISHA Washington Industrial Safety and Health Administration
WUTC Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
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Glossary
backhaul The act of using a vehicle to transport recycled materials on the return trip of
a delivery
Bangor Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor
biosolids Municipal sewage sludge that is a primarily organic, semisolid product
resulting from the wastewater treatment process that can be beneficially
recycled, and meets all applicable requirements under WAC -173 308
Biosolids includes material derived from biosolids, and septic tank sludge,
also known as septage, that can be beneficially recycled and meets all
applicable requirements of the Chapter WAC 173 - 308 -080
climate change Any significant change in measures of climate (such as temperature,
precipitation, or wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer)
Climate change results from a combination of natural factors and human
activities
dangerous wastes Those solid wastes designated in WAC 173- 303 -070 through 173 - 303 -100
as dangerous, or extremely hazardous or mixed waste As used in this Plan,
the words "dangerous waste" will refer to the full universe of wastes
regulated by Chapter In practice, the terms "dangerous waste" and
"hazardous waste" are often used interchangeably Such usage is convenient
and is used throughout this Plan, but it is not technically accurate The term
"dangerous waste" refers to Washington- specific regulated waste streams in
addition to the federally - regulated hazardous wastes See Figure 11 -1 WAC
173 - 303 -040
diverted waste Includes recyclables such as construction and demolition debris, materials
that are burned for energy recovery, and re -used materials that are outside of
the traditional state definition of recycling, but whose diversion is important
to include in the state's calculation of recycling rates As more materials are
diverted from disposal, the list of items will increase Definition based on
Solid Waste Generation, Disposal and Recycling to Washington State Solid
Waste in Washington State 16th Annual Status Report
drop box facility Means a facility used for the placement of a detachable container including
the area adjacent for necessary entrance and exit roads, unloading, and turn-
around areas Drop box facilities normally serve the general public with
loose loads and receive waste from off -site WAC 173- 350 -100
e3 Washington An inclusive process to develop a comprehensive environmental education
plan that optimizes environmental education for everyone who lives, learns,
works, and plays in Washington State
Ecology Washington Department of Ecology
energy recovery The recovery of energy in a usable form from mass burning or refuse -
derived fuel incineration, pyrolysis, or any other means of using the heat of
combustion of solid waste that involves high temperature processing above
twelve hundred degrees Fahrenheit
generated wastes All the wastes produced by a source, including those that are disposed and
recycled
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Glossary
greenhouse gas Includes carbon dioxide (COA methane (CH nitrous oxide (N a
number of fluorinated gases and water vapor Some greenhouse gases occur
naturally, such as water vapor and carbon dioxide, while others (such as
chlorofluorocarbons) are produced only through human activities
hazardous waste Those solid wastes designated by 40 CFR 261, and regulated as hazardous
and / or mixed waste by the USEPA
household hazardous Any waste which exhibits any of the properties of dangerous wastes that is
wastes exempt from regulation under RCW 70 105 solely because the waste is
generated by households
industry Includes the sectors of Washington's economy (public agencies as well as
private companies) that produce goods and services for businesses and
citizens
land clearing waste Waste resulting from site clearing operations including, but not limited to,
stumps, tree trunks, brush, sod, and other vegetation and plant waste, and
associated rocks, mud, chrt, sand, and other nuneral waste
Level 1 A service area designation in Kitsap County, in which residents receive
curbside recycling services
Level 2 A service area designation in Kitsap County, in which residents do not have
access to curbside recycling but are provided with the use of drop -off
recycling services at Recycling and Garbage Facilities
moderate risk waste Waste that exhibits the properties of a dangerous waste, and is conditionally
(MRW) exempt from regulation because it is small quantity generator (SQG) waste
or exempt from regulation because it is household hazardous waste (HHW)
WAC 173 - 350 -100
multi -family Comprised of three or more combined dwelling units
municipal solid waste A subset of solid waste which includes un- segregated garbage, refuse, and
similar solid waste material discarded from residential, commercial,
institutional, and industrial sources and community activities, including
residue after recyclables have been separated Solid waste that has been
segregated by source and characteristic may qualify for management as a
non -MSW solid waste, at a facility designed and operated to address the
waste's characteristics and potential environmental impacts The term MSW
does not include
Dangerous wastes other than wastes excluded from the requirements of
WAC 173 -303, Dangerous waste regulations, in WAC 173 - 303 -071 such as
household hazardous wastes Any solid waste, including contaminated soil
and debris, resulting from response action taken under section 104 or 106 of
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Act of 1980 (42 U S C 9601), RCW 70 105D, Hazardous waste cleanup —
Model Toxics Control Act, WAC 173 -340, the Model Toxics Control Act
cleanup regulation or a remedial action taken under those rules, nor
Mixed or segregated recyclable material that has been source- separated from
garbage, refuse, and similar solid waste The residual from source separated
recyclables is MSW WAC 173 - 350 -100
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product stewardship A management system in which producers take responsibility for managing
and reducing the entire life -cycle impacts of their products and/or their
packaging, from product design to end -of -life management
problem wastes (a) Any solid material removed during a remedial action, a dangerous waste
site closure, other cleanup efforts, or other actions, which contain hazardous
substances, but are not designated dangerous wastes, (b) Dredge spoils
resulting from the dredging of surface waters of the state where
contaminants are present in the dredge spoils at concentrations not suitable
for open water disposal and the dredge spoils are not dangerous wastes and
are not regulated by Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act (PL95-
217), or (c) Waste abrasive blasting grit or other material used in abrasive
blasting Common aggregates include, but are not limited to silica sand,
utility slag, or copper slag Waste abrasive blasting grit does not include
blasting grit that will be re -used for its intended purpose WAC 173 -304-
040
recyclable materials Those solid wastes that are separated for recycling or re -use, including, but
not limited to, papers, metals, and glass, that are identified as recyclable
material pursuant to a local comprehensive solid waste plan WAC 173 -350-
100
recycling Transforming or remanufacturing waste materials into usable or marketable
materials for use other than landfill disposal or incineration Recycling does
not include collection, compacting, repackaging, and sorting for the purpose
of transport
Recycling and Garbage Name for drop -box facilities in Kitsap County, including Olalla RAGF,
Facility (RAGF) Silverdale RAGF, Hansville RAGF, and Bainbridge Island RAGF When
speaking informally, the Poulsbo Recycle Center, which does not handle
garbage, and is therefore not a RAGF, is sometimes included when speaking
in shorthand
small quantity generator A business that generates dangerous waste but does not generate more than
(SQG) 220 pounds of dangerous waste, including not more than 2 2 pounds of
extremely hazardous waste, per month or per batch, and accumulates less
than the current "quantity exclusion limits" listed in WAC 173- 303 - 081(2),
173- 303 - 082(2), and 173 - 303 - 090(4), as amended
solid waste Putrescible and nonputrescible solid and semi -solid wastes including
garbage, rubbish, ashes, industrial wastes, swill, sewage sludge, demolition
and construction wastes, abandoned vehicles or parts thereof, and recyclable
materials RCW 70 95 030
sustainability A means of providing for current needs without sacrificing the needs of
future generations Sustainable practices require that we evaluate how our
decisions today will affect society, the environment, and the economies of
the future
transfer station A permanent, fixed, supplemental collection and transportation facility used
by persons and route collection vehicles to deposit collected solid waste
from off -site into a larger transfer vehicle for transport to a solid waste
handling facility WAC 173 -350
white goods Appliances, such as washing machines, dryers, ranges, refrigerators, etc
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wood waste Solid waste consisting of wood pieces or particles generated as a by- product
or waste from the manufacturing of wood products, construction,
demolition, handling and storage of raw materials, trees, and stumps This
includes, but is not limited to, sawdust, chips, shavings, bark, pulp, hogged
fuel, and log sort yard debris, but does not include wood pieces or particles
containing paint, laminates, bonding agents, or chemical preservatives such
as creosote, pentachlorophenol, or copper - chrome- arsenate WAC 173 -350-
100
yard debris Plant material commonly created in the course of maintaining yards and
gardens and through horticulture, gardening, landscaping, or similar
activities Yard debris includes, but is not limited to, grass clippings, leaves,
branches, brush, weeds, flowers, roots, windfall fruit, and vegetable garden
debris WAC 173 - 350 -100
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CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1 PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Waste Wise Communities The Future of Solid Waste Management in Kitsap County is a
Comprehensive Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan (Plan) developed with guidance
from the Kitsap County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAG) whose participation is
gratefully acknowledged Committee members and their affiliations are identified in Table 1 -1
below
Table 1 -1
Kitsap County Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Name Affiliation /Title
Rebecca Asencio Commercial
Stephanie Bailey (Chair) City of Port Orchard
Denise Bauman City of Poulsbo
Terry Bickel Waste Management
Dean Church Alternate - Bainbridge Disposal
Heather Church Bainbridge Disposal
Kinley Deller (Co- Chair) North Kitsap
Robert Dressel Organics Management
Holly James Alternate — Commercial
John P Lacy NAVFAC Northwest
Paul Lucas City of Bremerton
Dave McCoy City of Bainbridge Island
John Poppe Central Kitsap
Daniel Roloff South Kitsap
Dave Stanley Alternate - Bainbridge Disposal
George Thompson Alternate - Waste Management
Vacant Port Gamble S'Klallam
Vacant Suquamish Tribe
Ex- Officio Members
Jan Brower Kitsap County Health District
Taisa Welhasch Ecology — Northwest Regional Office
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1.2 DOCUMENT SUMMARY & ORGANIZATION
This Plan recommends strategies to manage solid waste generated in Kitsap County, including the
Cities of Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Port Orchard, areas governed by the
Suquamish Tribe, the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, and U S Navy Region Northwest Solid
waste handling includes management, storage, collection, diversion, transportation, treatment,
use, processing, and final disposal Recommendations address municipal solid waste, recycling,
and other special wastes, including moderate risk waste (MRW)
A summary of recommended strategies along with a budget and implementation schedule is
presented in Appendix A Over the next six years, implementation of recommended strategies is
estimated to cost a total of $4,630,000 This cost estimate reflects new and improved services,
programs, or facility improvements to be implemented by Kitsap County It does not reflect costs
associated with existing programs, nor does it reflect the significant costs incurred by private
firms, other public agencies, or residents who also have ropes in managing solid waste in Kitsap
County
1.3 BACKGROUND
Washington's government, businesses, and citizens have made significant positive changes in
waste management practices over the past decade, yet problems remain According to the
Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology), recycling sates are increasing, but so is solid
waste generation, even when considering the growth in population Toxic substances remain
prevalent in our environment as evidenced by mercury found in fish, polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs) in whales, and the flame - retardant polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) in human
breast milk (Ecology 2004) This Plan considers solid and hazardous waste management
programs and goals in Kitsap County, and recommends policies and strategies that support them
Waste can be viewed as the direct result of inefficiency Waste includes garbage, but it also
includes emissions to the air, water, and land, and the inefficient use of energy resources As a
society we have largely accepted the generation of waste as a natural outcome of commerce and
society This inefficient use of resources comes with a significant cost — the economic and
environmental cost of producing, collecting, transferring, recycling, and eventually disposing of
thousands of tons of waste each and every day Much of this cost falls upon local governments
and citizens in the form of taxes and fees to support government waste management programs
and in the form of collection and tipping fees to pay for collection, recycling, and disposal
By questioning the premise that waste is a natural outcome of our activities, we give ourselves the
opportunity to re- consider and re- evaluate Through reassessing this premise, we will be forced
to look for ways to make our economy and our habits more efficient Furthermore, it gives our
community tools to enhance the positive aspects of our economy and its abundance, while
reducing its negative impacts
This Plan considers ways to prevent or reduce waste and inefficiency as it relates to the solid
waste management system At the same time it takes a methodical approach to evaluating the
existing solid waste management system, and, where appropriate, makes recommendations for
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Solid waste is typically divided into categories based on regulatory requirements and handling
methods Within this Plan, solid waste is divided into four categories municipal solid waste,
recyclable material, special waste, and MRW
Municipal solid waste (MSW) is the largest category of solid waste It includes all garbage and
construction demolition debris generated by residents, businesses, and institutions In Kitsap
County, MSW is generally set out for pickup by a collection company or delivered by the waste
generator to the transfer station or Recycling and Garbage Facility (RAGF)
Recyclable materials are those materials that are separated from solid waste and remanufactured
into new products, such as metals, plastics, and paper The residual from source- separated
recyclables is municipal solid waste
Special waste includes discarded materials that are often managed separately from municipal
solid waste Biomedical waste, contaminated soils, tires, and biosolids are examples of special
wastes
Finally, moderate risk wastes (MRW) are hazardous wastes produced by households and
businesses, and other entities in small quantities Household hazardous waste by definition is
excluded (WAC 173 - 303- 071(c)), and "small quantity generator" (SQG) waste is excluded
provided it meets generation and accumulation limits, and is managed in a manner that does not
pose a threat to human health or the environment (WAC 173- 303- 070(8)(a)(b)) It must also be
recycled, treated, or disposed of at an approved facility MRW may also be regulated, by local
ordinance, through a local health district or department
1.3.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Plan is to develop recommended management strategies for solid waste and
MRW for the period 2009 through about 2015 The Plan also looks forward to ensure that
sufficient processing and disposal capacity will be available well into the future
Washington State law assigns primary responsibility for managing solid waste and MRW to local
governments The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 70 95 requires local government to
maintain current solid waste management plans RCW 70 105 requires local government to
develop plans for managing MRW
A local plan must be complete and in good standing in order for a local government to be eligible
to receive grant monies from the Coordinated Prevention Grant program, which is an important
source of funding for waste - related programs and activities
1.3.2 Planning Area
The planning area includes the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Kitsap County This
includes the cities of Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Port Orchard The Plan also
considers wastes generated in areas governed by the Suquamish and Port Gamble S'Klallam
Tribes
Four Navy Region Northwest installations (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Base Kitsap-
Bremerton, Naval Base Kitsap- Bangor, and Naval Base Kitsap- Keyport) are located within the
County They take the lead on managing their own wastes and also receive solid waste
management services from the County and from private vendors
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1.3.3 Planning Authority
This Plan is intended to satisfy the participating jurisdictions' responsibilities for maintaining a
current solid waste management plan in accordance with RCW 70 95 and to provide a local
hazardous waste management plan in accordance with RCW 70 105
Cities and counties share the responsibility for developing and maintaining a local solid waste
management plan RCW 70 95 080 provides cities with three alternatives for satisfying their
planning responsibilities
• Prepare and deliver to the county auditor a city solid waste management plan for
integration into the county solid waste plan,
• Enter into an agreement with the county to prepare a joint city-county plan, and
• Authorize the county to prepare a plan for the city for inclusion in the county plan
In 2008 the cities of Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Port Orchard, and the Port
Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, executed Interlocal Agreements with Kitsap County designating the
County as the lead planning agency for solid and MRW management Memoranda of
Understanding governing solid waste planning have been selected by the U S Navy and the
Suquamish Tribe as a preferred vehicle to outline the terms of their participation
Participating cities have both the opportunity and responsibility to participate in Plan
development, review, and comment on the draft Plan, and to adopt the final Plan State law does
not require participation or plan adoption by tribes or by the U S military, although participation
by the Suquamish Tribe, the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and the U S Navy is welcomed
Copies of executed Interlocal Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding can be found in
Appendix C Resolutions of Adoption can be found in Appendix D
1.3.4 Plan Development Process
In order to develop this Plan, technical research, analysis, and recommendations were prepared
and discussed with Solid Waste Division staff, the Kitsap County Health District (KCHD), the
SWAC, the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC), Public Works Directors, City
Councils, the Board of County Commissioners, Ecology, and public interest groups This
participatory, interactive process was undertaken in order tc) prepare and build consensus for the
Plan
Early public participation was largely focused on the SWAC The Board of County
Commissioners appoints SWAC members, who are listed in Table 1 -1 Members are selected to
represent a balance of interests including citizens, public interest groups, business, the waste
management industry, and local elected public officials The SWAC provides guidance to the
Solid Waste Division in the development of programs and policies concerning solid waste
handling and disposal
The SWAC reviews and comments on rules, policies, and ordinances before they are proposed for
adoption SWAC meetings are open to the public, and meeting notices are published two weeks
before each meeting SWAC agendas and meeting notes are posted at www kitsapgov com/sw
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Additional public involvement included the following
• development of an online interested parties email list
• public outreach via booths at festivals and fairs
• public outreach via speaking engagements with local community groups
• online posting and public comment tool
• State Environmental Policy Act review
The Plan was adopted by participating cities, tribes, and by the Board of County Comrmssioners
in meetings open to the public, in accordance with Section VII (Plan Adoption) of the executed
Interlocal Agreements
1.3.5 Status of Previous Plans
This Plan supersedes all previous solid and hazardous waste management plans, including the
most recent, the Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, December 1999
(1999 Plan) The current status of the 1999 Plan recommendations is contained in Appendix B
1.3.6 Maintaining the Plan over Time
To be useful as a planning tool, and to maintain eligibility for some forms of agency grant
funding, the Plan must be kept "current " According to Ecology, a plan is considered to be
functionally current if it adequately represents the existing
• planning area
• service level
• disposal facilities and their operation
• systems for permitting facilities and enforcement, and
• funding levels and methods
Plans must be reviewed within five years of Ecology approval (RCW 70 95 110(2)) to assess
progress toward implementation and to determine whether a plan amendment or revision is
needed Changes that are consistent with the recommended strategies, policy objectives, or goals
described in the Plan do not require an amendment
Mayor changes, defined as changes that cannot be accomplished under the Plan goals, policy
objectives, and recommended strategies proposed herein, may require a Plan revision Plan
revisions may be proposed and adopted using the following process
• Plan revisions may be proposed by the Solid Waste Division, participating cities and
tribes, stakeholders and interested parties, and/or Kitsap County residents Solid Waste
Division staff is available to provide assistance as needed
• Solid Waste Division staff will review proposed revisions, assess potential costs and
benefits of implementation, suggest changes, and make a draft recommendation for or
against the proposal The Solid Waste Division will then submit to the SWAC for
discussion
• Following SWAC input, the Solid Waste Division will submit the proposal and the draft
recommendation to the participating jurisdictions for feedback
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• The Solid Waste Division will then forward the proposal, including SWAC and the
jurisdictions' feedback, and the Solid Waste Division's final recommendation to the
Board of Commissioners
• The Board of Commissioners will review the proposal and approve or disapprove it If
the Board of County Commissioners approves the proposal, the Solid Waste Division
will prepare a Plan revision for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners and the
participating junsdictions affected by the revision
• Upon adoption of the Plan revision by the Board of County Commmssioners and
participatmgjunsdictions affected by the revision, the revised Plan will be submitted to
Ecology and/or the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) for
review and approval
1.3.7 Required Plan Elements
This Plan is intended to meet or exceed applicable requirements set by Washington State RCW
70 95 090 establishes requirements for local solid waste management plans Local plans are
required to include the following elements
• An inventory and description of all solid waste handling facilities including any
deficiencies in meeting current needs,
• The projected 20 -year needs for solid waste handling facilities,
• A program for the development of solid waste handling facilities that meets all laws and
regulations, takes into account the comprehensive land use plans of participating
jurisdictions, contains a six -year construction and capital acquisition program, and a plan
for financing both capital costs and operational expenditures,
• A program for surveillance and control (to avoid or mitigate the negative impacts of
improper waste handling and to ensure that facilities and activities are managed in
accordance with regulatory requirements),
• An inventory and description of solid waste collection operations and needs within each
respective jurisdiction, including state collection certificate holders and municipal
operations,
• A comprehensive waste reduction and recycling element,
• An assessment of the plan's impact on the costs of solid waste collection, and
• A review of potential areas that meet state criteria for land disposal facilities
RCW 70 105 220 establishes additional required elements for local hazardous waste management
plans identified below
• A plan or program to manage MRW including an assessment of the quantities, types,
generators, and fate of MRW in the jurisdiction,
• A plan or program to provide for ongoing public involvement and education including
the potential hazards to human health and the environment resulting from improper use
and disposal of the waste,
• An inventory of all existing generators of hazardous waste and facilities managing
hazardous waste within the j unsdiction,
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• A description of the public involvement process used in developing the plan, and
• A description of the eligible zones designation in accordance with RCW 70 105 225
The Hazardous Waste Management Plan is addressed as a dedicated chapter (Chapter 11) in this
Plan
1.3.8 Evolution in Managing Waste
In the 1960s the mission of the solid waste industry was to collect, transfer, and dispose of
garbage to protect public health Today, the rrussion of solid waste management entities around
the world has expanded dramatically We no longer think of waste management as a linear cradle -
to -grave process, but rather as a cycle of renewal While protecting Figure 1 -1
public health from pathogens and exposure to chemical hazards remains Recycling Symbol
critical, resource conservation and the reduction of environmental harm
are recognized as equally important
In the 1980s and 1990s the focus was on the "three- legged stool" of
waste reduction and re -use, recycling, and market development, as 4*lbf(
symbolized by the familiar recycling icon (Figure 1 -1) Kitsap County's
single and multi- family curbside recycling programs were phased in
between 1990 and 1995 and have been continually refined since that
time The Household Hazardous Waste Facility opened in 1996 se
Through the development and implementation of the 1999 Plan, Kitsap
County became a leader among mid -sized communities by re-
committing itself to strong integrated waste reduction and recycling
programs By the end of the 20th century, recycling had become a
standard service and a fundamental customer expectation — not only in
Kitsap County, but also in most U S cities and urbanizing counties
Waste management in the 21 st century has shifted even farther away from the notion of waste
Zero waste, waste prevention, sustarnability, and product stewardship are the key concepts
driving the contemporary approach to solid waste management This Waste Wise Communities
Plan incorporates these ideas and reflects Kitsap County's overall commitment to sustarnability
1.3.9 Plan Goals, Policy Objectives, and Recommended Strategies
The overall purpose of this Plan is to ensure that Kitsap County citizens continue to have efficient
and reliable solid waste collection, handling, recycling, and disposal services with stable rates that
are as low as reasonably possible, while protecting and preserving human health, environmental
quality, and natural resources
The Solid Waste Division developed a vision and mission statement to guide planning and
implementation activities The Solid Waste Division and the SWAC then identified eleven broad
Plan Goals as a means to achieve the vision and mission and to set the overall tone and direction
for solid waste management into the future The Plan Goals are intentionally broad and
overarching in nature
Within each Plan Chapter, the Plan Goals were used to guide the development of a set of Policy
Objectives The Policy Objectives are derived from the analysis of existing programs, gaps, and
needs, and define the short and long -term direction for the Solid Waste Division These Policy
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Objectives will be used as the basis for new or refined Recommended Strategies or activities
throughout the planning period
Policy Objectives are more specific than Plan Goals, yet aie broad Figure 1 -2
enough to provide guidance in more than one technical area Plan Hierarchy
They are designed to focus program efforts so that specific
Recommended Strategies will work in concert to achieve Solid
Waste Division and Plan Goals In the absence of a specific VISION
Recommended Strategy the Policy Objectives will guide
activities, grant applications, and program decisions as new or MISSION
unanticipated issues anse during the planning period
PLAN GOALS
Recommended Strategies are specific action - oriented tasks
recommended as a means of achieving Plan Goals and Policy POLICY OBJECTIVES
Objectives Recommended Strategies may serve to implement V ` -
one or more Policy Objectives, and to achieve Policy Objectives RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
in more than one technical area V
Vision Statement
We envision a sustainable society where we are able to provide for our current needs without
sacrificing the needs of future generations The practices and recommendations described in this
Plan are an important element in transitioning to a sustainable society
Mission Statement
This Waste Wise Communities Plan includes programs to conserve natural resources and
mimmize impacts to land, water, air, and climate Programs include continuing and expanding
waste reduction and recycling activities, supporting product stewardship efforts, improving
collection efficiencies, expanding hazardous waste programs, managing permitting and
enforcement programs, and supporting private sector technologies for reducing and managing
waste We strive to provide environmentally sound services in the most cost - effective manner
possible
Plan Goals
Each plan goal is essential to the future of waste management in Kitsap County As such, they
are not listed in priority order
• Ensure convenient and reliable services for managing solid waste materials
• Promote the use of innovative and economical waste handling methods
• Encourage public - private partnerships for waste reduction and recycling programs
• Emphasize waste reduction as a fundamental management strategy
• Encourage the recovery of marketable resources from solid waste
• Assist the state to achieve its goal of a 50 percent recycling rate
• Reduce the environmental impacts to climate, air, water, and land that are associated with
waste generation, transportation, handling, recycling, and disposal
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• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local solid and moderate risk waste regulations
• Encourage those who design, produce, sell, or use a product to take responsibility for
minimizing the product's environmental impact throughout all stages of the products' life -
cycle, including end of life management
• Provide customers information and education to implement recommended waste
management practices, and
• Support the five key initiatives of the State's Beyond Waste Plan, including
• increased diversion of organic materials
• increased use of environmentally preferable building, construction, operation, and de-
construction practices
• improved management of small- volume hazardous wastes
• improved management of industrial wastes, and
• improved measuring of progress
1.3.10 Sustainability
Sustainability is providing for current needs without sacnficing the needs of future generations
Putting sustainable practices in place means evaluating how our decisions today will affect
society, the environment and the economies of the future, and making decisions that have the
lowest negative long -term impact
Many of the solid waste management practices that Kitsap County has adopted over the past
decade support sustainability For instance, Kitsap County has been an active leader in waste
reduction and recycling efforts for many years Single and multi- family curbside recycling
programs were phased in between 1990 and 1995, and programs have been continually
introduced and refined since that time As of 2007, Kitsap County businesses and residents were
recycling approximately 31% of their waste each year Successful waste reduction and recycling
programs in mid -sized counties such as Kitsap support the statewide goal of 50% recycling
In preparing this Plan, the Solid Waste Division acknowledges state and local plans and policies
that have emerged since 1999 that incorporate elements of sustainability The predominant theme
is the increasingly explicit recognition of sustainability as a multi- disciplinary multi- pronged
approach to conserving our natural environment The trend is moving away from the traditional
concept of managing disposal capacity and collecting recyclables towards a model that sees
managing wastes as one of several important elements needed to manage limited resources
efficiently, and considers economic life -cycle costs and environmental benefits in decision -
making
In addition to Kitsap County Resolution #091 -2009, Supporting Sustainability Efforts in Kitsap
County, other regional and local plans and policies support and strengthen the framework for this
Plan, and reinforce the goals and principles first established in the 1999 Plan The most pertinent
state and local plans and policies are summarized below
Sustainable Washington
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In 2003, The Governor's Sustainable Washington Advisory Panel developed A New Path
Forward Action Plan for a Sustainable Washington The Action Plan featured eleven
recommendations, each identifying specific action steps to promote vibrant communities, strong
economies, healthy ecosystems, and a sustainable way of life to Washington State Of the eleven
recommendations, the following are relevant to this Plan
• Establish "green building" standards for state and public sector construction projects
(Recommendation 5)
• Use purchasing power to build demand for sustainable products (Recommendation 6)
• Create incentives for sustainable development through tax shifting (Recommendation 8)
• Empower local governments to pursue sustainable development (Recommendation 9)
• Build awareness —engage and inform stakeholders about sustainability
(Recommendation 10)
• Define, document, and communicate progress toward the sustainability vision
(Recommendation 11)
The Action Plan also presents a number of visionary strategic outcomes for 2030, including the
following
• No Waste By 2030. What used to be thought of ay wastes will actually have become
resources to be cycled into new goods or services, or substances that can be harmlessly
reabsorbed into our natural systems
• Toxic materials will be systematically eliminated from our state
• Costs paid in full Innovative methods of shifting taxes are currently being designed and
implemented around the world to more accurately reflect the true costs and benefits of
our inputs and activities on natural and social resources Smart regulations can also be
used as incentives for positive change By 2030 we will take responsibility for the costs
of all the inputs, goods, and services we make and use
Executive Order 05 -01, Sustainability and Efficiency Goals for State Government
In 2005, a revised executive order was issued that established numerical sustainability and
efficiency goals for state government Kitsap County and participating jurisdictions may wish to
consider using this as a model for the development of local goals Eight goals (each including
detailed sub - goals) were adopted Goals specific to solid waste management are listed below
• Agencies incorporate green building practices in all new construction projects, and in
major remodels that cost over 60% of the facility's assessed value
• Agencies shall take all reasonable actions to reduce the life -cycle impacts of paper
products and achieve specific goals
• Agencies shall take reasonable actions in support of paper product goals
• Agencies shall achieve further gains in energy efficiency
• Agencies shall include specific information in Sustainability Plan Progress reports
Executive Order 07 -02, Washington Climate Change Challenge
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In 2007 an executive order was issued that, among other things, established the following
greenhouse gas GHG emissions reduction and clean energy economy goals for Washington State
• By 2020, reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state of Washington to 1990 levels, a
reduction of 10 million metric tons below 2004 emissions,
• By 2035, reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state of Washington to 25% below 1990
levels, a reduction of 30 million metric tons below 2004,
• By 2050, the state of Washington will do its part to reach global climate stabilization
levels by reducing emissions to 50% below 1990 levels or 70% below our expected
emissions that year, an absolute reduction in errussions of nearly 50 rrullion metric tons
below 2004,
• By 2020, increase the number of clean energy sectorjobs to 25,000 from the 8,400jobs
we had in 2004, and
• By 2020, reduce expenditures by 20% on fuel imported into the state by developing
Washington resources and supporting efficient energy use
Washington Climate Action Team
According to Washington's Climate Action Team (CAT 2008) Washington is diverting about
48 % of the solid waste generated in the state to re -use, recycling, and beneficial use applications
Though the exact greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction this represents is unknown, it is
several million metric tons of CO equivalents (MMTCO per year, probably more
This Plan is designed to support implementation of the following "most promising" Climate
Action Team priorities and recommendations related to the management of solid waste
• Beyond Waste. The goal of the Beyond Waste work group was to implement
Recommendation AW -3, significantly expand source reduction, re -use, recycling, and
composting, and to build on what is best and most successful in the current waste
management system by targeting products and organic materials with the largest GHG
emission reduction potential This work group focused on both reducing the amount of
waste that Washingtonians produce and increasing the portion of recycled material that is
otherwise discarded
• Energy Efficiency and Green Buildings. The goal of the Energy Efficiency and Green
Buildings work group was to achieve significant GHG emission reductions in
Washington's built environment both directly through reduced use of carbon -based
energy as well as indirectly by reducing the use of GHG - intensive products (recycled -
content products tend to be much less GHG intensive than similar products made from
virgin materials) This work group also aimed to strengthen the energy efficiency and
green building sectors and thus contribute directly to the Green Economyjob goals
articulated in Executive Order 07 -02
• Transportation. Transportation accounts for nearly half of total emissions in
Washington The goal of the Transportation work group was to make recommendations
to achieve significant reductions in transportation- related GHG emissions and to
recommend tools and best practices to achieve the per capita vehicle miles reduction
goals enacted in the 2009 Climate Action and Green Jobs bill (ESHB 2815)
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The Climate Action Team believes that pursuing recommended strategies to prevent and recycle
even more waste will result in at least a measurable MMTCO per year being reduced The goal
is to expand source reduction, re -use, recycling and composting, and build on what is best and
most successful in current waste management system, by supporting statewide implementation
that targets products with the largest GHG reduction potential
2006 Kitsap County Integrated Comprehensive Plan
The basic philosophy underlying this Waste Wise Communities Plan is also consistent with the
principles of sustainability articulated in the 2006 Kitsap County Integrated Comprehensive Plan
In cases where the Plan recommends the construction of new facilities or renovation of existing
ones, the design and materials will incorporate policies from the 2006 Kitsap County Integrated
Comprehensive Plan For example
• Enhance neighborhood safety, aesthetics, and livability (Goal 31)
• Promote environmentally sustainable neighborhood development (Goal 34)
• Encourage the use of natural building materials by developing a list of preferred materials
appropriate to the northwest climate (Policy POSK -161)
• Wherever possible, building materials and systems should be used that meet the
established standards and practices of the U S Green Building Council and Leadership in
Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) program (Policy POSK -162)
• Encourage low impact development methods for handling stormwater including
minimizing soil disturbance, soil enhancement, bioswales, green roofs, rain catchment
systems, pervious pavement, and narrower streets (Policy POSK -163)
The Waste Wise Communities Plan recommendations involving transportation of waste (i e
collection, transfer, or rail -haul) are consistent with the energy and environmental goals of the
2006 Kitsap County Integrated Comprehensive Plan For example
• Ensure clean air by coordinating land use, economic, and transportation planning to
minimize or reduce pollution emissions or concentrations (Goal 16)
Washington's "Beyond Waste" Plan
Ecology released a statewide waste and toxics reduction plan in November 2004 (Ecology 2004)
Commonly referred to as "Beyond Waste ", it adopts a vision in which society transitions to a
point where waste is viewed as inefficient and most wastes have been eliminated This transition
is expected to take 20 -30 years or more, and will contribute toward society's long -term economic,
social, and environmental vitality In the short term (over the next five years) Beyond Waste
focuses on five areas industrial waste, small volume hazardous waste, organic materials, green
building, and measuring progress
Beyond Waste will transform the environmental regulatory climate in Washington as toxic
ingredients or wastes are eliminated at the source by either safely returning materials to the
environment or efficiently recycling them into industrial processes This transformation will
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slowly do away with the hidden cost of hazardous materials that are paid by society in the form of
increased health costs, environmental clean-up costs, and degraded ecosystems
If wastes and toxics are not generated in the first place, then nothing is left to regulate The result
will be less cost for industry, less government regulation, new global markets, a very competitive
market economy, and a better, cleaner environment
1.3.11 Product Stewardship
When local governments assumed responsibility for solid waste a century ago, people threw out
mostly coal ash used for heating and cooking The rest was mostly food, and simple
manufactured products, like paper and glass Product waste, often composed of difficult -to-
recycle and/or hazardous materials, now makes up 75% of the waste stream In response, state
governments are increasingly adopting the successful product stewardship approach already to
place in the European Union, Canada, and many other countries
Ecology and the Northwest Product Stewardship Council (NWPSC), of which Kitsap County is
an active member, are currently pursuing product stewardship programs for carpet, paint,
pharmaceuticals, and other materials, while working on a long -range strategy that is not specific
to particular products
1.4 SUMMARY OF RECENT CHANGES IN SOLID
WASTE REGULATION AND POLICY
Several new rules have been adopted since the previous solid and MRW plan was developed
Several of the more important new rules and regulations are shown, in no particular order
1.4.1 Solid Waste Handling Standards
Solid waste facility standards are described in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 173-
350 and WAC 173 -304 By state regulation, solid waste regulation and enforcement is delegated
to local jurisdictional health authorities Therefore, Kitsap County Board of Health Ordinance
2004 -2 adopts and amends WAC 173 -350, WAC 173 -304, and WAC 173 -351 by reference and
governs solid waste facilities in Kitsap County
The rules set standards of operation and permitting requirements for solid waste handling
facilities for recycling, intermediate handling (i a transfer), composting, MRW, and tires (unless
exempted) The rule regulates landfill disposal of a new category of wastes called inert wastes
The rules place importance on local solid waste management plans by requiring all solid waste
handling facilities to conform with local solid waste plans Under the rules, some, but not all,
recycling facilities may be conditionally exempt from permitting
Landfill disposal of municipal solid waste is regulated by local junsdictional health authorities
under a separate rule, WAC 173 -351, Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills As of 2008,
this rule is in the process of being revised
1.4.2 Recyclable Materials— Transporter & Facility Requirements
RCW 70 95, Solid Waste Management Reduction & Recycling Act was amended by the
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Legislature in 2005 to require transporters of recyclable material to register with Ecology,
transport recyclable materials from commercial or industrial generators only to locations where
recycling occurs, and keep records of all activities for two years The revised statute requires
recycling facilities to notify Ecology of their existence 30 days before operation commences (90
days for existing facilities) At this time Ecology has determined not to adopt any financial
assurance requirements for recycling facilities A regulation, WAC 173 -345, implementing the
statute was adopted in April 2009
1.4.3 Electronics Product Stewardship
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined that disposal of electronic wastes into
municipal solid waste landfills posed a risk to public health and the environment due to the
presence of leachable quantities of lead and other toxics 'Phis caused considerable concern about
how to dispose of the rapidly growing volumes of electronic waste in our society and raised
awareness about the need to encourage producer responsibility for the design, recycling, and
eventual disposal of their products
In 2006 Washington adopted a product stewardship law that requires the establishment of a
system to recycle electronic wastes, including computers, monitors, and televisions This system
may not charge consumers to drop off materials and is finEmced by manufacturers of the
electronic equipment Rules to implement this law, WAC l73 900, Electronics Product Recycling
Program, were adopted in October 2007 The new system became effective January 1, 2009
1.4.4 Revenue - Sharing Agreements
A recent addition to state law (RCW 8177 185) allows waste collection companies to retain up to
30 percent of the market revenues they receive for recyclables collected in their certificated
collection areas Previously, all market revenues were required to be used to offset expenses in
the calculation of permissible rates, therefore, certificated haulers had little incentive to maximize
recycling This new provision was adopted to motivate increased recycling and encourage further
investments in recycling To implement this system, the collection company and the County
must develop a proposal that demonstrates how the retained revenues will be used to increase
recycling The County must certify that the proposal is consistent with its solid waste
management plan, and the WUTC must approve the proposal
As of 2008, only a few such agreements had been approved and only in more populated areas
with larger volumes of waste and recyclables (e g King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties)
14.5 Tire Fee Reinstated
In 2005, RCW 70 95 was amended to reinstate the tire fee The original tire fee, which expired in
1994, was used to clean up tire dumps, fund a special study of tires, and conduct other achvities
The new fee was used to clean up unauthorized tire dumps and to help prevent future
accumulations of tires Other amendments provide for stricter licensing requirements and make
tire transporters (licensed or not) liable for the cost of cleaning up illegally stored or dumped
tires The fee raises about $4 4 million per year The 2010 fee sunset was removed by 2009
legislation That legislation transfers most of the tire funds to DOT for road maintenance
Ecology is allocated $1 million per biennium for continued tire- related projects Additional
information concerning Ecology's tire clean-up program can be found at
hhtp / /www ecy wa gov /programs /swfa/ttres /cleanup html
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1.4.6 Secured Load Requirements
A state law, RCW 46 61655, applies to people hauling garbage and other materials The law
states that "no vehicle shall be driven or moved on any public highway unless such vehicle is
loaded as to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping "
Significant fines may be levied against violators Kitsap County Code 9 18, which was adopted in
response to this law, requires users of County solid waste facilities to cover their loads Violators
are charged a ten dollar fee at all County solid waste facilities for having uncovered or improperly
covered loads
1.4.7 Ban on Sale of Mercury- Containing Products
In 2006 the Mercury Education and Reduction Act (RCW 70 95M) made it illegal to sell most
items that contain mercury, including thermometers, manometers, toys, games, and Jewelry The
sale of thermostats containing mercury is now illegal unless the manufacturer provides a
thermostat recycling program The sale of mercury- containing fluorescent light bulbs is still
allowed, but labeling to warn consumers that the bulbs contain mercury is now required
1.4.8 Children's Safe Products Act
Growing concerns about the presence of toxics in toys and other products sold for use by children
led to the adoption of the Children's Safe Products Act in 2008 The Act is designed to protect
children from lead, cadmium, and phthalates in products they use everyday, provide consumers
with information to make safer product choices for their children, and put Washington on track to
addressing the many other hazardous chemicals in children's products The Act prohibits sale of
products that contain identified toxic chemicals over certain levels beginning in July 2009, and
takes steps to begin phasing out other high risk chemicals in the future
1.4.9 Public Event Recycling Law
RCW 70 93 093, known as the Public Event Recycling Law, became effective in Washington on
July 22, 2007 It requires that "in communities where there is an established curbside service and
where recycling service is available to businesses, a recycling program must be provided at every
official gathering and at every sport facility by the vendors who sell beverages in single -use
aluminum, glass, or plastic bottles or cans " The vendors themselves are responsible for providing
recycling programs at these events "Official gatherings" include events such as fairs, musical
concerts, festivals, athletic games, tournaments, etc
1.4.10 Anaerobic Digester Exemption
Substitute Senate Bill 5797 went into effect July 26, 2009 This legislation exempts an anaerobic
digester that meets certain conditions from the need to obtain a solid waste handling permit under
Chapter 70 95 RCW An anaerobic digester is defined as "a vessel that processes organic material
into biogas and digestate using nucroorganisms in a decomposition process within a closed,
oxygen -free container " Streamlining permitting requirements is intended to encourage renewable
energy development from agricultural waste and livestock manure
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1.4.11 Mercury- Containing Lamp Recycling
Senate Bill 5543 was signed by Governor Gregoire on March 19, 2010 The bill creates a
convenient, statewide recycling program for mercury-cont inmg lighting from residents in
Washington State starting in 2013 The program will be financed by the producers of mercury-
containing lighting No -cost recycling services must be provided for residents in each county and,
at a minimum, in every city with population greater than 10,000
1.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES
Climate Action Team (CAT) 2008 Leading the Way Implementing Practical Solutions to the
Climate Change Challenge
Governor's Sustainable Washington Advisory Panel 2004 Progress Report on the Action Plan
for a Sustainable Washington
Kitsap Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) 2006 200610 -Year Comprehensive Plan
Update 10, Integrated Comprehensive Plan and Environmental Impact Statement,
Volume I Prepared for the Kitsap Board of County Commissioners by Kitsap County
Departments of Community Development and Public Works, and Jones and Stokes and
AHBL with E D Hovee & Company and Henderson Young & Company
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division ( Kitsap County) 1999 Kitsap
County 1999 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, Final Version Prepared by
SCS Engineers and Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division
Port Orchard, Washington
Kitsap County Sustamability Resolution #091 -2009
Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) 2009 Beyond Waste Plan 2009 Update
Summary of the Washington State Hazardous Wave and Solid Waste Management Plan
Publication 09 -07 -026
Washington State Executive Order 05 -01 2005 Establishing sustainability and efficiency goals
for state operations
Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) 2004 The Washington State Hazardous
Waste Management Plan and Solid Waste Management Plan, Final Plan Publication
04 -07 -022 Washington State Department of Ecology
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CHAPTER 2 - WASTE STREAM
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the population and solid waste stream in Kitsap County, including
quantities, sources, and composition of waste that is generated, recycled, and disposed This
chapter updates information about the people who produce waste, how much they recycle and
dispose, and what materials are still disposed
The changes between 1999 and 2009 help to show how well existing programs are addressing
Plan Goals, and, if necessary, how programs should be redirected to address particular materials
and/or population sectors
2.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANNING AREA
Kitsap County is located in the Puget Sound region of western Washington The county lies on
the Kitsap Peninsula and includes Bainbridge Island
Urban areas comprise incorporated cities totaling approximately 56 7 square miles (Bainbridge
Island, Poulsbo, Bremerton, and Port Orchard) Unincorporated Urban Growth Areas total an
additional 38 4 square miles Three cities, Poulsbo, Bremerton, and Port Orchard, are surrounded
by Urban Growth Areas The designated Urban Growth Areas are listed below
• Kingston
• Poulsbo
• Silverdale
• Central Kitsap
• East Bremerton
• West Bremerton
• Gorst
• Port Orchard
• Utility Local Improvement District #6 (ULID #6)
• South Kitsap Industrial Area (SKIA)
Outside of the urban areas, rural lands are divided into rural residential, rural industrial and rural
commercial areas, undeveloped areas, and lands for forestry, mining, and agriculture
2.3 SOURCES OF DATA
There are several questions that must be answered to adequately plan for long -range solid and
hazardous waste management
• How much waste is generated in Kitsap County?
• How much is diverted or recycled?
• How much disposed?
• What sectors produce which types of waste?
• What else can we divert or recycle?
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• Are existing facilities able to handle all of the materials produced, or do we need to
expand or build new facilities?
• Is the system cost - effective and sustainable?
The data needed to answer such questions comes from population protections, disposal and
recycling data, and waste composition studies This section describes the sources of data that are
available to support this planning effort and provides waste stream projections based on that data
Population Data
Kitsap County analyzed existing population patterns and projected growth rates in order to
produce the 2006 Kitsap County Integrated Comprehensive Plan (BOCC 2006) The Washington
State Office of Financial Management (OFM) produces high, medium, and low population
estimates in Population Trends for Washington State and Growth Management Population
Projections (OFM2008), which are summarized in Table 2 -1
Facility Data
Recycling facilities and facilities with solid waste handling permits are required to submit Annual
Reports to KCHD and Ecology that describe the types and volumes of wastes received, disposed,
and recycled Each year, Ecology uses Annual Report data to generate a report titled Solid Waste
in Washington State Annual Status Report That report provides a wealth of information about
facilities and the types and volumes of wastes and recyclables that they accept
Waste Composition Data
In order to plan for additional waste reduction, recycling, and composting efforts in the future, it
is important to understand the volumes and type of materials currently being disposed of as
garbage Waste composition studies are used to quantify the various materials in the disposed
waste stream The availability of waste composition data :specific to Kitsap County is somewhat
limited, so the Plan relies upon studies by Ecology and by other counties
Who Produces Waste?
Studies that evaluate the waste stream tend to categorize generators into four mayor groups
These groups are referred to throughout this Plan, and are iidentified as follows
• single - family households
• multi - family households
• commercial generators
• self - haulers (includes both residential and commercial sources)
2.4 POPULATION PROJECTIONS
Within this Plan, OFM high and OFM medium estimates are used to conservatively represent the
high and low end of possible population growth, and Kitsap County's estimate from the 2006
Kitsap County Integrated Comprehensive Plan, which fall, between them, is used to represent the
County's estimate When population is mentioned in this document, it refers to the County's
estimate as a shorthand, recognizing that the actual number is likely to fall somewhere between
the high and low ranges
As time goes on, actual population changes and settlement patterns are affected by many factors
such as the economy, local and national political events, climate, local building and zoning codes,
and annexations This should be taken into account when implementing specific projects
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Table 2 -1 shows various population projections for Kitsap County Each projection is based upon
the most recent U S census data from 2000 The range shown in the projections gives us a likely
range of growth
Table 2 -1
Kitsap County Population Estimates
Kitsap County Kitsap County Kitsap County
Population - Population - Population -
Year High Est.' County Est. Med. Est.'
2000 231,969 232,902 231,969
2005 240,400 248,186 240,400
2008 248,399 258,884 247,689
2010 296,494 266,214 249,050
2015 316,624 285,765 262,052
2020 347,255 307,377 283,242
2025 371,972 331,571 299,073
2030 396,879 359,239 314,610
'Data from "Growth Management Population Projections 2000 to 2030 " High and Medium
Estimates http / /www ofin wa gov /pop/gma/projections asp, Data 2001 to 2007 from "2007
Population Trends for Washington State " http / /www ofi».wa gov /pop /poptrends/
2 Data from Kitsap County Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Population Assessment (Kitsap 2007a)
3 Population estimated using the average annual population growth between 2011 and 2030
(i e, 147% for high projection, 1 18% for medium projection)
2.5 WASTE IMPORT AND EXPORT
This section describes how the import and export of solid waste from other communities into and
out of Kitsap County affect the types and volumes of waste that must be handled In 1995,
17 % of the solid waste disposed in Kitsap County was imported The remaining 83% of the solid
waste disposed in Kitsap County was generated from within Kitsap County (Kitsap 1999) In
2007, 2 % of the solid waste handled for disposal in Kitsap County was imported from Mason
County, with small volumes received from other counties as well (Kitsap 2009) Nearly all of the
solid waste handled for disposal in Kitsap County was exported to Columbia Ridge Landfill and
Recycling Center in Arlington, Oregon
2.5.1 Waste Import
Imported solid waste is defined as solid waste generated in other counties, but disposed of in
Kitsap County Proximity, convenience, disposal bans, and lower disposal costs could make it
attractive to dispose of wastes in Kitsap County, rather than a facility in the county in which the
wastes originated
Waste import occurs on a routine basis, and the fees collected help support the Kitsap County
waste handling system For instance, garbage and recyclables collected in the north end of
Mason County are delivered to the Olympic View Transfer Station (OVTS) for disposal In
addition, Mason County residents may use the Kitsap County Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Facility under terms and conditions of Interlocal Agreements between Kitsap and
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Mason Counties In addition, special wastes such as asbestos and contaminated soils are accepted
at OVTS from a variety of generators
2.5.2 Waste Export
Since 2002, the majority of MSW generated in Kitsap County has been exported to Waste
Management's Columbia Ridge Landfill and Recycling Center in Arlington, Oregon
Some waste export is also reported to occur from the south side of the County where residents
occasionally deliver yard debris and MSW generated in Kitsap County to facilities in Pierce
County This export tends to occur where driving distance, tipping fees, or facility operating
hours are preferable Volumes are not measured, but are presumed to be small In addition, a
majority of the yard debris and some construction wood waste generated in Kitsap County is
delivered to a recycler in Mason County
2.6 COMPOSITION OF DISPOSED MSW
MSW composition estimates were performed by Ecology In its 1992 and 2003 Waste
Characterization Studies (Ecology 1993 and 2003) In both studies, counties were grouped
according to geographic, economic, and demographic sirmlanties Sampling and surveys
conducted in certain counties were assumed to represent the composition of disposed MSW in
counties of similar demographic make -up Thurston County completed a waste composition
study in 2004 (Thurston County 2005) Because of its similarity to Kitsap County, all data used
in this plan related to the composition of disposed waste is derived from the Thurston County
study
Table 2 -2 provides a comparison of estimated composition of disposed MSW in percent by
weight, between the Kitsap County and the statewide average
Table 2 -2
Estimated Composition of Disposed MSW in Percent
by Weight, 2003 - 2004
Kitsap County' Statewide (2003)
Construction &
Demolition Debris 230% 135%
Glass 27% 40%
Metal 67% 75%
Organics 180% 25 1%
Other 155% 137%
Paper 178% 237%
Plastic 146% 116%
Special 20% 09%
' Based on 2004 Thurston County Waste Composition Study
2 Ecology 2003 Washington State Waste Characterization Study
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2.7 SOLID WASTE GENERATION FORECAST
Ecology tracks a number of figures to show how much waste is generated in Washington State
Ecology estimates a 2006 statewide generation rate of approximately 14 98 pounds per person per
day (Ecology 2007) This figure includes all MSW and non -MSW wastes disposed, recycled, and
diverted Non -MSW waste includes construction and demolition wastes, landcleanng debris,
tires, petroleum - contaminated soils, and industrial wastes that often do not enter the municipal
solid waste system "Diverted" is defined as non -MSW waste that is not landfilled, but which is
put to other uses not considered to be "recycling" or "beneficial use," terms which are defined by
state law
Kitsap County's total waste generation rate differs from the statewide rate due to its unique mix
of urban and rural densities, demographics, and the local economies Based on data reported to
Ecology, the actual 2006 total waste generation rate for Kitsap County (MSW plus other non-
MSW wastes) is approximately 9 8 lbs per person per day (Newman 2008)
Figure 2 -1 forecasts total waste generation in the County through the year 2030 based on a total
waste generation rate of 9 8 pounds per person per day and utilizing the OFM 2007 high and
medium population estimates to calculate the high and low end of possible waste generation, and
Kitsap County's population estimate from the 2006 Kitsap County Integrated Comprehensive
Plan, to calculate the medium waste generation estimate
Total generation rates are important for planning purposes because they provide a total picture of
waste generation for the County as a whole, and help the County to target existing and new waste
reduction, recycling, re -use, and composting programs to reduce overall resource consumption in
all sectors
Figure 2 -1
Annual MSW and Non - MSW Generated at 9.8 lbs/ erson/da
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Year
Note The jump in waste generation for the OFM High population estimate in 2007 is due to the
transition in data sources from actual population trends in Kitsap County to projections provided
by OFM
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Ecology also estimated a 2006 statewide generation rate oi" 7 97 pounds per person per day
(Ecology 2007) for MSW and recycled waste Based on data reported to Ecology for counties
with semi -rural characteristics similar to Kitsap County, the actual 2006 MSW generation rate
appears to be slightly less than 7 pounds per person per day (Newman 2008)
Figure 2 -2 forecasts MSW waste generation in the County through the year 2030 based on a
waste generation rate of 7 pounds per person per day and Litilizing the OFM high and medium
estimates to calculate the high and low end of possible waste generation, and Kitsap County's
estimate from the 2006 Katsap County Integrated Comprehensive Plan to calculate the medium
waste generation estimate
This information helps the County to target existing and new waste reduction, recycling, re -use,
and composting programs to reduce resource consumption in these sectors Generation totals also
help the County plan for any public facility improvements necessary to handle significant
increases in waste or recycling volumes in the future Actual population growth depends on a
variety of factors, and the upper and lower estimates present a presumed range of likely scenarios
Finally, Katsap County tracks waste generated by County residents and businesses that is handled
through one of the County-owned or contracted facilities (ItAGFs and OUTS), or by waste and
recycling haulers operating under WUTC permit For 2006, Kitsap County figures for self -haul,
commercial, and residentially collected MSW disposed indicate a waste generation rate of
approximately 5 pounds per person per day ( Kitsap County 2007)
Figure 2 -2
Annual MSW & Recycling Generated at 7 lbs/ erson/da
550,000
500,000 —
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250,000 -+- Kitsap County Pop Est
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200,000
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Year
Note The jump in waste generation for the OFM High population estimate in 2007 is due to the
transition in data sources from actual population trends m Kitsap County to projections provided
by OFM
Figure 2 -3 forecasts MSW waste generation in the County through the year 2030 based on a
waste generation rate of 5 pounds per person per day and utilizing the OFM high and medium
estimates to calculate the high and low end of possible waste generation, and Kitsap County's
estimate from the 2006 Kitsap County Integrated Comprehensive Plan to calculate the medium
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waste generation estimate When the 5 pounds per person per day estimate is projected through
2030, the waste increases approximately 21% Though this increase is significant, the current
solid waste system can accommodate this increase without exceeding capacity
MSW generation totals are important for planning purposes because they provide the picture of
waste generation for wastes typically handled by County-owned facilities or contracted facilities
(RAGFs and OUTS) The information helps the County plan for the public facilities necessary to
handle the wastes, and allow for recycling, anticipated or planned in the future The information
also helps the County set levels of service and rates at County-owned or contracted facilities
Figure 2 -3
Annual MSW Generated at 5 lbs/ erson /da
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2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Year
Note The jump in waste generation for the OFM High population estimate in 2007 is due to the
transition in data sources from actual population trends m Kitsap County to projections provided
by OFM
2.8 RECYCLING AND DIVERSION DATA
Ecology conducts a voluntary annual recycling survey to collect data about recyclable materials
collected from homes and businesses, as well as diverted materials managed in a way that does
not meet the state's definition of recycling The information gathered in the annual survey helps
maintain support for recycling, it shows the progress and success of recycling in Washington's
homes and businesses, and it is used as a tool for planning solid waste and recycling services in
local areas such as Kitsap County
Annual Recycling Survey data is used to determine the amounts and types of materials recycled
in Kitsap County in order to gauge the success of recycling efforts conducted by the County, and
by extension, residents and businesses within the County
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2.8.1 Generation, Disposal, and Recycling Rates
Recycling, as defined in WAC 173- 350 -100, means "transforming or remanufacturing waste
materials into usable or marketable materials for use other than landfill disposal or incineration
Recycling does not include collection, compacting, repackaging, and sorting for the purpose of
transport " Generally, recycling rates refer to that portion of the MSW part of the waste stream
which is transformed or remanufactured However, because local governments have placed
significant emphasis on the recovery of the non -MSW waste stream, in the late 1990s Ecology
started tracking "diverted" waste, which includes those materials which are recovered for uses
other than recycling
According to Ecology, Kitsap County generated approximately 291,084 tons of MSW in 2008
Of that amount, approximately 197,413 tons were disposed, and 93,671 tons recycled, equating to
an MSW recycling rate of approximately 32 percent When non -MSW wastes are considered in
addition to MSW, Kitsap County generated approximately 391,841 tons in 2008 Of that,
approximately 197,413 tons were disposed, and approximately 194,427 recycled or diverted,
equating to an overall waste recycling/diversion rate of approximately 49 percent (Ecology 2009)
Because Kitsap County's programs address both MSW and non -MSW waste streams, it is
advantageous to track both recycling and diversion data This information will determine
potential recycling and waste handling infrastructure requirements, and enhance progression
toward waste reduction, resource conservation, and sustainability goals
2.8.2 Changes in the Waste Stream 2007 — 2008
As shown in Figures 2-4 and 2 -5, the Solid Waste Division observed a decrease in disposal and
recycling tonnages between 2007 and 2009 Tonnages are down approximately 10% year -over-
year
Some of the decline is likely the result of environmental awareness on the part of the businesses
and residents of Kitsap County and the impact of the Solid Waste Division and other programs
But the largest portion of the decline is attributed to a slowed economy Waste generation and
economic conditions tend to correlate This association makes sense because in a slowed
economy, construction, remodeling, retail, and other sectors also slow, which results in less waste
generation
The Solid Waste Division continuously monitors trends in recycling and disposal as part of its
program planning activity Tonnages impact costs and revenues, capital facilities, operations and
maintenance, and program design Recent data will be used in combination with the waste
projections discussed throughout this Chapter as new programs and policies are implemented
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Figure 2-4
MSW Disposal at OVTS, 2005 — 2009
220,000
215,000
210,000
205,000
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195,000
190,000
185,000
180,000
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
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Source Kitsap County 2010
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Recycle Tonnages at OVTS, 2005 —2009
2,400
2,200
0 2,000
1,800
1,600
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Year
Source Kitsap County 2010
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2.10 REFERENCES /RESOURCES
Kitsap Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) 2006 200610 -Year Comprehensive Plan
Update 10, Integrated Comprehensive Plan and Environmental Impact Statement,
Volume 1 Prepared for the Kitsap Board of County Commissioners by Kitsap County
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Departments of Community Development and Public Works, and Jones and Stokes and
AHBL with E D Hovee & Company and Henderson Young & Company
Kitsap County Department of Community Development 2007a Kitsap County Countywide
Planning Policies 2025 Population Allocation, prepared by the Kitsap County
Department of Planning and Community Development, unpublished Excel spreadsheet
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2010 Kitsap County
Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2009 Annual Report (unpublished)
Prepared by the Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division Port
Orchard, Washington
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2007 Kitsap County
Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2006 Annual Report Prepared by
the Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division Port Orchard,
Washington
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, 1999 Kitsap County 1999
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, Final Version Prepared by SCS
Engineers and Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division Port
Orchard, Washington
Newman, Gretchen, Washington State Department of Ecology 2008 Telephone conversation
with Tamara Gordy, URS Corporation, Inc , Seattle, Washington, re Latest information
on statewide waste generation rates
Office of Financial Management (OFM), 2008 Growth Management Population Projections
2000 to 2030, 2007 Projections, high series Data obtained from archived data on
website < http / /www ofin wa goy/pgp /gma/projec1ions07 aM by Tamara Gordy, URS
Corporation, Seattle, Washington
Thurston County Department of Water and Waste Management 2005 Thurston County 2004
Waste Composition Study, prepared by Green Solutions for Thurston County Department
of Water and Waste Management, Solid Waste Management Division
Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) 2009 2008 Annual Recycling Survey
(Internal Report)
Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) 2007 Solid Waste in Washington State,
16th Annual Status Report Publication 07 -07 -048 Washington State Department of
Ecology, Solid Waste and Financial Assistance program
Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) 2003 Waste Composition Analysis for the
State of Washington Prepared for the Washington State Department of Ecology by
Green Solutions, South Prairie, Washington
Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) 1993 1992 Washington State Waste
Characterization Study Publication 93 -045 Prepared for the Washington State
Department of Ecology by R W Beck, Seattle, Washington
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CHAPTER 3 - WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING
3.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter discusses Waste Reduction & Recycling, and establishes immediate, mid -term, and
long -term policy objectives to ensure a proactive, convenient, reliable, and efficient system for
residents of Kitsap County that minimizes waste generation and maximizes recovery of
recyclables in a cost effective manner
Waste diversion programs have a significant environmental impact beyond merely reducing
waste disposal needs As diversion increases, reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will
be realized due to the energy and pollution savings when products are manufactured from
recycled materials instead of virgin raw materials
3.1.1 Planning Issues
The significant planning issues facing the management of waste reduction and recycling
programs include
• What are the most effective actions the Solid Waste Division can take to reduce the
volume, toxicity, or life -cycle impacts of materials in the waste stream
• Are existing programs sufficient to achieve Solid Waste Division recycling and diversion
goals
• How should the Solid Waste Division's waste reduction programs be revised to
incorporate the multiple environmental benefits, including climate change impacts,
associated with promoting sustainability?
3.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS
3.2.1 Waste Generation, Recycling, and Disposal
The waste quantities in Kitsap County are increasing every year as the population expands
Currently over 300,000 tons of waste are generated annually Recycling rates have been
improving steadily, from 9 5% in 1990 to 31% in 2007 However, waste generation has also been
increasing Figure 3 -1 illustrates the trends in waste generation, recycling and disposal
On a per capita basis, it is estimated that Kitsap County residents and businesses generate
between 5 and 9 8 pounds per person per day of waste and recyclables, depending on what is
counted and how it is measured (see Chapter 2 for additional information)
Diversion strategies to achieve the next incremental level of diversion require targeting select
sectors and materials Strategies available to local governments interested in pursuing enhanced
waste prevention and diversion can be classified into the following four categories
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• Regulatory - includes actions such as adopting extended producer responsibility
mandates (i a producer - funded take -back programs), instituting bans on certain classes of
materials, charging user -fees on disposable items, or mandating recycling at construction
sites
• Policy - includes changing the rate structure for refuse collection, altering purchasing
guidelines to emphasize recycled or re -used materials in government projects, or adding
material classes that may be integrated into the traditional recycling and organics waste
collection service
• Programmatic - includes education, market development, or implementing changes in
the actual collection of materials, including the frequency of collection and the size and
type of containers used by residents and business
• Contractual - includes structuring solid waste service contracts to compensate
contractors, vendors, and suppliers based on performance objectives that are aligned with
the community's waste reduction or product stewardship goals
Figure 3 -1
Kitsap C ounty Recycling & Dispo 1997 — 2008
350,000 -
300,000
250,000
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100,000 -
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Figure 3 -2 shows the estimated composition of the disposed waste stream This is a "snapshot"
of the waste based on a study done in Thurston County, a community with similar characteristics
to Kitsap County
It clearly identifies several materials which should be targeted for diversion, including
• Construction & demolition debris (C &D) (22 %)
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• Organic materials (18 %)
• Paper (18 %)
• Plastic (15 %)
Figure 3 -2
Composition of Disposed Waste
Plastic, 15% Special, 2% C &D, 22%
Paper, 18% I
Glass, 3°/
Metal, 7%
Organics,
Other, 15% 18%
Source Volumes estimated based on Thurston 2005
Each potentially recyclable material above represents over 15% (by volume) of materials found in
disposed waste C &D, organic materials, and paper are good prospects to target for additional
diversion away from disposal Plastic lacks developed markets at this time, but should conditions
change in the future, could be targeted as well
Kitsap County currently recycles or diverts approximately 31% of its waste stream This plan
considers strategies to reduce waste generation and toxicity, as well as strategies to increase
diversion Organic materials are discussed in Chapter 4 C &D is discussed in Chapter 5 Glass,
paper, plastic, and other "household" recyclables are discussed in this chapter
3.2.2 Waste Reduction
Waste reduction is defined as a collective set of actions that reduce the volume, toxicity, or life -
cycle impacts of materials in the waste stream Waste reduction is first in the County and State
waste management hierarchy It is the most cost - effective means by which waste can be
prevented from entering the solid waste handling and disposal system Preventing or minimizing
waste supports long -term sustainability because it reduces the cost, greenhouse gas, and
environmental impacts associated with production, distribution, and marketing virgin products, as
well as reducing the impacts associated with disposing of end -of -life products Available
historical data does not distinguish between waste generated by sub - sector (i a residential,
commercial, industrial), and so trends by sub - sector cannot be easily identified However,
Ecology data indicates that MSW generated in the residential and commercial sectors account for
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approximately 75% of all waste generated in Kitsap County Consequently, emphasis on waste
reduction programs should focus on those sectors, with additional toxic waste reduction emphasis
on those commercial and industrial businesses that are identified by the County The County can
and should play a role in working with businesses to identify material and product substitutes that
are less toxic and use fewer resources
Zero Waste Philosophy
Zero Waste is a philosophy and a design principle that provides a visionary goal for Kitsap
County It goes beyond recycling to take a "whole system" approach to the flow of resources and
waste through human society It attempts to guide people to emulate sustainable natural cycles,
where discarded materials become resources for others to use Zero Waste means designing and
managing products and processes to reduce the volume and toxicity of materials used and waste
produced, to conserve and recover resources, and not to burn or landfill them Implementing Zero
Waste strategies could reduce discharges to land, water, or air that may negatively impact human,
animal or plant health Zero Waste maximizes recycling, numiruzes waste, reduces consumption
and ensures that products are made to be re -used, repaired, or recycled back into nature or the
marketplace (Seattle Public Utilities 2007)
In our industrial society waste results from the inefficient use of any resource and includes
activities and products that generate by- products with no clear use, no market value, or hazardous
properties and by- products that decrease their potential value Waste takes many different forms
from solid and hazardous waste to wastes in energy and material use, wastes in manufacturing
and administrative activities, and wastes of human resources Our industrial system today is
primarily linear, where materials are extracted from the earth's crust, transported to
manufacturing sites, used to produce products (all materials not part of end product are discarded
as waste), then products are transported to users and finally, at the end -of -life, discarded as waste
Not only is this inefficient and costly, but these products often contain persistent or toxic
materials that negatively impact the environment when they are incinerated or disposed of in
landfills Figure 3 -3 provides a visual representation of material flows through today's society
Zero waste suggests that the entire concept of waste should be eliminated Instead, waste should
be thought of as a "residual product" or simply a "potential resource" and not accepted as an
unavoidable impact of the normal course of events Opportunities such as reduced costs,
increased profits, and reduced environmental impacts are found when returning these "residual
products" or "resources" as food to either natural or industrial systems This may involve
redesigning both products and processes in order to eliminate hazardous properties that
make them unusable and unmanageable in quantities that overburden both industry and the
environment These new designs will strive for reduced materials use, use of recycled materials,
use of more benign materials, longer product lives, repair ability, and ease of disassembly at end
of life
Zero Waste strategies consider the entire life -cycle of our products, processes, and systems in the
context of a comprehensive systems understanding of our interactions with nature and search
for inefficiencies at all stages With this understanding, wastes can be thinking Indeed, we should
work to "design "our wastes, if any, so that they have future applications (Zero Waste Alliance
2009)
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Figure 3 -3
Key program efforts in Kitsap County include Material Flows Today
• Actively support the adoption, development, and MstublRowsToft
implementation of product stewardship programs that `~
encourage manufacturers to re- design products so that
they produce less waste when they reach the end of
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• Educate consumers to demand products that are less a �& &dd
toxic and/or result to less waste when they reach the —. - Un - ""
end of their useful life x
• Continue to update procurement policies to emphasize sa
products that have a reduced environmental impact °` ft `"VW "WN
during manufacture, use, and disposal, including those woop"fend" Re "" D
that are less toxic and produce less waste when they
reach the end of their useful life
• Support community efforts to re -use durable goods Figure 3 -4
and building materials through expanded donation and Improved Material Flows
sales opportunities ImpromdIVIoN ialFlows
• Support for Built Green, LEED, and other programs
that promote waste reduction in the building trades, as
well as use of durable and less toxic alternatives, and „ftd,o
design for disassembly that results in less waste and (—�
more easily recyclable waste at the end of the
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Product Stewardship
Product waste now makes up 75% of the waste stream
Many of these products contain difficult to recycle and/or
hazardous materials Rather than continue to manage landfill disposal of these products, state
governments are increasingly adopting the successful product stewardship approach already in
place in the European Union, Canada, and many other countries Product stewardship represents a
fundamental shift in how end -of -life products are managed The producer, rather than local
government, takes responsibility to reduce the life -cycle impacts of their products and packaging,
from design to end -of -life management The producer is responsible for funding collection,
transportation, re -use, and either recycling or disposal of end -of -life products Washington State
is a national leader in enacting product stewardship legislation
Successful product stewardship programs tend to be mandatory, and often take the form of take -
back programs where a private infrastructure is established (reverse - distribution) to recover end -
of -life products Product stewardship programs are funded in a variety of ways, including
advanced disposal fees collected at time of product purchase, end of life disposal fees at time of
disposal, or with charges incorporated in the purchase price of the product According to
Ecology, product stewardship can be coupled with positive incentives such as technical
assistance, education for consumers, recognition programs, tax reductions, market development
plans, grants, and government procurement policies
Ecology and/or the Northwest Product Stewardship Council (NWPSC), of which the County is an
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active member, are currently pursuing product stewardship programs for carpet, paint,
pharmaceuticals, compact fluorescent lights, and other materials, while working on a long -range
strategy that is not specific to particular products
As a matter of program policy, the Solid Waste Division supports product stewardship as a key
method of achieving long -term waste reduction and recycling goals
Four mayor accomplishments of the NWPSC in 2007 were
• Substantial involvement in the passage of Washington State's product stewardship law
that makes computer, monitor, and television manufacturers responsible for financing and
implementing a collection system for their products A successful electronic waste
recycling program was implemented statewide beginning January 1, 2009
• Providing expert advice and guidance in the formation and development of a California
Product Stewardship Council and a Midwest Product Stewardship Council
• Leadership role in Pharmaceuticals from Households A Return Mechanism (PHARM), a
regional committee developing a take back program for unwanted/unused medications
The pilot launched at Group Health clinics in November 2007 has expanded to Bartell's
Drug Stores
• Continued leadership role in the national paint stewardship dialogue
3.2.3 Recycling
At its most basic level, a recycling system consists of the following inter- connected parts
• Generation
• Collection
• Residential (Single and Multi- fanuly)
• Commercial
• Self -haul
• Processing
• Re- manufacturing recycled materials into new products
• Marketing recycled- content products to manufacturers and consumers
When devising strategies to increase the level of recycling, it is important to consider that barriers
and opportunities can exist in any of the above areas, and to target efforts accordingly Based
upon a review of existing conditions, key needs and opportunities have been identified as a focus
for the 6 -year and 20 -year planning horizon To meet the State recycling goal of 50 %, enhanced
or additional programs must be developed
3.2.4 List of Designated Recyclables
According to Kitsap County Code, the following recyclable materials are designated as a
minimum list of designated recyclables that must be included in curbside recycling service and
collected from single- and multi - family customers when set out as specified
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• Clear, amber, and green glass food and beverage containers
• Tin- coated steel cans
• Aluminum cans
• Scrap metal with dimensions less than 2 foot by 2 foot and less than 35 pounds
• Newspaper including glossy advertisements and inserts that are delivered with the
newspaper
• Mixed paper including mail, magazines, catalogs and phone books, paperback books,
computer paper, white and colored ledger, file folders, file cards, and chipboard
• Paper food containers including paper bags, dry food boxes, frozen food boxes, egg
cartons, milk cartons, and juice boxes
• Corrugated cardboard
• Plastic bottles, dugs, and dairy tubs (no lids)
This list can be revised over time according to the following factors, as determined by the Solid
Waste Division and solid waste haulers
• Potential for significant waste stream diversion
• Market conditions, including market risk
• New technologies and innovative program approaches
3.2.5 Process to Revise List of Designated Recyclables
The Solid Waste Division discusses any proposed additions or deletions to materials collected
with the SWAC and the Director of Public Works for each jurisdiction Based on this feedback,
the Solid Waste Division will prepare recommended language for adoption by the BOCC and
City Councils for those cities who contract for waste collection services Following approval,
Kitsap County Code and the applicable municipal codes are revised accordingly, and haulers and
other service providers are notified regarding implementation of the new requirements The Solid
Waste Division will provide notification to Ecology of any changes as they are adopted
3.2.6 Recycling and Diversion Rate
Ecology calculates Kitsap County's recycling rate using information from the Annual Recycling
Survey and disposal information reported by haulers, collection sites, processors, and other
businesses The recycling rate for Kitsap County includes materials collected from each city,
tribal reservations, Navy housing, and the unincorporated county
Ecology includes recyclables collected from homes, businesses, and institutions, and the tonnage
of waste disposed of by these groups, and calculates the recycling rate according to this formula
Tons Recycled/ (Tons Recycled + Tons Disposed) = Recycling Rate
3.2.7 Urban /Rural Designation
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Figure 3 -5 provides a visual representation of existing Level 1 (i e , "Urban ") and Level 2 (i e ,
"Rural ") service areas, as defined in Kitsap County Code Chapter 9 48 As shown in the map
key, the current curbside recycling area is depicted with light green shading, darker green "dots"
(often contiguous) depict single family residences within the curbside recycling boundary area
Gray "dots" depict single family residences outside of the current curbside recycling boundary
Curbside garbage collection is currently available countywide Curbside collection of household
recyclables is available to 88% of the single family and duplex dwelling units countywide This
represents 100% of customers located in the incorporated areas, and the 59% of households
located in unincorporated areas within the Level 1 service boundaries
The 12% of households located in the Level 2 service area can recycle their materials by self -
hauling them to one of the RAGFs or to OUTS
3.2.8 In -house Programs
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Kitsap County Code Chapter 3 72 "Prevention of Waste in County Government" sets the protocol
for reducing waste in all departments of Kitsap County government The code directs departments
to identify annual goals to
• Prevent waste of materials, energy, and water
• Use less toxic products
• Use environmentally — preferred (resource and energy efficient) materials
• Increase their recycling rate
Waste Exchange
An electronic Waste Exchange enables employees from County departments to donate or obtain
surplus items for re -use by other departments The Waste Exchange intranet site encourages
regular visits as a way for departments to save money Program success is tracked to determine
the amount of money saved and disposal avoided
3.2.9 Processing
Peninsula Recycling, a privately operated recycling company owned by Waste Management and
located adjacent to OUTS, currently consolidates and bale, mixed paper and cardboard
recyclables collected from commercial customers and from RAGFs for transport to out -of -county
recycling markets
Mixed curbside recyclables collected by Waste Management are transported to OUTS, where
they are consolidated and loaded into large trailers and transported to an out -of -county material
recovery facility, SP Recycling in Frederickson Bainbridge Disposal hauls their collected
curbside recyclables to JMK Recycling in Tacoma
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3.2.10 Collection Services
The way that collection services are structured has a strong; influence on the diversion rates of
materials within the waste stream, as well as cost, customer satisfaction, and the total volume of
materials diverted from disposal Factors such as rate structure, relative and apparent cost of add -
on services, collection frequency, bin or can size, and whether participation is mandatory or
voluntary work together to affect participation and set -out volumes
Table 3 -1 summarizes collection of various wastes and recyclables in incorporated and
unincorporated areas
In cities that contract for collection services or provide it using their own vehicles and personnel,
rate structures can be used to support key goals such as waste prevention, added recycling, and
revenue stability Meanwhile, counties and cities that rely on WUTC certificated haulers are
more limited in their ability to influence rate structures because rates for certificated haulers are
set according to WUTC standards and guidelines
Figures 3 -6 and 3 -7 show the percentage of recycling and garbage contributed by each mayor
sector in Kitsap County
Single Family Residential Curbside Recycling Program Participation
Single family residents generate 45% of the waste and 24 of the recyclables collected in Kitsap
County
Curbside recycling service is available to all single and duplex dwelling units inside the Level 1
Service area, or 88% of households in Kitsap County and the incorporated cities In 2007,
customers within the Level 1 service area had their three bin curbside recycling service replaced
with a single 64 gallon cart To date it appears that this change has resulted in improved
participation, set -out rates, and volumes collected Quantifying the impact of shifting the
collection method can be completed once sufficient data have been collected
Of the 88% of residents who live in the Level 1 Service Area and have curbside recycling and
garbage service available to them, approximately 87% have chosen to sign up for it Actual use
(as measured by set -out rates) of the curbside program is consistently observed at 74 %, except in
Bainbridge Island where participation is higher, at 91%
Additional increases are also possible in the volume of recyclables managed as recyclables
instead of garbage as shown in Figure 3 -8 These increase could be achieved by enhanced
promotion, education, and outreach, by encouraging more residents to sign -up for curbside
collection services, and by making curbside collection of recyclables more widely available
Increasing the availability of curbside recycling by making it available county-wide, and
increasing the participation rate among voluntary subscribers, can also have a positive impact on
diversion It would also reduce the number of road trips to the RAGFs and to OVTS, producing
fewer GHG emissions
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Table 3 -1
Current Collection Services in Incorporated and Unincor orated Areas
Garbage Recyclables Yard Food Landclearing
Waste Waste
Bremerton Included in cost of Included Available
Port Orchard Mandatory garbage service Voluntary with YW from private
Poulsbo contractors
Bainbridge Included in cost of Included Available
Island Voluntary garbage service Voluntary with YW from private
contractors
Unincorporated (Level 1 Service Area)
Residential Included in cost of Included Available
Burn Ban Area Voluntary garbage service Voluntary with YW from private
contractors
Non - Residential Included in cost of Not Not Available
Burn an Area Voluntary garbage service Available Available from private
contractors
Unincorporated (Level 2 Service Area)
Non - Residential Not Not Available
Burn Ban Area Voluntary Not Available Available Available from private
contractors
Fruit and vegetable waste only
Figure 3 -6
Recycling b Sector
Self -Haul Commercial
29% 22%
Multi- Family
4% Single -Family
45%
Source Kitsap County 2010
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Figure 3 -7
Garbage Disposal by Sector
Self -Haul Commercial
35% 34%
Multi-Family Single - Family
24%
Source Kitsap County 2010
Figure 3 -8
Curbside Tonnages by Location
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80,000
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Multi family Curbside Recycling Program Participation
Multi - family residents generate 4% of the waste and 6% of the recyclables collected in Kitsap
County (Kitsap County 2008)
All multi - family buildings with 3 or more living units are charged for and provided with curbside
recycling service in the Level 1 service area Participation in multi - family recycling programs
vanes greatly between apartment complexes, but is generally low
Many communities find the implementation of effective multi- family programs to be a challenge
Multi - family recycling and refuse collection tend to be regulated like the commercial sector, but
the waste generated is more like the residential sector Part of the challenge in the multi - family
sector is that there is little direct link between recycling goals or requirements and the behavior of
individual tenants Tenants have little to no control over the location, capacity or convenience of
the recycling system at their residence Property managers and owners have no control over the
actual recycling and disposal behavior of the tenants A two - pronged approach including tenant
education and oversight of property managers /owners is necessary to overcome these barriers To
facilitate use and collection, recycling carts should be placed in the same location as garbage
dumpsters
National studies verify that participation in recycling programs by apartment dwellers lags behind
single - family programs The Solid Waste Division conducted a multi - family recycling study, with
the goal of increasing both participation rates and the quality of materials collected The study
recommendations were to provide better signage at collection locations to encourage use of single
stream carts, and to increase the cart size to 96 gallons
Commercial Recycling Programs
Commercial garbage represents approximately 34% of the waste and 22% of the recycling in
Kitsap County
Current commercial recycling rates in Kitsap County are low and offer significant potential for
improvement Participation or set -out data specific to Kitsap County is currently unavailable, but
anecdotal information indicates that businesses find limited availability or flexibility in the
commercial recycling services offered and that some businesses perceive them as overly costly
Some businesses that are located in multi- tenant buildings may not generate a large enough
volume of recyclables to regularly fill a commercial container As such they may not see a
significant savings in their garbage bills even if they begin to recycle more Some cities have
addressed this issue by ensuring that businesses who generate less than a certain volume of
garbage each week (e g 90 gallons) are eligible for residential service instead of the more costly
large container commercial service Some property managers have addressed it by offering
shared recycling bins that can serve multiple tenants, while continuing to have tenants pay for the
level of garbage service appropriate to their waste generation
Washington State law does not authorize counties to require haulers to provide or regulate
commercial recycling services Therefore Bainbridge Disposal, Waste Management, and
independent recyclers, determine the level of commercial recycling service available and the
commodities that are collected in the unincorporated areas
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Cities are not limited in this way Cities can, by contract, require their hauler to provide
commercial recycling service and specify the level of service required In some cities, the
authority to contract has been used to specify service levels and materials to be collected, or to
require garbage haulers to provide certain minimum recycling services as part of their service
offerings, or to specify the availability of residential service levels for businesses that generate
low volumes of garbage as described above
Self -Haul Recycling Programs
Self- haulers account for 36% of the garbage and 29% of the recycling in Kitsap County
The self -haul recycling program is designed to provide recycling opportunities to residents and
small businesses in rural areas The County owns a system of RAGFs, the Poulsbo Recycle
Center (PRC), and OVTS Self -haul recyclables are accepted free of charge at each facility
RAGFs are located conveniently throughout the County Approximately 12% of Kitsap residents
live within the Level 2 Service Areas and do not have access to curbside collection of recyclables
This leaves self - hauling of recyclables as the only option for some residents
The most common reasons customers give for self - hauling instead of signing up for curbside
collection are that they have a large volume of garbage, they are going to the RAGF to recycle so
they bring their garbage in the same trip, they perceive curbside collection as "too" expensive, or
they have items that are too big for curbside pickup Self - hauling of extra or bulky wastes often
results from an uncommon event like a household move or a mayor cleaning, remodeling, or
landscaping project
In addition to the items collected in curbside collection programs, the RAGFs offer self -haul
service for used clothing, white goods, and scrap metal OVTS and the Bainbridge Island RAGF
accept electronics for recycling under Washington's product stewardship program Electronic
wastes are also accepted at other privately operated facilities, both in and outside of Washington's
product stewardship program
Markets
Markets exist for all of the recycled materials collected by Kitsap County Market prices vary
considerably depending on the type of material, and may be negative for certain commodities at
certain times Market prices fluctuate for most materials, depending on a variety of factors,
including general economic conditions, prices of virgin materials, energy prices, transportation
costs, and domestic and global demand for secondary materials, among others The cleanliness,
composition, and quantity of recycled materials further affect commodity pricing
In the case of Kitsap County, the costs to transport commodities to recycling markets are
relatively high compared to other Puget Sound areas, due to its relatively poor access to mayor
interstate transportation routes Likewise, on a per -ton or per- household basis, collection costs
are higher in rural areas than in urban areas due to the greater distances traveled and reduced
route density
Kitsap County shares the market risk associated with the processing and sale of self - hauled
recyclables with Waste Management, who has the contract to haul, process, and market the
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County's recyclables In addition, residential customers of WUTC - regulated haulers share in any
financial benefit associated with processing and selling curbside recyclables Customers receive
a credit on their bill which reflects positive returns (if there are any) from marketing recyclables
collected at the curb
3.2.11 Promotion, Education & Outreach
The Solid Waste Division employs a number of marketing strategies to reach Kitsap County
residents and businesses including printed materials, curriculum, staffing booths at community
events, offering classes and workshops, other electronic means, an internet capable kiosk, theater
and newspaper ads, and newsletters Education and promotion programs are described in Chapter 6
3.2.12 Options for Recycling
Regulatory, policy, programmatic, and contractual methods that the Solid Waste Division and
participatmgjurisdicrions may consider to increase access, participation, and set -out rates for
recycling include the following
• Pursuing product stewardship initiatives such as producer - funded take -back programs for
materials that are toxic and/or costly to recycle
• Directing government purchasing programs to favor materials made with recycled
content and materials that by their use or manufacture tend to reduce greenhouse gas
impacts
• Setting rate structures such that participation in curbside services is cost competitive with
cost of self - hauling and incorporating the cost of managing the recyclables collected at
self -haul facilities (RAGFs and OUTS) into the fee structure that is charged for disposal
• Expanding curbside recycling boundaries so that service is available county-wide
• Adding items to the list of materials that can be collected and processed in curbside
recycling carts
• Adding items to the list of materials that can be collected and processed at the RAGFs
and OVTS
• Using city solid waste contracting authority to specify the availability and nummum
materials to be collected from commercial accounts within city boundaries, and
encouraging WUTC haulers to provide affordable recycling services to commercial
accounts in unincorporated areas of the County
• Requiring single family residential customers to pay for garbage and recycling service
and/or including recycling service as part of the cost of garbage service
• Ensuring that new multi - family buildings and/or certain types of commercial facilities
include adequate space for managing recyclables by including a technical review step in
the building permit review process and requiring the recycling company to pick up the
material at a given location
• Developing voluntary and/or mandatory programs to increase the effectiveness of multi-
family recycling programs
• Providing technical assistance to businesses to help them achieve waste reduction and
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recycling goals
• Considering disposal bans of materials for which i ecycling and diversion options are
well - developed and widely available, and an enfoi cement program can be effectively
implemented
3.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES
Based on an analysis of existing program elements, regulatory requirements, and the goals
identified within this Plan, the following Policy Objective were identified
1) Support waste prevention as the most effective and preferred means of helping residents and
businesses manage waste and immmize climate and environmental impacts
2) Support product stewardship Product stewardship shifts the costs of collection, recycling,
and disposal programs away from local government and toward those with the greatest ability
to affect toxicity, packaging, and durability
3) Support the use and ongoing refinement of environmentally preferable purchasing standards
for government purchases as a means of stimulating market development and reducing
greenhouse gas emissions associated with purchases
4) Encourage residential customers to use curbside recyc ling collection service instead of self -
hauling their normal household recyclables
5) Encourage measures that increase the availability of and participation in recycling of
recyclable and organic materials generated by the commercial sector
6) Work with haulers to provide convenient and cost - effective recycling services for small
businesses
7) Encourage the local development of alternative technologies that produce energy or conserve
natural resources and minimize impacts to land, water air, and climate from solid wastes,
including organic materials, where such technologies are cost - effective and technically
proven
8) Consider rate structures and disposal bans as potential tools to increase recycling of materials
Adapting the traditional cost/benefit paradigm to include the lifecycle environmental benefits
associated with new waste prevention and recycling programs will be considered
3.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
The following Recommended Strategies were developed to implement the Policy Objectives
1) Expand the availability of curbside recycling countywiide
2) Actively support the development of product stewardship laws at the State and National level
that require manufacturers or retailers to provide collection, recycling, and /or safe disposal
programs for target products
3) Work with local jurisdictions and agencies to adopt and follow environmentally preferred
purchasing programs These programs will
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a) Use the County Waste Wi$e program as a model, and focus on the procurement of goods
and services that cause less harm to humans and the environment than competing goods
and services that serve the same purpose, but which cause more harm to humans and the
environment, while still remaining cost effective
b) Use adaptive management, and consider the impacts of goods and services over their life
cycle, including raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging,
distribution, re -use, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service
4) Continue to offer waste prevention programs and strategies that encourage businesses,
institutions, and households to reduce the amount of waste they generate Examples of
successful approaches include
a) Using both publicly and privately- operated central depots to collect re- usable materials
such as used clothing
b) Sponsoring or promoting re- usable products and waste exchange programs such as
2Good2Toss
c) Cooperating with chanties and service organizations to provide assistance and to promote
services and community garage sales and events that help to reduce waste
d) Participating to multi- junsdictional and multi - disciplinary programs that build
partnerships with organizations that emphasize waste prevention, resource recovery, and
re -use
e) Continuing to offer programs and awards that publicly recognize individuals, businesses,
and agencies that exercise leadership and accomplishment to waste reduction, recycling,
and environmental protection
5) Continue to support efforts to increase the recycling rate and to increase participation in
recycling programs in Kitsap County This may include revising the list of materials accepted
in curbside collection programs, expanding the availability of curbside collection,
implementing rate incentives, and other techniques
6) Include the cost of "free" recycling in the disposal fees at the Recycling and Garbage
Facilities
7) Set rate structures at Recycling and Garbage Facilities such that it is less costly for customers
with small volume loads to sign up for curbside collection than it is to self -haul their garbage
8) Continue to work regionally to develop new uses and markets for recycled and diverted
materials
9) Cities who are negotiating new or updated solid waste contracts should incorporate language
that requires contracted haulers to offer specified levels of recycling services to commercial
customers
10) Refine and reinvigorate the business waste reduction and recycling program as follows
a) Promote product stewardship
b) Support legislation that encourages commercial recycling and environmentally sound
design of consumer products
c) Work with new businesses locating in the County to encourage them to incorporate
pollution prevention, sustainability practices, and waste minimization into their facility
and product design
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d) Participate with key organizations and institutions to promote sustainability in product
development and manufacture Assist such orgam nations and institutions with their
research into selected existing and proposed alternative products for their toxicity,
recyclability, re- usability, water consumption, energy use, and waste resulting from
manufacturing and use
e) Expand participation in multi - disciplinary environmental assistance programs for
businesses that offer industry- specific counseling on reducing the volume and toxicity of
their waste stream, implementing environmentally - preferable purchasing, and reducing
overall environmental impacts
11) Work with city and county agencies to adopt building and zoning ordinances that incorporate
technical review requirements to assure that adequate recycling space and screening
enclosures are included in new or remodeled multi - family and commercial projects prior to
issuing permits, and require the recycling companies to pick up this material at the designated
area
12) Distribute County- developed education materials to multi - family complexes on an annual
basis Support the adoption of rate -based incentives that encourage participation
13) Evaluate the benefits of charging variable tipping fees to capture loads of recyclable -rich
commercial and C &D waste
14) Include climate change considerations as well as economic impacts when considering the
merits of expanding or enhancing curbside garbage and recycling collection in the
unincorporated county
15) Work cooperatively with commercial recycling service providers to develop a methodology
for monitoring the diversion of recyclables from the commercial waste stream
16) If statewide waste diversion goals are not reached by 2015, consider disposal bans for
materials including, but not limited to, organic materials and C &D if cost effective recycling
services and adequate program enforcement efforts are available by that time
3.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2010 Kitsap County
Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2009 Annual Report (unpublished)
Prepared by the Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division Port
Orchard, Washington
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2008 Kitsap County
Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2007 Annual Report Prepared by the
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division Port Orchard,
Washington
Peters, Dave, Kitsap County Solid Waste Division 2008 Personal communication to Phil
Coughlan, Herrera Environmental Consultants for purposes of clarifying MSW
generation, disposal and recycling rates for Kitsap County
Seattle Public Utilities, 2007 Seattle Solid Waste, Recycling, Waste Reduction, and Facilities
Opportunities, Volumes I & 11 Accessed at
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http / /www seattle gov /uthUAbout SPU /Garbage System/Reports /SPU01 002548 MR
Thurston County Department of Water and Waste Management 2005 Thurston County 2004
Waste Composition Study, prepared by Green Solutions for Thurston County Department
of Water and Waste Management, Solid Waste Management Division July 2005
Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) 2009 2008 Annual Recycling Survey
(Internal Report)
Zero Waste Alliance 2009 Accessed at http //www zerowaste org/
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CHAPTER 4 - ORGANIC MATERIAL
4.1 INTRODUCTION
Organic material such as food and yard waste represents approximately 18 — 27% of the waste
stream depending upon the measurement method and community environment Composting,
rather than disposing of organic materials, provides an effective way to reduce the volume of
disposal, reduce GHG emissions associated with disposal, and create an excellent non -toxic soil
conditioner that helps gardeners and farmers reduce outdoor water use, control pests and weeds,
and improve soil filth
Organic material (also referred to as "organics ", "putrescibles ", "green waste ", or "food and yard
waste "), decomposing in a landfill is a significant source of methane, the primary GHG
associated with landfill disposal Therefore diverting organic material away from landfill
disposal is an important tool to reduce the climate impacts associated with disposal
Organic material can be diverted on a small scale such as when households, businesses, schools,
or agricultural operations divert their organic material and compost it on -site in piles or bins, with
or without the use of worms Some people even recover energy by turning organic materials into
bio- diesel or using small scale anaerobic digesters Organic materials can also be diverted on a
large industrial scale where it is source - separated, collected, and delivered to a centralized
facility Industrial or large -scale management of organic materials typically uses technologies
such as aerated static pile composting, in- vessel composting, or anaerobic digestion to create
compost and, in some cases, to recover energy The resulting compost is highly recommended as
an additive to soil as a tlth improver that helps soils retains water and supplies humus, nutrients
and beneficial micro - organisms
This chapter establishes goals and objectives to ensure a proactive, convenient, reliable, and
efficient system for residents of Kitsap County that maximizes recovery of organic material in a
cost effective manner This chapter incorporates information from an organic waste management
study completed by the Solid Waste Division in 2006 (Solid Waste Division 2006), stakeholder
input, and analysis of experiences elsewhere in Washington State and the Pacific Northwest
4.1.1 Planning Issues
The significant planning issues facing the management of organic materials include
• What actions should the Solid Waste Division take to support the State's goal to
"eliminate residential or commercial yard debris in landfills by 2012 in those areas where
alternatives to disposal are available and effective" (70 -95 010(10) RCW)?
• Are existing programs sufficient to achieve Solid Waste Division recycling and diversion
goals?
• How can the Solid Waste Division increase diversion of food waste and yard debris in the
residential, agricultural, and commercial sectors while managing potential nuisances such
as odors and vectors?
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• How can the Solid Waste Division encourage diversion of other organic materials such as
animal wastes back into the nutrient cycle, or into alternative energy production, and
away from disposal?
• How can the Solid Waste Division support emerging energy technologies that make use
of organic materials?
• How can the Solid Waste Division support the Puget Sound Clear Air Agency's
recommendations related to further restrictions of outdoor burning?
4.1.2 State Legislation, Regulations, and Guidelines for Organic Compost
Facilities
Local land use codes and building codes apply to the siting and construction of compost facilities
The key state and local environmental rules that may also apply are summarized in Table 4 -1
below The applicability of specific requirements depends on the feedstock handled, volumes
processed, and site - specific factors
Table 4 -1
State Regulations Applicable To Compost Facilities
State Regulation W Enforces The Regulation
WAC 173 -350, Minimum Functional Standards Kitsap County Health District
for Solid Waste Handling (MFS) Ecology — Solid Waste Program
WAC 173 -216, State Waste Discharge Permit Ecology — Water Quality Program
Program
WAC 173 -220, National Pollutant Discharge Ecology — Waiter Quality Program
Elimination System Permit Program
WAC 173 -240, Submission of Plans and Ecology — Waiter Quality Program
Reports for Construction of Water Facilities
WAC 173 -400, General Regulations for Air Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
Pollution Sources
WAC 173 -308, Biosolids Management Ecology — Sohd Waste Program
Kitsap Count;( Health District (via MOU with Ecology)
WAC 197 -11, State Environmental Policy Act Lead agency iesponsible for SEPA compliance
4.1.3 Environmental Benefits Associated with (Proper Management of
Organic Materials
Composting and recovering energy value from yard debris and food waste saves landfill space
and reduces methane production and leachate generation in landfills Methane is a potent GHG
that contributes to global climate change Rotting food waste has a high impact compared to
other common organic constituents so diverting it away from disposal has a large benefit when
compared to its overall volume For instance, there is 12 mg of CO generated per mg of food,
5 5 mg of CO per mg of grass clippings, and 12 mg of CO per mg of leaves (Brown et al
2008)
Composting yard debris and the vegetable component of food waste at home creates compost
Composting reduces waste, avoids garbage bills, keeps nutrients and beneficial micro - organisms
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on one's own property, and produces a valuable soil amendment that can be used to improve the
soil's tilth and water retention, reduce weeds, and create a healthy yard
In addition, when used in landscaping, compost has the ability to prevent pollutants in stormwater
runoff from reaching surface water resources It has also been shown to prevent erosion and
silting on embankments along creeks, lakes, and rivers, and prevents erosion and turf loss on
roadsides, hillsides, playing fields, and golf courses (EPA 2008a)
Composting is also an attractive alternative to backyard burning Burning yard debris produces
various compounds toxic to the environment including dioxin, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic
compounds, carbon monoxide, and particle pollution Backyard burning can also lead to
residential, brush, and forest fires, particularly during drought conditions (EPA 2008b)
4.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS
4.2.1 Organic Materials in Kitsap County
Organic materials that are commonly disposed in the Kitsap County municipal waste stream
include food, yard debris, and compostable paper Urban wood, which may be considered both
organic material and construction & demolition debris (C &D), is described in Chapter 5, C &D
The amount of organic material generated in Kitsap County is significant Between about
200,000 and 470,000 tons of organic materials were generated in 2006 (Solid Waste Division
2006) The wide range in tonnage estimates is due to uncertainty about the amount of organic
material generated that is not disposed of in the municipal waste stream, most notably,
landclearing debris, which is estimated at 120,000 to 380,000 tons generated a year, depending on
construction activity
Recycling and Diversion Rate
Organic material (not including wood) accounted for approximately 27% of all waste disposed in
the municipal waste stream in 2006 Table 4 -2 summarizes estimated amounts or ranges of
organic material generated, recycled, and disposed in Kitsap County in 2006
The commercially hauled residential, self - hauled commercial, self - hauled residential, and
restaurant sectors account for over 84% (36,755 tons) of the organic material (not including
wood) disposed in the municipal waste stream (Solid Waste Division 2006)
Organic Material Projections
By 2030, the population of Kitsap County is expected to increase to about 359,000 from about
259,000 in 2008 ( Kitsap County 2007) This Plan assumes that organic material generation will
rise along with population, primarily in the food, compostable paper, and biosolids categories
The generation of landcleanng waste likely correlates directly with commercial and residential
development trends, so future estimates of generation tend to be cyclical, and exact numbers are
uncertain
Yard debris generation will likely increase as more land is cleared for residential development, or
as to -fill development occurs Once residential units are in place yard debris generation tends to
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plateau In addition, increasing density in residential areas, may put downward pressure on yard
debris generation As a result, this Plan assumes that yard debris generation will rise, but at a rate
lower than the anticipated rise in population
Table 4 -2 shows an analysis of the composition and sources of organic materials in Kitsap
County's waste stream in 2006 and 2007 Table 4 -3 summarizes estimated organic material
generation rates at four points during the period 2008 to 2030, based on 2006 organic material
tonnage estimates, and mad -range population projections developed by Kitsap County The
projection uses a medium estimate for landclearing waste
4.2.2 Existing Organic Material Management Infrastructure
Home Composting
According to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, the average household generates 1,900 pounds
of yard waste each year (PSCAA 2009) If a homeowner burned that waste, it would create 208
pounds of air pollutants Composting at home is a sustainable and cost - effective alternative to
burning and to disposal Among the many advantages of home composting is that it reduces cost
to homeowners and to local government whale helping citizens make an active commitment to
sustainable laving
The Solid Waste Division lets homeowners know that composting food and yard debris at home,
or signing up for yard and food waste collection service, is less expensive than disposing organic
materials in the trash The Solid Waste Division also provides support and education to
encourage use of both options
Approximately 5,000 tons of yard debris and 33,000 tons of food waste is disposed each year,
while approximately 32,000 tons of yard debris and 220 tons of food waste is recycled This
implies a diversion rate of 87% for yard debris and 1% for food waste (Solid Waste Division
2006) The Solid Waste Division suspects that the 87% reported diversion rate for yard debris is
much higher than it is to reality, and that much of the reported diversion actually consists of
burning, dumping, and other less desirable handling methods (Peters 2008)
The Solid Waste Division sees a need to increase participation in home composting, particularly
when the ban on burning residential yard debris is expanded Current activities include working
with schoolchildren to turn lunch scraps into compost in the recently launched Food to Flowers
program, support for Master Gardeners — Master Composters training, teaching natural lawn and
gardening techniques, and helping residents reduce dependence on fertilizers and pesticides
(thereby reducing their exposure to toxics and reducing the toxicity of the waste stream)
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Table 4-2
Or janic Material in Kitsap Coun 2006/200 in Tons
Compostable
TONS Food' Land clearing Yard Debris Biosohds Paper' .3 Fisheries Total
32,780 120,000 37,539 10,000 6,042 455 206,816
Total Generation - -- to -- - -- - -- - -- To
380,000 - -- - -- - -- - -- 466,816
Recovery 223 67,245 32,479 10,000 0 455 110,402
Home Composted unknown N/A unknown N/A unknown N/A Unknown
N/A 50,000 unknown N/A Unknown N/A 50,000
Burned' - -- to - - -- - -- - -- To
- -- 310,000 - -- - - -- - -- 310,000
Disposal 32,557 N/A 5,060 0 6,042 N/A 43,659
Grocery stores 2,186 - -- 82 - -- 137 - -- 2,405
Schools 378 - -- 503 - -- 112 - 993
Restaurants 9,479 - -- 34 - -- 372 -- 9,885
Wholesale - 93 31 26 150
nondurable
Correctional facilities 71 - -- l - -- 45 - 117
Assisted Living 186 - -- 2 - -- 118 - -- 306
Military - common 612 612
dining
Military (residential) 804 - -- 241 - -- 356 - -- 1,401
Military 101 86 108 295
(nonresidential)
Hospitals 423 -- - -- 202 -- 625
Self - hauled 6,034 1,608 665 8,307
residential waste
Self- hauled 598 - 509 - 641 1,748
commercial waste
Commercially hauled 11,592 - 1,963 3,260 16,815
residential waste
1% 56% 87% 100% 0% 100% 53%
Recycle Rate - -- to - -- - - -- - -- to
-- 18% - - 24
Source Solid Waste Division 2006
'Residential collection of vegetable waste and food - soiled paper is available in burn ban areas since 2005 The Solid Waste Division
reports that sign -ups for yard/food waste collection service and awareness of the program's existence is currently low (Peters 2008) See
Table 4-5 for 2007 estimates of recovery through the combined yard /food waste collection program
3 Burning and home composting are not appropriate management methods for biosolids
Compostable paper includes paper towels, paper plates, waxed paper, tissues, and other papers that were soiled with food during use
(e g , pizza box inserts)
4 Reliable information is not available for the amount of waste burned or home composted in Kitsap County According to several
surveys, a large percentage of Kitsap County residents compost to some extent at home However, no numerical data exists to quantify an
estimate of how much is diverted
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Table 4 -3
Projected Organic Material in Kitsap County in Tons
Year Food Land Yard Biosohds Compostable Fisheries Total
clearing Debris Paper Tons
2006 32,780 250,932 37,539 10,000 6,042 455 337,748
2012 1 35,645 256,599 1 40,820 10,874 6,570 495 1 351,004
2018 38,853 262,394 44,494 11,853 7,161 539 365,295
2024 42,503 268,320 48,674 12,966 7,834 590 380,888
2030 46,766 274,380 53,556 14,267 8,620 649 398,237
Collection
As good as it is, composting at home is not for everyone Therefore, the Solid Waste Division
also ensures the availability of curbside yard waste collection and drop -off recycling
opportunities throughout the County
Waste Management and Bainbridge Disposal offer optional, fee -based curbside yard and
vegetative food waste collection to households within the permanent burn ban boundaries shown
on Figure 4 -1 Yard debris, vegetable food and garden waste, and shredded paper are accepted
The rates, based on the cost of service, are designed to encc)urage participation by allowing
customers to save money as compared to disposing the same material as garbage (90 gallons of
yard debris collected at curbside costs less than 32 gallons of garbage)
Participation in the curbside program is relatively low, as shown in Table 4-4 Some possible
reasons for the low sign -up rate is that even though it may save them money, customers may
perceive the program as an extra charge over and above garbage collection service, customers
may not see the need to pay for collection during months when their generation of yard debris is
low, some customers continue to burn yard debris or to manage it by placing it in ravines or
wooded areas, and according to surveys, many customers are not aware that the program is
available, or of its possible advantage to them
Residents outside the burn ban boundary are encouraged to use home composting or to self -haul
their yard debris to one of the County or privately- operated drop -off locations Commercial
businesses such as landscapers and land - clearing businesses are served by privately operated
mobile chipping services, on -call private collection services, and privately operated drop -off
locations
Processing
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency expanded the landcleanng debris burn ban countywide in
September 2009 It is estimated that 50,000 to 310,000 torts of landcleanng debris had been
burned annually (Solid Waste Division 2006) Table 4 -5 lists area businesses that accept
landcleanng debris or offer mobile chipping and grinding services These businesses offer an
alternative to burning
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Table 4-4
Household Participation in Kitsap County Yard Debris
and Vegetative Food Waste Collection Program
City of
Unincorporated City of City of Port City of Bainbridge
Kitsap County Bremerton Orchard Poulsbo Island Total
Total households 58,382 9,920 2,095 2,493 7,976 80,866
Garbage accounts 39,778 8,785 1,830 2,547 5,816 58,756
Yard waste accounts 3,510 2,149 185 891 760 7,495
(service)
Yard waste accounts 9% 24% 10% 35% 0 13 13
/° /0 0 0
of garbage accounts
Yard waste accounts 6% 22% 9% 35% 9% 9%
% of total households
Source Kitsap County 2008
Figure 4 -1
Yard and Food Waste Collection by Source 2009
Olympic View
Transfer Station
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Markets
Markets for compostable and composted materials include compost for soil amendment, energy
production (i a biodiesel, anaerobic digestion, hog fuel, landscaping mulch, temporary erosion
control, site stabilization, and animal bedding, among others) Economic conditions and pricing
often alter the desirability and availability of these reuse end markets
Current conditions favor hog fuel as an end market for landcleanng debris due to the shortage of
post - industnal fiber for biomass combustion boilers and high energy prices
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Land-Clearing Debris Rec clers 2009
Location Comment
A &L Topsoil, Poulsbo Small stump grinder, limited capacity
Emu Compost Facility, Hansville New facility, large capacity
The Soil Factory, East Bremerton Limited capacity
Tucker's Topsoil, Suquamish No solid waste permit, located on tribal land
North Mason Fiber, Belfair Large capacity
Peninsula Topsoil, Belfair Large capacity, grinding capability
Allen Shearer Trucking & Landscape, Limited capacity, mostly processes material
Belfair from own projects
Allen Shearer Trucking & Landscape, $2,000 - $3,500 per acre
Belfair
Cleaver Construction, Poulsbo $2,000 - $3,500 per acre
Emu Composting, Kingston $2,000 - $3,500 per acre
Outback Hauling, Poulsbo $2,000 - $3,500 per acre
Ramier Wood Recyclers, King County $2,000 - $3,500 per acre
Source Puget Sound Clean Air Agency 2009
Food Reuse
Food banks are community- based, professional organizations that collect food from a variety of
sources and save the food in warehouses The food bank then distributes the food to hungry
families and individuals through a variety of emergency food assistance agencies, such as soup
kitchens, youth or senior centers, shelters and pantries Most food banks tend to collect less
perishable foods such as canned goods because they can be stored for a longer time
Food rescue programs take excess perishable and prepared food and distribute it to agencies and
chanties that serve hungry people such as soup kitchens, youth or senior centers, shelters and
pantries Many of these agencies visit the food bank each week to select fresh produce and
packaged products for their meal programs or food pantries Many also take direct donations from
stores, restaurants, cafeterias, and individuals with surplus food to share
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Typical food bank donors include large manufacturers, supermarket chains, wholesalers, farmers,
food brokers, and organized community food drives Perishable and prepared foods are typically
collected from restaurants, caterers, corporate dining rooms, hotels, and other food establishments
for prompt distribution to hungry people in their communities
Donated food includes leftovers from events, products affected by labeling regulations or
manufacturing glitches, test - market products, and food drive collections
Donating surplus food inventory to food banks can be safe, efficient, and cost - effective It
reduces warehouse storage and disposal costs, and local food banks may pick up donations free of
charge Food banks and other forms of food rescue are quite active in Kitsap County and divert
usable food to people to need
Additional information concerning food waste recovery can be found on EPA's website,
http //www epa gov/ waste / conserve /matenals /organics /food/fd -gener htm #food -hier
4.2.3 Promotion, Education & Outreach
The Solid Waste Division employs a number of marketing strategies to reach Kitsap County
residents and businesses including printed materials, cumculum, staffing booths at community
events, classes and workshops, other electronic means, an Internet capable kiosk, theater and
newspaper ads, and newsletters Education, promotion, and outreach programs are described in
Chapter 6
4.2.4 Options for Increasing Diversion
Increased diversion of organic materials can be accomplished by
• Expanding the emphasis on composting and worm- composting at schools, homes, and
farms
• Improving participation (as measured by both sign -up rate and set -out volume and
frequency) in the residential curbside collection program
• Expanding the types of materials accepted in residential and commercial collection
programs to include meat, fish, and dairy
• Providing food waste collection service to groceries, restaurants, institutional kitchens,
and other large scale generators of relatively uncontaminated food waste
• Provide technical assistance and outreach to support management of agricultural food and
animal- related wastes in an environmentally sound manner, such as composting on -farm
or by promoting the delivery of large animals to composting or rendering plants
• Supporting diversion of organic materials into renewable energy production
4.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES
Based on analysis of existing program elements, regulatory requirements, and the goals identified
in this Plan, the following Policy Objectives were identified
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1) Follow 70 -95 010(10) RCW which specifies that local government should work toward
eliminating disposal of residential and commercial yard debris in landfills by 2012
2) Expand and increase organic materials recovery from the residential, agricultural, and
commercial sectors
3) Encourage those with contracting and regulatory authority, such as cities, to adopt measures
that increase the availability of and participation in recycling of recyclable and organic
materials generated by the commercial sector
4) Encourage the local development of alternative technologies that produce energy or conserve
natural resources and minimize impacts to land, water, air, and climate from solid wastes,
including organic materials, where such technologies are cost - effective and technically
proven
4.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
The following Recommended Strategies were developed to implement the Policy Objectives
1) Continue to promote home composting and natural lawn care as an effective means of
reducing exposure to toxics, reducing the volume and toxicity of the waste stream, reducing
toxic runoff to surface water, reducing greenhouse gas impacts, and reducing system -wide
costs associated with managing organic materials
2) Expand the existing every- other -week residential curbside yard and vegetative food waste
collection program as follows
a) Expand organic materials collection programs by adding additional compostable papers
and foods to the existing collection service To achieve additional diversion, include
meat, fish, and dairy waste in the program
b) Educate Kitsap residents about the greenhouse gas reduction benefits associated with
composting and replacing synthetic petroleum -based fertilizers with compost
c) Evaluate methods of increasing participation in curbside organic materials collection
services, and then implement the selected options
d) Expand the availability of curbside organic materials collection by expanding the service
boundary
Stay in close contact with local composters to assure that expanded collection of residential
or commercial food waste does not cause odor or capacity problems at their facilities Explore
modifications to facility operations or technology, adjustments in curbside collection
frequency, or other methods to address problems if they are observed
3) Expand the availability, participation, and diversion rate associated with commercial organic
materials collection programs Cities who are negotiating new or updated solid waste
contracts are encouraged to include curbside yard and vegetative waste collection in the cost
of residential and commercial curbside garbage collection service
4) Work with city and county agencies and stakeholders to adopt building and zoning
ordinances that require new construction and commercial projects, especially restaurants and
institutional kitchens, to have food waste collection space available prior to issuing permits
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5) Work with local food growers, producers, manufacturers, food service providers, institutional
kitchens, and retailers to expand diversion of organic materials, including vegetative and
animal wastes, into composting and /or energy production
6) Continue to promote the recycling of land clearing debris via on -site chipping and wood
waste processors
7) Continue to coordinate activities with the KCHD and jurisdictional code enforcement entities
to ensure that management of food and yard waste is conducted to minimize nuisances and in
accordance with all applicable regulations and performance standards
8) Support wastewater utility efforts to investigate economically viable options for managing
biosolids in Katsap County
9) Encourage the local development of alternative technologies that produce energy or minimize
greenhouse gas emissions from organic materials and solid wastes
10) If statewide waste diversion goals are not reached by 2015, consider disposal bans for
materials including, but not lumted to, organic materials and C &D if cost effective recycling
services and adequate program enforcement efforts are available by that time
4.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES
Brown et al, 2008 Brown, Sally, Kruger, Chad, Subler, Scott, "Greenhouse Gas Balance for
Composting Operations ", College of Forest Resources, Box 352100 University of
Washington, Seattle 98195
Katsap County Department of Community Development 2007 Katsap County Countywide
Planning Policies 2025 Population Allocation, prepared by the Katsap County
Department of Community Development, Community Planning Unpublished Excel
spreadsheet
Katsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2010 Katsap County
Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2009 Annual Report (unpublished)
Prepared by the Katsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division Port
Orchard, Washington
Katsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2008 Katsap County
Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2007 Annual Report Prepared by the
Krtsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division Port Orchard,
Washington
Katsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2006 Katsap 2006 County
Organic Waste Management Study Prepared by C:ascadia Consulting Group and LARK
Environmental for Katsap County Public Works, Solid Waste Division Port Orchard,
Washington
Peters, Dave, Katsap County Solid Waste Division 2008 Personal communication to Phil
Coughlan, Herrera Environmental Consultants for purposes of quantifying customer
participation data
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Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA), March 19, 2009 memorandum to the Board of
Directors `Briefing — Proposed Regulation Amendments Regarding regulation 1, Article
8, Outdoor Burning"
• S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2008a Composting Environmental Benefits
Information obtained from EPA websrte <http //www epa gov/epaoswer/non -
hw/compostmg/benefits htm> by Katheryn Seckel, Herrera Environmental Consultants,
Inc Seattle, Washington
• S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2008b Backyard Burning Information obtained
from EPA websrte <http / /www epa gov /msw/backyard/> by Katheryn Seckel, Herrera
Environmental Consultants, Inc Seattle, Washington
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CHAPTER 5 - CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
DEBRIS
5.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter focuses on the opportunities and activities associated with waste reduction, recycling, and
disposal of C &D debris as well as the waste, GHG, and conservation benefits associated with green
building
Construction and demolition (C &D) debris represents 23% of Kitsap County's waste stream Thus, a
targeted waste reduction and recycling effort focused on C &D debris will yield significant reduction in
disposal volumes
In addition to reducing waste and its associated costs, recycling C &D debris also reduces GHG emissions
One of the primary ways that recycling reduces GHG emissions is by avoiding emissions associated with
producing new materials Therefore the use of recycled content products in construction has a direct,
significant, and measurable impact on GHG reduction
The operation of existing commercial buildings accounts for 18% of the total energy consumption and
33 1% of the total electricity consumption in the (U S EPA 2009a ) The energy consumption associated
with commercial buildings contributes 17 5% of the nation's total carbon dioxide emissions (AGC 2007)
Once built, buildings tend to last a very long time, so changes impacting construction and operation have
impacts with the potential to benefit owners, occupants, and the surrounding community year after year
A set of practices, collectively known as "green building" focuses on energy efficiency, use of renewable
energy resources, water efficiency, environmentally - preferable purchasing (reducing the use of water,
soil, and wood products, and using recycled content and lower toxicity products), waste reduction and
recycling, toxics reduction, indoor air quality, and sustainable communities The widespread
implementation of green building practices is a powerful way to reduce GHG emissions and the use of
energy and water, while encouraging re -use and recycling over disposal in the construction and
demolition industries
Builders, demolition contractors, government agencies, building owners and others have been working to
implement greener industry practices, such as recycling C &D debris Increasingly, architects, contractors,
local communities, and building owners are interested in opportunities to build and retrofit structures to
use less energy, raw materials, and water
5.1.1 Planning Issues
The significant planning issues facing the management of C &I) include
• Are existing programs sufficient to achieve Solid Waste Division recycling and diversion goals?
• How can the Solid Waste Division encourage C &D waste reduction and diversion and support the
development of local C &D processing capacity?
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• What should the Solid Waste Division's role be in promoting green building, given that waste
reduction and recycling represents one element of the overall environmental benefits associated
with this practice
5.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS
The following section describes existing conditions in Kitsap County for the management of C &D debris
with respect to generation, collection infrastructure, processing, markets, and programs aimed at
increasing diversion
5.2.1 C &D Materials in Kitsap County
C &D debris is generated by the construction of residential and commercial buildings, construction of
infrastructure such as roads and bridges, and demolition of residential and commercial structures C &D
debris is also generated by ship building, demolition, and other activities at U S Naval facilities located
within the County
C &D debris consists of the materials generated during the construction, renovation, and demolition of
buildings, roads, and bridges C &D materials often contain bulky, heavy materials, such as concrete,
wood, metals, glass, and salvaged building components A complication is that materials containing
asbestos, lead, and/or other contaminants are sometimes found in structures being demolished If such
debris is improperly managed, loads destined for recycling or disposal could be contaminated
In general, clean wood, concrete and asphalt, metals, and cardboard are being recycled because there are
strong markets for these materials and a competent collection and processing infrastructure There are
also retail stores designed to accept scrap and salvaged/used building materials donated by contractors,
builders, and the general public
Recycling and Diversion Rate
C &D debris is estimated to represent approximately 23 %, by weight, of the disposed waste stream in
Kitsap County (Thurston County 2005) This means that increasing C &D recycling can have a
significant impact on reducing disposal
Of the C &D debris that is recycled, heavy materials such as asphalt and concrete represent 64% The
disposed portion of C &D debris still contains large quantities of recyclables like wood, gypsum, metals,
roofing, plastics and carpet Wood is a primary target for C &D recycling due to its low capture rate and
its ability to be up- cycled into new products, or down - cycled into energy recovery
5.2.2 Asbestos and Lead
Buildings and other structures may contain asbestos, lead, and other materials that, if improperly
managed, can have negative impacts on human and environmental health Several of the regulations
governing construction and demolition activities were developed to assure proper management of
asbestos, lead, and other toxics They are designed to assure the safety of workers who might be exposed
to them while repairing, remodeling, or demolishing structures, or when handling the associated wastes
and recyclables
Safety and environmental regulations have a significant effect on the timing and costs of demolition and
disposal For asbestos, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and Department of Labor and Industries
generally require using specified methods of deconstruction, permit review and approval, worker safety
measures, and separate packaging and disposal of asbestos - containing material Noncompliance p oses a
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challenge, whether due to lack of awareness or cost - avoidance One way that those involved in recycling,
hauling, and disposal, are affected by noncompliance is that operators are required to protect workers
from exposure and to ensure that materials are disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations, yet
they often have little control over or knowledge about how we 11 the generator complied with safety and
environmental rules Another problem with noncompliance is that asbestos or lead may be present in
loads destined for recycling, where it poses a safety risk and contamination concern
Compliance with safety and environmental rules associated with C &D debris is the responsibility of the
generator Other parties help to support the generator's compliance For instance, agency regulators have
permit and enforcement authority Haulers, recycling companies, and disposal operators also have a role,
by informing generators about the rules and taking steps to screen improper materials out of the C &D
debris stream
151 tons of asbestos were handled at OUTS in 2008, a 53% decline from the previous year The year -
over -year decline could be the result of a reduction in asbestos abatement activities, an increase in
improper management, increased diversion to out -of -county facilities, or other factors
5.2.3 Existing C &D Handling Infrastructure
This section summarizes the existing infrastructure and programs associated with reducing and managing
C &D debris
Re -Use Options
Contractors and homeowners have access to in -county options that help them to donate, repair, buy, and
sell used, surplus, and salvaged building materials Re -using items in this way diverts useful materials
away from landfill disposal, and can even help preserve materials of architectural or salvage value
The growth of the internet has greatly enhanced this process Building materials are advertised for free or
for sale via the County's webpage link to Ecology's 2Good2Toss website and on online community
websites Used building materials are also advertised for sale on Craigslist, online classifieds, in print
media such as the Little Nickel, and are for sale at the annual Kitsap County Home and Remodel Show
There is a demand for used building materials such as scrap wood, drywall, flooring, windows, and
plumbing and lighting fixtures because they tend to cost less than if they were purchased new Kitsap
County generally lacks large numbers of historic buildings from which high -value vintage items would
typically be salvaged Builders Bargains, a store operated by Habitat for Humanity in Bremerton,
specializes in surplus and used building materials In addition, buyers and sellers have access to similar
stores located in King, Pierce, Clallam, and Jefferson counties, among others
Green Building
Green building is part of building healthy, sustainable communities for our future Green building uses
an integrated design approach which considers building location and orientation, site preparation, energy
and water efficiency, material selection, and indoor environmental quality (EPA 2009b) Definitions of
green building vary, but the movement has three main goals
• Ensure a healthy productive indoor environment for occupants to work and live
• Prevent negative impacts to our environment and improve its health
• Reduce operating costs and increase profitability for building owners through energy and
resource conservation
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Certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Built
Greed" are fast becoming important tools to establish credibility for designers, builders, buyers, and
funding agencies interested in green building Certification provides a clear way to communicate the
benefits a property offers and about the skill of the designers and builders
Since 2005, Washington state has specified that public schools and public buildings should be "lugh-
performance" which means that if they receive funding through a state capital budget, they must be
certified to at least the LEED Silver standard (RCW 39 35D)
The Solid Waste Division has a long history of leadership promoting green building Our first partnership
was with Town and Country Markets in 1995 The result was the cost effective construction of the Central
Market using a variety of recycled content building materials
The Division partnered with the South Kitsap High School's Protect Teamwork program in 1996 to
construct a Model Conservation Home in Port Orchard The home showcased energy efficiency,
improved air quality, the use of resource - efficient materials, and job -site waste reduction
The Division worked with the Homebuilders Association of Kitsap County in 1997 to develop and
implement the first residential and commercial green building program in Washington State, the `Build a
Better Kitsap" program, subsequently modified several tunes into the `Built Green" program currently in
use in the Puget Sound region The original program was also used as a model by the National
Association of Homebuilders for their program The Home Builders Association of Kitsap County
currently manages the local Built Green program, which sets standards and manages a certification
program that is designed for residential construction Approximately 3040 builders per year participate in
the program, and about 950 properties are registered in Kitsap County (HBA KC 2008)
A partnership between the Division and Kitsap Community Resources resulted in a LEED Silver
Certification for their new headquarters in Bremerton in 2008
In 2009, the Division partnered with the Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton to do a study to
compare the costs of deconstruction vs demolition of the Community Center in the Bay Vista
redevelopment project The contractor, Hos Brothers, reported that deconstruction costs for the building
were similar to traditional demolition costs
The Kitsap Home Builders Foundation partnered with WSU, the Department of Ecology, and a variety of
local City and County agencies to develop and publish the "Low Impact Development Guidance Manual
— A Practical Guide to LID Implementation in Kitsap County"
One aspect of green building that has a significant potential to enhance waste reduction and deserves
additional attention is in the area of designing buildings to facilitate disassembly and material re -use Also
known as "design for disassembly" and "design for deconstruction ", it focuses on the idea of creating
high performance buildings for today that can serve as useful resources for the future
Imaginative and useful "design for disassembly" ideas that came out of national life -cycle Building
Challenge design competitions have included
• A recreational building that breaks into 3 parts for transportation by truck to a new site
• The green mobile home with detachable rooms allowing for additions or remodeling
• A plug -in home with a specialized connector Joint, allowing components to be unplugged
quickly and without damage
• Zip tape that allo d rywall to be easily removed and re -used
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Basic green building ideas that owners, managers, and contract ors can readily implement at any site
include
• Recycle and re -use construction and demolition debris
• Limit the use of hazardous materials on the jobsite
• Protect existing vegetation and donate cleared trees or mulch them for use on site
• Make environmentally friendly purchasing decisions
• Procure and install more energy efficient mechanical and electrical systems
• Reduce particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions from existing equipment (to the
extent economically and technologically feasible)
The positive impact of green building is not limited to the solid waste and recycling field A key area
requiring attention is to review city and county building codes and permit requirements Ideally, codes
and permits provide incentives for desired actions and disincentives for undesirable actions Developing
regulatory language that balances normal building code concerns with the desire to increase recycling and
re -use, improve energy efficiency, and allow small scale renewable energy, could improve the success of
green building over the long -term
Recycling
Generation of C &D debris is inextricably linked to local, regional, national, and global economic cycles
that affect residential and commercial development The amount of C &D debris recycled depends on a
number of factors, including transportation costs like fuel and hauling fees, the relative cost of disposal
versus recycling, on -site space available for recycling containers, permit timing, local receiving and
processing options, and the demand for recycled C &D materials such as hog fuel and building products
made with recycled content Clean wood, concrete and asphalt, metals, and cardboard, are currently the
most recycled components of the C &D stream Gypsum, roofing, plastics, carpet and other materials, are
currently the least likely to be recycled due mainly to a lack of processors in the County
Collection
Contractors generally mix the different types of recyclable and non - recyclable C &D debris for collection,
in which case it is collected as solid waste However, contractors and haulers will source- separate
concrete and asphalt, clean wood, metals, and cardboard, when significant cost savings provide an
incentive for recycling these materials Wastes, such as creosote - treated wood, gypsum, and roofing, are
often disposed, since no recycling options are available
C &D debris that is source - separated into recyclable materials may be managed as commercial recycling
as long as a separate container is used for non - recyclable solid waste A hauler that collects commercial
recycling for recycling purposes must first obtain a common c<<rrter permit (RCW 81 80) from the
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) and register as a transporter of recycling
material with the Department of Ecology (WAC 173 -345) The source - separated recyclable materials
must be taken to a recycler, not to a solid waste transfer station or landfill A hauler of "commercial
recycling" collected and transported to a disposal facility requires a certificate of public convenience and
necessity (RCW 81 77) Regulations regarding transport of source- separated C &D recyclables to a
materials recovery facility have not yet been finalized
Several companies have identified themselves as C &D recyclers and/or haulers serving Kitsap County,
including Allen Shearer Trucking & Landscape Supplies, Bainbridge Hauling, Bainbridge Disposal,
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Democon, Glacier Recycling, Waste Management, Inc , and the City of Poulsbo Most of these businesses
serve the southern two - thirds of the County, but some offer collection services in areas to the north if
generators are willing to pay a premium for hauling (typically for projects where LEED Green Building
Rating System certification is important) This list may not be all - inclusive, nor does it constitute an
endorsement of their services by the Solid Waste Division Only Bainbridge Disposal, Waste
Management, Inc , and the City of Poulsbo (within its city limits) are approved haulers of solid waste
within Kitsap County Another company may dispose of C &D debris only if it self -hauls its own material
or does so as a private carver, where disposal of garbage is incidental to its primary business function
C &D debris generated by home remodelers or others who generate small volumes is often co- mingled
with garbage via the curbside collection or self -haul system C &D debris that is co- mingled is managed
as regular MSW Existing collection services are sufficient to serve the need for C &D collection at this
time
Processing
The availability of local processing capacity is currently a barrier to increased C &D recycling More
C &D debris could be diverted away from disposal if there were an in -county facility with the capability to
separate mixed C &D debris into separate wood, cardboard, and other recycle streams
Such facilities exist in the Puget Sound region, but transportation costs make using them undesirable for
many of the waste generators who are located in Kitsap County
To date, no private operator has chosen to develop an in-county C &D sorting facility Therefore the Solid
Waste Division is considering the option of working with Waste Management to develop space at OVTS
where loads of C &D recyclables, separated from garbage, could be consolidated for shipment to an out -
of -county sorting facility In order to support increased C &D recycling, the Solid Waste Division is also
considering offering a reduced rate for "clean" C &D debris (i a C &D debris loads that are not
contaminated with other garbage) delivered to OVTS This would give generators an incentive to
separate C &D debris from garbage
Table 5 -1 lists the mayor facilities that handle specific source- separated C &D materials To date, there is
no facility with the ability to separate co- mingled C &D so more of it can be recycled
Table 5 -1
Selected Processors of C &D Materials Servin Kitsa Coun
Material Processor
Asphalt/concrete Ace Paving, Allen Shearer Trucking & Landscape Supplies, Kitsap
Reclamation and Materials, Peninsula Topsoil, Fred Hill Materials, Recovery
1, Glacier Recycle
Gypsum New West Gypsum, Recovery 1, Glacier Recycle
Metals Navy City Metals, Kitsap Recycling (pickup service), Horseshoe Lake Auto
Wrecking, Lee's Recycling, Recovery 1, Glacier Recycling
Clean wood Allen Shearer Trucking & Landscape Supplies, North Mason Fiber, Emu
Composting Facility, Recovery 1, Glacier Recycling, Rainier Wood Recyclers
Used building Builders Bargains, St Vincent DePaul
materials
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Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping of C &D has been a problem, though the County has several programs (e g Public
Property Illegal Dumpsite Clean -up, Private Property Clean Up Assistance Program) to discourage and
monitor the practice Illegal dumping is discussed in Chapter 13 Regulation & Enforcement
Markets
Markets for C &D materials such as asphalt and concrete, metals, clean wood, and used building materials
have historically been strong Local markets for gypsum and roofing are weak Current market
conditions are summarized below
Asphalt and Concrete
Asphalt and concrete are recycled in significant quantities According to Ecology's Washington State
Recycling Survey, approximately 104,928 tons were recycled in 2006 (Powell 2008) Asphalt and
concrete are processed at several locations including Ace Paving, Allen Shearer Trucking and Landscape
Supplies, Kitsap Reclamation and Materials, Fred Hill Materials, and Peninsula Topsoil
There is currently strong demand for recycled asphalt and concrete for use as road base, new road
surfacing materials, and other structural fill applications
Gypsum
The market for recycled gypsum generated in Kitsap County is weak The nearest gypsum processor is
located in Fife, Washington, and trucking costs add significantly to the cost of recycling the material
An alternative worthy of consideration is to consolidate source - segregated gypsum for shipment at a
facility such as OVTS so that transportation costs can be shared among users
Metals
Naval facilities are the largest generators of scrap metal in Kitsap County According to Ecology data,
approximately 17,956 tons of ferrous metals and 2,969 tons of nonferrous metals were recycled in 2006,
though the percentage of metals generated as C &D was not reported (Powell 2008) These metals are
generated primarily from ship deconstruction
Clean Wood
Clean wood includes urban wood such as pallets and crates, and wood from construction projects Clean
wood is recycled in large quantities in Kitsap County According to a 2006 organic waste study,
approximately 35,000 tons of clean wood were generated, of which 52% was recovered for recycling
(Kitsap 2006) Contractors and the Navy are the largest local generators
Clean wood is processed on -site using mobile chippers or mixed into compost and soil amendments near
the south end of Kitsap County by North Mason Fiber, Allen Shearer Trucking and Landscape Supplies,
and Peninsula Topsoil In the central and northern parts of the County clean wood is processed by Emu
Compost Facility (Kitsap 2006) North Mason Fiber alone estimates it can chip at least 50,000 tons of
clean wood waste per year into hog fuel (Kitsap 2006)
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The demand for clean wood generated in Kitsap County is currently strong due to high fuel prices and
shortage of virgin wood sources The primary market for recycled clean wood is currently biomass fuel
(hog fuel) but strong demand also exists for secondary wood fiber products
Clean wood is chipped and sold to local and regional paper nulls as hog fuel Clean wood has a higher
BTU value than landcleanng debris, and recycled wood fibers are longer than fibers from recycled paper
Secondary wood products include designer mulches for landscaping applications, pulp and paper
applications, reconstituted panel board (e g , fiber and particleboard), and composite products
Regionally, demand for recycled gypsum is limited by the capacity of new gypsum drywall manufacturers
located in Seattle and Tacoma New markets may be emerging for gypsum as an ingredient in the
production of cement or as a soil amendment
Roofing, Carpet, and Other Materials
Roofing, carpet, and other materials (such as painted lumber from demolition, and creosote - treated wood)
are accepted for disposal at County disposal facilities The market for recycled roofing, and carpet/carpet
pad generated in Kitsap County is weak The Northwest Product Stewardship Council (of which Kitsap
County is a member) is working to strengthen the market for recycled carpet and potentially to attract_
private processors to operate here in the Pacific Northwe
5.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES
Based on an analysis of existing program elements, regulatory requirements, and the goals identified in
this Plan, the following Policy Objectives were identified
1) Expand local C &D processing capacity and markets in order to increase waste reduction and
recycling of the construction and demolition materials generated in Kitsap County
2) Partner with other public, private, and non - profit entities to encourage adoption of green building
techniques by residents, builders, contractors, building owners, and government agencies in order to
leverage the environmental benefits that can be gained by adopting a multi- disciplinary approach to
resource management
3) Develop incentives and rate structures that encourage green design, construction, and de- construction,
and to identify and support removal of regulatory barriers that inhibit implementation of
environmentally preferable construction and demolition practices
5.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
The following Recommended Strategies were developed to implement the Policy Objectives
1) Increase residential and commercial C &D recycling as follows
a) Support the addition of C &D processing capacity at the Olympic View Transfer Station and other
in -county locations
b) Develop a rate structure that provides an incentive for customers to source - separate garbage from
C &D in order to facilitate processing of mixed C &D and /or segregated C &D materials
c) Work with contractors and industry associations such as the Home Builders Association of Kitsap
County on programs that encourage source - separation of C &D materials for recycling
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d) Work with city and county agencies to adopt building and zoning ordinances that require a
mandatory waste diversion plan for projects over a specified size or value
e) Promote salvage and re -use of C &D materials
2) Continue to promote and support sustainable building practices and certification programs such as
Built Green and LEED for new construction and for mayor remodels
3) Encourage the use of environmentally preferable building materials in construction and remodeling
4) Actively support the development of product stewardship laws at the state and national level that
require manufacturers or retailers to provide collection, recycling, and /or safe disposal programs for
target products
5) Work with city and county agencies to adopt building and zoning ordinances to identify and remove
regulatory barriers to green building, and to encourage increased recycling and the use of recycled
products in remodeling, construction, and demolition as a part of the permit process
6) If statewide waste diversion goals are not reached by 2015, consider disposal bans for materials
including, but not limited to, organic materials and C &D if cost effective recycling services and
adequate program enforcement efforts are available by that time
5.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES
Associated General Contractors, Memorandum titled "Talking Points on Green Construction' June 2007
--Accessed http / /www agc org/ galleries/ enviro /GreenC'onstructionTalkmgPomts pdf
Home Builders Association of Kitsap County ( HBAKC) 2008 Information on the Built GreenTM/Bwld a
Better Kitsap program obtained from the HBAKC website < / /www latsaphba com/bbk html by
George Iftner, Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc, Seattle, Washington
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2008 Information regarding solid waste
and recycling obtained from Kitsap County Department c)f Public Works, Solid Waste Division
website http / /www kitsangov com/sw/ by George Iftner, Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc,
Seattle, Washington
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2006 Kitsap 2006 County Organic
Waste Management Study Prepared by Cascadia Consulting Group and LARK Environmental
for Kitsap County Public Works, Solid Waste Division Port Orchard, Washington
Peters, Dave, Kitsap County Solid Waste Division 2008 Personal communication (meeting with George
Iftner, Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc, Seattle, Washington regarding C &D recycling
practices in Kitsap County ) Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, Port
Orchard, Washington
Powell, Teague, Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) 2008 Data provided via email to
George Iftner, Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc , .Seattle, Washington, re Kitsap County
recycling, disposal, and diversion data
Thurston County Department of Water and Waste Management (Thurston) 2005 Thurston County 2004
Waste Composition Study, prepared by Green Solutions for Thurston County Department of
Water and Waste Management, Solid Waste Management Division July 2005
U S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2009a Inventory of U S Greenhouse Gas Emissions and
Sinks 1990 — 2007, Public Review Draft, Environmental Protection Agency
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U S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2009b Information about Green building and life -cycle
design obtained at http / /www epa gov/epawaste /conserve /rrr /unr /cdm/greenbld htm
The following companies or individuals were contacted to provide information for this report,
information provided was presented in aggregate form
Ailshie, Rebecca 2008 Personal communication (telephone conversation with George Iftner, Herrera
Environmental Consultants, Inc , Seattle, Washington regarding C &D recycling practices in Kitsap
County) Benchmark Recycling, Tacoma, Washington
Allen Shearer Trucking 2008 Personal communication (telephone conversation with George Iftner, Herrera
Environmental Consultants, Inc , Seattle, Washington regarding C &D recycling practices in Kitsap
County ) Allen Shearer Trucking, Belfair, Washington
Anderson, Bob 2008 Personal communication (telephone conversation with George Iftner, Herrera
Environmental Consultants, Inc , Seattle, Washington regarding C &D recycling practices in Kitsap
County) Fred Hill Materials, Poulsbo, Washington
Brown, Mike 2008 Personal communication (telephone conversation with George Iftner, Herrera
Environmental Consultants, Inc , Seattle, Washington regarding C &D recycling practices in Kitsap
County) FPH Construction, Bremerton, Washington
Builders Bargains 2008 Personal communication (telephone conversation with George Iftner, Herrera
Environmental Consultants, Inc , Seattle, Washington regarding C &D recycling practices in Kitsap
County) Bremerton, Washington
Castle, Art 2008 Personal communication (telephone conversation with George Iftner, Herrera
Environmental Consultants, Inc, Seattle, Washington regarding C &D recycling practices in Kitsap
County) Home Builders Association of Kitsap County, Bremerton, Washington
Christopherson, Roy 2008 Personal communication (telephone conversation with George Iftner, Herrera
Environmental Consultants, Inc , Seattle, Washington regarding C &D recycling practices in Kitsap
County) Ace Paving, Bremerton, Washington
Glacier Recycling, LLC 2008 Information on markets for recycled clean wood obtained from company
website, http / /www glacierrecycle com/wood_recychng html ?pageNo= 9 &isOpen =O by George
Iftner, Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc , Seattle, Washington
King County Department of Natural Resources, Solid Waste Division 2008 Information on King County's
Link -up program and markets for C &D materials obtained from Solid Waste Division websrte,
hqp / /www metrokc gov/dnrD/swd/hnjqQ/ by George Iftner, Herrera Environmental Consultants,
Inc , Seattle, Washington
Kitsap County 1999 Kitsap County 1999 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, Final Version
Prepared by SCS Engineers and Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste
Division Port Orchard, Washington
Ohman, Pete 2008 Personal communication (telephone conversation with George Iftner, Herrera
Environmental Consultants, Inc , Seattle, Washington regarding C &D recycling practices in Kitsap
County) Sound Construction and Equipment, Port Orchard, Washington
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Shields, Laura 2008 Personal communication (telephone conversation with George Iftner, Herrera
Environmental Consultants, Inc, Seattle, Washington regarding C &D recycling practices in Kitsap
County) Bainbridge Haulmg, Bainbridge Island, Washngton
Stanley, Dave Personal communication (telephone conversation with George Iftner, Herrera Environmental
Consultants, Inc, Seattle, Washington regarding C &D recycling practices in Kitsap County)
Bainbridge Disposal, Bainbridge Island, Washington
Thompson, George 2008 March 11, 2008 Personal communication (telephone conversation with George
Iftner, Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc , Seattle, Washington regarding C &D recycling
practices in Kitsap County ) District Route Manager, Waste Management Inc / Brem -Air Disposal,
Port Orchard, Washington
Woodworth & Company, Inc 2008 Personal communication (telephone conversation with George Iftner,
Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc , Seattle, Washington regarding C &D recycling practices in
Kitsap County) Tacoma, Washington
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CHAPTER 6 - PROMOTION, EDUCATION, AND
OUTREACH
6.1 INTRODUCTION
The Solid Waste Division employs a number of methods to reach residents, students, and businesses,
providing environmentally sound strategies for managing solid and moderate risk waste, and connecting
generators with available services
Education and outreach programs address sustamability issues including product stewardship, waste
reduction, recycling, organics, construction and demolition debris management, business waste,
household hazardous waste, environmentally - preferred purchasing, litter control, and reducing climate
impact
6.1.1 Planning Issues
The significant planning issues facing the promotion, education, and outreach program include
• How can the Solid Waste Division best enhance existing programs by using new technologies and
marketing methods to communicate most effectively %ith target audiences
• How can the Solid Waste Division monitor the effectiv eness of various promotion, education, and
outreach initiatives?
• What should the Solid Waste Division's role be in promoting sustamability, given that waste
management represents a portion of the overall environmental benefits associated with the
broader and more multi - disciplinary concept of sustainability
6.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Summaries of existing Solid Waste Division promotion, education, and outreach programs are provided
below (Kitsap County 2008) Outreach programs currently target residents, students, and businesses
The Kitsap County Health District (KCHD) also provides regular outreach and education to both
businesses and residents As a partner of the Solid Waste Division, the KCHD utilizes many Division
materials and online resources in their efforts The KCHD also maintains a solid waste "inspector of the
day," whose job it is to immediately respond to solid and hazardous waste complaints
Kitsap I
Kitsap 1 provides one -stop service for customers who need information about Solid Waste programs
They provide information about where to take solid waste and i ecyclables, hours of operation at various
facilities, resources for household hazardous waste and business waste management, and answer assorted
inquiries related to garbage and recycling Kitsap 1 provides breaking news during emergencies and
inclement weather, and serves as a clearinghouse for publicity ielated to the Public Works Department's
programs
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Solid Waste Division Website
The Solid Waste Division webpage, http / /www kitsanaov com/sw /default htm is a one -stop resource of
information about waste reduction, recycling, and disposal People can find links to 1- 800 - RECYCLE,
E -cycle Washington, as well as information about events and facilities The popular What Do I Do With
It link provides 24/7 information on many topics of interest
School and Youth Activities
The Solid Waste Division gives teachers the support and materials needed to integrate age - specific
environmental education into classroom curriculum through presentations, hands -on activities, and field
trips Students and teachers learn to apply concepts of waste reduction, re -use, and recycling Solid
Waste Division school programs align with the Essential Academic Learning Requirements
Ongoing communications are mailed and emailed to school principals and teachers The Solid Waste
Division partners with other state and local agencies including the City of Bremerton, Olympic
Educational Service District #114, Puget Sound Energy, the E3 consortium for comprehensive
environmental education (E3 Washington 2009), and others in order to coordinate school and youth
education programs
Waste Wi$e @ Work Sustainability Technical Assistance Program
A variety of recycling collection services are available to Kitsap County businesses The Solid Waste
Division provides web -based technical assistance to help users determine the best options to prevent
waste, increase recycling, and increase the use of environmentally preferred products This program has
the potential to expand and offer telephone or on -site consultation
Waste Wi$e Communities
Waste Wife Communities is a branded waste reduction and recycling initiative that targets residents,
businesses, not - for - profit organizations, and schools In 2009 one of Waste Wife Communities' mayor
initiatives was an 8 -page newsletter delivered to single and multi - family households throughout Kitsap
County The well - received newsletter provided useful information about Solid Waste Division programs,
alternatives to the use of toxics, and tips for preventing waste
Recycling Consortium
Through the Recycling Consortium, Kitsap County and other Puget Sound jurisdictions work together to
increase recycling rates by reviving community commitment to recycling Seattle Public Utilities initially
coordinated this group as part of an awareness campaign prior to the enforcement of their ordinance
prohibiting paper in garbage cans
2Good2Toss
The 2Good2Toss program operates on behalf of the twenty Washington cities and counties who are
members It promotes re -use and reduces the amount of good, useable materials that would otherwise be
disposed The 2Good2Toss website is a venue for residents and businesses to sell or give away used
household items, surplus business fixtures, and building materials Residents or businesses from Kitsap
County and residents of the North Mason School District may use the Kitsap County portion of the
website Success is tracked by monitoring waste diverted, avoided GHG emissions, dollars saved by
avoiding transportation and disposal costs that would have occurred if the items were disposed instead of
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exchanged, and the number of users who choose to receive additional information about waste reduction
and recycling programs
Environmentally Sustainable Lawns and Gardens
Healthy plants grown in healthy soil need less water, fertilizer, pest control, and maintenance This
program emphasizes proper soil preparation and the use of drought and disease resistant plants, and grass
seed that are well adapted to local conditions
The website ft //kcwp12ub3 co kitsap wa us /pw /sw /default htm includes information on native plants
suited to Krtsap County soils and conditions It also includes information on pesticide -free controls for
home and garden pests The Natural Yard Care booklet provides a variety of ideas for sustainable lawn
and garden management The Down To Earth booklet is a step by step guide on how to compost
Built Green— and LEED
Built Green —, formerly the Build a Better Kitsap program, is a market -based approach that promotes
environmentally friendly home building Krtsap County also promotes construction of LEED buildings
and supports donation of surplus building materials to charities and stores who sell them for re -use
Product Stewardship
Krtsap County is a member of the Northwest Product Stewardship Council ( NWPSC), a regional planning
group of local governments from Western Washington and Oregon who develop and share promotional
materials to help educate the public about stewardship programs Current NWPSC projects address
electronic wastes, paint, mercury- containing products, and unused medications
Green Cleaning
This program teaches about greener alternatives to household chemical cleaners Demonstrations of green
cleaning products take place at County departments and community events, including septic workshops
that are held in partnership with the Surface and Stormwater Management Program, KCHD, and
Washington State University Extension Service
Small Quantity Generator Technical Assistance Program
SQG technical assistance is shared between the Solid Waste Division and KCHD Program activities are
discussed in Chapter 11 Key promotion, education, and outreach activities are summarized below
Business Pollution Prevention Program KCHD's Business Pollution Prevention Program includes the
following elements providing business with onsite technical assistance, the EnviroStars program, SQG
education and outreach, and SQG complaint response and enforcement
Onsite Business Technical Assistance: KCHD staff conducts business technical assistance visits at
selected businesses, industry sectors, or specific locales each year
EnviroStars: KCHD's EnviroStars Program certifies businesses for reducing, recycling, and properly
managing hazardous waste The program offers free technical assistance and recognizes environmentally
friendly businesses that prevent pollution and reduce their hazardous waste Businesses may become
certified at a 2 to 5 star rating Recognition includes certificates, window decals, use of the EnviroStars
logo for marketing, and free publicity Since the program began in 1997, more than 100 businesses have
been certified by EnviroStars
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Education and Outreach: KCHD provides education and outreach for businesses through presentations
to business groups, training workshops, and participation in booth events where SQG information is
provided to businesses
Special Events
Krtsap County also sponsors and hosts special events to highlight recycling, re -use, and sustamabihty,
including
• Earth Day
• America Recycles Day
• Treecycling
• Yard Waste Amnesty Days
• Furniture Amnesty Days
• National Public Works Week
• Waste Free Holidays
• Krtsap Water Festival
6.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES
Based on analysis of existing program elements, regulatory requirements, and the goals identified in this
Plan, the following Policy Objectives were identified
1) Promote solid waste program goals and objectives using education and outreach tools In order to
promote sustamability initiatives in which solid waste program goals and objectives are an element of
a broader multi - disciplinary environmental goal, Solid Waste Division policy is to seek out
partnerships with other public, private, and non - profit entities, as appropriate
2) Expand the use of electronic media such as audio, video, and Internet technology as a means of
communicating with audiences and reducing paper waste, and to continue to provide countywide
mailings, targeted publications, point of sale materials, and newspaper /magazine advertising as
deemed appropriate
3) Emphasize reducing exposure to toxics, reducing the toxicity and volume of wastes, and
implementing safe and effective management of MRW in its promotion, education, and outreach
programs
6.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
The following Recommended Strategies were developed to implement the Policy Objectives
1) Participate in forums, workshops, initiatives, and programs that effectively further solid waste
program goals and objectives
2) Explore the use of current and emerging information technologies such as small screen videos,
internet advertising, interactive educational web games, internet -based focus groups, and webinars to
reach targeted audiences and obtain public input so that they can be used in an effective manner
Emerging technologies may be used in conjunction with or in place of mail and printed media
depending upon the needs of the project
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3) Continue to use mail and printed media to reach targeted audiences Mail and printed media may be
used in conjunction with or in place of emerging technologies depending upon the needs of the
project
4) Continue to produce outreach materials to increase awareness of covered load requirements, and
continue to charge an uncovered load fee for any loads not in compliance with applicable regulations
5) Seek out partnerships with other public, private, and non - profit entities as appropriate to reaching
certain target audiences and /or delivering specific messages
6) Continue to provide technical assistance to businesses that generate dangerous wastes on reducing the
volume and toxicity of wastes and preventing pollution, as a collaborative effort of the KCHD
Business Pollution Prevention Programs and the SWD Smell Quantity Generator Program
7) Continue to develop and provide promotion, education and outreach services that support residential
and business efforts to reduce the volume and toxicity of waste
8) Continue to offer programs and awards that publicly recognize individuals, businesses, and agencies
that exercise leadership and accomplishment in waste reduction, recycling, and environmental
protection
9) Monitor the effectiveness of various promotion, education, and outreach initiatives and techniques
using website counters, database logs, surveys, and interpersonal communication
6.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES
E3 Washington 2009 Website accessed at http / /www e3washin on org/about-e3-
washin on/objectives- outcomes
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2008 Kitsap County Department of
Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2007 Annual Report Prepared by the Kitsap County
Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division
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CHAPTER 7 - COLLECTION
7.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter addresses collection, which is how garbage, yard and food debris, and recyclables are
transported from the residence, business, or industry where it was generated, to a sorting, transfer,
recycling, or disposal facility
Collection consists of residential curbside collection, commercial collection, and self -haul This chapter
describes existing program elements in each area, describes the regulatory structure that governs
collection, and identifies areas for future action
7.1.1 Planning Questions
The significant planning issues facing the management of collection programs include
• Are existing programs sufficient to achieve Solid Waste Division recycling and diversion goals'?
• Does the current level of service for curbside recycling, meet the needs of all Kitsap County
residents
• What means are available to reduce the use of fuel and the greenhouse gas and other emissions
associated with collection
• In order to encourage greater levels of recycling, reduce fuel use, costs, and emissions associated
with transportation, and achieve benefits associated with greater route density, should the County
encourage customers to use available curbside collection services instead of self - hauling their
typical household wastes and recyclables?
7.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS
This section summarizes existing collection programs and discusses issues affecting and affected by
collection programs
7.2.1 Residential Curbside Collection
Residential collection of garbage, recyclables, and yard and food debris, is regulated under RCW 8177
and WAC 480 70 Collection from commercial customers is regulated under RCW 8180 Both statutes
are administered by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC)
Under RCW 8177, incorporated and unincorporated areas have different types of authority over
residential collection available to them In incorporated areas, cities have the option of operating their
own collection program, contracting for collection service, or using the local WUTC "certificated" hauler
In unincorporated areas, state law grants the certificated hauler exclusive authority to provide service
throughout its territory and the County neither selects nor regulates the hauler
The WUTC issues G- certificates that provide a hauler the exclusive right to collect garbage in a specified
territory subject to WUTC regulation of rates, service levels, and safety To the extent that solid waste
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management plan recommendations do not conflict with WUTC regulation or policy, the WUTC
implements Plan recommendations about collection rates, service levels and materials
The ability to offer their own service or to contract for collection service allows cities to direct levels of
service, rates, and rate structures for their businesses and residents There are many examples of cities in
Washington, and across the country, who have used the authority granted to them to implement collection
programs that incorporate strong incentives for residents and businesses to decrease disposal by reducing
waste volumes, recycling more materials, and using yard and food debris collection services
Garbage: Curbside garbage collection service is available to all residents of Kitsap County In the
unincorporated area and on Bainbridge Island, each resident can decide whether to sign up for curbside
garbage service In Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Port Orchard, local ordinances make garbage collection
mandatory, which means that customers will be billed for the service whether they use it or not
Customers may select a level of service that is appropriate to the amount of waste they generate
Over time, the Solid Waste Division will re- evaluate whether mandatory collection of curbside garbage
should be considered This would require the formation of a solid waste collection district pursuant to
RCW 36 58A
Recycling: Curbside recycling has been available since 1994 It is available to all single family
residential units located in the Level 1 Service Area This represents 88% of the County's residential
properties
Where curbside recycling service is available, participation is voluntary, and the cost of curbside
recycling is included in the cost of garbage service Recycling helps customers reduce the level of
garbage service that they would otherwise need, thereby saving them money on the cost of their garbage
bill
Approximately 8,700 households are located in the Level 2 Service Area, and do not have access to
curbside recycling service In order to recycle, these residents must self -haul to a facility such as the
RAGFs, OVTS, or the Poulsbo Recycle Center
Yard and food debris: Curbside yard and food waste collection service is available to the 62% of single
family residences in the County, which are located inside of the residential burn ban boundary The
26,200 households located outside of the residential burn ban boundary do not have access to curbside
yard and food waste collection Therefore, these residents must compost n -site or self -haul to OVTS or a
private composting facility if they wish to divert yard and food waste
US Naval Facilities
The Naval facilities in Kitsap County haul their own commercial and industrial solid waste to OVTS for
disposal The Navy also hauls recyclables from their on -base recycling center to various recycling
markets Waste Management collects residential garbage and recyclables on base and transports to OVTS
Impact of Annexations on Collection Programs
Cities sometimes expand their boundaries by annexing land Once an annexation is approved, the
population becomes subject to city codes and regulations, which, in the case of many cities, includes the
requirement to participate in mandatory curbside garbage collection In terms of who performs the
hauling, what services are offered, and at what cost, state law provides for a minimum 7 -year transition
period after the City notifies the hauler, at which time the service will change over from unincorporated
area service to incorporated area service (OFM 2009)
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Residential Collection Service Summary
Area, Service Provider, Gar bage Rec cling Yard & Food
Population Address Frequency Container Frequency Materials Debris
Density
Size Collected
Level 1 Service Waste Management Voluntary 20, 32- gallon EOW single Aluminum & Inside burn ban
Area 9300 SW Barney White Rd weekly, every- cans, or hauler- stream steel cans, boundary, EOW
Unincorporated Port Orchard, WA 98367 other -week provided 32, 64, recycling mixed paper, all grass, leaves,
Kitsap County (EOW), or 96- gallon cart hauler - provided plastic bottles, branches <4"
UTC Certificate #G -237 monthly, or on- 64- gallon cart ,lugs, & dairy diameter and <4'
956 7 people/ call pick -up tubs, glass, long, houseplants,
square mile newspaper, windfall fruit,
magazines, & vegetable food
cardboard waste, shredded
paper
Level 2 Service Waste Management Voluntary 20, 32- gallon Curbside Curbside Curbside
Area 9300 SW Barney White Rd weekly, every- cans, or hauler- collection not collection not collection not
Unincorporated Port Orchard, WA 98367 other -week provided 32, 64, available available available
Kitsap County (EOW), or 96- gallon cart
UTC Certificate #G -237 monthly, or on-
165 7 people/ call pick -up
square mile
Bainbridge Island Bainbridge Disposal Voluntary 20, or 32- gallon EOW single Same as Level 1 Same as Level 1
9423 Business Park Lane weekly and can stream Service Area Service Area
744 1 people/ PO Box 10699 monthly recycling
square mile Bainbridge Island, WA hauler - provided
98110 64- gallon cart
UTC Certificate #G -143
Bremerton Waste Management Mandatory 20,32-gallon EOW single Same as Level I Same as Level 1
9300 SW Barney White Rd weekly can or hauler- stream Service Area Service Area
1337 2 people/ Port Orchard, WA 98367 provided 36, 64, recycling
square mile or 96- gallon cart hauler - provided
64- allon cart
Port Orchard Waste Management Mandatory hauler - provided EOW single Same as Level I Same as Level 1
9300 SW Barney White Rd weekly 32, 64, or 96- stream Service Area Service Area
1262 7 people/ Port Orchard, WA 98367 gallon cart recycling
square mile hauler - provided
64-gallon cart
Poulsbo Garbage Mandatory 10, 20, or 32- EOW single Same as Level I Same as Level 1
City of Poulsbo weekly gallon can stream Service Area Service Area
1545 0 people/ 780 NE Iverson Street recycling
square mile PO Box 2275 hauler - provided
Poulsbo, WA 98370 64- gallon cart
Recycling and yard waste
Bainbridge Disposal
9423 Business Park Lane
PO Box 10699
Bainbridge Island, WA
98110
The City of Bainbridge Island authorized the WUTC to regulate the garbage and recycling services provided by Bainbridge Disposal
7.2.2 Commercial Recycling Collection Programs
Collection of recyclables from commercial businesses is regulated under a different set of rules than
collection of recyclables from residential customers In contra:,t to the residential rules where exclusive
territories are granted in exchange for agency oversight, RCW 81 80 allows for competition in
commercial recycling collection, and does not govern territory, service levels or materials collected
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Where haulers operate under WUTC oversight, local government has little ability to impact the price,
type, or availability of commercial collection services
Cities that assume contract authority over waste collection services can specify service levels, including
materials to be collected, as a term of the contract Cities cannot grant exclusive right to collect
recyclables to any particular hauler They can assure the availability of minimum levels of recycling
service by specifying contract terms that direct contracted hauler to collect certain materials
Curbside garbage collection is available to all businesses in Kitsap County Commercial recycling service
is available on a limited basis in the unincorporated area For instance, paper and cardboard recycling is
readily available, but many businesses find that mixed container recycling is cost - prohibitive Collection
of yard debris or food waste from commercial generators is not widely available, but may be expanding as
processing capacity becomes available in the north -end, so that haulers can begin to offer affordable
collection service The ability to divert food waste from restaurants, groceries, and industrial kitchens
into composting or energy recovery programs depends on healthy processing and collection systems
7.2.3 Self -Haul System
In 2007, approximately 37% of all garbage in Kitsap County was disposed via the self -haul system by
people who deliver materials directly to the RAGFs or OVTS Many of the customers classified as self -
haulers are commercial businesses who deliver loads in trucks or trailers These businesses are typically
landscapers, construction contractors and remodeling businesses, demolition contractors, roofers, and
similar businesses The rest are residential self - haulers who haul their own wastes
Rates at the County-owned solid waste facilities that serve self - haulers are codified in Chapter 9 16 KCC
The most recent change went into effect in August 2001 Services have been expanded and costs have
increased since that time A Solid Waste Rate Study is proposed so that revenue needs can be more fully
analyzed and the impact of rate structures on ratepayers can be analyzed
Handling residential self - hauled garbage has a higher unit cost than handling commercially- collected
garbage The costs associated with self - hauling include owning and operating the RAGF system (see
Chapter 8) to serve self - haulers The largest budget items, transportation, staffing, and funding capital
improvements are proportional to tonnage and customer count The cost of providing self -haul service
went up significantly in 2009
Costs and environmental impacts can be reduced by encouraging residents to switch from self - hauling to
curbside collection This might involve increasing the self -haul minimum rates charged at the RAGFs
and OVTS, decreasing the hours facilities are open to self - haulers, and benchmarking RAGF rates to the
cost of curbside collection services
7.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES
Based on analysis of existing program elements, regulatory requirements, and the goals identified in this
Plan, the following Solid Waste Division Policies were identified
1) Encourage residential customers to use curbside collection services instead of self - hauling their
normal household recyclables and wastes
2) Encourage measures that increase the availability of and participation in recycling of recyclable and
organic materials generated by the commercial sector
3) Work with haulers to provide convenient and cost - effective recycling services for small businesses
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4) Support improving mileage, reducing emissions, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated
with solid waste collection and processing, including the use of rate adjustments or other methods to
help fund implementation costs
7.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
The following Recommended Strategies were developed to implement the Policy Objectives
1) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation and processing of wastes and
recyclables, as follows
a) Promote participation in curbside collection programs
b) Work with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and WICJTC to assist haulers to take measures that
increase mileage and reduce emissions
c) Promote operations and maintenance procedures that reduce fuel use and decrease emissions
associated with heavy equipment and roiling stock, thi ough existing public- private partnership
contracts
2) Expand availability of curbside recycling countywide
3) Expand the existing every- other -week residential curbside yard and vegetative food waste collection
program, as follows
a) Expand organic materials collection programs by adding additional compostable papers and foods
to the existing collection service To achieve additional diversion, include meat, fish, and dairy
waste in the program
b) Evaluate methods of increasing participation in curbside organic materials collection services
then implement the selected options
c) Expand the availability of curbside organic materials collection by expanding the service
boundary
4) Continue to support efforts to increase the recycling rate and to increase participation in recycling
programs in Kitsap County This may include revising the list of materials accepted in curbside
collection programs, expanding the availability of curbside: collection, implementing rate incentives,
and other techniques
5) Expand the availability, participation, and diversion rate associated with commercial organic
materials collection programs Cities who are negotiating new or updated solid waste contracts are
encouraged to include curbside yard and vegetative waste collection in the cost of residential and
commercial curbside garbage collection service
6) Consider lobbying to change the existing regulatory systern that governs collection if it is found to
inhibit the County's ability to meet solid and hazardous waste management goals
7.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES
Office of Financial Management (OFM) 2009 Annexations and Municipal Boundary Changes, website
accessed at hgp / /www ofm wa goy /pop /annex/annexrpt /default asn
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CHAPTER 8 - TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR WASTE AND
RECYCLABLES
8.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter evaluates the transfer system for waste and recyclables Kitsap County has six facilities for
the purpose of receiving and transferring solid waste and recyclables There are four drop -box facilities,
known as Recycling & Garbage Facilities or RAGFs, one facility that accepts recyclables but does not
handle wastes, and the Olympic View Transfer Station (OVTS) They are listed below as follows
• Bainbridge Island RAGF
• Hansville RAGF
• Olalla RAGF
• Silverdale RAGF
• Poulsbo Recycle Center (PRC)
• Olympic View Transfer Station (OVTS)
Customers who use PRC and the RAGFs are known as self - haulers They include small businesses and
individuals who haul their own wastes and recyclables rather than using curbside collections services
Customers at RAGFs unload wastes by hand and place them into open -top roll -off containers
OVTS accepts wastes from self - haulers and from commercial vehicles (i a garbage trucks) that are
designed to tip wastes on to a floor where it can be pushed with a loader into a larger transfer container
Bainbridge Island RAGF is designed to accommodate self - haulers and the commercial vehicles operated
by Bainbridge Disposal Due to size and permit constraints, other commercial tipper trucks are not
accepted at Bainbridge Island RAGF
Wastes collected at the RAGFs are hauled in roll -off containers to OVTS where they are compacted into
larger rail- compatible containers for delivery to an out -of -state landfill Curbside recyclables are hauled
to a material recovery facility where they are processed for dehvery to out -of -county recyclers Specific
materials that are source - separated and collected in smaller quantities, such as sharps, oil, antifreeze,
fluorescent lights, and appliances are managed under separate contracts
8.1.1 Planning Issues
The significant planning issues facing the transfer system include
• In order to encourage greater levels of recycling, reduce fuel use, costs, and emissions, associated
with transportation, and achieve benefits associated with greater route density, should the County
encourage customers to use available curbside collection services instead of self - hauling their
typical household wastes and recyclables?
• It is less costly to the system overall if customers deliver wastes directly to OVTS instead of to
the RAGFs Should the County use rate structures to encourage delivery of larger loads and loads
of source - separated C &D waste directly to OVTS?
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• On per ton and a per customer basis, Olalla is more costly to operate than other facilities It is
also located within the service radius of OVTS Should the County consider reducing hours or
eventually closing the Olalla RAGF and directing customers to use curbside collection services
and OVTS in its place
• A new self -haul area would improve wait and processing tunes for commercial and self -haul
traffic, and would open up space where source - separated C &D materials could be recovered
Should the County support the addition of a separate scale and tipping area dedicated to self -
haulers at OVTS
8.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS
The RAGF facilities charge customers based on the estimated volume of inbound waste material instead
of weight because they are not equipped with scales OVTS is equipped with scales, and weighs inbound
materials Recyclables other than white goods are accepted at no charge Table 8 -1 lists materials
accepted at transfer system facilities
Brief descriptions of each facility follow, including observations made during site visits Site
observations and waste projections indicate that
• Waste - handling capacity is largely sufficient to handle current and protected volumes, but the
layout of the Silverdale RAGF makes it difficult to manage the number of customers without
resulting in long lines, unsafe traffic patterns and wait times
• In general, PRC and the RAGFs are aging, and would benefit from upgrade and refurbishment
Traffic circulation patterns are less than optimal, stormwater quality issues exist and attendant
facilities are minimal
• The addition of a separate scale and tipping area dedicated to self - haulers at OVTS would
improve wait and processing times for commercial and self -haul traffic, and would open up space
on the transfer station floor where recyclable C &D materials or other recyclables could
potentially be recovered
Bainbridge Island Recycling and Garbage Facility
The Bainbridge RAGF is owned by the City of Bainbridge Island, and operated by Bainbridge Disposal
Bainbridge Disposal hauls the collected waste and a portion of the recyclables to OVTS and Peninsula
Recycling Commercially collected waste is mechanically tipped into a roll -off container, while self -
haulers hand unload wastes into another roll -off container
Though the Facility is referred to as a Recycling and Garbage Facility, it is permitted as an intermediate
disposal facility, a category of regulation that is designed for facilities that accept mechanical tippers
The existing solid waste handling permit contains a compliance schedule to bring it into full compliance
The following site needs were observed during a 2008 site visit, and might be considered for
improvement
• Fall- hazard protection is needed in the waste - handling area
• Traffic circulation is awkward, with some traffic conflicts between curbside collection trucks and
self - haulers
• Construction of a storm water control system (natural drainage swale) began in 2008, along with
building a roof over the waste containers as a means of limiting generation of contact water
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Table 8-1
Materials Accepted at County Owned or Operated Facilities
Material Bainbridge Hansville Olalla Silverdale Poulsbo OVTS
Commercial waste ✓ ✓
Self -haul waste ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Tires ✓
Electronics ✓ ✓
Household recyclables ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Yard debris ✓ ✓ ✓
Scrap metal ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Sharps ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Used oil ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Used antifreeze ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Household & vehicle batteries ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
White goods ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Fluorescent bulbs' ✓
Used oil filters I ✓ I ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
In 2009, Kitsap County began a pilot collection program for compact fluorescent bulbs at each of its facilities PRC and HHWF will
continue collection of fluorescent tubes and bulb collection will be added at the other RAGFs
Hansville Recycling and Garbage Facility
The Hansville RAGF is owned by the County The Solid Waste Division operates the Facility and Waste
Management hauls the garbage and recyclables to OVTS under the terms of a contract (Kitsap County
2008b) Residential self - haulers comprise the majority of users, though some small to medium -sized
companies use this Facility
In May 2008, Emu Compost opened a composting facility adjacent to the Hansville RAGF Yard waste is
now directed to Emu rather than the Hansville RAGF This change is expected to reduce operational
costs at Hansville and will free up space that could be used for other waste handling or recycling
activities
The following site needs are recommended for consideration
• The existing attendant booth is in poor condition and provides minimal functionality
• Utilities, including municipal water and internet connections, would improve workflow and
employee comfort
• Traffic circulation is awkward, with little control of flow, and poor visibility
• The recycling area is unpaved
• Security is minimal and the site experiences minor thefts and vandalism
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Olalla Recycling and Garbage Facility
The Olalla RAGF is owned by the County and operated under contract by Waste Management, who also
hauls garbage and recyclables to OVTS under the terms of a contract (Kitsap County 2008b) Olalla
manages the least waste and handles the fewest customers of any of the RAGFs As a result, operating
costs exceed revenue and it is subsidized by other facilities in the solid waste system
The roadway leading to the Olalla Facility was closed due to mayor construction beginning in July 2008
During construction, customers located east of Highway 16 continued to use Olalla, while those located
west of the highway were re- directed to OVTS Construction was completed in October, 2009 Capital
improvement needs for Olalla RAGF were not analyzed as part of this Plan, pending a further analysis of
customer use patterns following reopening of the access road
Poulsbo Recycle Center
PRC accepts recyclables from self -haul residential customers Garbage is not accepted The County
owns and operates the Facility and Waste Management hauls the recyclables to Peninsula Recycling
under the terms of a contract (Kitsap County 2008b)
Operating costs at this Facility exceed revenues because materials (except for appliances) are accepted at
no charge PRC is popular, and even though exact figures are unavailable, customers arrive steadily
throughout the day
The following site needs are recommended for consideration
• The site is difficult to secure and has experienced the theft of metals and some attendant booth
break -ins Site fencing and security improvements are needed
• The existing attendant booth, a skid- mounted 8 ft x 10 ft building, is in poor condition and
provides minimal functionality
• The recycling area is unpaved and becomes rutted and muddy with heavy use leading to
exceedances of water quality discharge requirements
Silverdale Recycling and Garbage Facility
The Silverdale RAGF is owned by the County and operated under contract by Waste Management, who
also hauls garbage and recyclables to OVTS under the terms of the same contract (Kitsap County 2008b)
Silverdale is heavily used It is second to OVTS in terms of tonnage and number of customers
Yard debris collection was recently discontinued at Silverdale due to low use Scrap metal recycling was
added in its place and has become a popular feature
The following site needs are recommended for consideration
• Current use exceeds the design capacity, resulting in Imes and long wait times
• Multiple closely- spaced intersections and crossings reduce the amount of queuing space and pose
traffic hazards
• Traffic circulation is awkward, with little control of flow and poor visibility
• Roadway turning radii are too tight for "doubles" (truck pulling two containers)
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• The Facility was not designed to handle heavy loads and high traffic volumes, which results in
significant degradation of the roadway, curbing, and waste container rails The recycling area
and waste tipping area are on opposite sides of the access road, requiring garbage customers with
recyclables to wait in both lines Traffic re- routing could reduce congestion
• The existing attendant booth is in poor condition and provides minimal functionality
• The recycling yard is unpaved, potholed and muddy, and may impinge on a right -of -way
belonging to another owner There is a need to clarify property lines, easements, and buffer
zones
• The site is difficult to secure and experiences theft, illegal dumping, and break -ins Site fencing
and security improvements are needed
• County-owned property adjacent to the Facility may be available for facility expansion or
remodeling
Olympic View Transfer Station (OVTS)
As recommended by the 1999 Plan, OVTS was built to replace OVSL and to implement the export of
waste via rail OVTS opened the day after OVSL closed in 2002 OVTS is owned by the County and
operated by Waste Management under tenns of a contract that includes operation of the Facility and
disposal of Kitsap County waste in an out -of -state landfill (Kitsap County 2000)
All garbage and curbside- collected household recyclables generated in the county are handled at OVTS
OVTS also accepts garbage from portions of Mason and Pierce: counties, and accepts special wastes
generated within Kitsap County as well as from other jurisdictions OVTS serves as the temporary
consolidation point for garbage containers from all the RAGFs, as well as curbside - collected recyclables
Garbage is compacted into intennodal shipping containers that are placed on rail cars at OVTS Loaded
rail cars are transported by the Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad to Centralia, where the Kitsap cars are
joined with those from other locations and transported by the Union Pacific Railroad to Arlington,
Oregon From Arlington the containers are truck- hauled to the Columbia Ridge Landfill for disposal
The following site needs are recommended for consideration
• There is significant queuing preceding the single exit scale resulting in long watt times to exit
OVTS on a regular basis Based upon experience, a single exit lane can reasonably process 40 —
50 vehicles per hour Based on a 2004 — 2005 internal Solid Waste Division study and daily logs
from 2008, peak hourly vehicle loads represent 14% of the daily volume, and the number of self -
haul vehicles per hour exceeds the design capacity on both weekdays and weekends Due to data
limitations, the commercial vehicles that share the exit lane were not included, although they add
to the loading
• In 2008, OVTS handled 400 self -haul vehicles per day on weekends and 325 vehicles per day on
weekdays The extra time needed to process self -haul vehicles slows down commercial traffic on
weekdays, and results in long wait times on weekends, when the majority of customers are self -
haulers
8.2.1 Tonnage Trend Analysis
Figures 8 -1 through 8-4 summarize the quantities of garbage and recyclables that passed through
the transfer system in recent years
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Figure 8 -3
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The following general self -haul trends have been observed
• Garbage tonnage at Olalla RAGF has decreased about 45% between 2005 and 2009
• Garbage tonnage at OVTS experienced a large increase between 2005 and 2007 but fell between
2007 and 2009
• Recyclables tonnage remained consistent at all facilities
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8.2.2 Contractual Analysis
Bainbridge RAGF: The Solid Waste Division continues to provide HHW support services at the
Bainbridge RAGF The Solid Waste Division pays for the collection, recycling, and disposal of used oil,
antifreeze, household batteries, and medical sharps, but does not receive any off - setting revenue
County-owned RAGFs: Waste Management and Kitsap County operate under the terms of a contract
for the operation and maintenance of the Silverdale and Olalla RAGFs, and for hauling waste and
recyclables from the Hansville, Silverdale, and Olalla RAGFs and PRC (Kitsap County 2008b)
OVTS: Waste Management and Kitsap County operate under the terms of a contract that provides for the
development and operation of OUTS, and for disposal of the County's solid waste at the Columbia Ridge
Landfill & Recycling Center in Arlington, Oregon (Kitsap County 2000) The contract allows the
County, at its sole discretion, to terminate the operations portion of the Agreement and exercise its right
to purchase OVTS and all equipment from Waste Management in contract years 7 and 14 (2009 and
2016 respectively) Discussions with both parties indicate a general satisfaction with the quality of service
and the working relationship between the entities as of 2009 At present, there is a good working
relationship between the parties and the terms of the Agreement are being executed in a satisfactory and
economical manner There appears to be no immediate reason for the County to contemplate either
termination of the operating agreement or purchase of OUTS, which would require hiring a different
operator or the County to operate the Facility
8.2.3 Level of Service Analysis
Figure 8 -5 delineates the service areas of the County that are within 5 and 10 road miles of a RAGF,
PRC, or OVTS
In general, except for the extreme west - central part of the County and northern Port Orchard, the most
populous areas of the County are located within 10 -road miles of a RAGF In general, the facilities are
suitably located from a geographic perspective, in that they are relatively convenient to reach from current
population centers and areas of projected growth
Self -Haul Service and Curbside Collection Rates at the County-owned solid waste facilities that serve
self - haulers are codified in Chapter 9 16 KCC The most recent change went into effect in August 2001
Services have been expanded and costs have increased since that time A Solid Waste Rate Study is
proposed so that revenue needs can be more fully analyzed and the impact of rate structures on ratepayers
can be analyzed
Handling residential self - hauled garbage has a higher unit cost than handling commercially- collected
garbage The costs associated with self - hauling include owning and operating the RAGF system to serve
self - haulers The largest budget items, transportation, staffing, and funding capital improvements are
proportional to tonnage and customer count The cost of providing self -haul service went up significantly
in 2009 Some issues to consider as the Solid Waste Division evaluates rates and rate structures include
• Facilities that are dedicated to self - haulers must be staffed and designed to manage a large
number of vehicles and transactions even though overall volumes tend to be small
• The largest category of customers, residential self - haulers tend to carry small loads of garbage
Of the nearly 39,000 customer transactions in 2009 to date, 58% were charged the minimum fee
which means that they delivered 1 can or less of garbage
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• Even though transporting recyclables from the RAGF to Peninsula Recycling is costly, there is
currently no mechanism to fully or partially recover costs through fees
• Rate —based incentives that encourage self - haulers to use available curbside services or to bring
self -haul materials directly to OVTS would result in cost savings because of the avoided cost
associated with transporting materials from the RAGFs to OVTS
• As the numbers of customers using curbside services increases, the efficiency of the collection
route improves This leads to more stops and more tonnage collected per route, thereby reducing
GHG emissions and fuel use, increasing material recovery, and the ability to minimize rate
increases because costs are spread over a larger customer base
Some of the common reasons given for self - hauling include
• "I want to recycle, and curbside recycling is not available where I live "
• "I do not choose to subscribe to curbside garbage service, or I prefer hauling my own garbage and
recyclables "
• "I have too much material, or my material is too large to fit into a garbage can "
• "I believe that it is less expensive to haul my own wastes than to subscribe to curbside garbage
service "
• "Because of my long or inaccessible driveway, getting my containers to the pickup location
involves loading my car, so I might as well take them to the RAGF myself"
Costs and environmental impacts can be reduced by encouraging residents to switch from self - hauling to
curbside collection This might involve increasing the self -haul minimum rates charged at the RAGFs
and OVTS, decreasing the hours facilities are open to self - haulers, and benchmarkmg RAGF rates to the
cost of curbside collection services
In general, efficiencies of scale apply to transfer systems It is more expensive to handle a ton of waste
delivered to a RAGF by self - haulers than a ton delivered to ONrTS in a commercial garbage truck
Materials delivered to PRC and RAGFs result in an added cost to the County when they are then
delivered to OVTS In addition, a typical load for a commercial garbage truck is approximately 8 tons,
which equates to the same tonnage as 60 self -haul loads brought to Silverdale or 92 brought to Olalla
Poulsbo: Most Poulsbo -area residents are within 10 -road miles of a recycling facility, but not a garbage
facility The City of Poulsbo is considering the development of a transfer station facility to serve the
City's commercial vehicles only Such a facility has the potential to reduce environmental impacts and
costs by reducing road miles, equipment wear and tear, and fue 1 use This facility will not be open to the
public for self -haul of garbage or recyclables, it will serve to consolidate loads from the city's collection
vehicles only From a customer's perspective, therefore, it adds no additional service options
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Olalla RAGF: Given its low customer count and low tonnage, operating costs at Olalla RAGF are
higher per customer and per ton than they are in the rest of the system One important reason to operate
Olalla is that, as shown in Figure 3 -5, many nearby users are outside of the current Level 1 Recycling
Service Area boundary and do not have the option of using curbside recycling services This Plan
recommends expanding curbside recycling to all residents of the County Given that Olalla lies within the
service radius of OVTS, it would be reasonable for the Solid Waste Division to assess the impact of
reducing or ceasing operations at Olalla, especially if curbside recycling becomes available countywide
8.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES
1) Based on an analysis of existing program elements, regulatory requirements, and the goals identified
in this Plan, the following Solid Waste Division Policies were identified
2) Encourage residential customers to use curbside collection services instead of self - hauling their
normal household recyclables and wastes
3) Re- structure rates so that they better support solid waste program goals
4) Maintain and improve facilities so that they remain safe, efficient, reasonably convenient, and
desirable for their intended purpose
8.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
The following Recommended Strategies were developed to implement the Policy Objectives
1) Complete a RAGF and OVTS Rate Study designed to re- structure rates so that they support solid
waste program goals Rates at County-owned facilities should be structured to achieve the following
a) Include the cost of "free" recycling in the disposal fees at the RAGFs
b) Set rate structures at RAGFs such that it is less costly for customers with small volume loads to
sign up for curbside collection than it is to self -haul their garbage
c) Encourage customers to consolidate their materials so that they bring fewer but larger loads
d) Encourage customers with large loads and C &D mates ials to deliver their materials directly to
OVTS
e) Consider the potential impact of rate structures on illegal dumping
f) Consider the needs of low- income residents
g) Remain stable for a 5 -year period
h) Charge equivalent fees at each of the County-owned RAGFs
i) Generate sufficient revenue to cover the costs of operations, maintenance, and reserve
requirements
j) Remain revenue neutral Overall revenue to support County operations should not increase
2) Request that the City of Bainbridge Island implement a rate structure that complements the County's
rate structure, but that considers site - specific costs at the Bainbridge Recycling and Garbage Facility
3) Complete a RAGF Service Level Analysis designed to optimize days and hours of service throughout
the RAGF system The RAGF Service Level Analysis will consider environmental impacts,
advantages, disadvantages, costs, and other limitations associated with taking one of the following
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potential courses of action at Olalla RAGF 1) Maintaining current service levels, 2) Reducing hours
or services, or 3) Permanently closing the facility
4) Evaluate whether the RAGFs are best operated by a private contractor, Solid Waste Division staff, or
under the existing scenario which combines both methods, and proceed accordingly
5) Develop a published and legitimate rating system by which to prioritize needed capital improvement
projects at the RAGFs Evaluate needs on an annual basis Pending completion of the rating system,
the following projects have been identified and tentatively scheduled
a) Hansville RAGF Improvements
b) Poulsbo Recycle Center Improvements
c) Silverdale RAGF Improvements
6) Develop a master plan for future development at OUTS, including
a) Design and build solution to the outbound scale bottleneck
b) Design and build C &D processing area
8.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2010 Kitsap County Department of
Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2009 Annual Report (unpublished) Prepared by the Kitsap
County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division Port Orchard, Washington
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2008a Kasap County Department of
Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2007 Annual Report Prepared by the Kitsap County
Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division Port Orchard, Washington
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2008b Kitsap County Recycling and
Garbage Facility Operations and Hauling and Recycle Center Hauling Agreement KC- 463 -08
Between Kitsap County Washington and Waste Management of Washington, Inc
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2000 Kitsap County Transfer Station
Development and Waste Disposal Project Agreement KC- 479 -00 Between Kitsap County
Washington and Waste Management of Washington, Inc
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CHAPTER 9 - (DISPOSAL
9.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter discusses both near -term and long -term solid waste disposal needs and the oversight and
management of historic landfills The current waste export system is discussed, as is the ongoing
management of closed landfills
9.1.1 Planning Issues
The significant planning issues facing the management of disposal programs include
• Is the current method of disposal adequate to support the long -term disposal needs for Kitsap
County?
• What are the Solid Waste Division's best options for rri mmizmg environmental risk and long-
term liability at closed landfill sites?
9.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS
9.2.1 Current Disposal System Status
As recommended by the 1999 Plan (Kitsap County 1999), OVSL was closed in 2002 and OVTS was
opened simultaneously to consolidate and ship waste by rail to an out -of -state landfill The County
signed a 20 -year contract with Waste Management to operate OVTS and to rail -haul MSW to the
Columbia Ridge Landfill near Arlington, Oregon for disposal, beginning in July 2002
In part, the contract
• Allows Kitsap County, at its sole discretion, to terrmnate the transfer station operations portion of
the Agreement and purchase the transfer station on certain anniversaries (2009, 2016) and
• Provides for annual adjustment of the rates the County pays for MSW transport and disposal
The existing disposal system which is designed to rail -haul wastes to Waste Management's landfill in
Oregon is effective and reliable This landfill has a 110 -year capacity at the current disposal rate of 2 28
million tons per year There is a good working relationship between the parties and the terms of the
Agreement are being executed in a satisfactory and economical[ manner As such, there was no reason for
the County to consider termination of the transport and disposal agreement in 2009
9.2.2 Waste to Energy Technologies
Recently, the potential use of chemical processes such as pyrolysis, gasification, anaerobic digestion, and
ethanol fermentation to convert the organic portion of solid waste into energy or other useful products has
received considerable attention Waste conversion technologies present the interesting possibility of
producing energy from waste, with less environmental impact than traditional incineration
In the United States, there is limited experience in applying such technologies to MSW on a large scale
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MSW is a variable mix of materials that is more difficult to process than more homogenous waste streams
such as wood chips or industrial waste Technology vendors are actively marketing new projects, and a
few pilot projects are operating in the United States, Canada, and Europe To be considered seriously in
Kitsap County, waste conversion technologies must first demonstrate econormc feasibility through
continuous safe and cost - effective community-scale operations, and the successful sale of energy or by-
products to defray operating expenses In addition, they must gain public acceptance, meet regulatory
compliance and environmental protection standards, and demonstrate economic viability over the long-
term MSW conversion technologies continue to be considered for projects locally and across the
country
Landfill gas -to- energy technologies are waste conversion technologies that are unlikely to be viable for
Kitsap County's closed landfills due to the limited gas production at the landfills Gas production at
Waste Management's OVSL site could warrant implementation of some form of gas -to- energy
technology in the future
9.2.3 Closed Landfill Oversight
Five closed landfills in Kitsap County are currently listed as contaminated sites under the Washington
State Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) The Solid Waste Division has lead oversight responsibilities
for two of these landfills, Hansville and Olalla
A list of Closed and Abandoned Landfills in Kitsap County is maintained by KCHD and may be found at
hyp / /www kitsapcountyhealth com/environmental health/solid waste /docs/landfill list pdf
Management of the Hansville and Olalla closed landfills is a joint effort by several County departments
The Solid Waste Division oversees operations The Civil Division of the Prosecuting Attorney's office
assigns a deputy prosecutor specifically to landfill projects KCHD works with Ecology to provide
technical oversight The Risk Manager manages insurance issues Legal staff and Solid Waste Division
staff work together to integrate technical and legal concerns as negotiations and remedial investigations
continue to develop
Costs for closed landfill oversight are significant with respect to short-term (up to five years) and long-
term (20 to 50 years) monitoring and other responsibilities
Hansville Landfill (Closed)
In accordance with the MTCA process, a Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study was completed
and submitted to Ecology, KCHD, and the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe for review in the fall of 1999
After several revisions, the Draft Remedial Investigation report was made available to the public in early
2007 No public comments were received and the draft Remedial Investigation report was finalized in
August 2007 (Parametnx 2007)
In December 2006, Kitsap County, Waste Management and the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe reached
agreement on the preferred remedial action, natural attenuation Tlus remedy was presented to Ecology in
the revised Agency Review Draft Feasibility Study submitted in May 2008 In 2008, Ecology approved
the Draft Feasibility Study, incorporating comments from KCHD and the Tribe The Draft Feasibility
Study was in public review in 2009 After closure of the public review period, Ecology issued a
Responsiveness Study and approved the Final Feasibility Study Parametnx 2009) In 2009 -2010, Ecology
will issue a Cleanup Action Plan and the approved remedial action will be implemented
Quarterly groundwater and surface water sampling and landfill gas monitoring are conducted by a
contractor The County performs routine maintenance of the landfill including the gas system and cover,
mowing the grass on the landfill cap, and maintaining the monitoring stations and surface water
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conveyance system Inspections conducted in inclement weather indicate that the surface water
conveyance system and landfill cap are operating as designed
Trespassing and vandalism continues to be a problem at the landfill Large concrete blocks, stumps,
rocks, and trenches have been strategically placed to limit vehLcle access The Solid Waste Division
typically notifies the Tribal Council and the County Sheriff s Office when incidents occur As part of the
settlement agreement, Kitsap County and Waste Management agreed to provide signage to identify the
resource protection areas on tribal land The signs are treated as an interim measure during the Remedial
Investigation and Feasibility Study process and are maintained) by the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Olalla Landfill (Closed)
Groundwater and landfill gas are sampled and monitored quarterly and the site is inspected by Solid
Waste Division and KCHD personnel quarterly When possible, surface water is sampled annually Solid
Waste Division personnel have conducted groundwater and surface water sampling and landfill gas
monitoring since 2002 Starting in 2009, the quarterly groundwater and annual surface water monitoring
and sampling, and the landfill gas monitoring is conducted by a contractor Regular maintenance such as
mowing the landfill cover, brush removal, surface water ditch repairs, and cleaning, are performed by the
County on an as- needed basis Inspections conducted in inclement weather indicate that the surface water
conveyance system and landfill cover are operating as designed
In 2006, KCHD directed the County to report a release at the Olalla Landfill to Ecology The release
consisted of documented periodic exceedances of groundwater and secondary drinking water standards
Ecology subsequently placed Olalla Landfill on the Confirmed and Suspected Contaminated Sites list
under MTCA
Ecology conducted a Site Hazard Assessment of the site in 2008 The Olalla Landfill ranked a `3', with
`1' being the highest level of concern and `5' being the lowest level of concern Asa result of being listed
and ranked, the Olalla Landfill is in the beginning phase of the MTCA process and, as of this writing, is
awaiting MTCA action by Ecology
KCHD issues an annual Solid Waste Handling Permit to the Solid Waste Division with monitoring,
reporting, and operation and maintenance requirements for the landfill The permits include additional
requirements related to closure, site improvements, and evaluation of corrective action remedies These
requirements have significant budgetary impacts
During 2006, the Solid Waste Division updated the Sampling and Analysis Plan to reflect changes in the
Permit, new EPA statistical and analytical analysis methods, and updated sampling procedures In 2009,
the draft Sampling and Analysis Plan is being updated to reflect current monitoring and sampling
approach including activities conducted by a contractor The Sampling and Analysis Plan should be
finalized by the end of 2009 A draft Post - Closure Activities Plan, submitted in November 2006, has
been under negotiation but has not yet been finalized
Vandalism and illegal dumping continue to be a problem near ithe Bandix Road entrance gate Illegally
dumped wastes at the site have included suspected methamphetamme lab wastes, electronics, appliances,
bags of concrete, tires, car parts, yard debris, and garbage After authorities are contacted, the waste is
removed in accordance with applicable regulations
In terms of financial planning, additional monitoring wells and upgrade of the passive landfill gas system
may be required depending on the requirements of the Solid Waste Handling Permit and /or MTCA The
northern Phase II area is not capped If an engineered cap is required, this could result in capital costs
estimated at approximately $16 million
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Natural attenuation is proposed as the remedial action for the landfill If approved, the landfill will
continue to be monitored throughout the remedial action implementation Monitoring results and periodic
review will evaluate if additional action, such as upgrade of the existing cap or installation of an
engineered cap on the Phase II area, is necessary
Bainbridge Island Landfill (Closed)
Waste from the former Bainbridge Island Landfill was excavated and screened in 2001 in accordance
with a Cleanup Action Plan approved by Ecology under MTCA Material less than 15 inches in diameter
was returned to a smaller landfill footprint and larger material was disposed of at a permitted solid waste
landfill The new footprint was covered with a permeable cap and drainage system Institutional controls
and a deed restriction were placed on the property to control access and protect the final cover system
After completing the cleanup action, the County transferred the property title to the City of Bainbridge
Island in exchange for the City's cost sharing in the Remedial Action An Interlocal Agreement codified
the land transfer and obligated the City to continue sampling groundwater at designated wells, submit data
reports to Ecology, and conduct long -term operation and maintenance as approved by Ecology The Solid
Waste Division and KCHD continue to review copies of the environmental monitoring data and had the
opportunity to comment on the Periodic Review Report submitted to Ecology in September 2006 The
Periodic Review Report is undergoing public review in 2009 Recommendations in the Periodic Review
Report include updating cleanup action levels to be consistent with current standards, repair of the slope
failure, and continuation of compliance groundwater monitoring (CH2M Hill 2006) The Periodic Review
Report also recommends the property transfer between the County and the City of Bainbridge Island be
documented with Ecology
In January 2004, the face of the east slope failed, cover soil and some waste were transported
approximately 750 feet downstream KCHD collected soil samples and based on the analytical results,
recommended that Ecology issue a "No Further Action" status with respect to potential contamination
In 2005 the City and County negotiated an Interlocal Agreement with respect to cost sharing to repair the
failed slope, the City repaired the slope in 2007 In December 2007 another slide of greater magnitude
occurred in the same general area Further design review is likely warranted in order to minimize the risk
of future slope failures
In 2006 Bainbridge Island's Decant Facility opened on the landfill property The Decant Facility uses the
same surface water conveyance system that was designed for the landfill remediation project
Norseland Landfill (Closed)
The Norseland Landfill is owned by the Port of Bremerton and is listed under MTCA as a contaminated
site The potentially liable parties include the Port and Kitsap County A Consent Decree was entered on
July 6, 2000 to mitigate the release or threatened release of hazardous materials at the landfill The
Cleanup Action Plan approved by Ecology consisted of a consolidation of waste, installation of a surface
water drainage and collection system, and capping the waste materials with clean soil
The Norseland Landfill is currently in the confirmational monitoring phase Monitoring and maintenance
activities are managed by the Port As a potentially liable party, Kitsap County shares the cost with the
Port In 2007, a petition was submitted to Ecology to remove the Norseland Landfill from the Hazardous
Sites List The County concurred with the petition to delist Ecology and the Port are evaluating the
petition in conjunction with evaluation of future development of the property
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Olympic View Sanitary Landfill (O [ESL) (Closed)
The Olympic View Sanitary Landfill operated as a municipal landfill serving the southern portion of
Kitsap County from about 1963 to 2002 The landfill consists of three adjoining areas The areas and
dates of use were The unlined Old Barney White Landfill (1963 to 1985), the lined Phase 1 area (1985 to
1994), and the lined Phase II area (1994 to 2002) These three areas combined total approximately 65
acres All three units are capped with a final cover system
Olympic View Sanitary Landfill, Inc entered into an Agreed Order with the Department of Ecology to
conduct a Remedial Investigation (RI) and Feasibility Study (FS) to address groundwater contamination,
Draft RI and FS reports have been submitted to Ecology and a public review period for the documents
and proposed cleanup action is planned for later in 2010 OVSL, Inc is responsible for the cost of
implementing the selected cleanup action
Poulsbo Landfill (Closed)
The Poulsbo Landfill, also known as Indian Hills Landfill, is a closed landfill that operated from about
1937 until 1978 and is owned by the City of Poulsbo The landfill is located about 14 miles southeast of
the City just to the northeast of Highway 305 While open the landfill accepted an estimated 116,000
cubic yards of rruxed municipal waste and sewage sludge The landfill consists of approximately 15 acres
of a 20 acre parcel
In October 2001, the Kitsap County Health District (KCHD) conducted a Site Hazard Assessment of the
landfill, under MTCA A "No Further Action" recommendation was approved by Ecology The KCHD
continues to oversee post - closure care at the landfill, including periodic off -site monitoring and
maintenance of the cap
9.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES
Based on analysis of existing program elements, regulatory requirements, and the goals identified in this
Plan, the following Policies were identified
1) Ensure a mechanism is in place to provide environmentally✓ sound and cost - effective disposal of
Kitsap County's waste stream now and into the future
2) At sites where Kitsap County is a responsible party, develop and implement remedial action
investigations and alternatives that are protective of human health and the environment, while
remaining as cost - effective as reasonably possible
3) Encourage development of validated and cost - effective alternative technologies aimed at conserving
natural resources and minimizing the negative impacts of solid wastes on land, water, air, and climate
9.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
The following Recommended Strategies were developed to implement the Policy Objectives
1) Continue implementation of Contract KC- 479 -00 with Waste Management, which exports the
majority of Kitsap County's waste stream via rail to the Columbia Ridge Landfill near Arlington,
Oregon
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2) Continue to foster a positive working relationship with Waste Management and to monitor
performance under Contract KC- 479 -00 Consider exercising the right to terminate the transfer
station operations portion of the contract in 2015, so that the option may be exercised in 2016 if it is
deemed desirable at that tune
3) Implement the requirements of the Solid Waste Handling Permit for the Olalla Landfill
4) Prepare a RI/FS and Cleanup Action Plan for the Olalla Landfill under MTCA, and seek funding
under Ecology's Remedial Action Grants and Loan program
5) Implement the approved Cleanup Action Plan at the Olalla Landfill, continue monitoring program as
a means of demonstrating effectiveness
6) Finalize and implement the approved Cleanup Action Plan at the Hansville Landfill, continue
monitoring program as a means of demonstrating effectiveness
7) Review confirmational monitoring at Norseland Landfill and the Bainbridge Island Landfill and
support a "No Further Action" determination of both sites if it is supported by monitoring results
9.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES
CH2M Hill 2006 Final First Five -Year Review Report (Periodic Review) for Bainbridge Island Landfill,
Kitsap County, Washington
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 1999 Kitsap County 1999
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, Final Version Prepared by SCS Engineers and
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division Port Orchard, Washington
Olympic View Sanitary Landfill, Inc 2007 Draft Final - Remedial Investigation Report
Parametnx 2009 Final Feasibility Study Report Hansville Landfill Remedial Investigation/Feasibility
Study
Parametnx 2007 Final Hansville Landfill Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study Remedial
Investigation Report
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CHAPTER 10 - SPECIAL WASTES
10.1 INTRODUCTION
This Chapter focuses on management of special wastes The term "special wastes" refers to solid wastes
that require special handling or disposal due to regulatory requirements, size, or material handling needs
specific to the material
This Chapter discusses non - hazardous contaminated soil, asbestos - containing material, land - clearing
wood debris, coal ash and dredge spoils, biosolids, tires, biomedical waste, and electronic waste
10.1.1 Planning Issues
The significant planning issues facing the management of special wastes include
• Are current methods of handling and disposal of special wastes adequate to meet the long -term
needs of residents and businesses?
• Can special waste be handled differently within our current solid waste system, to optimize waste
reduction and recycling?
10.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS
The following section describes existing conditions regarding the management of each type of special
waste Recycling and diversion from disposal is discussed where it applies
10.2.1 Contaminated Soil
Soils removed during construction, remediation, or maintenance projects must be managed in accordance
with applicable regulations Determining the appropriate level of regulation involves consideration of
where and how the soil is generated and of the types and levels of contaminants contained within it This
determination is made on a case -by -case basis
Soils that designate as hazardous wastes are not municipal solid waste and are managed under a separate
regulatory, transportation, and disposal system Information about managing hazardous soils may be
found at http / /www ecy wa g_oy/ programs /hwtr /regcomp wide /index html
The municipal solid waste program addresses contaminated soils that contain, or potentially contain,
some level of contamination, but based upon the type and level of contammation the soil is not considered
hazardous Common non - hazardous contaminated soils consist of dint from a spill cleanup, street
sweepings, decant waste (solids vacuumed out of stormwater catch basins), or dirt from ditch cleaning
that is contaminated by fuel oil, diesel, unleaded gasoline, or other petroleum products, and some of the
dirt removed from remediation sites
Whether it comes from inside or outside of Kitsap County, generators seeking to dispose of contaminated
soils require written pre - approval from Waste Management The pre - approval step allows Waste
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Management's regulatory personnel to evaluate analytical data and other relevant information and
determine if the soil or soil -like material is acceptable as a solid waste
Generators also have the option of recycling or re -using waste soils, assuming all KCHD conditions are
met In such cases, the KCHD reviews and approves specific contaminated soil reuse proposals on a case -
by -case basis after reviewing analytical results and specific site conditions
Soils with contarrunants below state cleanup standards may remain on -site or be re -used as fill at other
locations Generators and those who accept such soils are wise to develop a defensible sampling and
analysis plan and to maintain venfrable documentation in order to support re -use KCHD recently
implemented a street waste management policy that sets guidelines for re -use and recycling (KCHD
2008) Materials that meet specified standards may be left in place, re -used at commercial or industrial
sites as fill, used to develop road slopes or parking lot sub - grade, or used to reclaim pit mines The re -use
that has taken place since implementation of this policy has saved Kitsap County approximately $185,000
per year in disposal costs
Contaminated soil destined for disposal or use as alternate daily landfill cover is typically transported to
OVTS in a rail - compatible open -top container, in which case the container is loaded directly on the train,
and the material does not have to be tipped on to the transfer station floor Rates for transportation and
disposal are negotiated with Waste Management Sales Division on a case -by -case basis and lower per ton
rates and taxes may apply if the material is suitable for use as alternate daily landfill cover or other
beneficial use at the landfill location
Contaminated soil may also be processed on the transfer station floor In that case, the contaminated soil
is tipped in an area designated by the site operator, where it is co- mingled with MSW prior to shipment
Co- mingled materials, which are typically generated in smaller volumes, are subject to posted gate rates
and taxes
The management system for contaminated soils is well developed, with long -term capacity in place In
2009, OVTS accepted, shipped, and properly disposed of 19,911 tons of contaminated soil, a decrease of
26% compared to 2008 (Kitsap County 20 10)
10.2.2 Asbestos - containing Material
Buildings and other structures may contain asbestos, lead, and other materials that, if improperly
managed, can have negative impacts on human and environmental health For asbestos, the Puget Sound
Clean Air Agency and Department of Labor and Industries require use of specified methods of
deconstruction, permit review and approval, worker safety measures, and separate packaging and disposal
of asbestos - containing material Kitsap County's solid waste regulations (KCBH 2004 -2) direct
generators, transporters, and disposal site operators to follow federal, state, and local air regulations that
pertain to asbestos Because of safety and regulatory concerns, there are currently no viable recycling
options for asbestos - containing materials
In 2009, 94 tons of asbestos - containing material was delivered to OVTS for shipment and disposal at a
permitted landfill (Kitsap County 20 10)
10.2.3 Land - clearing Wood Debris
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1, 2009, is prohibited by Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, Regulation 1, Section 8 2 The Solid Waste
Division's website describes alternatives to burning and maintains a current list of facilities in Kitsap and
Mason Counties that accept debris for management via chipping for fuel, landscaping uses, and/or
compost feedstock
In 2009, 166 tons of wood waste was accepted at OVTS (Kitsap County 20 10)
10.2.4 Coal Ash $ Dredge Spoils
The 1999 Plan noted that Naval Submarine Base Bangor and Fort Lewis were the source of about 8,000
tons of coal ash in 1997 The volume of coal ash has decreased drastically since that time
Contaminated dredge spoils do not constitute a significant waste stream for County waste facilities
Dredge spoils containing contaminants below state cleanup standards may be re -used in a manner similar
to that described in Section 10 2 1
In 2009, OVTS processed 5 tons of coal ash (Kitsap County 20 10)
10.2.5 Biosolids
Biosolids are produced by treating sewage sludge to meet certain quality standards that allow it to be
applied to the land for beneficial use Septage is a class of biosolids that comes from septic tanks and
similar systems that receive domestic wastes According to state regulation, biosolids are not solid
wastes, nor are they managed under solid waste regulations Sewage sludge that fails to meet biosolids
standards is a solid waste, and must be managed and disposed as such
Biosolids are regulated under RCW 70 95J and WAC 173 -308 Enforcement of WAC 173 -308 is the
responsibility of Ecology who has delegated certain authority 1 biosolids to KCHD pursuant to a
Memorandum of Understanding In Kitsap County, KCHD evaluates applications for beneficial re -use on
a case -by -case basis
City and county wastewater treatment plants and septage haulers represent the majonty of biosolids
generators Operators would like to expand the recycling and disposal options that are available to them
in order to assure adequate long -term capacity A limiting factor is that biosolids may not be included in
soil amendments and other products that are marketed as organic As a result, marketing soil and soil
amendments made from biosolids can be challenging
Biosolids are typically managed outside the scope of the County solid waste management system, and are
not addressed in this Plan
10.2.6 Tires
The 1999 Plan estimated that about 230,000 tires would be discarded each year, based on a generation
rate of one tire per person per year Most tires are recycled through the dealer when an old tire is
replaced As a result, tires often bypass the County's solid waste facilities and are not reflected in the
Solid Waste Division's facility data
Tire piles at both Airport Auto Wrecking sites were removed by Ecology in 2008 as part of the Waste
Tire Pile Cleanup program Over 208 tons of tires were removed from these two sites
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(Kitsap County 2009) Currently, the Airport Auto Wrecking sites are listed as remedial action sites by
the Department of Ecology
In 2009, 4,362 tires were accepted for recycling at OUTS, and 403 tires were removed from illegal dump
sites An additional 795 tires were removed from nuisance abatement cleanups, and 229 tires were
disposed by residents who participated in the Clean Kitsap voucher program (Kitsap County 20 10)
10.2.7 Biomedical Waste
Biomedical waste is prohibited from disposal in Kitsap County unless it is contained and treated to
destroy pathogens Sharps may not be placed in the garbage even if contained Due to regulatory and
public perception concerns, there is little to no opportunity to recycle biomedical waste
State statute (RCW 70 95K) and KCBH Ordinance 2004 -2 regulate and define six types of biomedical
waste
• Animal Waste carcasses, body parts, and bedding of animals infected with microorganisms that
are infectious to humans
• Bio -Safety Level 4 Disease Waste waste from highly communicable infectious diseases as
identified by the Centers for Disease Control
• Cultures and Stocks wastes infectious to humans, contaminated with etiologic agents or blood
• Human Blood and Blood Products
• Pathological Waste human tissues
• Sharps Waste needles, scalpel blades, and lancets
Sharps: The Solid Waste Division accepts household sharps for disposal at OUTS, the HHW Facility,
PRC, and the Hansville, Olalla, Silverdale RAGFs, and Bainbridge Island Transfer Station Table 10 -1
shows the history of the Solid Waste Division's sharps collection program
In addition, KCHD operates a Needle Exchange program that manages approximately 300,000- 350,000
needles per year Part of this program is funded by a portion of the tipping fee surcharge, and is operated
by community volunteers at a cost of approximately $50,000 per year
Other Biomedical Wastes Bio -safety Level 4 Disease waste, cultures and stocks, pathological waste,
human tissues, and some sharps, generated by the KCHD, are collected and disposed of by Stencycle, a
permitted biomedical waste collection and disposal service
Infected Animal Waste Two important diseases in humans are potentially associated with animal waste
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy and Avian Flu
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, more popularly known as mad cow disease, is a progressive, lethal
central nervous system disease that attacks cattle, riddling the cow's brain with holes so that it resembles
a sponge It is believed that the prions for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy may also cause a similar
disease in humans, whose symptoms include loss of coordination, personality changes, mania, and
dementia
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Sharps Disposal Pro ram Histo (Measured in Cubic Feet
FACILITY 2004 200 2006 2007 2008 2009
Hansville Recycling and Garbage Facility 189 307 364 31 214 224
HHW Collection Facility 135 181 189 312 438 438
Olalla Recycling and Garbage Facility 37 29 6 259 154 225 224
OUTS 305 351 243 305 31 417
Poulsbo Recycle Center 567 614 698 715 662 843
Silverdale Recycling and Garbage Facility 506 461 54 494 523 545
TOTAL 207.2 226.1 229.3 229 237.2 269.1
Source Kitsap County 2010
One 32- gallon sharps container = 4 27 cubic feet
State rules and KCHD ordinances allow burial of animals provided that they do not endanger public
health and the environment Cows infected with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy cannot be buried as
the pnons are not destroyed by decomposition of the waste, and could eventually migrate to sources of
drinking water In addition, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy- infected cattle cannot be disposed of in
a landfill if the leachate is sent to a municipal sewage treatment plant, because chlorination does not
deactivate the prions, which would eventually be released into a receiving body of water along with the
treated sewage effluent
In 2004, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy- infected cattle from the Yakima area were disposed of in
the Rabanco Regional Landfill near Roosevelt, Washington This landfill was chosen because it treats its
leachate in evaporation ponds, with the solids eventually placed in the landfill This prevents pnons from
reaching groundwater or surface water bodies
The second disease of interest, Avian Flu, is an infection caused by bird mfluenza viruses Wild birds
worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them However, Avian Flu
is very contagious among birds and can sicken or kill domesticated birds such as chickens, ducks, and
turkeys The risk from Avian Flu is generally low to most people, because the viruses do not usually
infect humans
On -site composting has been proven to be an effective mass disposal method for infected dead poultry, as
the Avian Flu virus is deactivated after 10 days of composting at 60 degrees C (140 degrees F) The same
composting method is also suitable for a variety of animals and ammal parts (offal) produced in the
agricultural sector
A detailed composting methodology was developed by the University of Maryland Cooperative
Extension for the U S Department of Agriculture (Tablante et al 2006) The technique involves layering
birds and litter (straw, hay, sawdust) in a long pile known as a windrow, using a small bucket loader The
litter provides a carbon source to balance the nitrogen in the carcasses and promotes an efficient
composting process The windrow is watered to maintain optimum moisture content The composting
process can be completed in about a month and the compost product is suitable for land spreading A
major advantage of composting is that it can be accomplished on -site, avoiding the need to transport large
quantities of infectious waste material to a treatment site
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The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the State Board of Health each have regulations
addressing the disposal of animal carcasses under normal circumstances as well as when there is an
emergency related to the spread of disease (Matthews 2008) The Washington State Extension office in
Kitsap County is currently working with KCHD on a large animal carcass and slaughter waste
composting demonstration project
Though Kitsap County has not experienced an outbreak of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy or Avian
Flu that resulted in the need to dispose of large volumes of waste from diseased animals, there is a need to
plan for such a possibility
10.2.8 Electronic Waste
E- wastes, or electronic devices, especially TVs and computers, contain toxic materials such as lead,
cadmium, and mercury Many e- wastes can be re -used Others that would otherwise be disposed can be
recycled Re -using and recycling electronics keeps toxic materials out of landfills and incinerators and
recovers valuable resources
Chapter 70 95N RCW and Chapter 173 -900 WAC require manufacturers to set up and fund recycling
programs for covered electronic products as a condition of selling products in Washington state As a
result, the Washington Materials Management and Financing Authority began operation of a producer -
funded take -back program for televisions, computer monitors, laptops, and computers in January 2009
Peripheral devices are not covered in the program Under the "E-Cycle Washington" product stewardship
(producer - funded) program, consumers no longer have to pay to recycle their covered electronics at
participating locations, including eight locations in Kitsap County These locations are shown in Table
10 -2, updates to these locations can be found at www ecyclewashin on org
Table 10-2
E -C cle Washin on Locations
Location Business Name Address
Goodwill Donation Center NE High School Rd
Bainbridge Island Bainbridge Island Recycling and 7215 Don Palmer Ave NE
Garbage Center
Bremerton St Vincent DePaul 13 and Wycoff
Goodwill Store 4209 Wheaton Wa
Port Orchard Goodwill Store 1720 SE Mile Hill Rd
Olympic View Transfer Station 9300 SW Barney White Rd
Poulsbo All Shred 16952 Clear Creek Rd
Silverdale Goodwill Store 10001 Mickelbe Rd NW
ource w
Source ecyclewashmgton org
Since the E -Cycle Washington program started in January 2009, Kitsap residents, schools, and small
businesses have recycled over 869 tons of a -waste Since the producer - funded program began, collection
of a -waste at OVTS has increased by 225% year- over -year Over half of the material collected, by
weight, is televisions ( Kitsap County 20 10)
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10.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES
Based on analysis of existing program elements, regulatory requirements, and the goals identified in this
Plan, the following Policies were identified
1) Ensure a mechanism is in place to provide environmentally sound and cost - effective disposal of
Kitsap County's waste stream now and into the future
2) Provide guidelines and strategies for all special waste types that continue to ensure they are managed
in compliance with applicable regulations
3) Support waste prevention as the most effective and preferred means of helping residents and
businesses manage waste and minimize climate impacts
4) Support product stewardship Product stewardship shifts the costs of collection, recycling and
disposal programs away from local government and toward those with the greatest ability to affect
toxicity, packaging, and durability
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10.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
The following Recommended Strategies were developed to implement the Policy Objectives
1) Continue implementation of Contract KC- 479 -00, which exports the majority of Kitsap County's
waste stream via rail to the Columbia Ridge Landfill near Arlington, Oregon
2) Continue to provide or ensure the availability of diversion and disposal alternatives for special wastes
generated in Kitsap County
3) Continue support for re -use of non - hazardous soils Kitsap County, in cooperation with the Kitsap
County Health District, will continue to provide technical ,assistance to other agencies seeking to re-
use non - hazardous soils
4) Continue outreach and education efforts promoting the new Washington State a -waste program to
Kitsap County residents
10.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2010 Kitsap County Department of
Public Works, Soled Waste Division 2009 Annual Report (unpublished) Prepared by the Kitsap
County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division Port Orchard, Washington
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2010 Unpublished transfer station
tonnage data
Kitsap County Health Department (KCHD) 2008 Street Waste Management in Kitsap County, SHW
2008 -01
Tablante, N, L Carr, G Malone, P Patterson, F Hegngi, G Felton, N Zimmermann 2006 Guidelines
for In -house Composting of Catastrophic Poultry Mortality Maryland Cooperative Extension,
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University of Maryland, Fact Sheet 801
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CHAPTER 11 - MODERATE RISK WASTE
11.1 INTRODUCTION
Local governments are required by the Washington State Hazardous Waste Management Act, RCW
70 105 (the "Act ") to address the management of moderate risk waste (MRW) in their j unsdictions
Management recommendations must be presented in the form of a plan that meets requirements stated in
the Act and follows planning guidelines established by Ecology
In response to the Act and local needs, the first Kitsap County Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan
(MRW Plan) was completed in 1990, and later updated in 1993 and 1999 Changes that occurred in
Kitsap County and in the management of MRW since the last update have rendered portions of the
previous MRW Plan out -of -date, so it is being revised as a part of this Waste Wise Communities Plan
Kitsap County considers this 2010 MRW Plan a "rmnor update" consistent with requirements of the Act,
and the Guidelines for Development of Local Hazardous Waste Plans (Ecology 1994) This MRW Plan
also incorporates the goals of the State's Beyond Waste Plan and helps to implement Solid Waste
Division goals and objectives as stated in Chapter 1
11.1.1 Planning Issues
The significant planning issues facing the management of moderate risk wastes include
• Should the Solid Waste Division enhance MRW collection services for residents living in the
north -end of the County
• Should the Solid Waste Division continue to accept latex paint as a MRW and manage it using
current methods?
• How should the Solid Waste Division promote product stewardship of MRW so that the cost of
collection, recycling, and disposal is shifted away from local government, and toward those with
the greatest ability to affect toxicity, packaging, and durability?
11.1.2 Roles of Local Governments Who Participated
The Solid Waste Division prepared this MRW Plan with assistance from the KCHD, SWAC, Ecology,
local elected officials, and interested citizens This MRW Plan proposes continuing and updating Kitsap
County's successful comprehensive program for improving MRW management in the county, including
household and business education and technical assistance, MRW collection, and compliance
Primary responsibilities for implementing the 1999 recommendations were assigned to the Solid Waste
Division and KCHD (Kitsap County 1999) The Solid Waste Division is the lead in conducting HHW
education, HHW collection, SQG hazardous waste collection, and provides small quantity generator
(SQG) technical assistance KCHD is the lead in compliance and enforcement activities and also
provides SQG technical assistance Both agencies participate in health and safety training activities
appropriate to their roles and assignments In addition, both agencies are responsible for administration of
their r esp e c tiv e p rogram s, in pl a nn ing, budgeting, tracking, reporting, and evaluation
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Waste Wise Communities Plan recommendations are coordinated between the two agencies, and as
appropriate with other local and state agencies, private firms, <ind other organizations whose activities
involve MRW programs
11.1.3 Planning Area
The planning area includes the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Kitsap County This includes
the cities of Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Port Orchard The Plan also considers wastes
generated in areas governed by the Suquamish and Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribes
11.1.4 Public Involvement Process
In order to develop the Waste Wise Communities Plan, technical research, analysis, and recommendations
were prepared and discussed with Solid Waste Division staff, i he Kitsap County Health District (KCHD),
SWAC, the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC), Public Works Directors, City Councils, the
Board of County Commissioners, Ecology, and public interest groups This interactive process was
undertaken in order to build consensus for the Plan
The public participation process was largely focused on the SWAC The Board of County
Commissioners appoints SWAC members, who are listed in Table 1 -1 Members are selected to represent
a balance of interests including citizens, public interest groups, business, the waste management industry
and local elected public officials The SWAC provides guidance to the Solid Waste Division in the
development of programs and policies concerning solid waste handling and disposal The SWAC reviews
and comments on rules, policies, and ordinances, before they are proposed for adoption SWAC meetings
are open to the public, and meeting notices are published two weeks before each meeting SWAC
agendas and meeting notes are posted at www kitsapgov comA
This Plan was adopted by participating cities, tribes, and by the Board of County Commissioners in
meetings open to the public
11.1.5 What is Moderate Risk Waste?
By applying the principles of waste reduction, diversion away from solid waste landfills, recovering
energy, and treating and disposing MRW in an appropriate manner, it is possible to benefit public health
and safety and protect the environment
MRW consists of household hazardous waste (HHW) and small quantity generator (SQG) waste These
represent hazardous wastes that are produced by households, businesses, and institutions in small
quantities MRW possesses hazardous characteristics (flammability, corrosivity, toxicity, and reactivity)
and risks, but are subject to fewer local, state and federal regulations, due to their small quantities
For the purpose of this MRW Plan, MRW consists of the following categories of waste
• SQG Waste
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
• Universal wastes, and
• Used oil
Each is briefly defined below
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SQG Waste: Commercial waste generators are conditionally- exempt from full regulation if they are
SQGs, which means that they do not produce or accumulate hazardous waste above specified quantities
defined by law
Conditionally- exempt SQGs must comply with certain requirements, including determining whether the
waste is hazardous, properly labeling the waste, providing secondary containment, and ensuring disposal
at a facility permitted to accept hazardous wastes By meeting these minimum requirements and
maintaining their waste generation and accumulation rates below the specified quantities, SQGs can
become "conditionally- exempt" from many of the more rigorous elements of hazardous waste regulation
Government agencies, non - profit institutions, and schools may also be considered SQGs if they meet the
quantity exclusion limit criteria
HHW Waste: Hazardous waste generated by homeowners for residential use is exempt from state and
federal hazardous waste regulation, and is called household hazardous waste (HHW)
In Kitsap County, KCBH Ordinance 2004 -2 requires HHW to be managed at a permitted MRW facility
and prohibits disposal in the trash or sewer
State and federal regulations allow for SQG and HHW waste streams to be managed together prior to
treatment without the resultant mixture becoming a fully regulated hazardous waste This allows for a
more cost - effective waste management program Kitsap County's HHW Facility meets this definition
and holds a valid Solid Waste Handling Permit to handle MRW
Universal Waste: Hazardous wastes that are widely used and have been granted relaxed regulation
under EPA rules, which are then adopted by the State of Washington, are called universal wastes These
include mercury- bearing lamps, mercury- containing equipment, and batteries Ecology reserves the right
to include other wastes under this rule in future rulemalung (WAC 173 303 573)
Kitsap County's MRW program accepts universal wastes from HHW and SQG sources
Used Oil: Used oil is a category of waste that does not technically fall under the definition of MRW, but
is addressed as part of this MRW Plan continuing an approach that was first adopted in 1993 The Used
Oil Recycling Act (RCW 70 95) requires that MRW plans more specifically address needs for collection
and recycling of used motor oil produced by residential "do- it- yourselfers ", individuals who change the
oil in their own vehicles It requires that plans establish appropriate goals for improving collection,
recycling and re- refining of used oil, for educating citizens, and for meeting reporting requirements
11.1.6 Population, Regional Economics, and Land -use
Population data, regional economics, and land -use information, are summarized in Chapter 2
11.1.7 Hazardous Waste Inventory
The zone designations and hazardous waste inventory required by state planning guidelines can be found
in Appendix H
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11.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Kitsap County's goal is to use education and the promotion of safer alternatives to increase the amount of
MRW properly managed through the MRW collection program, while reducing the use of hazardous
products by Kitsap County residents and businesses MRW should be managed in a manner that protects
human health and the environment and reflects the State of Washington's hazardous waste management
priorities, as detailed in RCW 70 105 150, and listed below in order of highest to lowest priority
• Waste reduction
• Recycling
• Physical, chemical, and biological treatment
• Incineration
• Solidification and stabilization treatment
• Landfill disposal
To this end, the MRW program consists of the following elements, described in detail in the following
subsections
• Education
• Small Quantity Generator technical assistance
• Collection
• Re -use or Exchange
• Proper Management of Collected Wastes
• Compliance and Enforcement
• Evaluation
11.2.1 HHW Education
Educational programs are considered fundamental to improving HHW management in Kitsap County
They work by raising awareness of health and environmental hazards associated with household products,
encouraging the use of safer alternative products for household cleaning and landscape maintenance, and
informing residents about proper management of HHW
Promotion, outreach, and education is discussed in Chapter 6
11.2.2 SQG Technical Assistance Program
Responsibility for SQG technical assistance is shared between the Solid Waste Division and KCHD
Program summaries are as follows
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• Kitsap County Solid Waste Division Programs
Business Technical Assistance: The Solid Waste Division assists SQGs by providing year -end
letters to all customers who bring their wastes to the HHW Facility for management, offering
technical assistance and general information Staff visited several area businesses and agencies in
2008 to provide expertise on the proper storage and management of hazardous waste Not only
does this ensure that SQGs more safely handle such material, it makes the delivery of wastes to
the HHW Facility much more efficient and safe for generators and staff
Assistance to Public Schools: Solid Waste Division staff provides support for area schools in
order to inventory and package large volumes of lab chemicals for delivery to the HHW Facility
Some lab chemicals pose unique threats to human health and the environment due to their toxicity
and reactivity Site visits allow enough time to carefully inspect each container, segregate waste
according to hazards, and identify chemicals that pose significant risks
• Kitsap County Health District Programs
Business Pollution Prevention Program KCHD's Business Pollution Prevention Program
includes the following elements providing business with onsite technical assistance, the
EnviroStars program, SQG education and outreach, and SQG complaint response and
enforcement
Onsite Business Technical Assistance: KCHD staff conducts business technical assistance
visits at selected businesses, industry sectors, or specific locales each year The purpose of these
visits is to assist businesses with the proper management of hazardous waste and to offer
suggestions for reducing or preventing hazardous waste Staff informs businesses which
corrections are needed to meet regulatory requirements and suggests ways to reduce or prevent
wastes Businesses are offered vouchers to offset the cost of implementing requirements or
recommendations through KCHD's business Voucher Incentive Program KCHD also produces
resources for businesses including brochures, fact sheets, online and CD versions of the
Dangerous Waste Guide for Kitsap County (a compendium of waste handling resources for
Kitsap County), and maintains a resource library that is available by appointment The library
has reference materials and brochures on vendors who sell equipment and supplies
EnviroStars: EnvtroStars certifies businesses for reducing, recycling, and properly managing
hazardous waste The program offers free technical assistance and recognizes environmentally
friendly businesses that prevent pollution and reduce their hazardous waste Businesses may
become certified at a 2 to 5 star rating Recognition includes certificates, window decals, use of
the EnviroStars logo for marketing, and free publicity Since the program began in 1997, more
than 100 businesses have been certified by EnviroStars
Education and Outreach: KCHD provides education and outreach for businesses through
presentations to business groups, training workshops, and participation in booth events where
SQG information is provided to businesses
Complaint Response and Enforcement: KCHD investigates hazardous waste complaints and
conducts enforcement, as necessary, to achieve compliance with hazardous waste regulations
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• Regional Collaborative Approaches:
Local Source Control Partnership: The Solid Waste Division and KCHD were among 12 local
agencies funded through the State Puget Sound Partnership to hire specialists to help area small
businesses control, reduce, or eliminate toxic pollution sources This effort is currently funded
through June 2011
Members of the Local Source Control Partnership have expressed concerns related to hazardous waste
management, water quality, shellfish, and water conservation The approach taken will capitalize on
ongoing programs in the counties and cities such as Kitsap County Surface & Stormwater Management /
KCHD water quality sampling program, KCHD Pollution Identification and Control program, the SQG
program, Green Building, Green Cleaning, Product Stewardship, Sustainable Clean Air, and business
education outreach programs mandated by municipal stormwater discharge permits
11.2.3 Collection
Collection programs available in Kitsap County include
• The HHW Facility a, full service fixed facility that serves households and SQGs
• Six limited service HHW collection facilities co- located at the Recycling & Garbage Facilities in
Bainbridge Island, Hansville, Olalla, Silverdale, the Poulsbo Recycle Center, and OVTS in Port
Orchard
• One limited service collection facility at Naval Base K.itsap -Bangor that serves Navy
maintenance, motor pool, and warehouse operations, and collects used oil and automobile
batteries from residents
• North -end HHW collection events
• Nine privately operated used oil collection sites
• Private hazardous waste service providers
HHW Facility and MR Programs
The HHW Facility, located in the Olympic View Industrial Park across Highway 3 from the Bremerton
National Airport, is the most comprehensive collection site for HHW Although named the "HHW
Facility", it also serves as the only publicly owned site in Kitsap County for the proper management of
SQG hazardous waste Residents and businesses bring a variety of potentially hazardous products to the
HHW Facility where County staff sorts, processes, and packages the items for shipment off -site for
proper management — either recycling, beneficial re -use, treatment, or environmentally sound disposal in
a solid or hazardous waste incinerator or landfill
In 2009, Kitsap County continued the Interlocal Agreement with Mason County to supplement their
HHW collection program by offering Mason County residents the use of the Facility Mason County
currently pays a per customer charge for the use of the HHW Facility helping to defray management
costs
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection
For residential customers, the HHW Facility is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday between the hours of
10 00 a in and 4 00 p in The HHW Facility is closed Christmas, New Year's Day, the 4`'' of July, and the
week of Thanksgiving It is also closed the week between Christmas and New Year's for annual
maintenance and cleaning
When customers arrive at the HHW Facility, they are asked to fill out a form listmg their name and zip
code The zip code is used to track usage, assess participation by geographic area (see Figure 11 -1), and
to invoice Mason County for their residential usage HHW Facility staff fills out additional items on the
form, such as deliveries of over 50 gallons, whether the customer brought oil and/or antifreeze, and if the
materials were properly packaged for transport to the HHW Facility, to provide a more complete picture
of each delivery This form, including the customer's signature, serves as an affidavit stating the waste
they are bringing is from a home and not generated by a business Residential customers are not asked to
pay handling or disposal fees for their waste
Table 11 -1
Materials Collected at County Owned or Operated MRW Facilities
HHW
Material Facility Bainbridge Hansville Olalla Poulsbo Silverdale OVTS
Used Oil ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Antifreeze ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Household & Vehicle batteries ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
White goods ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Fluorescent tubes ✓ ✓
Compact flourescent lights ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Fertilizers -re -use quality ✓
Paint - latex & oil -based ✓
Pesticides ✓
Used Oil Filters ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Acids & bases ✓
Flammables & oxidizers ✓
Solvents ✓
In 2009 the HHW Facility served 6,761 Kitsap County residents, which represents an average of 148
customers per week and a 12% increase compared with 2008 In addition, there were 648 out -of- county
residents, a 17% increase compared with 2008 Of that number, 643 were from Mason County
Users of the HHW Facility come from throughout the County Bremerton, with the largest population
and Port Orchard, with the shortest travel distance, provided almost two- thirds of the customers in 2009
(see Figure l l -1) Poulsbo, Silverdale, and Bainbridge Island each provided less than 10% of the
customers
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North -end Mobile Remote Collection Event
Remote collection events have been scheduled in the north -end of the County approximately every other
year for the past several years A multi- agency planning group agrees on which waste streams to target
and staffing is contracted, with support from Solid Waste Division staff and volunteers
The Solid Waste Division, in cooperation with the City of Bainbridge Island, Rotary Club of Bainbridge
Island, Meadowmeer Water Service District and the Natural Landscapes Project, conducted the most
recent household hazardous waste collection event in September 2009 This was a "targeted" collection,
focused on yard maintenance chemicals, oil -based paint products, and related materials These waste
streams are of concern due to their toxicity and flammability The one -day event processed 315 vehicles,
and managed 24,630 pounds of waste All of the material was properly packaged, loaded onto a trailer
and shipped off -site for management the same day
Figure 11 -1
Distribution of H ousing Units and HHW C ustomers by Perce ntage
40%
35%
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❑ Bainbridge Island
25% — — ■ Bremerton
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Note Housing units are selected as the unit of measure in place of customers, because it
is expected that each customer represents one or more housing units Customers who
deliver wastes are counted as a separate housing unit on each delivery
Figures 11 -2 and 11 -3 show the history of how much was collected and how many customers were served
at the HHW Facility since it opened in 1996 As these figures show, both have grown substantially in the
past decade
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Figure 11 -2
Pounds Collected Per Year 1996 — 2009
800,000
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200,000
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Customers Served Per Year 1996 — 2009
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Table 11 -2
Fate of Materials Collected at the HHW Facilit Pounds 2009
Waste Type Amount Received Reused/Rec ycled Energy Treatment/Disposal
Recove
Acids 4,931 0 0 4,931
Antifreeze 8,356 8,356 0 0
Bases 5,842 0 0 5,842
Batteries - Household 41,997 4,594 0 37,403
Batteries - Vehicle 20,884 20,884 0 0
Compressed Gas 604 0 0 604
Fertilizers 1,528 1,528 0 0
Flammable Liquids 78,827 5,615 73,212 0
Flammables (Other) 16,617 2,210 11,148 3,259
Latex Paint 220,772 69,875 0 150,897
Mercury 88 88 0 0
Mercury- Fluorescent 12,554 12,554 0 0
Lamps and CFL's
Oil -based Paint 207,229 4,291 202,503 435
Oil Filters 0 0 0 0
Oil -Non Contaminated 29,315 1,534 27,781 0
Organic Peroxides 15 0 0 15
Other - Dangerous Waste 1,570 0 0 1,570
Oxidizers 4,480 0 0 4,480
Pesticides 28,907 0 0 28,907
Reacthves 68 0 0 68
TOTALS 684,584 131,529 314,644 238,411
342.29 tons 65.76 to as 157.32 tons 119.21 tons
Source Krtsap County 2010
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Business Hazardous Waste (Small Quantity Generator) Collection Program
Businesses can access a convenient and affordable waste management program for SQG waste through
the HHW Facility Because many businesses cannot completely eliminate the use of hazardous materials,
the SQG collection is important to help them stay in regulatory compliance The HHW Facility accepts
wastes from SQGs usually on the third and fourth Wednesday of each month, by appointment only
Businesses can access an appointment application and inventory sheet on the Solid Waste Division's
webpage
Businesses routinely participating in the SQG collection program include dental/medical offices, school
districts, auto body repair shops, research laboratories, governmental entities, contractors, and offices In
addition to sterilizing solutions, dental offices bring developer and fixer solutions and mercury- bearing
amalgam Medical and analytical labs dispose of used testing chemicals Auto body businesses bring a
variety of paint- related materials including oil -based paint, distillation by- products, and paint thinner
Construction related hazardous waste includes items such as concrete sealer, bonding agents, tar, oil -
based paints, and kerosene Schools bring in outdated or unused chemicals from school laboratories,
general office waste, construction waste, and automotive wastes The SQG collection program accepts
fluorescent lamps, but recommends that businesses that generate large quantities of bulbs contract with a
vendor rather than using the HHW Facility
In 2009, 195 businesses kept 306 appointments for SQG waste management These businesses brought
107,116 pounds (54 tons) of waste to the HHW Facility (Table 11 -3) These totals are approximately
equal to those reported for 2008
Used Uncontaminated Motor Oil Collection Program
There are five used oil drop -off collection sites co- located with OVTS and the RAGFs in addition to the
collection offered at the HHW Facility Residents are not charged a fee to participate in the used oil
program
The number of customers using those sites is estimated In 2009, it is estimated that at least 5,331
customers participated in the used oil collection program, a 15% increase from 2008 In 2008, 38,375
gallons of used motor oil was collected, an 8% increase from 2008 (Figure 11-4)
Used Antifreeze Collection Program
Solid Waste Division staff worked for several years to design and implement a Countywide used
antifreeze collection program nufforing the uncontaminated used motor oil collection program OVTS
and the RAGFs participate in the program In 2009, at least 1,116 customers used the antifreeze collection
program, a 14% increase from 2008 There is no convenient way to track the number of customers that
use the unstaffed antifreeze area at OVTS In 2009, 4,205 gallons of used antifreeze was collected, an 8%
increase over 2008 (Figure 11 -5) Residents are not charged a fee to participate in the used antifreeze
program
Battery Collection Program
Vehicle batteries contain corrosive chemicals and lead and should never be placed in the trash The Solid
Waste Division coordinates the collection and recycling of lead acid (automobile, motorcycle, and utility)
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batteries for recycling at the RAGFs and OUTS In 2009, 3,957 batteries were collected for recycling
(138,495 pounds), a 2% decrease from 2008 (Figure 11 -6) Residents are not charged a fee to participate
in the used battery program
Household batteries (i e , alkaline, nickel cadmium, lithium, and mercury) are among the most common
hazardous wastes generated by residents Household battery collection is available at each of the County
RAGFs and at OVTS Five- gallon plastic buckets are stationed at each site for battery collection 653
buckets of batteries (48,975 pounds) were collected and brought to the HHW Facility for processing in
2009, a 20% increase from 2008 (Figure 11 -7) Rechargeable batteries are recycled using the
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation's industry- sponsored program, in an example of product
stewardship Residents are not charged a fee to participate in the household battery program
White Goods Collection Program
White goods are large appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, ovens, and water heaters that contain
large quantities of recyclable steel and other metals Some white goods contain oil, refrigerants (CFCs),
heat exchange fluids, and electrical components with hazardous wastes, which are not allowed in
landfills To help residential customers manage these items responsibly, self - hauled white goods are
accepted for recycling at County facilities In 2009, customers brought in 1,866 CFC - containing
appliances and 2,988 non -CFC appliances (see Figure 11 -8) The total of 4,854 units is a 7% decrease
from 2008 Residents are charged a fee to recycle /dispose of white goods
Mercury Collection Programs
The collection and proper management of mercury is a priority for the Washington State Departments of
Health and Ecology to protect not only human, but environmental health Elemental mercury, mercury-
containing devices such as thermometers, thermostats, and automotive switches, and other mercury debris
such as dental amalgam are managed at the HHW Facility The Solid Waste Division participated in an
Ecology- funded program to highlight the risks mercury poses by placing ads targeting mercury in local
newspapers The ad gives information about Kitsap County's HHW Facility, which takes mercury from
area residents year -round for no charge The HHW Facility alio has a comprehensive SQG program that
accepts mercury- bearing waste from qualifying businesses by appointment, at very reasonable costs
In 2006, the Solid Waste Division participated in a Department of Health project to remove mercury and
mercury- containing items from schools The disposal costs of the materials brought to the HHW Facility
by the five school districts in Kitsap County were offset by a grant from the Department of Health
Kitsap County also participates in a product stewardship program sponsored by the Thermostat Recycling
Corporation, a not - for - profit initiative managed by three electrical manufacturing companies Thermostat
Recycling Corporation offers free recycling of mercury-containing thermostats to businesses
Compact fluorescent lamps are now accepted at all Recycling and Garbage Facilities, as well as at OVTS,
Poulsbo Recycle Center, and the HHW Collection Facility In 2009, area residents dropped off 6,410
compact fluorescent lamps at these locations The Poulsbo Recycle Center also accepts 4' straight
fluorescent tubes, and the HHW Collection Facility takes all other types of mercury bearing lamps
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Table 11 -3
SQG Waste Collected at HHW Facility (Pounds), 2009
Waste Type Amounts Received Reused/Recycled Energy Treatment/Disposal
Recove
Acids 1,519 0 0 1,519
Antifreeze 654 654 0 0
Bases 1,156 0 0 1,156
Batteries — Household 3,737 1,797 0 1,940
Batteries — Vehicle 1,596 1,596 0 0
Compressed Gas 0 0 0 0
Fertilizers 0 0 0 0
Flammable Liquids 22,886 0 22,886 0
Flammables (Other) 1,606 0 641 965
Latex Paint 17,213 3,590 0 13,623
Mercury 249 249 0 0
Mercury- Fluorescent 16,106 16 106 0 0
Lamps and CFL's '
Oil -based Paint 24,196 0 24,196 0
Oil Filters 0 0 0 0
Oil -Non Contaminated 894 0 894 0
Organic Peroxides 0 0 0 0
Other - Dangerous Waste 10,490 0 0 10,490
Oxidizers 254 0 0 254
Pesticides 4,532 0 0 4,532
Reactives 28 0 0 28
TOTALS (in pounds) 107,116 23,992 48,617 34,507
53.56 tons 12.0 tons 24.31 tons 17.26 tons
Source Kitsap County 2010
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11.2.4 Re -use or Exchange (Swap Shop)
This program, which began in 1999, allows the re -use of certain products that come into the HHW
Facility There is no cost to participants, however, a re -use program liability waiver form must be filled
out for all products taken Use of a portable, stand -alone re -use building began in early 2004
This building increased HHW Facility capacity, limited public access to the restricted areas of the HHW
Facility, and increased the volume of materials available to Swap Shop customers Currently, new or
nearly new paint, paint related materials, non - corrosive cleaner s, automotive products, aerosol paints, and
fertilizers are available to the public through the Swap Shop Products identified as ingredients in
methamphetarrune production are excluded from this program In 2009, 692 customers re -used 35,372
pounds of materials, a 16% increase in customers and 20% increase in materials compared to 2008
11.2.5 Proper Management of Collected Wastes '
The materials received at the HHW Facility, RAGFs, and North -End Mobile Collection Events are
managed in several ways including energy recovery, recycling, re -use, incineration and landfrlling
Self -haul facilities located throughout the County provide opportunities for residents to conveniently
manage uncontaminated used motor oil, antifreeze, household and vehicle batteries, and white goods The
Solid Waste Division provides necessary supplies and safety equipment to manage the program and
arranges for the removal and proper management of the commodities
A total of 684,584 pounds (342 tons) of HHW were received at the HHW Facility in 2009 This is a 10%
increase from 2008 In the twelve years the HHW Facility has operated, over 6 44 million pounds (3,220
tons) of hazardous waste has been collected for proper management, thereby protecting the health of
Kitsap County residents and the environment
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11.2.6 MRW Compliance & Enforcement
MRW is regulated by KCHD Ordinance 2004 -2 adopts state solid waste and MRW regulations by
reference, and amends them to define and regulate used oil and MRW storage, MRW accumulation,
transportation, spill response, and SQG storage Used oil signage requirements (WAC 173 -330) are
adopted by reference
KCHD requires solid waste handling facilities to identify and remove unacceptable wastes that otherwise
may enter the municipal solid waste stream Procedures call for routinely examining waste loads,
identifying hazardous and other unacceptable wastes, identifying waste sources, and arranging for proper
disposal
Problems with MRW management are identified through complaints, field investigations, or through
other means Responses may include gathering information through phone consultations or onsite visits,
and referring the complaint to other appropriate state or local agencies having Jurisdiction Enforcement
or compliance actions may be taken or referred to appropriate agencies, if significant threats to public
health, the environment, or worker safety exist
KCHD coordinates with other state and local environmental, fire safety, health, and building code
agencies to provide technical assistance and compliance inspections of SQGs
As part of the Clean Kitsap program, the Public Works Surface and Stormwater Maintenance crew
responds to complaints about illegally dumped household hazardous materials on road right -of -way and
public areas If the material is easily identifiable as standard household hazardous products, such as paint,
motor oil, etc , the crew collects it and brings it to the HHW Facility for disposal
In the case of spills, suspicious unknowns, explosives, suspected methamphetaimne lab waste, or other
higher risk problems, the crew alerts Kitsap 1 where the complaint is routed to the appropriate agency for
action following established procedures Emergency hazardous waste incidents, including spills, are
reported to the 911 call center
KCHD receives reports of illegally dumped hazardous materials from Kitsap 1 These reports are
investigated to evaluate the resources needed to remove the materials for transfer to the HHW Facility or
collection by a commercial vendor KCHD's Abandoned Waste Clean-up Fund covers costs for the
proper management of illegally dumped hazardous materials This clean-up fund is financed through the
solid waste tipping fee
11.2.7 Evaluation
The County evaluates the success of MRW programs using a variety of tools Program metrics are
evaluated to determine cost effectiveness and to measure trends Public awareness is evaluated to
determine education program focus and community awareness of program offerings and messages
Service levels are evaluated in order to determine long -range needs Evaluation findings are discussed in
the following sections
11.2.8 Program Analysis — Success Measures Compared To State Averages
The following evaluation is based on 2007 data, as presented in Solid Waste to Washington State, 11"
Annual Status Report, December 2008, which is the most recent analysis available at the time of this
writing The analysis allows a comparison of the MRW collection programs in Kitsap County with those
in other parts of Washington
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Participants per Housing Unit: In 2007, an estimated 6 8% o f County residents managed their HHW
using one of the County facilities, as compared to the average participation statewide of 8 2%
Cost per Participant: Kitsap County's cost per residential participant for managing HHW is $110 30 In
other counties the reported cost per participant ranges from $5 37 (Klickitat) to $487 50 (Pacific)
Unfortunately, this statistic is difficult to analyze because there are so many variables in program costs
and how costs are reported Some counties only record direct costs, while others include indirect costs as
well In general, larger programs have the advantage of economies of scale, and counties located closer to
hazardous waste service providers experience lower transportation costs
Pounds per Participant. Kitsap County collected an average of 100 pounds of HHW per participant,
compared with a statewide average of 75 pounds per participant
Business Participation: The rate of business participation in SQG programs cannot be deterrmned
because SQGs are not required to register or report their waste generation activities KCHD estimates,
based on Department of Revenue and Department of Labor and Industries data that allow one to
determine the number of businesses in each Standard Industrial Code likely to generate hazardous wastes,
indicate that there may at least 3,500 SQGs in Kitsap County This is significantly fewer than the 7,000+
estimated in the 1999 Plan Business participation may vary from year to year due to factors such as
economic cycles, stockpiling of waste, access to and use of commercial waste vendors, and substitution of
non - hazardous materials in manufacturing and business applications
Table 11-4 is a list of MRW typically targeted for collection In some counties, mcludmg Kitsap County,
MRW facilities do not accept some items, generally because of safety concerns with handling the
materials or security concerns about storing the materials, or because other management options exist
11.2.9 Latex Paint
Latex paint represents nearly 33% of all materials collected at the HHW Facility and represents a large
portion of the cost of managing MRW Newer latex paints are not considered hazardous, and some local
cities and counties have stopped taking latex paint through their MRW programs
In communities that do not manage latex paint in their MRW programs, residents are advised to solidify
paint, and throw the material in the garbage with the lid off the can This is sometimes considered less
than satisfactory because residents with larger inventories of paint find it time consuming and may object
to the air emissions In addition, residents may not properly solidify the paint, or not solidify it at all,
which poses housekeeping and other logistical problems for garbage haulers and transfer stations
The Solid Waste Division continues to collect paint through the MRW program, but supports the
development of alternative management options that are more sustainable in terms of cost and
environmental protection The Solid Waste Division is in the process of evaluating how collected paint is
managed In addition, the Solid Waste Division supports product stewardship initiatives that may expand
paint recycling options in the near future, and reserves the option of diverting latex paint away from the
HHW Facility and into the solid waste stream at a later date
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Table 11-4
Kitsap Household Hazardous Substances List
Type Example
Repair and Remodeling Adhesives, oil -based paint, thinner, epoxy, stripper
Cleaning Agents Oven, deck, and toilet cleaners, degreasers
Pesticides Wood preservatives, mole killer, herbicides, pesticides
Auto, Boat and Equipment Batteries, paint, gasoline, oil, antifreeze, solvents
Maintenance
Persistent Bioaccumulative Mercury, lead, polybrommated diphenyls, polycyclic aromatic
Toxins' hydrocarbons, polychlormated bi hen is
Hobby and Recreation Photo & pool chemicals, glaze, paint, white gas
Miscellaneous I Ammunitions, fireworks, asbestos
Ammunitions, fireworks, and certain persistent bio- accumulative toxins are not handled as part of Kitsap County's MRW Program
Asbestos is not accepted as part of Kitsap's MRW Program, although asbestos disposal is available at OVTS
11.2.10 Unused Medications
Unused medications in the home pose significant poisoning and abuse risks Recent studies have found
measurable levels of pharmaceutical chemicals and their metabolites in fish and in watersheds The
emergence of this concern has produced more focused attention on the proper management of these
wastes
Pilot take -back programs at Group Health Cooperative and some Washington pharmacies have shown the
viability of product stewardship models for this waste stream In Kitsap County, Group Health
pharmacies in Silverdale, Port Orchard, and Poulsbo currently accept unused medications Kitsap County
supports such initiatives, and legislative efforts to require manufacturer funding and support of take -back
programs Continuing education on improper disposal of unused medication is also needed Additional
information is available at http //www medicineretum com/
11.2.11 Used Oil Collection and Re- refining
Kitsap County encourages proper management of used oil and the purchase and use of re- refined oil The
re- refining process uses less energy and produces less GHGs than refining the equivalent amount of new
oil Kitsap County adopted Washington State's goal of contributing to the collection and proper
management of 80% of used oil disposed by residents by 1996
Ecology's 1 -800- RECYCLE database lists 22 facilities in Kitsap County that accept uncontaminated used
oil from residential customers, including the U S Navy's used oil collection facilities for their own
personnel at Bangor The database does not provide data regarding the number of automotive shops that
recycle used oil collected from oil change customers
Washington State sets a used oil collection goal for urban counties, including Kitsap, that requires one
facility for every 10,000 residents, and /or that 90% of residents live within 2 miles of a used oil collection
facility Kitsap County's program was compared to this benchmark as follows
• Based on the 2007 population, providing one facility for every 10,000 residents would require 25
facilities There are currently 22 facilities, indicating that three additional facilities would be
needed in order to meet the state guideline criteria, and /or
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• Based on 2007 population densities, 78% of Kitsap County's population lives within 2 miles
driving distance of a facility The current level of service is less than the state guideline criteria
of 90% Figure 11 -8 demonstrates that 96% of all residents live within 10 miles driving distance
of a used oil collection facility
Though the current service level is slightly below the levels suggested by state guidelines, used motor oil
drop -off locations are reasonably convenient to residents in all areas of the county Based on a review of
use and volume data for the past 10 years, and on the widespread availability and use of automotive
service centers for oil changes (where the oil is typically recycled), the Solid Waste Division believes that
access to do -it- yourself used oil recycling service is satisfactory, for the following reasons
• The level of service is significantly higher than was available in 1999 when the only service
available in West Bremerton was for military personnel
• The number of users at the County- operated drop -sites has been declining since 2004 Therefore,
even though the number and geographic distribution of used oil drop -sites is somewhat below the
state standard, demand does not appear to call for additional service The slight decline in drop -
off site use corresponds to the increase in value of used oil as a commodity
Used oil has become a popular fuel source for space heaters, for example
• Facility capacity is adequate to handle volumes that are delivered
• The state's service availability guidelines were written at a time when do -it- yourself oil changes
represented a greater proportion of used oil generators Since that time, the number of people
who have their oil changed by an automotive service provider has grown, as has the number of
automotive service providers who recycle the used oil that they collect Krtsap County's
contribution toward the state's 80% used oil recycling goal includes oil recycled by automotive
service providers
It is recommended that capacity be monitored on an ongoing basis Should findings indicate a need for
additional diversion capacity, expanding existing capacity or adding collection locations, will be
considered
11.2.12 Feasibility Study for North End HHW Collection Services
The Solid Waste Division received a Coordinated Prevention Grant from Ecology for 2007 - 2008 to
conduct a feasibility study regarding expanded HHW collection services in the North Krtsap County and
Bainbridge Island area These households currently represent approximately 41% of the County's
population, which is expected to increase as the urban growth boundaries expand in Bainbridge Island,
Kingston, Suquarmsh, Poulsbo, and Silverdale to accommodate the expected growth projected over the
next 20 years
Some North -end residents must make a 70 -mile or longer round trip to deliver wastes to the HHW
Facility This trip increases carbon emissions from vehicles, and is less desirable when fuel costs spike
The time and cost disincentives may result in increased improper disposal of hazardous wastes
To address North Krtsap and Bainbridge Island community concerns about proper disposal options,
occasional targeted mobile collection events have been held, however, these events target specific, but
limited, waste streams In addition to addressing the service equity concerns for safe, convenient, year -
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round disposal options, a new facility or collection program can reduce carbon emissions associated with
vehicle trips from North Kitsap and Bainbridge Island
In 2008, the Solid Waste Division hired consultants to complete two tasks
• A study of alternative household hazardous waste collection options for North Kitsap County
residents Options were evaluated for cost, viability, and carbon footprint reduction
• A survey of North Kitsap residents The survey evaluated respondents' familiarity with existing
services, and gauged the level of interest in alternative services, including those listed in the first
task
Results are summarized below
Collection Options. Options ranged from a one -day collection event, to small -scale regular collections at
RAGFs, to a permanent full -time HHW Facility located in the north -end The permanent facility had the
highest impact on carbon footprint reduction, but at the highest cost to achieve this reduction This cost
was far greater than the commensurate reduction in carbon
The other options had relatively equal impacts on carbon emissions Costs for ongoing small -scale
collection were similar, and were greater than a one -day collection event According to the study, any of
these options, if utilized, would result in carbon footprint reductions of at least 13% per year
Survey. A 34% response rate from 2000 surveys ensured a useful survey for monitoring North Kitsap
residents' knowledge of existing services and desires for alternatives Residents had realistic requests, if
any, for alternative services For example, 55% of residents closest to the existing HHW Facility
indicated that providing no additional service at all is acceptable North Kitsap residents preferred
collection events or small -scale ongoing collections ( Kitsap County 2009)
Given the results of the feasibility study, the Solid Waste Division will pursue alternative HHW
collection services for North Kitsap residents Services will help provide the proven carbon footprint
reduction benefit, and be compatible with residents' requests as outlined in the survey Besides budget
considerations, other variables will affect the specifics of these services
• Regulatory requirements for managing and storing HHW
• Logistical considerations at RAGFs, including siting and permitting requirements
• Staffing needs for alternative services
• Public and staff safety
• Hazardous waste management vendor services and costs
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11.5 POLICY OBJECTIVES
Based on analysis of existing program elements, regulatory requirements, and the goals identified in this
Plan, the following Policies were identified
1) Maintain reasonable service equity in the collection of a wide range of moderate risk wastes
throughout Kitsap County
2) Emphasize reducing exposure to toxics, reducing the toxicity and volume of wastes, and
implementing safe and effective management of MRW in its promotion, education, and outreach
programs
3) Support waste prevention as the most effective and preferred means of helping residents and
businesses manage waste and minimize climate impacts
4) Support product stewardship Product stewardship shifts the costs of collection, recycling and
disposal programs away from local government and toward those with the greatest ability to affect
toxicity, packaging, and durability
5) Encourage collaborative efforts that involve affected stakeholders in waste reduction and the safe and
effective management in MRW, including other government agencies, waste management handlers,
local businesses, schools, and the public
6) Encourage the local development and implementation of cost - effective and technically viable
alternative technologies (i e , waste -to- energy) that produce energy or conserve natural resources
while mimmizing impacts to land, water, air and climate
11.6 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
The following Recommended Strategies were developed to implement the Policy Objectives
1) Implement a mobile collection system in Poulsbo as the preferred means of providing alternative
collection services for Kitsap residents living in the north county Continue to monitor needs, and
supplement with special collection events and/or a fixed facility as needed
2) Continue pilot program to collect compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) at the Recycling and
Garbage Facilities (RAGFs) Based on the results of the pilot program either revise, close, or expand
to a permanent program
3) Actively support the development of product stewardship laws at the state and national level that
require manufacturers or retailers to provide collection, recycling and /or safe disposal programs for
target products
4) Continue to engage with stakeholders by participating in and conducting conferences, presentations,
training, and providing technical assistance to residents and businesses
5) Maintain the viability of the existing HHW Facility by increasing efficiencies and processing
capability This may be in the form of equipment upgrades, layout design changes, facility
expansion, or altering hours of operation or materials accepted
6) Continue to monitor demand for additional drop -off recycling of used oil If demand increases,
evaluate the potential to increase the number of drop -off locations
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7) Evaluate the continued collection and management of late K paint Support product stewardstup
models for paint, but consider other management options, such as solidification and disposal
8) KCHD will continue to review commercial building permit applications to identify potential waste -
related issues and to ensure that industrial wastewater and hazardous wastes are properly managed
9) KCHD will work with public and private entities to develop and maintain a list of businesses in
Kitsap County who are Small Quantity Generators
10) Ensure that MRW is managed in accordance with the applicable regulations (KCHD Ordinance 2004-
2, SW Regulations)
11.7 REFERENCES /RESOURCES
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2010 Kitsap County Department of
Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2009 Annual Report (unpublished) Prepared by the Kitsap
County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division Port Orchard, Washington
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2009 Study of Household Hazardous
Waste Options for North -end Kitsap County Residents Prepared by Sustainable Business
Consulting & OASIS Environmental
Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) 1994 Guidelines for Development of Local
Hazardous Waste Plans Publication 93 -99
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CHAPTER 12 - ADMINISTRATION AND
ORGANIZATION
12.1 INTRODUCTION
This section describes the administrative and organizational structure that is in place to oversee
and implement the solid waste management program in Kitsap County
12.1.1 Planning Issues
The significant planning issues facing the administration and organization of the solid waste
management system include
• What is the true cost of providing service (transfer, transportation, recycling, and
disposal) to solid waste facility customers?
• What are the options and issues of concern related to managing debris following a
natural, man-made, or biological disaster?
12.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Statutes and regulations as well as local ordinances and policies direct solid waste activities and
assign responsibilities to state and local agencies The roles of state and local government are
summarized here
12.2.1 Washington State
Solid waste management priorities are set by statute (RC)AI 70 95), with primary responsibility
for management assigned to local government The Department of Ecology provides oversight
and technical assistance to local implementing agencies, and issues regulations governing various
aspects of solid waste including solid waste handling, land611ing, special waste management, and
remedial action
Ecology also provides financial assistance to local government, primarily through the
Coordinated Prevention Grant program The program provides grants for eligible projects and
programs that conform to local solid and hazardous waste management plans Funding is also
provided to local health junsdictions for solid waste enforcement and control programs These
grants are authorized by RCW 70 105D 070 Remedial Action Grants may also be available to
local governments for clean -up activities at contaminated sites
The WUTC regulates commercial and residential garbage collection and collection of residential
recyclables WLTTC's role is discussed in Chapter 7 (Collection)
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12.2.2 Kitsap County
Within Kitsap County, responsibility for solid waste management is shared between the Solid
Waste Division and KCHD
Solid Waste Division
The Solid Waste Division, a division of the Public Works Department, reports to the Board of
County Commissioners It is the lead agency in charge of long -range planning and
implementation of solid and hazardous waste programs The Solid Waste Division promotes
waste prevention and product stewardship, manages waste prevention, recycling, composting,
moderate risk waste, litter and illegal dumping clean up and prevention programs, manages
transfer and disposal activities, and, under policies developed in the Plan and by the BOCC,
incorporates climate change and sustainability into its decision -making process
As of 2009, the Solid Waste Division has approximately 24 FTE Funding for staff and programs
comes from a combination of solid waste disposal fees and grants
Counties may establish or acquire solid waste disposal sites, and adopt and enforce regulations
governing solid waste handling practices Kitsap County's regulations governing solid waste
handling practices are found in Title 9 of the Kitsap County Code
Upon a finding that mandatory solid waste collection throughout the county is in the public
interest and necessary for the preservation of public health, counties have the authority to form
mandatory solid waste collection districts (RCW 36 58A) Currently, the formation of a solid
waste collection district is not being considered The Solid Waste Division has established criteria
to determine the minimum level of recycling service for residents of unincorporated Kitsap
County A detailed description of service level boundaries is found in Kitsap County Code 9 48
An amendment will be required to implement county-wide curbside recycling services
Kitsap County Health District (KCHD)
KCHD reports directly to the Kitsap County Board of Health, which is comprised of City and
County officials The Solid Waste Program of KCHD regulates, permits, and inspects the
collection, storage, treatment, handling, and disposal of solid and moderate risk waste, biomedical
waste, asbestos, and other special wastes They are responsible for enforcement of solid and
hazardous waste regulations, including premise and illegal dumping violations on public and
private property
KCHD also offers hazardous waste technical assistance to businesses, performs Site Hazard
Assessments for Ecology, and responds to premises and solid waste complaints Funding comes
from a combination of surcharges on solid waste disposal, charges for permitting and regulatory
activities, and grants Money collected as penalties goes into the General Fund and is not directed
to the District
KCHD has 3 5 FTE responsible for solid waste operations and enforcement (2009), a decrease of
2 FTE from 1999 An additional 15 FTE are responsible for hazardous waste programs and
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enforcement Staffing decreases are largely due to closure of Kitsap County's only operating
permitted landfill as well as decreases in funding in combination with increasing costs
Kitsap County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAG)
The SWAC operates in accordance with the provisions of RCW 70 95 165 The SWAC consists
of appointed members and alternates from the County, the solid waste industry, the commercial
and organics sectors, the Navy, Indian tribes, and all incorporated cities
The SWAC's role is to advise the Solid Waste Division about solid waste activities, to review and
comment on solid waste plans and proposed actions, to asmst in the formation of policies,
ordinances, and rules related to solid waste, and to assist in the dissemination of public
information about solid waste issues
The SWAC was involved throughout each phase of the Plan development, helping shape the
policies and programs described throughout the Plan
Cities
Each of the incorporated cities in Kitsap County has entered into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA),
included in Appendix C that directs the Solid Waste Division to develop long -range solid and
hazardous waste plans on their behalf Formal adoption o F the Plan by each of the participating
cities is required prior to State approval
Cities are responsible for ensuring the availability of solid waste collection services, responding
to citizen concerns, and managing nuisances Cities have the authority to require mandatory solid
waste collection within their boundaries City collection programs are discussed in Chapter 7
Collection
Tribes
This Plan also considers tribal communities and ensures that adequate services are available to
businesses and residents on tribal land The S'Klallam Tribe participates in the Waste Wise
Communities Plan through an ILA In lieu of an ILA, the Suquam ish Tribe's participation in this
Plan is through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (Appendix C)
Under federal law, the Environmental Protection Agency and tribes have authority to administer
and enforce solid waste regulation on tribal lands In general, tribal members and tribal lands are
subject to tribal enforcement authority as implemented by tribal Police, and non -tribal members
and non -tribal lands are subject to KCHD and Kitsap County authority, though consultation with
legal counsel is advised on a case -by -case basis asjunsdmctmonal questions can be complex
As applied to solid waste facilities and nuisance abatement, the variety of enforcement
mechanisms can sometimes lead to similar situations having differing outcomes based upon the
location or the membership status of alleged offenders or affected parties To address this, it may
be useful to establish a dialogue between the tribes, KCHD, EPA, and local code enforcement
personnel to consider ways to improve consistency of regulation and enforcement across
jurisdictional boundaries
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U.& Narat IANKAbilbm
'l'lne fa-nr mmffitmy mss, aA BU= KdWqp4h=neYftn, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval
Base Kks%p-km@= and NavA B2= KAKV4aWpMaAre collectively known as Navy Region
Nordiwestt_ The Navy leads ios wm li nlitsmal solid waste directly to OVTS for
disposal- Tbe hm>s a operz&V u tW'Management, provides residential
collection of age and n=ydAbks ff= th GMs as a benefit of on -base living
ResidentW , garb%e is tto O Tw al Tonnage collected is included in the
totals for unincorporatod K@ISap
The Navy has a representative oa this SWAC a dar ggularly communicates with Kitsap County
concerning solid waste managemeamuln0oodmues The Navy and Kitsap County have an
MOU that recognizes the Solid Waste Divism as the lead solid and hazardous waste planning
authority
12.2.3 Funding and Finance
The majority of the costs incurred by the Solid Waste Division are -fo - catty iransfe— "'�'��
OVTS and the RAGFs
Revenues are generated from three _.maces disposal fees on garbage and yard debris (98 %),
Washington Department of -F-0ro–gy grants (1 0 /6), and other miscellaneous fees and interest (1 %)
The current disposal f e is $62 02 per ton of MSW This tipping fee is currently the second
_— lowest in_Westerri Washington, only Cowlitz County, with an in -county landfill, has a lower
tipping fee Reduction in grant funding from Ecology could result in a reduction of services to
customers Alternatively, these programs could be fully funded through tipping fee revenue,
likely requiring an increase in rates
Much of the disposal fee funds the contracted services provided by Waste Management, including
operation of OVTS, rail - hauling of refuse, and disposal at Columbia Ridge Landfill Solid Waste
Division programs funded through disposal fees include moderate risk waste collection and
disposal, waste reduction and recycling programs, education and outreach, oversight of closed
landfills, and system administration
The Solid Waste Division follows generally accepted accounting principles for enterprise funds
Solid waste fees, investment earnings, grant, and contract reimbursements are deposited into solid
waste funds These funds are utilized solely for solid waste activities
Separate funds have been established for the contracted transfer station and recycling and garbage
facility operations, the Solid Waste Division programs, and the Clean Kitsap program Other
separate funds have been established for capital projects and individual landfill closure activities
Table 12 -1 details the 2009 cost components of the disposal fee
Table 12 -2 describes recent revenue and expenditure history for the three primary solid waste
funds and a forecast for years 2012 and 2015 Given the recent economic downturn, with its
resulting decrease in tonnage, it is difficult to predict when recovery might occur For purposes
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of this forecast, it is assumed that revenue will increase by 1% per year through 2012, then by 3%
per year through 2015 Expenditures are assumed to increase by 3% per year The table assumes
no new programs or activities resulting from implementation of this Plan, but rather a
continuation of current activities Costs associated with implementation of new Plan
recommendations are contained in Appendix A
Table 12 -1
Disposal Fee Breakdown
Component Cost % of Cost
WM Service Fee $4573 74%
Solid Waste Division $1228 20%
Health District $208 3%
Clean Kitsap Fund (litter/illegal dum in $100 1 2%
B &O Taxes 1 $093 1 1%
� shown in the table, expenditures currently exceed revenues, and may continue to do so in the
foreseeabtQt-future This currently is the result of economic conditions, but may continue to be an
as waste prevQnhon and product stewardship initiatives become more successful
There ra a no-n---A-- te_A ra
ulans to inc.� the disposal fee, as fund balances are adequate to cover
shortfalls in the near -term in study invovul$ cvstem wide current and projected needs is
recommended in this Plan --�
Table 12 -2
Revenues and Expenditures by Fund _
Transfer Station (Fund 437)
2007 2008 20 2012 2015
Actuals Actuals Actuals Projected' Projected
Revenues
OVTS Fees $9,665,633 $9,137,428 $8,470,725 $8,727,396 $9,536,662
RAGF Fees $1,145,029 $987,595 $896,643 $923,812 $1,009,475
Interfund
Payments $20,673 $24,111 $27,669 $28,507 $31,151
Interest $42,242 $27,744 $3,950 $4,070 $4,447
T _
TOTAL $10,873,577 $10,176,878 $9,398,987 $9,683,786 $10,581,734
Expenditures
OVTS Operation $1,316,055 $1,313,919 $1,212,438 $1,390,427 $1,519,358
OVTS Disposal $8,949,448 $8,208,314 $7,825,453 $8,551,084 $9,344,000
OVTS Taxes $342,126 $278,533 $270,250 $295,309 $322,693
RAGF $344,324
O erations $354,572 $308,574 $337,187 $368,453
RAGF Disposal $263,547 $228,727 $374,622 $409,360 $447,318
RAGF Taxes $53,314 $43,955 $42,280 $46,200 $50,485
TOTAL $11,268,814 $10,428,020 $10,093,617 $11,029,568 $12,052,307
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Solid Waste Division (Fund 401)
2007 2008 2009 2012 2015
Actuals Actuals Actuals Pro'ected Pro'ected
Revenues
OVTS Fees $3,120,453 $2,407,467 $2,239,706 $2,307,571 $2,521,545
RAGF Fees $754,821 $598,503 $535,968 $552,208 $603,413
HHW Collection $81,319 $80,599 $81,906 $84,388 $92,213
Facility Fees
Interfund Pa ents $84,130 $76,535 $102,459 $105,564 $115,353
Grants $148,107 $463,715 $481,470 $350,000 $350,000
Interest $279,090 $226,865 $141,753 $146,048 $159,591
TOTAL $4,467,920 $3,853,684 $3,583,263 $3,691,839 $4,034,172
Expenditures
Administration $705,008 $1,033,881 $792,116 $865,567 $945,828
RAGF Operations $259,443 $279,907 $228,723 $249,932 $273,107
RAGF Disposal $235,336 $194,966 $309,069 $337,728 $369,045
Waste Reduction/
Recycling $492,668 $280,169 $585,759 $640,075 $699,427
Programs
MRW Operations $884,489 $1,071,155 $1,027,448 $1,122,720 $1,226,827
& Disposal
Closed Landfill $98,610 $106,411 $96,964 $105,955 $115,780
Oversight
Transfer to $306,000 $306,000 $306,000 $334,374 $365,380
Capital Fund
TOTAL $2,981,554 $3,272,489 $3,346,079 $3,656,351 $3,995,393
Clean Kitsap Fund (Fund 430)
Revenues $218,519 $196,585 $218,781 $225,410 $246,312
Expenditures
Operating $146,988 $179,561 $87,374 $95,476 $104,329
Expenses
Interfund Payments $32,316 L $38,510 $93,922 $102,631 $112,148
Transfer to
Nuisance $151,900 N/A' N/A' N/A'
Abatement Fund
TOTAL $179,304 $369,971 $181,296 $198,107 $216,477
Assumes revenues increase by 1% per year, expenditures increase by 3% per year, grants one -half of projected biennial allocation
3 Asuumes revenues and expenditure increase by 3% per year
'The amount of future transfers to the Nuisance Abatement Fund is subject to interagency negotiation and cannot be determined at this time
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12.2.4 Disaster Debris Management
When disasters like floods or tornados hit a community, solid waste management is usually the
last thing on anyone's mind However, natural disasters can generate tons of debris, including
building rubble, soil and sediments, green waste (e g, trees and shrubs), personal property, ash,
and charred wood All of this waste material can place an additional burden on a community
already struggling to cope with a natural disaster
The amount of debris generated from a disaster varies The best advice for a community is to put
a disaster debris management plan in place before an emergency happens A disaster debris
management plan can help a community identify options for collecting, recycling, and disposing
of debris Not only does a plan identify management options and sources for help, but it also can
save valuable time and resources, if needed At this time, Kitsap County does not have a written
disaster debris management plan
The benefits of putting a recovery plan in place before a disaster occurs include
• Reducing time needed to identify debris management options after a disaster
• Saving money by avoiding rushed decisions that could result in costly mistakes in
disaster waste management
• Reducing potential hazards by identifying which hazards may exist, who will address
them, and how (EPA 2009)
Debris removal is a mayor component of every disaster recovery operation Soil, building
material, and green waste, such as trees and shrubs, make tip most of the volume of disaster
debris Much of this waste can be recycled Debris from hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes,
floods, and fires falls into a few mayor categories
Table 12 -3
Ma'or Categories of Disaster Debris
Damaged Personal Ash and
Buildings Sediments Green Waste Property Charred
Wood
Hurricanes X X X X
Earthquakes X X X X X
Tornadoes X X X
Floods X X X X
Fires X X X
Source http //www gpa gov /osw /conserve /rrrhmr /cdm/iubs/d►saster htm#vo
Considerable federal assistance is available from Federal Emergency Management
Administration (FEMA) if a disaster is declared a national emergency In addition to FEMA, the
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can
provide federal assistance Having a disaster debris management plan in place can help a
community identify needs and qualify for reimbursement
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FEMA is authorized to pay for activities to handle debris posing an immediate threat to the
public, generally including debris removal, transportation, volume reduction at staging areas, and
ultimate disposal FEMA requires careful recordkeepmg regarding expenditures for communities
to obtain reimbursement FEMA may fund recycling of disaster debris if the local government
has in place prior to the natural disaster a policy emphasizing recycling, or if the local
government can demonstrate that recycling is a cost - effective debris management option
Any plan should include a detailed strategy for debris collection, temporary storage and staging
areas, recycling, disposal, hazardous waste identification and handling, administration, and
dissemination of information to the public (FEMA 2009)
12.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES
Based on analysis of existing program elements, regulatory requirements, and the goals identified
in this Plan, the following Policies were identified
1) Re- structure rates so that they better support solid waste program goals
2) Ensure that transfer and disposal rates are equitable and reflect the management and
operational costs of programs and program goals
3) Provide and improve services in a cost - effective manner
4) Plan for the management of solid and hazardous wastes and recyclables as a part of the
County's overall response in the event of a disaster or emergency
12.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
The following Recommended Strategies were developed to implement the Policy Objectives
1) Continue to cover the cost of managing solid and hazardous waste using a combination of
user fees and grant funds
2) Complete a RAGF and OVTS Rate Study designed to re- structure rates so that they support
solid waste program goals Rates at County-owned RAGFs should be structured to achieve
the following
a) Include the cost of "free" recycling in the disposal fees at the Recycling and Garbage
Facilities
b) Set rate structures at Recycling and Garbage Facilities such that it less costly for
customers with small volume loads to sign up for curbside collection than it is to self -
haul their garbage
c) Encourage customers to consolidate their materials so that they bring fewer but larger
loads
d) Encourage customers with large loads and C &D materials to deliver their materials
directly to OUTS
e) Consider the potential impact of rate structures on illegal dumping
0 Consider the needs of low - income residents
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g) Remain stable for a 5 -year period
h) Charge equivalent fees at each of the County- owned RAGFs
i) Generate sufficient revenue to cover the costs of operations, maintenance, and reserve
requirements
3) Prepare a disaster debris management plan that addresses issues specific to managing wastes
and recyclables with input from the Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management,
Kitsap County Health District, Cities, haulers, and other stakeholders Ensure that the plan
addresses FEMA cost recovery and management requirements
12.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 2009 Disaster debris management
information accessed at http //www fema gov /government/grant/pa/debns _ mam shtm
U S, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2009 Disaster debris management information
accessed at http //www epa gov /waste /conserve /nr /mu /cdm/debns htm
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CHAPTER 13 - REGULATION & ENFORCEMENT
13.1 INTRODUCTION
This Chapter discusses solid waste regulation and enforcement, nuisance abatement, illegal
dumping, and air quality Kitsap County Health District (KCHD) is the lead enforcement agency
responsible for enforcing solid waste regulations and permitting solid waste facilities in Kitsap
County The Solid Waste Division works with enforcement agencies to provide public and
private property clean up assistance and offer alternatives to discourage litter and illegal dumping
The Kitsap Nuisance Abatement Team (KNAT), headed by Kitsap County Code Compliance, is a
coalition of agencies that works together to resolve chronic nuisance property issues
13.1.1 Planning Issues
The significant planning issues facing solid waste regulation and enforcement include
• Is the KCHD Solid & Hazardous Waste Program adequately funded through existing
tipping fees?
• What role should the Solid Waste Division play in assuring the long -term viability of the
Kitsap Nuisance Abatement Team (KNAT)?
• What is the best approach to effectively abate waste- related nuisance situations in Kitsap
County?
• What is the best mechanism for providing regulatory oversight to closed and/or
abandoned landfills?
• Would the County benefit by replacing the existing civil enforcement process with a
hearing examiner process for solid waste and nuisance violations?
13.2 EXISTING PROGRAM ELEMENTS
13.2.1 Regulation of Solid Waste
Authority to regulate solid waste handling, biomedical wastes, and moderate risk waste facilities
is delegated to KCHD under Washington State Department of Health and Ecology regulation
KCHD enforces the Kitsap County Solid Waste Regulations (Ordinance 2004 -2, Kitsap Board of
Health), which amends and adopts the Washington State Solid Waste Handling Standards
(Chapter 173 -350 WAC) as well as other state solid waste laws and regulations
Tribes have the authority under federal and tribal laws to administer and enforce solid waste
regulations on tribal lands The Suquamish Tribe and KCHD District have a Memorandum of
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Understanding pertaining to enforcement of solid waste complaints and illegal dumping on tribal
lands
The Solid Waste Division implements relevant chapters of the health, welfare, and sanitation
standards (Title 9, Kitsap County Code) These standards address disposal rates at County solid
waste facilities (Chapter 9 16), vehicle litter control (Chapter 9 17), and residential recycling and
yard debris collection (Chapter 9 48)
Nuisance abatement activities are conducted by City and County Code Compliance agencies
Kitsap County Code Chapter 9 56, Nuisance Abatement, regulates these activities in the
unincorporated county Chapter 9 52 establishes roles, responsibilities, and authority of the
KCHD, the Board of Health, and the Health Officer, to enforce statutes, rules, and regulations
governing public health
Solid Waste Permits
KCHD regulates solid waste handling facilities and collection companies through a permitting
system KCHD issued 44 solid waste handling permits in 2008 including 14 facility permits and
30 hauler permits, and conducted 130 inspections at permitted and conditionally- exempt solid
waste facilities (Brower 2009) Table 13 -1 presents a list of current solid waste handling facility
permits Hauler permits are issued to companies in one of three categories Site Restoration
Contractor, Biomedical Waste Transporter, and Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Transporter To
perform solid waste collection, however, a private transporter needs a certificate of public
convenience and necessity from the WUTC
Table 13 -1
Active Solid Waste Handling Permits L,sued by KCHD 2008
SOLID WASTE FACILITIES
Facility Location
Kitsap County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Port Orchard-
Facility
Bainbridge Island Recycling and Garbage Facility Bainbridge Island
Hansville Recycling and Garbage Facility Hansville
Olalla Recycling and Garbage Facility Port Orchard
Olalla Landfill (Closed) Port Orchard
Olympic View Sanitary Landfill (Closed) Port Orchard
Olympic View Transfer Station Port Orchard
Silverdale Recycling and Garbage Facility Silverdale
Emu Topsoil Poulsbo and Hansville
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SOLID WASTE FACILITIES
Facility Location
Norseland Landfill (Closed) Port Orchard
City of Bremerton Decant Facility Bremerton
City of Port Orchard Decant Facility Port Orchard
Kitsap County Public Works Decant Facility Poulsbo
City of Bainbridge Island Decant Facility Bainbridge Island
Source KCHD 2008
Conditionally Exempt Solid Waste Handling Facilities
Under Chapter 173 -350 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), certain solid waste
handling activities conducted by facilities are conditionally exempt from solid waste permitting,
as long as these facilities meet conditions specified in the rule Such facilities are referred to as
"conditionally- exempt" solid waste facilities The Health District is responsible for ensuring that
conditionally- exempt solid waste facilities operate in accordance with conditional requirements,
and if this is not the case, implementing the requirement for them to obtain a Solid Waste
Handling Permit Conditionally- exempt solid waste facilities include certain recycling facilities
that generate small volumes of residual (i a concrete, scrap metal, and asphalt recycling, and
wood grinding operations), material recovery facilities (i a facilities that process source -
separated household recyclables), exempt piles (i a woodwaste), and linuted MRW facilities or
MRW collection events
Closed and/or Abandoned Landfills
KCHD regulates certain aspects of closed and/or abandoned landfills (CALFs) under KCBH
Ordinance 2004 -2, § 460, Construction and Notification Standards Near Landfills CALFs are
those historic landfills which were closed or abandoned prior to the effective date of WAC 173-
304, Minimum Functional Standards for Solid Waste CALFs include permitted, or unpermitted
and illegally operated landfills These regulations are designed to minimize the potential adverse
impacts posed by CALFs and to ensure that these impacts are fully considered and mitigated
during development at or near these sites CALFs must also register their status with the county
auditor so that future owners are aware of the presence of the landfills prior to purchase
CALFs reported to Ecology under the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) are listed on the
Confirmed and Suspected Contaminated Sites List Listed sites are ranked 1 - 5, the highest
being a 1, or the site is recommended for No Further Action (NFA) There are currently 38
CALFs in Kitsap County Thirty of them have been ranked as follows NFA is recommended at
ten landfills, four landfills were ranked 1, two landfills were ranked 2, five landfills were ranked
3, four landfills were ranked 4, and five landfills were ranked 5 The remaining landfills are
either awaiting assessment, or participating in Ecology's Voluntary or Independent Clean-up
Programs
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13.2.2 Air Quality
Mobile and stationary sources of air pollutants in Kitsap County are regulated by the Puget Sound
Clean Air Agency Each Fire District or Department cooperates with the Puget Sound Clean Air
Agency to enforce regulations that prohibit outdoor burning
Effective September 1, 2009, land - clearing burning is no longer allowed anywhere in Kitsap
County This permanent ban was adopted by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency in April 2009,
following a public workshop, public comment period, and public hearing Prior to this action,
land-clearing fires were prohibited only in the urbanized areas of the County A similar
permanent ban on land - cleanng burning was previously enacted in King, Pierce, and Snohomish
counties "Land clearing burning" means outdoor burning of trees, stumps, shrubbery, or other
natural vegetation from land clearing projects (i e , projects that clear the land surface so it can be
developed, used for a different purpose, or left unused) W AC 173425 -030 (9) This restriction is
in addition to the existing ban on outdoor burning in urban growth areas and no -bum zones
The ban affects any person clearing land for the purpose of changing its use, which may include
• Commercial property developers
• Residential property owners clearing land for building
• Contractors who clear and grade land
13.2.3 Solid Waste Complaints
KCHD responds to complaints involving violations of solid waste regulations, including premises
violations and illegal dumping As shown in Figure 13 -1, the total number of solid waste
complaints received by KCHD has vaned between 560 and 960 complaints per year A
significant reduction, from 876 in 2006 to 630 in 2008, was observed This appears to be mostly
due to diversion of roadside dumping complaints to Solid Waste Division's Clean Kitsap
program. Complaints of illegal dumping, premises violations, and garbage burning are received
by KCHD Additionally, Kitsap County's Kitsap 1 customer service center forwards roadside
dumping complaints with identification potential to KCHD for investigation or enforcement For
those complaints lacking identification potential, Surface and Stormwater Maintenance crews
quickly clean up illegal dumping sites In 2008, KCHD devoted 2 5 FTE (including
administration) to solid waste and hazardous waste complaint response and enforcement
The number of hazardous waste complaints fluctuates, averaging approximately 50 annually for
the last 10 years KCHD maintains a database to track information about complaints
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Figure 13 -1
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Figure 13 -2 summarizes the number and nature of complaints investigated in 2003 -2008
Figure 13 -2
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13.2.4 Nuisance Abatement
The Kitsap County Code Compliance Division coordinates the activities of KNAT Active
members of this group include KCHD, the Cities of Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, and Port
Orchard, the Solid Waste Division, Department of Community Development, Kitsap County
Sheriff's Office, Kitsap County Animal Control, Kitsap County Prosecutor' Office, the
Washington Department of Labor and Industries, and Washington State Patrol The goals of this
group are
• To establish an interagency entity that can provide a unified response to a variety of
complaints related to public nuisances
• Identify, prioritize, and reduce the number of nuisance properties more effectively
• Utilize staff time and resources more efficiently
• Reduce the number of contacts, revisits, and repeat inspections for violations
Kitsap County Code Compliance currently has 3 5 FTE responsible for nuisance abatement and
enforcement, a decrease of 15 FTE from 2004 Program staff and operations are funded out of
the general fund Clean Kitsap funding has been used to assist with voluntary cleanup of
properties where the owner is unable or cannot afford to do so
The KNAT approach has resulted in the clean-up of 37 chronic nuisance properties (KNAT
2009) Many of these properties had multiple problems, including accumulations of solid waste
and junk vehicles, building code and electrical code violations, and law enforcement and amoral
control issues
13.2.5 Clean Kitsap Program
Litter and illegal dumping of waste materials negatively impacts communities and presents real
threats to Kitsap residents and the environment Timely cleanup of illegal disposal sites tends to
minimize the development of attractive nuisances at dumpsites
The Solid Waste Division partners with KCHD, City and County Code Compliance, the Sheriffs
Office, and the Department of Emergency Management to augment litter and illegal dumping
clean up and prevention response as part of the Clean Kitsap Program Programs are available to
all Kitsap County residents regardless of junsdictional boundaries Program goals include
• Supporting the Adopt -A -Road program
• Reducing litter by increasing community awareness of the problem
• Funding illegal dump clean up on public and private property
• Funding voluntary clean up of private properties as recommended by KCHD, City and
County Code Compliance, and the Department of Emergency Management
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• Funding the removal ofjunk vehicles from public and private property
• Reducing illegal dumping by offering cost - effective disposal alternatives
• Funding a Sheriff screw, a juvenile detention crew, and a surface and stormwater crew to
clean up litter and illegal dump sites from road right -of -way and other public property
13.2.6 Free Disposal Events
Free disposal events, called Amnesty Days, are offered periodically to provide residential
customers with the opportunity to dispose of bulky furniture items that are not collected at
curbside, and branches, brush, and stumps that are difficult to compost at home In 2009,
residents disposed of 66 tons of furniture and recycled 191 tons of yard debris through these
programs (Kitsap County 20 10)
Additionally, the Solid Waste Division cooperated with the Department of Emergency
Management to offer two weekend flood amnesty collections at OVTS after the December 2007
flooding event In addition, the Solid Waste Division contracted with several site restoration
haulers to remove curbside flood debris from some residents Lastly, the Solid Waste Division
assisted the City of Port Orchard in providing disposal for flood debris collected by the City from
downtown merchants One hundred tons of debris was collected (Kitsap County 2008)
13.2.7 Abandoned Vehicle
The Clunker Clean Up program provides residential customers with removal of junk vehicles at
no charge In 2009, twenty-seven cars, six RVs, six boats, and three trailers were removed from
35 properties Hulk haulers also offer free junk passenger vehicle removal when scrap metal
value is high This program also funds the removal and disposal of abandoned RVs, boats, and
trailers that may also be full of garbage
Also in 2009, eleven impounded vehicles and boats that were full of garbage were demolished,
resulting in ten tons of garbage, six tons of scrap metal, twenty-two tires, one computer monitor,
and five appliances (Kitsap County 20 10)
As part of complaint response activities, KCHD inspectors are certified by the Washington State
Patrol to issue Junk Vehicle Affidavits that trigger collection by private haulers During 2008,
301 dunk vehicles were removed from properties as a result of complaint enforcement If needed,
these complaints can be forwarded to the Clunker Clean Up Program for assistance
13.2.8 Derelict Vessel Disposal
Derelict vessels are occasionally abandoned off shore Kitsap County Code Compliance removes
these vessels before they sink The Washington Department of Natural Resources reimburses up
to 90% of the cost to remove the vessel The Solid Waste Division may provide disposal
assistance to cover the extra 10% One derelict vessel was demolished in 2009 (Kitsap County
2010)
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13.2.9 Charity Disposal Assistance
Chanty organizations may apply to the Solid Waste Division for assistance to dispose of illegally
dumped materials Chanty organizations may be granted free or half -priced disposal of the
illegally dumped materials at OVTS In 2009, chanties /community groups disposed of 384 tons
of garbage and 103 tires under this program (Kitsap County 20 10)
13.2.10 Litter and Illegal Dumpsite Clean Up
Kitsap County receives Ecology Community Litter Clean -Up Program funds that partially
support the clean up of roadside litter and illegal dumpsites The Shenffs Inmate Crew cleans up
roadside litter at least twice during the year from 27 roads in north Kitsap, 29 roads in central
Kitsap, and 51 roads in south Kitsap The Inmate Crew cleaned up 34 tons of litter from 1272
road miles in 2007 The Juvenile Detention crew cleans up litter and legacy illegal dumping from
State highway medians and parks properties In 2009, they cleaned up five tons of litter from
eight parks and 68 miles of median The Kitsap County Surface and Stormwater Maintenance
Division (SSWM) cleans up illegal dumpsites on the road right -of -way They cleaned up 57 4
tons of wastes from 434 dumpsites in 2007 The SSWM response time is generally less than one
week (Kitsap County 2008)
13.2.11 Adopt -A -Road
Kitsap County provides safety equipment, training, supplementary insurance, and free disposal to
individuals and groups that clean up litter on neighborhood streets or other public property in
city or county areas In 2009, 41 individuals and ten community groups volunteered 935 hours
and collected 580 bags of litter from 567 road miles (Kitsap County, 2010)
13.2.12 Private Property Clean Up Assistance
The Solid Waste Division sponsors a Clean Kitsap Property Clean Up Assistance program in
cooperation with KCHD and City and County Code Enforcement agencies
Each agency may issue vouchers for free disposal to assist clean up of private property Vouchers
are used to facilitate clean up of premises violations or illegal dumping when the owner cannot
afford to clean the property Vouchers can be used all year, but lumt the user to disposal of 25
cubic yards of material In 2007, ninety-six tons of garbage, 19 appliances, 106 computer
monitors and TVs, and 232 tires were removed from 92 properties
13.2.13 Large Clean Up Projects
Private property clean up requiring the disposal of more than 25 cubic yards or where demolition
equipment is needed are considered on a case -by -case bases when requested by KCHD or City or
County Code Enforcement agencies, financial need is demonstrated by the property owner, and
the clean up will result in a voluntary clean up of a nuisance property
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Cleaning up large amounts of legacy and current illegal dumping on public property sometimes
requires a dedicated crew or contractor and special equipment, These large projects can be quite
costly For example, in 2007 and early 2008 the Solid Waste Division hired a licensed asbestos
contractor to remove and dispose of 128 illegally dumped bags of asbestos materials from a
County-owned parcel in Suquamish Additionally, the Clean Kitsap program paid for disposal of
727 lbs of paint, 70 lbs of batteries, and 9 lbs of acid that was seized from a van by the
Bremerton Police Department (Kitsap County 2008) In 2009, crews removed 82 tons of garbage,
19 appliances, and 795 tires from 14 properties (Kitsap County 20 10)
13.2.14 Solid Waste Regulations
KCHD personnel follow established procedures when responding to complaints Existing
enforcement procedures for solid waste violations can be time consuming and troublesome
Once a complaint is received, logged, and assigned, the inspector inspects to verify the alleged
violation and requests that the violator convect the violation within a specified period of time If
that time elapses without correction, the inspector may pursue additional enforcement options
including
• A Notice and Order to Correct the violation (an optional administrative appeal is
available to the violator)
• Civil Infraction which includes a fine of $524 (this may be contested in District Court)
•
Criminal Penalties with fines up to $10,000 and/or one year in jail for certain violations
(may be contested in District Court)
• Non - compliance Fees (an optional appeal to the Health Officer is available)
• Stop Work Order (an optional appeal to the Health Officer is available)
• Voluntary Compliance Agreement (appeal is waived)
• Abatement Order (an optional appeal to the Health Officer is available)
• Notice to Vacate (an optional appeal to the Health Officer is available)
• Permit Suspension or Revocation (an optional appeal to the Health Officer is available)
• Recovery of abatement costs
Individuals who wish to contest a civil or criminal penalty may do so in Kitsap County District
Court in accordance with the procedures established under Chapter 7 80 RCW A civil or criminal
penalty does not result in cost recovery for the abatement costs incurred by KCHD, unless it is for
illegal dumping which allows the court to also impose restitution
If a violation is not corrected in response to an Abatement Order, the Health Officer may enter the
property and abate the unlawful condition Under these circumstances, the Health District may
recover all costs associated with the abatement action through a property lien
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13.2.15 Secure Loads Regulation
Several tragic incidents in the past few years have led to increased concern and enforcement of
requirements for loads to be secured properly while being transported State law (46 61 655
RCW) was modified in 2005 to increase the penalties for unsecured loads The penalty for an
accident caused by unsecured load can now be as high as $5,000 plus up to one year jail time if
an item falls off of a vehicle and causes bodily injury to another person Loads that are not
secured properly also create a significant amount of litter Ecology estimated that as much as
25% of roadside litter is the result of improperly secured loads (Ecology 05 -07 -028)
There has been much publicity and education focused on the problems caused by improperly
secured loads To address these issues, Kitsap County adopted Chapter 9 18 KCC, which
requires users of County solid waste facilities to cover their loads Violators are charged a ten -
dollar fee Attendants at OVTS and the RAGFs also distribute brochures on this topic, as an
outreach tool
Ecology and the Solid Waste Division worked with the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office and the
Washington State Patrol to sponsor a "secured loads" emphasis patrol from April 13 — 30, 2007
Ecology paid Sheriff s and State Patrol's staff overtime associated with the emphasis patrol
Solid Waste Division staff prepared "Criteria for Determining if a Load is Secure" training
materials for Sheriff's and State Patrol officers The Solid Waste Division also ran two "secure
your load" ads in local papers to support Ecology's statewide campaign OVTS scale house
attendants reported a noticeable increase in correctly secured and/or covered loads
13.2.16 Nuisance Abatement Regulations
Nuisance abatement enforcement may result in a voluntary clean up if the property owner is
cooperative In cases where financial need is demonstrated, the Clean Kitsap Program may
provide free disposal and other assistance to offset clean up costs If the owner does not
cooperate, County staff issues a Notice of Abatement specifying the required actions needed to
abate the nuisance and a time line for doing the necessary work A hearing will be scheduled
before a Hearing Examiner If the violation is abated before the hearing, the hearing will be
canceled and the case closed The Hearing Examiner may affirm that the violation exists and
order a clean up, dmsmmss the case, or modify the abatement depending on specifics of the
violation The Hearing Examiner may issue monetary penalties as well The Hearing Examiner's
decision may be appealed by filing a land use petition in Superior Court The County may be
authorized to hire a contractor to clean up the property and place a lien on the property to recover
costs These procedures are currently under review by County Code Compliance with the goal to
decrease the time required to achieve compliance and to improve the cost recovery process
13.3 POLICY OBJECTIVES
Based on analysis of existing program elements, regulatory requirements, and the goals identified
in this Plan, the following Policies were identified
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1) Offer and support programs that discourage litter and illegal dumping and provide timely
response to litter and illegal dumping complaints
2) Continue to promote outreach efforts and enforcement of Washington State regulations
pertaining to covered loads
3) Continue to support enforcement of solid and hazardous waste regulations as they apply to
individuals, facilities, and properties in Kitsap County
4) Continue to fund the KCHD Solid and Hazardous Waste Program through a transfer station
tipping fee surcharge
5) Ensure that KNAT continues to be an effective County program
13.4 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
The following Recommended Strategies were developed to implement the Policy Objectives
1) Pursue laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that streamline the implementation of solid
waste enforcement and nuisance abatement in Kitsap County, including implementing a
hearing examiner process for civil infractions
2) KCHD will revise and update KCBH Ordinance 2004 -2, Solid Waste Regulations to include
language on maintaining and monitoring closed and abandoned landfills
3) The Solid Waste Division will continue to work with other agencies to coordinate litter and
illegal dumping reduction programs
4) Continue to ensure prompt response to litter and illegal dumping complaints through the
Clean Kitsap Program or its successor(s)
5) Continue to provide prompt response and enforcement of improper management of solid
wastes on private property
6) KCHD will continue to monitor the status of closed and abandoned landfills and review all
proposals for development near (within 1,000 feet) or on abandoned landfill parcels
7) Continue the community volunteer -based Adopt -A -Road program
8) Continue to fund crews to clean up litter and illegal dump sties from road right -of -way and
other public properties
9) Continue to produce outreach materials to increase awareness of covered load requirements,
and continue to charge an uncovered load fee for any loads not compliant with regulations
10) Continue to promote voluntary programs which provide assistance and guidance in support of
managing solid and hazardous waste in an environmentally sound manner and in compliance
with applicable regulations
11) Continue funding support for the KCHD Solid and Hazardous Waste Program through solid
waste tipping fees at OVTS
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12) Continue to work with other agencies to evaluate efficient strategies for capturing and
recycling junk vehicles, boats, and recreational vehicles
13) Ensure that code enforcement and permitted solid waste facilities are operated in accordance
with applicable regulatory requirements
14) Ensure that solid waste handling is conducted in accoi dance with applicable regulatory
requirements
15) Issue permits to covered Solid Waste Handling facilities as required by regulation
13.5 REFERENCES /RESOURCES
Brower, Jan 2008 Kitsap County Health District Personal communications with Tamara
Gordy, URS Corporation, Seattle, Washington
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2010 Kitsap County
Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2009 Annual Report (unpublished)
Prepared by the Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division , Port
Orchard, Washington
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2008 Kitsap County
Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division 2007 Annual Report Prepared by the
Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division Port Orchard,
Washington
Kitsap County Health District 2008 2007 Solid Waste Enforcement Activities Report
Kitsap Nuisance Abatement Team (KNAT), 2009 Site Status Report
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APPENDIX A
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS,
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE, AND BUDGET
Summary of Recommendations, Implementation Schedule, and Budget
Projected Funding Implement . ation
Recycling(WRR) Additional ��eacl Agency
:..Mechanism ule
Sched
Cost Chapter 3-Waste Reduction and
t o A g e ncy.
1) Expand the availability of curbside recycling countywide $0 2010 SWD
2) Actively support the development of product stewardship
laws at the state and national level that require manufacturers $0 ongoing SWD
or retailers to provide collection, recycling and /or safe disposal
programs for target products
3) Work with local jurisdictions and agencies to adopt and SWD
follow environmentally preferred purchasing programs These $0 ongoing Cities
programs will
• Use the County Waste Wise program as a model, and focus
on the procurement of goods and services that cause less
harm to humans and the environment than competing
goods and services that serve the same purpose and are
cost effective
• Be refined on an ongoing basis, and consider the impacts
of goods and services over their life cycle, including
raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing,
packaging, distribution, re -use, operation, maintenance or
disposal of the product or service
4) Continue to offer waste prevention programs and
strategies that encourage businesses, institutions, and
households to reduce the amount of waste they generate
Examples of successful approaches include
a) Using both publicly and privately- operated central $0 ongoing SWD
depots to collect re- usable materials such as used clothing
b) Sponsoring or promoting re- usable products and waste $0 ongoing SWD
exchange programs such as 2Good2Toss
c) Cooperating with charities and service organizations to
provide assistance and to promote services and community $0 ongoing SWD
garage sales and events that help to reduce waste
d) Participating in multi - jurisdictional and multi-
disciplinary programs that build partnerships with To be 2010 -2015 SWD
organizations that emphasize waste prevention, resource determined
recovery and re -use
e) Continuing to offer programs and awards that
publicly recognize individuals, businesses, and agencies ongoing $0 on SWD
that exercise leadership and accomplishment in waste g g
reduction, recycling, and environmental protection
5) Continue to support efforts to increase the recycling rate
and to increase participation in recycling programs in Kitsap
County This may include revising the list of materials accepted $0 ongoing SWD
in curbside collection programs, expanding the availability of
curbside collection, implementing rate incentives, and other
techniques
6) Include the cost of "free" recycling in the disposal fees at See Tran -1 ongoing SWD
the Recycling and Garbage Facilities
7) Set rate structures at Recycling and Garbage Facilities such
that it is less costly for customers with small volume loads See Tran -1 ongoing SWD
to sign up for curbside collection than it is to self -haul their
garbage
8) Continue to work regionally to develop new uses and $0 ongoing SWD
markets for recycled and diverted materials
Chapter 3 -cont.
Chapter 3-Waste Reduction and Recycling(WRR) Additional Lead Agency
Cost to Agency Mechanism Schedule
9) Cities who are negotiating new or updated solid waste
contracts should incorporate language that requires $0 Funded by ongoing Cities
contracted haulers to offer specified levels of recycling services subscribers
to commercial customers
10) Refine and reinvigorate the business waste reduction and
recycling program as follows
a) Promote product stewardship $0 ongoing SWD
b) Support legislation that encourages commercial
recycling and environmentally sound design of consumer $0 ongoing SWD
products
c) Work with new businesses locating in the County to
encourage them to incorporate pollution prevention, $0 ongoing SWD
sustainability practices, and waste minimization into their
facility and product design
d) Participate with key organizations and institutions
to promote sustainability in product development and
manufacture Assist such organizations and institutions
with their research into selected existing and proposed $0 ongoing SWD
alternative products for their toxicity, recyclabdity, re-
usability, water consumption, energy use, and waste
resulting from manufacturing and use
e) Expand participation in multi - disciplinary environmental
assistance programs for businesses that offer industry -
specific counseling on reducing the volume and toxicity To be 2010 -2015 SWD
of their waste stream, implementing environmentally - determined
preferable purchasing, and reducing overall environmental
impacts
11) Work with City and County agencies to adopt building
and zoning ordinances that incorporate technical review Cities
requirements to assure that adequate recycling space and $0 ongoing County DCD
screening enclosures are included in new or remodeled
multifamily and commercial projects prior to issuing permits
12) Distribute County - developed education materials
to multifamily complexes on an annual basis Support $0 ongoing SWD
the adoption of rate -based incentives that encourage
participation
13) Evaluate the benefits of charging variable tipping fees to See Tran -1 2010 SWD
capture loads of recyclable -rich commercial and C &D waste
14) Include climate change considerations as well as economic
impacts when considering the merits of expanding or $0 ongoing SWD
enhancing curbside garbage and recycling collection in the
unincorporated county
15) Work cooperatively with commercial recycling service
providers to develop a methodology for monitoring the $0 ongoing SWD
diversion of recyclables from the commercial waste stream
16) If statewide waste diversion goals are not reached by
2015, consider disposal bans for materials including, but not
limited to, organic materials and C &D if cost effective recycling $0 2016 SWD
services and adequate program enforcement efforts are
available by that time
TOTAL $0
B
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1) Continue to promote home composting and natural
lawn care as an effective means of reducing exposure to
toxics, reducing the volume and toxicity of the waste stream, $0 ongoing SWD
reducing toxic runoff to surface water, reducing greenhouse
gas impacts, and reducing system -wide costs associated with
managing organic materials
2) Expand the existing every- other -week residential curbside
yard and vegetative food waste collection program, as follows
a) Expand organic materials collection programs by adding
additional compostable papers and foods to the existing 50 Funded by 2010 SWD
collection service To achieve additional diversion, include subscribers
meat, fish, and dairy waste in the program
b) Educate Kitsap residents about the greenhouse gas
reduction benefits associated with composting and replacing $0 2010 -2015 SWD
synthetic petroleum -based fertilizers with compost
c) Evaluate methods of increasing participation in curbside
organic materials collection services, then implement the $80,000 Tipping fees 2011 SWD
selected options
d) Expand the availability of curbside organic materials $0 2011 -2015 SWD
collection by expanding the service boundary
3) Expand the availability, participation, and diversion rate
associated with commercial organic materials collection
programs Cities who are negotiating new or updated solid $0 Funded by 2010 Cities
waste contracts are encouraged to include curbside yard subscribers
and vegetative waste collection in the cost of residential and
commercial curbside garbage collection service
4) Work with City and County agencies and stakeholders
to adopt building and zoning ordinances that require new Cities
construction and commercial projects, especially restaurants $0 2011 County DCD
and institutional kitchens, to have food waste collection space
available prior to issuing permits
5) Work with local food growers, producers, manufacturers, food
service providers, institutional kitchens, and retailers to expand $0 2011 SWD
diversion of organic materials, including vegetative and animal
wastes, into composting and /or energy production
6) Continue to promote the recycling of land clearing debris $0 ongoing SWD
via on -site chipping and wood waste processors
7) Continue to coordinate activities with the KCHD and
jurisdictional code enforcement entities to ensure that
management of food and yard waste is conducted to minimize $0 ongoing SWD
nuisances and in accordance with all applicable regulations
and performance standards
8) Support wastewater utility efforts to investigate
economically viable options for managing biosolids in Kitsap $0 ongoing SWD
County
9) Encourage the local development of alternative
technologies that produce energy or minimize greenhouse gas $0 ongoing SWD
emissions from organic materials and solid wastes
10) If statewide waste diversion goals are not reached by
2015, consider disposal bans for materials including, but not
limited to, organic materials and C &D if cost effective recycling $0 2016 SWD
services and adequate program enforcement efforts are
available by that time
TOTAL $80,000
I
Fun ding Implementatio
C O -Construction Demolition Debris (CD) A itio I nal Lead Agenc
Mechanism Schedule
• ' s ency
1) Increase residential and commercial C &D recycling as follows
a) Support the addition of C &D processing capacity at
the Olympic View Transfer Station and /or other in- county SeeTRA.N -6 2011 -2012 SWD
locations
b) Develop a rate structure that provides an incentive for
customers to source - separate garbage from C &D in order to SeeTRAN -1 2010 SWD
facilitate processing of mixed C &D and /or segregated C &D
materials
c) Work with contractors and industry associations such
as the Home Builders Association of Kitsap County on $0 ongoing SWD
programs that encourage source - separation of C &D
materials for recycling
d) Work with City and County agencies to adopt building Cities
and zoning ordinances that require a mandatory waste $0 2010 County DCD
diversion plan for projects over a specified size or value
e) Promote salvage and re -use of C &D materials $0 ongoing SWD
2) Continue to promote and support sustainable building
practices and certification programs such as Built Green m and $0 ongoing SWD
LEED for new construction and for mayor remodels
3) Encourage the use of environmentally preferable building $0 ongoing SWD
materials in construction and remodeling
4) Actively support the development of product stewardship
laws at the State and National level that require manufacturers $0 ongoing SWD
or retailers to provide collection, recycling and /or safe disposal
programs for target products
5) Work with City and County agencies to adopt budding and
zoning ordinances to identify and remove regulatory barriers Cities
to green budding, and to encourage increased recycling and $0 ongoing County DCD
the use of recycled products in remodeling, construction, and
demolition as a part of the permit process
6) If statewide waste diversion goals are not reached by
2015, consider disposal bans for materials including, but not
limited to, organic materials and C &D if cost effective recycling $0 2016 SWD
services and adequate program enforcement efforts are
available by that time
TOTAL SO
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1) Participate in forums, workshops, initiatives and programs
that effectively further solid waste program goals and $0 ongoing SWD
objectives
2) Explore the use of current and emerging information
technologies such as small screen videos, internet advertising,
interactive educational web games, internet -based focus
groups, and webinars to reach targeted audiences and obtain $100,000 Tipping fees 2010 -2015 SWD
public input so that they can be used in an effective manner
Emerging technologies may be used in conjunction with or in
place of mail and printed media depending upon the needs of
the project
3) Continue to use mad and printed media to reach
targeted audiences Mad and printed media may be used $0 ongoing SWD
in conjunction with or in place of emerging technologies
depending upon the needs of the project
4) Continue to produce outreach materials to increase
awareness of covered load requirements, and continue to $0 ongoing SWD
charge an uncovered load fee for any loads not in compliance
with these regulations
5) Seek out partnerships with other public, private, and
non -profit entities as appropriate to reaching certain target $0 ongoing SWD
audiences and /or delivering specific messages
6) Continue to provide technical assistance to businesses that
generate dangerous wastes on reducing the volume and /or SWD
toxicity of waste and pollution prevention, as a collaborative $0 ongoing KCHD
effort of the KCHD Business Pollution Prevention Programs and
the SWD Small Quantity Generator Program
7) Continue to develop and provide promotion, education,
and outreach services that support residential and business $0 ongoing SWD
efforts to reduce the volume and /or toxicity of waste
8) Continue to offer programs and awards that publicly
recognize individuals, businesses, and agencies that exercise SWD
leadership and accomplishment in waste reduction, recycling, $0 ongoing KCHD
and environmental protection
9) Monitor the effectiveness of various promotion,
education, and outreach initiatives and techniques using
website counters, database logs, surveys, and interpersonal $ ongoing SWD
communication
TOTAL $100,00
1) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with trans- $0 ongoing SWD
portation and processing of wastes and recyclables, as follows
• Promote participation in curbside collection programs
• Work with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and WUTC to
assist haulers to take measures that increase mileage and
reduce emissions materials
• Support operations and maintenance procedures that
reduce fuel use and decrease emissions associated with
heavy equipment and rolling stock, through existing
public - private partnership contracts
2) Expand availability of curbside recycling countywide $0 Funded by 2010 SWD
subscribers
3) Expand the existing every - other -week residential curbside
yard and vegetative food waste collection program, as follows
a) Expand organic materials collection programs by adding
additional compostable papers and foods to the existing $0 Funded by 2010 SWD
collection service To achieve additional diversion, include subscribers
meat, fish, and dairy waste in the program
b) Evaluate methods of increasing participation in curbside
organic materials collection services then implement the See ORG -2 2011 -2015 SWD
selected options
c) Expand the availability of curbside organic materials $0 2011 -2015 SWD
collection by expanding the service boundary
4) Continue to support efforts to increase the recycling rate
and to increase participation in recycling programs in Kitsap
County This may include revising the list of materials accepted $0 ongoing SWD
in curbside collection programs, expanding the availability of
curbside collection, implementing rate incentives, and other
techniques
5) Expand the availability, participation, and diversion rate
associated with commercial organic materials collection
programs Cities who are negotiating new or updated solid $0 Funded by 2010 Cities
waste contracts are encouraged to include curbside yard subscribers
and vegetative waste collection in the cost of residential and
commercial curbside garbage collection service
6) Consider lobbying to change the existing regulatory system
that governs collection if it is found to inhibit the County's $0 ongoing SWD
ability to meet solid and hazardous waste management goals
TOTAL $0
'Lead Projected
ern-for Waste.
Additional Agency
Recyclibles (TRAN) Mechanism [Imp Sc , hedule.z
1) Complete a RAGF and OVTS Rate Study designed to re-
structure rates so that they support solid waste program goals $75,000 Tipping fees 2010 SWD
Rates at County -owned facilities should be structured to
achieve the following
• Include the cost of "free" recycling in the disposal fees at the
RAGFs
• Set rate structures at RAGFs such that it is less costly for
customers with small volume loads to sign up for curbside
collection than it is to self -haul their garbage
• Encourage customers to consolidate their materials so that
they bring fewer but larger loads
• Encourage customers with large loads and C &D materials
to deliver their materials directly to OVTS
• Consider the potential impact of rate structures on illegal
dumping
• Consider the needs of low - income residents
• Remain stable for a 5 -year period
• Charge equivalent fees at each of the County -owned
RAGFs
• Generate sufficient revenue to cover the costs of
operations, maintenance, and reserve requirements
2) Request that the City of Bainbridge Island implement a rate
structure that complements the County's rate structure, but $0 2010 SWD
that considers site - specific costs at the Bainbridge Recycling
and Garbage Facility
3) Complete a RAGF Service Level Analysis designed to
optimize days and hours of service throughout the RAGF
system The RAGF Service Level Analysis will consider
environmental impacts, advantages, disadvantages, costs, and $40,000 Tipping fees 2010 SWD
other limitations associated with taking one of the following
potential courses of action at Olalla RAGF 1) Maintaining
current service levels, 2) Reducing hours or services, or 3)
Permanently closing the facility
4) Evaluate whether the RAGFs are best operated by a private
contractor, Solid Waste Division staff, or under the existing $0 2012 SWD
scenario which combines both methods, and proceed
accordingly
5) Develop a rating system by which to prioritize needed
capital improvement projects at the RAGFs Evaluate needs
on an annual basis Pending completion of the rating system, $0 2010 SWD
the following projects have been identified and tentatively
i scheduled Costs are planning level estimates only
a) Hartsville RAGF Improvements $100,000 Tipping fees 2010 SWD
b) Poulsbo Recycle Center Improvements $240,000 Tipping fees 2010-2011 SWD
c) Silverdale RAGF Improvements $825,000 Tipping fees 2012-2013 SWD
6) Develop a master plan for future development at OVTS,
including $60,000 Tipping fees 2010 SWD
a) Design and build solution to the outbound scale $210,000 Tipping fees 2010-2011 SWD
bottleneck
b) Design and build C &D processing area $900,000 1 Tipping fees 1 2011-2012 SWD
TOTAL $2,450,000
1
Funding Pr Implementation
Chapter
9-Disposal (DISP.. Lead Agency
I Mechanism Schedule
to Agency
1) Continue implementation of Contract KC- 479 -00, which
exports the majority of Kitsap County's waste stream via rail to $0 ongoing SWD
the Columbia Ridge Landfill near Arlington, Oregon
2) Continue to foster a positive working relationship and to
monitor performance under Contract KC- 479 -00 Consider
exercising the right to terminate the transfer station operations $0 2014 SWD
portion of the contract in 2015, so that the option may be
exercised in 2016 if it is deemed desirable at that time
3) Implement the requirements of the Solid Waste Handling $0 ongoing SWD
Permit for the Olalla Landfill
4) Prepare a RI /FS and Cleanup Action Plan (CAP) for the Landfill
Olalla Landfill under MTCA, and seek funding under Ecology's $360,000 Closure 2010-2012 SWD
Remedial Action Grants and Loan program Funds, Grants
5) Implement the approved Cleanup Action Plans at the Landfill
Olalla Landfill, continue monitoring program as a means of $330,000 ($55 Closure 2010-2015 SWD
demonstrating effectiveness ,000 /year) Funds, Grants
6 Finalize and implement the approved Cleanup Action Plan Landfill
at the Hansvdle Landfill, continue monitoring program as a $390,000 Closure 2010-2015 SWD
means of demonstrating effectiveness Funds, Grants
7) Review confirmational monitoring at Norseland Landfill and
the Bainbridge Island Landfill and support de- listing of both $0 ongoing SWD
sites if it is supported by monitoring results
TOTAL $1,080,000
1 Assumes that the approved CAP at Olalla Landfill is similar to the proposed CAP at Hansville Landfill
If a different CAP were required, projected costs could change significantly
2 Costs shared with Waste Management as other Potentially Liable Person
Agency Projected
I Funding Implementation
Chapter 1 O-Speciall Wastes (SPEC) Additional Cost Lead
1) Continue implementation of Contract KC- 479 -00, which
exports the majority of Kitsap County's waste stream via rail to $0 ongoing SWD
the Columbia Ridge Landfill near Arlington, Oregon
2) Continue to provide or ensure the availability of diversion
and disposal alternatives for special wastes generated in Kitsap $0 ongoing SWD
County
3) Continue support for re -use of non - hazardous soils Kitsap SWD
County, in cooperation with the Kitsap County Health District, Potential ongoing Cities
will continue to provide technical assistance to other agencies Savings KCHD
seeking to re -use non - hazardous soils
4) Continue outreach and education efforts promoting the
new Washington State a -waste program to Kitsap County $0 ongoing SWD
residents
I
TOTAL I $0
Funding . genc
Chapter 1 ..
1) Implement a mobile collection system in Poulsbo as the
preferred means of providing alternative collection services
for Kitsap residents living in the north county Continue to $180,000 Tipping Fees 2010-2011 SWD
monitor needs, and supplement with special collection events
and /or a fixed facility as needed
Estimated additional cost of north -end operations $415,000 Tipping Fees 2011-2015 SWD
($83,000 /year)
2) Continue pilot program to collect compact fluorescent light
bulbs (CFLs) at the Recycling and Garbage Facilities (RAGFs) $0 ongoing SWD
Based on the results of the pilot program either revise, close, or
expand to a permanent program
3) Actively support the development of product stewardship
laws at the state and national level that require manufacturers Potential ongoing SWD
or retailers to provide collection, recycling and /or safe disposal Savings
programs for target products
4) Continue to engage with stakeholders by participating
in and conducting conferences, presentations, training, and $0 ongoing SWD
providing technical assistance to residents and businesses
5) Maintain the viability of the existing HHW Facility by
increasing efficiencies and processing capability This may be
in the form of equipment upgrades, layout design changes, $75,000 Tipping Fees 2013 SWD
facility expansion, or altering hours of operation or materials
accepted
6) Continue to monitor demand for additional drop -off
recycling of used oil If demand increases, evaluate the $0 ongoing SWD
potential to increase the number of drop -off locations
7) Evaluate the continued collection and management of
latex paint Support product stewardship models for paint, but Potential ongoing SWD
consider other management options, such as solidification and Savings
disposal
8) The Solid Waste Division and KCHD will continue to provide
technical assistance to businesses that generate dangerous
wastes on reducing the volume and toxicity of wastes and SWD
preventing pollution through business pollution prevention $0 ongoing KCHD
programs such as Envirostars, Local Source Control, and SQG
technical assistance
9) The Solid Waste Division and KCHD will continue
developing and providing promotion, education and outreach SWD
services that support residential and business efforts to reduce $0 ongoing KCHD
the volume and toxicity of waste
10) KCHD will continue to review commercial building permit
applications to identify potential waste - related issues and to $0 ongoing KCHD
ensure that industrial wastewater and hazardous wastes are
properly managed
11) KCHD will work with public and private entities to develop
and maintain a list of businesses in Kitsap County who are $0 ongoing KCHD
Small Quantity Generators
12) Ensure that MRW is managed in accordance with the SWD
applicable regulations (KCHD Ord 2004 -2, SW Regulations) $0 ongoing KCHD
TOTAL $670,000
1) Continue to cover the cost of managing solid and
hazardous waste using a combination of user fees and grant $0 ongoing SWD
funds
2) Complete a RAGF and OVTS Rate Study designed to re-
structure rates so that they support solid waste program goals SeeTRAN -1 2010 SWD
Rates at County -owned RAGFs should be structured to achieve
the following
• Include the cost of "free" recycling in the disposal fees at the
Recycling and Garbage Facilities
• Set rate structures at Recycling and Garbage Facilities such
that it is less costly for customers with small volume loads
to sign up for curbside collection than it is to self -haul their
garbage
• Encourage customers to consolidate their materials so that
they bring fewer but larger loads
• Encourage customers with large loads and C &D materials
to deliver their materials directly to OVTS
• Consider the potential impact of rate structures on
illegal dumping
• Consider the needs of low - income residents
• Remain stable for a 5 -year period
• Charge equivalent fees at each of the County -owned
RAGFs
• Generate sufficient revenue to cover the costs of
operations, maintenance, and reserve requirements
3) Prepare a disaster debris management plan that addresses
issues specific to managing wastes and recyclables with
input from the Kitsap County Department of Emergency $200,000 Tipping fees 2010-2012 SWD
Management, Kitsap County Health District, Cities, haulers, and
other stakeholders, Ensure that the plan addresses FEMA cost
recovery and management issues
TOTAL $200,000
. .
Chapter 13 - Regulatiomand Eriforcement'AREG) Additional Cost. 'to Agenc 'Mechani 'Schedule;
1) Pursue laws, regulations, policies and procedures that SWD
streamline the implementation of solid waste enforcement $50,000 Clean Kitsap 2010 County DCD
and nuisance abatement in Kitsap County, including Funds
implementing a hearing examiner for civil infractions KCHD
2) KCHD will revise and update KCBH Ordinance 2004 -2, Solid
Waste Regulations to include language on maintaining and $0 2010 KCHD
monitoring closed & abandoned landfills
3) The Solid Waste Division will continue to work with other SWD
agencies to coordinate litter and illegal dumping reduction $0 ongoing
programs
4) Continue to ensure prompt response to litter and illegal SWD
dumping complaints through the Clean Kitsap Program or its $0 ongoing KCHD
successor(s)
5) Continue to provide prompt response and enforcement of $0 ongoing KCHD
improper management of solid wastes on private property
6) KCHD will continue to monitor the status of closed and
abandoned landfills and review all proposals for development $0 ongoing KCHD
near (within 1,000 feet) or on abandoned landfill parcels
7) Continue the community volunteer -based Adopt -a -Road $0 ongoing SWD
program
8) Continue to fund crews to clean up litter and illegal dump $0 ongoing SWD
sites from road right -of -way and other public properties
9) Continue to produce outreach materials to increase
awareness of covered load requirements, and continue to $0 ongoing SWD
charge an uncovered load fee for any loads not in compliance
with these regulations
10) Continue to promote voluntary programs which provide
assistance and guidance in support of managing solid and $0 ongoing SWD
hazardous waste in an environmentally sound manner and in
compliance with applicable regulations
11) Continue funding support for the KCHD Solid and
Hazardous Waste Program through solid waste tipping fees at $0 ongoing SWD
OVTS
12) Continue to work with other agencies to evaluate efficient
strategies for capturing and recycling dunk vehicles, boats, and $0 ongoing SWD
recreational vehicles
13) Ensure that code enforcement and permitted solid waste
facilities are operated in accordance with applicable regulatory $0 ongoing KCHD
requirements
14) Ensure that solid waste handling is conducted in SWD
accordance with applicable regulatory requirements $0 ongoing KCHD
15) Issue permits to covered Solid Waste Handling facilities as $0 ongoing KCHD
required by regulation
TOTAL $50,000
APPENDIX B
STATUS OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM 1999
KITSAP COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
STATUS OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM
1999 KITSAP COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The table below summarizes the implementation status of key recommendations from the 1999 Krtsap
County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, as contained in the Executive Summary,
Appendix D of that document
CHAPTER 1: WASTE STREAM
Recommendations Status
To improve the reliability of waste quantity and No action Krtsap County continues to rely on
composition information waste composition data generated at the state
Determine the composition of disposed and level, or from other comparable jurisdictions
recycled wastes in Krtsap County Krtsap County data was collected as part of the
State's recent waste characterization study, but
not in time to be used for this Plan update
Coordinate with the Bremerton Krtsap County Completed All problem wastes are disposed of at
Health District and disposal facilities to improve OVTS The waste tracking system monitors all
the tracking of imported problem wastes, problem wastes received, including generator
p articularly contaminated soils information
Ensure uniform reporting of municipal solid waste Completed Reporting forms have been
and recycling data for the single- family simplified and standardized and all information is
residential, multi - family residential, commercial, entered into a database for ease of retrieval
and drop-off waste streams
Coordinate with Ecology and Navy facilities to Completed Staff routinely studies Ecology's
ensure commercial and residential recycling from Recycling Survey updates and follows up with
Navy activities is counted in the Ecology survey non - responders Ecology mails surveys to the
and Kitsap County's recycling rate appropriate Na facilities
CHAPTER 2: WASTE REDUCTION
Recommendations Status
Develop and implement waste reduction program No action taken Documenting the amount of
performance measurements to annually evaluate waste not produced due to outreach programs
program effectiveness would require expensive studies that would have
questionable results since the participants would
have to agree to be monitored
Implement a Home Waste Reduction Outreach The Waste Wife Communities outreach program
campaign which includes various waste reduction utilizes a county-wide newsletter and two email
initiatives consisting of general information about groups to provide information about curbside
and techniques for waste reduction, promotion of recycling, composting, 2 Good 2 Toss, and the
used goods donation, sales and purchase, and how online What Do I Do With It website. Other
to remove names from commercial mailing lists efforts include communi events, publications,
Recommendations Status
and displays at Recycling and Garbage Facilities
and the County Administration buildin
Continue with the Home Composting program The cowity cooperates with the WSU Extension
with emphasis in rural areas where burning is an Master Gardener program to offer periodic classes
issue to the public on backyard composting and natural
and care
Invest in developing a new section for remodeling The County partnered with the Homebuilders
and light commercial construction with Build a Association to develop a Light Commercial
Better Kitsap Construction program as part of their Built Green
ro am
Implement an in -house waste reduction program The "Waste Wi$e Kitsap" in -house waste
that involves all departments and County reduction program began in 1999 and has received
institutions nine national awards from the U S Environmental
Protection Agency, including the prestigious "Hall
of Fame" award in 2010 Waste reduction training
is available to all departments annuall
Implement an in -house procurement program that Our main supplier provides a catalogue where the
targets waste - reducing products environmentally friendly products are flagged,
and hosts product shows featuring recycled
p roducts
CHAPTER 3: RECYCLING
Recommendations Status
Review service level boundaries by end of 1998 The boundaries and program were evaluated and
and every five years thereafter improved in 2002 and 2007 There is a need to
evaluate the impact to rates to implement
universal collection of garbage and recycling in
unincorporated Kitsap Coun
Extend yard waste and residential mixed paper Residential mixed waste paper is accepted at all
collection to curbside and drop -off programs drop -off facilities and through the curbside
program Yard waste is accepted at seven drop -off
locations (public and private) and is collected
curbside in the residential bun -ban areas through
an optional subscription service
Work with service providers and jurisdictions to Completed Reporting forms have been
ensure uniform and consistent reporting of data simplified and standardized and all information is
entered into a database for ease of retrieval
Conduct recycling composition studies for all This has not been accomplished The county has
residential and multi- family programs determined that this recommendation comes at a
great expense and the results from such a study
would be uncertain, and therefore, not especially
useful
Revise the Buy Recycled Resolution (Kitsap The `Buy Recycled Resolution' was replaced by
County Ordinance 143 -1900 is this # corrects to Kitsap County Ordinance No 233 -1999
reflect changes in state and federal laws and "Prevention of Waste in County Government "
guidelines The ordinance is being unplemented through the
Waste Wi$e Kitsap program
Revise the current zoning ordinance to incorporate The Division has supplied DCD with information
the building code changes related to recycling related to recycling space and screening
space and screening requirements requirements It has not yet been incorporated into
the zoning ordinance, although is considered in
commercial construction plan reviews most of the
time
Ensure that management alternatives for Recycling alternatives are available for urban
landfilling wood waste are in place prior to the wood waste, landclearing debris, and yard waste
burn ban that begins in the year 2001 in areas where outdoor burning is prohibited The
County will continue to work cooperatively with
fire protection agencies and the Clean Air Agency
to determine the advisability of expansion of the
current residential burn ban boundaries, and to
assure the adequate recycling opportunities are
available prior to the implementation of such a
ban
Explore possibilities of a regionalized approach to As the largest industrial generator in Kitsap
industrial recycling County, the Navy has developed an effective
regional approach to their industrial recycling
programs
Increase industrial recycling through information Industrial generators, other than the Navy,
targeted at generators and specific recyclable involved in activities such as fabrication,
waste streams warehousing, processing of raw materials, and
bulk handling and storage are not common in
Kitsap County Staff are available to work with
industrial generators on re uest
CHAPTER 4: COMPOSTING
Recommendations Status
Develop a short term out of County yard waste A short term arrangement was made with Pierce
transfer option County to haul yard waste to their LRI facility in
Purd
Modify drop -box stations for transferring curbside Not completed Material is hauled directly to the
collected yard debris processors making modifications unnecessary
Modify drop -box stations to allow yard debris Partially completed Yard waste is collected at
collection two County-owned drop -off facilities (Olalla and
OVTS), as well as the Bainbridge Island
Recycling and Garbage Facility Hansville
recently discontinued yard waste collection and
now diverts customers directly to Emu
Composting located nearby, and Silverdale
replaced its little -used yard waste container in
favor of a sera metal container North Mason
Recommendations Status
Fiber Company in nearby Belfair also accepts
yard waste from the general public
Select a long -term organics processing approach The Kitsap County Organic Waste Management
Study was completed in 2006
Determine composting feedstocks and develop This information is included in the 2006 Kitsap
memorandum of understanding with wastewater County Organic Waste Management Study
treatment plants and Conservation District and
other generators to determine volumes available to
compost
Develop a conceptual design, cost estimate and Not pursued, as private, fully permitted
identify a suitable size for a composting facility to composting facilities in North Kitsap and North
process 10,000 to 20,000 tons of mixed Mason counties are adequately meeting current
feedstocks and ro ected future needs
CHAPTER S: CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, LANDCLEARING (CDL)
Recommendations Status
Upgrade the Build a Better Kitsap program to Build a Better Kitsap has expanded into a regional
include small remodeling and light commercial program called Built Green that focuses on
projects residential construction, larger construction (i e ,
commercial ) falls under LEED guidelines
Develop and maintain a contractor's information The Hornebuilders Association of Kitsap County
packet coordinates dissemination of information to
contractors through periodic newsletters and by
p osting fact sheets on its website
Develop and distribute fact sheets about The Hornebuilders Association of Kitsap County
successful Job -site recycling and waste reduction coordinates dissemination of information to
programs contractors through periodic newsletters and by
posting fact sheets on its website The Division
worked with the City of Bremerton Housing
Authority and Hos Brothers to produce a case
study for the deconstruction of the Westpark
Community Center
Plan for and develop an RFP for a CDL waste Not pursued
management processing facili
CHAPTER 6: SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
Recommendations Status
Form a solid waste collection district in Not pursued
accordance with RCW 36 58A if a solid waste
collection district is a necessary recursor to
possible formation of a solid waste disposal
district
Provide specialized collection services including As part of the Clean Kitsap program, free disposal
"Spring Cleanups" of bulky waste, such as yard events are held annually for furniture/bulky items,
waste, tires, and bum barrels semi- annually for yard waste (at private
composting facilities), and periodically (as
funding allows) for tires
CHAPTER 7: SOLID WASTE TRANSFER SYSTEM
Recommendations Status
Add commercial waste capability as a short-term Bainbridge completed, Hartsville takes
solution at Bainbridge and Hansville drop -box commercial waste from small businesses, though
stations with BKCHD approval mechanical tipping is prohibited
Improve existing drop -box facilities to enhance Capital improvements to facilities are in progress
traffic flow and queuing capaci
Construct a waste export transfer station near the Olympic View Transfer Station opened July,
industrial park and OVSL as a long -term disposal 2002
alternative
CHAPTER 8: SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
Recommendations Status
Waste export to a regional disposal facility is OVSL was used as a disposal site through July
recommended for implementation This option 2002, when OVTS opened and long -haul began
provides for adequate disposal capacity for Kitsap
County over the required 20 -year planning period
and involves the following
Continue to use OVSL as an interim disposal
facility until a 20 -year disposal location can be
secured
Determine what mix of public and private- sector Completed Waste export system is publicly
responsibilities are desired among the owned and operated under contract
jurisdictions to site, construct, own, and operate
the facili
Establish some means of disposal management Completed Waste export initiated in 2002
that would include ordinances and interlocal Though not through ordinance or ILA, flow
agreements to ensure all waste not diverted from control has been established by contract with
disposal by reuse or recycling is delivered to the Waste Management Before waste is exported, it
waste export contractor must flow through OVTS
Procure long -term waste disposal services Completed Waste export initiated to 2002
Adequate landfill capacity is expected for
approximately 50 years
Closed Landfills (Norseland, Bainbridge,
Hansville and Olalla sites) Dedicated funds have been established for known
Funding system for known sites needed landfill post closure and remediation activities
Funding contingencies for future sites needed A dedicated fund has been established for sites
identified in the future as needing remedial action
CHAPTER 9: SPECIALLY- CONTROLLED WASTES
Recommendations Status
Incorporate the handling of nontreatable Established by contract with Waste Management,
contaminated soil, asbestos, and dredge spoils into when OVTS opened in July 2002
the waste ex ort contract should OVSL close
Develop a pilot project to chip small woody debris Not pursued
at two of the drop box facilities
Design a program for management, reuse and Three tire amnesty events have been held and
recycling of tires and implement a public promoted by handouts, a press release, web page,
education program and newspaper and cable TV ads, tires accepted at
OVTS are regularly recycled
CHAPTER 10: MODERATE RISK WASTE MANAGEMENT
Recommendations Status
Develop additional used motor oil facilities, as OVTS, PRC, the HHW Facility and all RAGF's
necessary, to meet increasing demand accept oil Several retail outlets accept oil, as
well Annual volumes of oil over the past several
years have shown a leveling off or decrease in
demand for this service
Expand household hazardous waste collection at All RACiF's, OVTS, the HHW Facility, and PRC
the drop -box stations to include drycell batteries, accept household batteries, antifreeze, auto
antifreeze, and other specific household hazardous batteries and compact fluorescent lamps PRC
waste types also takes limited volumes of 4' or smaller
fluorescent lamps
Examine feasibility of assisting residents, such as This is currently done on a case -by -case basis,
the elderly or disabled, who are unable to deliver when the request is made to the Solid Waste
their household hazardous waste to a collection Division or to Kitsap 1
facili
Develop an active materials exchange for reusable Opened in 1999 A stand -alone building for this
products at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility service opened in 2004 It currently diverts over
35,000 pounds of material annually for reuse
Develop a work plan with Bremerton Kitsap KCHD and the SWD meet twice per year to share
County Health District to identify planned information on planned activities, report on
activities, lead and support agencies, schedules, trends, waste volumes and technical assistance
budgets, and performance and impact objectives visits, and to foster improved communication
Work with Mason County elected officials and An Interlocal Agreement with Mason County has
managers to reach a satisfactory agreement on use been to effect since 2000 The HHW Facility
of the Kitsap County Moderate Risk Waste accepted 643 deliveries from Mason County
facility by Mason County residents, businesses, residents in 2009
and institutions
Explore possibilities of procuring re- refined oil Re- refined oil was introduced to Coun fleet
for use by Kitsap County agencies and use as an vehicles around the time of the 1999 publication
example for cities, school districts, transit of the Plan It continues to be used as a lubricant
agencies, and local agencies and businesses product in vehicles The Division has sponsored a
workshop with Full Circle Environmental for
agencies and school districts Kitsap Transit
continues to use re- refined motor as a result of the
worksho
CHAPTER 11: SOLID WASTE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Recommendations Status
Evaluate implementation of a disposal district or Not pursued
other means to ensure continued revenue to Kitsap
County Solid Waste Division and Bremerton
Kitsap County Health District
Provide funding for increased staff as program The Clean Kitsap program was funded, developed
requirements expand, the solid waste cleanup and staffed to address these concerns
program, and the educational programs
recommended in the County's Illegal Dumping
Control Plan (1995)
CHAPTER 12: SOLID WASTE SYSTEM FINANCING
Recommendations Status
Continue to structure the funding and financing of This funding mechanism is continuing
the solid wastes stem on a "user pay" basis
Meet with each incorporated area within the Not pursued
county to discuss establishment of a Disposal
District
Establish a Disposal District if deemed necessary Not pursued
by all affected jurisdictions
APPENDIX C
I NTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS AND
MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT KC- 184-08
BETWEEN KITSAP COUNTY AND CITIES OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND,
BREMERTON, PORT ORCHARD, POULSBO /
SUQUAMISH, PORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM, TRIBES
DESIGNATING KITSAP COUNTY AS THE LEAD AGENCY
FOR THE REVISION OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, RCW 70.95.020 assigns primary responsibility for solid waste planning to local
government; and
WHEREAS, RCW 70.105.007(3) assigns responsibility for moderate risk waste planning to local
government; and
WHEREAS, RCW 70 95.010 states that solutions to the state's solid waste ,management
problems require regional solutions by local governments as well as intergovernmental
cooperation; and
WHEREAS, RCW 70.95.090 requires the comprehensive solid waste management plan to
include the estimated long -range planning needs for solid waste handling facilities projected
twenty years into the future; and
WHEREAS, RCW 70.95.110 requires all solid waste management plans be maintained in a
current condition to be reviewed and revised periodically; and
WHEREAS, RCW 70.95 080 requires counties, in cooperation with the various cities located
within such county, to prepare a coordinated, comprehensive solid waste management plan; and
WHEREAS, RCW 70.95.080 also requires each city to (1) prepare and deliver to the county, an
mdependent solid waste management for integration into the county plan; or (2) enter into an
agreement with the county to participate in the preparation of a joint city - county plan for solid
waste management; or (3) authorize the county to prepare a plan for the city's solid waste
management for inclusion in the comprehensive county solid waste management plan; and
WHEREAS, RCW 70.105.220 requires each local government to prepare a local hazardous
waste management plan which may be amended as the needs arises; and
WHEREAS, local governments may choose to either include a moderate risk waste element of
their solid waste plans, or develop moderate risk waste plans separately from their solid waste
plans, recognizing that if the local government chooses not to combine the two plans, both plans
should be coordinated; and
WHEREAS, Kitsap County has established a Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) in
accordance with RCW 70.95.165 to assist in the development and review of programs and
policies concerning solid waste handling and disposal, consisting of representatives of each of
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the incorporated cities, Indian tribes, federal facilities, County Commissioner's districts,
business, and the solid waste industry; and
WHEREAS, the 1999 Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, as adopted
by the Kitsap County, the incorporated cities and Indian tribes within the county and approved
by the Washington State Department of Ecology, incorporates both solid waste and moderate
risk waste plans; and
WHEREAS, for solid waste and moderate risk waste planning purposes, Kitsap County attributes
to a federally- recognized Indian tribe the same status as a city, as referred to in Chapter 70 95
RCW and Chapter 70.105 RCW; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for grant application purposes to designate the lead solid waste
planning agency and for local governments participating in the solid waste management planning
process to agree to the planning process;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, it
is hereby agreed:
I. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
It is the purpose of this agreement to provide for the updating of the Kitsap County
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan as mandated in Chapters 70.95 and
70.105 RCW, for collection, recycling and disposal of solid and moderate risk waste
produced or generated within the boundaries of Kitsap County, pursuant to the
Department of Ecology Planning Guidelines.
II. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Kitsap County shall, act as lead agency for review of the 1999 Kitsap County
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, and for preparation of the 2009
revised Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan ( CSWMP), incorporating both
solid waste and moderate risk waste elements
B. It is understood that the planning effort will be coordinated through the Solid Waste
Advisory Committee (SWAC), and that the Department of Ecology will consider
approval of the revised CSWMP only after all local jurisdictions participating in the
planning process have adopted the revised CSWMP by resolution
C. Responsibilities for implementation of solid waste programs (including moderate risk
waste) will be delineated in the adopted CSWMP.
D. No separate entity is being created by this Agreement.
III. FINANCING AND BUDGET
The County shall maintain a Solid Waste Management Fund as a special fund within the
County budget. All revenues and expenses in connection with the Solid Waste
Management Program subject to this Agreement shall be budgeted and accounted for
through this fund. Receipts deposited in the Solid Waste Management Fund shall be used
only for solid waste management purposes unless otherwise required by law, grant,
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regulation or separate contract. Funding for the CSWMP update process will be provided
solely through the Kitsap County Solid Waste Management Fund. Funding for plan
implementation will be as stated within the Plan.
IV. PROPERTY RIGHTS
Title to all property acquired with funds from the Solid Waste Management Fund shall
vest in Kitsap County. In the event of sale of any surplus property, such funds shall be
deposited in the Solid Waste Management Fund unless otherwise required by law, grant,
regulation or contract. However, if the Solid Waste Management Fund does not require
the revenue generated by the sale of such property, it shall be disbursed to participating
jurisdictions by an agreed upon formula to be worked out at time of sale
V. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any disputes arising under the terns of this agreement shall be resolved through
negotiation and consensus; provided that should negotiation and consensus fail to resolve
the issue, it shall be submitted to a mediation panel consisting of the SWAC membership
for resolution. Final authority to resolve disputes shall rest with the Board of County
Commissioners subject to court review by writ of certiorari for arbitrary and capricious
action; provided that the writ is filed within thirty (30) days of the BOCC decision.
VI. ADMISSION OF NEW PARTIES
Additional municipal entities may be added to this Agreement upon such terms and
conditions as the participating governments and the new parry agrees upon in writing.
VII. PLAN ADOPTION
The Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan and any subsequent
plan updates shall be deemed to have been adopted when the plan(s) have been approved
by governing bodies (county commission, city /town councils) representing 75% of the
population (as set forth by the Washington State Office of Financial Management) of
Kitsap County
VIII. AMENDMENTS
This document may be amended at any time following the recommendation of the Solid
Waste Advisory Committee and approval by governing bodies (county commission,
city /town councils) representing 75% of the population (as set forth by the Washington
State office of Financial Management) of Kitsap County. The process for adopting an
amendment to this agreement shall be the same as that followed for its original adoption
IX. TERM
Commencing on the date this Agreement is last executed, it shall continue for a term of
ten (10) years.
Any party hereto may withdraw and terminate its rights and obligations under this
Agreement if it is their intention to establish their own Plan, satisfying all requirements to
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do so under the applicable laws of the State of Washington. In such cases, twelve (12)
months' notice of intent to withdraw shall be given to all parties hereto
X EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be effective upon its execution by the Kitsap County Board of
Commissioners after execution by all other participating governments.
M. FILING
This Agreement shall be filed with the Kitsap County Auditor as required by
RCW 39.34.040.
This Agreement shall be effective upon execution by the parties
Dated thus day J� t d, of 2008.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON
C OM Ist— �5 0"44.. �I& STEVE BAUER, Chair
a: Ga��
CC .C' A /.
JOSH fROWN, Commissioner
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P CC?
JAN ANGI L Commissioner
AT O ST:
Opal kobertson, Clerk of the Board
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT KC- 184-08
Dated this day of 2008.
CI'T'Y OF BAMRII)GE ISLAND
Darlene Kordonowy, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rosalind Lassos City erk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Paul McM i A,fto y
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IN TERLGCAL AGREEMENT KC- 184-08
Dated this day a&6l r of 2008.
CITY OF RRMM9
Cary zeman, Mayor
AT'TES'T':
6 9/4
Carol Etge i ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ilo Lubovich, City Attorney
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FNT'ERLOCAL AGREEMENT KC- 184 -08
Dated this day " ---- Of 2008.
CITY OF POR RC
Lary C of J y r
ATTEST:
OQZ�� "
Patricia J. Kirltpatrick, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
-- zc a* -
Greg Jacob k, Cit Att e
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INTERIL,OCAL AGREEMENT KC- 184 -08
Dated this day i 5 TRH of F zu r u 8 2008.
CITY OF POULSBO
t . Quade, ayor
ATTEST:
Clerk 1j
JILL A. QbLT Z
AP PR VED AS TO FO
4 v
James E. Haney, City Attorney
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT KCM08
Dated this day of
PORT GAMBLE S' ALLAM TRIBE
IBE
r
ribat Council / Tribal Manager
Ro ma l d C hair ��
ATTEST:
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kctor ti e. m a tf soy)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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r THE SUQUAMISH TRIBE
OFFICE OF THE TRIBAL ATTORNEY
Post Office Box 498
Suquarnish. WA 98392.0498
Phone (360) 598.3311
Legal Dept Fax (360) 598.4293
December 5, 2008
DEC 0 9 2000 0
Patricia Campbell KlTi SAP COUNTY
Kitsap County Department of Public Works SOLID WASTE
Solid Waste Division
614 Division Street M.S. 27
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Re: Interlocal Agreement KC- 184 -08
Dear Ms. Campbell:
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Suquamish Tribal Council has declined
Kitsap County's request to be a signatory to Interlocal Agreement KC- 184 -08. This Interlocal
Agreement designates Kitsap County as the lead agency for the revision of the comprehensive
solid waste management plan and has been executed by other local jurisdictions. Although the
Suquamish Tribe ( "Tnbe ") is unwilling to become a signatory to this Interlocal Agreement
because of several objectionable terms, the Tribe is interested in engaging in meaningful
participation in this process. For these reasons, the Tribe is willing to develop a Memorandum of
Understanding ( "MOU") between the Tribe and parties to the Interlocal Agreement that provides
a mechanism for the Tribe to provide meaningful non -binding participation concerning the
revision of the comprehensive solid waste management plan. We are prepared to work with the
County and other jurisdictions to reach consensus on the terms of the MOU.
Please contact me at your convenience at (360) 3 94-848 8 if you have questions or need
additional clarification.
'- / Y Sincerely, av--Pv�
ody en
Tribal Attorney
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INTERLOCAI,, AGREEMENT KC- 184-08
Dated this day of 2008.
SIUQUANIISH TRIBE
Tribal Council / Tribal Manager
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE SUQUANHSH 'TRIBE AND KITSAP COUNTY
This Memorandum of Understanding (thereinafter referred to as "MOU ") is
executed between the Suquamish Tribe ( "Suquamish Tribe ") and Kitsap County local
government in reference to Interlocal Agreement KC- 184 -08. The purpose of this MOU
is to provide a government -to- government relationship between Kitsap County and the
Suquamish Tribe during the update of the Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Plan as mandated in RCW 70.95 and 70.105.
WHEREAS, the Suquamish Tribe is a federally recognized Indian tube and is a
signatory to the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott; the Suquamish Tribe is located on the Port
Madison Indian Reservation, Kitsap County lies within the Tribe's ceded area and within
its adjudicated treaty fishing rights in Puget Sound, including the right to take fish at its
usual and accustomed fishing grounds and stations ( "U &A" ), and the Tribe seeks
protection of its treaty rights and treaty resources within Kitsap County; and
WHEREAS, an Interlocal Agreement KC- 184 -08 ( "ILA ") was executed on
December 23, 2008 between the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, the cities of
Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Port Orchard, and Poulsbo, and the Port Gamble
S'Klallam Tribe (collectively "member governments ") to facilitate the update of the
Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan for collection, recycling,
and disposal of solid and moderate risk waste produced or generated within the
boundaries of Kitsap County, pursuant to Department of Ecology gundelmes; and
WHEREAS, under the ILA, Kitsap County shall act as lead agency for the review
of the 1999 Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan and for
preparation of the 2009 revised Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
( "CSWMP "), incorporating both Solid waste and moderate risk waste elements, and
WHEREAS, Kitsap County respects the sovereign status of the Suquamnsh Tribe and
encourage meaningful participation by the Suquamish Tribe through attending meetings
and other related forums to communicate and provide input concerning solid waste
management within the boundaries of Kitsap County,
NOW, THEREFORE, the parities mutually understand and hereby agree
I. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A It is understood that the planning effort will be coordinated through the Solid
Waste Advisory Committee ( "SWAC ")
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B The Suquamish Tribe will participate in the update process with the member
governments by attending meetings and other related forums and by providing
oral and/or written comments to the lead agency
H. SOVEREIGNTY AND DISCLAIMERS
Each of the Parties respects the sovereignty of the other. In executing this MOU,
no Party waives any rights, including treaty rights, immunities, or jurisdiction This MOU
does not diminish any rights or protections, rather, it seeks to strengthen a collective
ability to successfully resolve issues of mutual concern
III. DURATION
This MOU shall remain in effect for ten years unless terminated by either Party.
IV. MODIFICATION
The terms of this MOU shall not be altered or modified unless agreed to in
writing by all Parties to this MOU and such writing shall be executed with the same
formalities as are required for the execution of this MOU.
V. WITHDRAWAL OR TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
Any Party may withdraw from or terminate this 1VIOU upon thirt (3 0) days
written notice Written notice shall be made in writing to the member governments.
Written notice shall be made to the Chairman/Chairperson of each Tribe Notice is
effective on the third day following deposit in the U S Postal Service, regular mail.
VI. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
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This MOU supersedes all prior discussions, representations, and/or agreements
between the Parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement and constitutes the
entire understanding between the parties.
VII. EFFECTIVE DATE
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This MOU shall become effective upon authorized signatures by all the Parties as
evidenced by the dates affixed below f
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the MOU has been executed by each party on the date
set forth below
Executed this day of 2009.
SUQUAMISH TRIBE
Leonard Forsman, Chairman
Executed this U day of (� W tV AI , 2009.
BOA#D OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KI ,� COUNTY, WAS5WGTON
S Charlotte Garrido, Chair
Steve Bauer, Commissioner
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P C O COUP Jos rown, Commissioner
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Opal Robertson, Clerk of the Board
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between
COMMANDER, NAVY REGION NORTHWEST
and
KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON
WHEREAS, under Chapter 70.95 RCW, Kitsap County ("the County") is
responsible for preparing a coordinated, comprehensive solid waste management plan to
address solid waste generation, handling, recovery, recycling and disposal for the county,
including both the incorporated and unincorporated areas; and
WHEREAS, the Commander, Navy Region Northwest, hereinafter referred to as
( "the Navy ") is responsible for the planning for, collection and disposal of solid waste
generated within its various facilities under its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the County's solid waste planning necessarily mcludes consideration
of Navy - generated waste and planning input from the Navy, and
WHEREAS, the Navy has participated in the County's planning process by its
involvement on the Solid Waste Advisory Board (SWAC) and its input has been valuable
to the County in its planning process; and
WHEREAS, Krtsap County is currently updating its Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Plan ( CSWMP) required pursuant to chapter 70,90 RCW; and
WHEREAS, the updated CSWMP addresses the need for the County to plan for
solid waste programs for a 10 year period and to evaluate the private /public participation
in those programs; and
WHEREAS, the CSWMP addresses the need for the County, its incorporated
crties,`and otheeinterested parties to identify an appropriate public/private mix for
garbage services within the County; and
WH IIEA '9; fhe'Count k,7cogmzes the need for more input and coordination with
the Navy in- dddressing these issues; and
^ WHEREAS, both the Navy and the County appreciate that cooperation between
the`. two `entities will facilitate planning for solid waste programs for both entities; and
WH1,REAS, both the Navy anq the County recognize that cost - efficient programs
can be realized througlf stable, predictable solid waste management systems; and
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WHEREAS, both the Navy and the County find that it is the public interest for the
two entities to work together in addressing solid waste planning issues and to avoid
duplicative processes
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows.
1. To the extent its resources allow, the Navy will continue to participate in
the County's sohd waste planning process, including, but not limited to, participation on ;
the SWAC.
2. Through the solid waste planning process, the parties agree to review their
respective roles regarding solid waste collection, disposal and recycling issues, to
determine areas where the County and the Navy may be able to work more closely
together in addressing these issues. k
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3. The points of contact for this agreement are identified and listed on
Attachment (A) of this agreement If and when any points of contact are revised or r
changed, written notification of those individuals will be forwarded to each party.
4. The parties may enter into more detailed agreements in the future to
elaborate on the roles of the parties and partnering efforts if they determine through the
planning process that such agreements are appropriate and in the best interest of the Navy
and the residents of Kitsap County
COMMANDER, NAVY REGION NORTHWEST BOARD OF COUNTY COMIVIISSIONERS
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NAVY POINTS OF CONTACT.
Mr. John P. Lacy
Navy Facilities Engineering Command Northwest
Integrated Solid Waste Program Manger
1101 Tautog Circle, Room 302
Silverdale, WA 98315 -1101
(360) 315 -5450
john p lacey@nav
Mr Les W Hastings
Navy Facilities Engineering Command Northwest
Public Works Department
Integrated Solid Waste Operations Manager
1460 Silversides Road
Silverdale, WA 98315 -1460
(360) 396 -7005
les hastingsna,navy mil
KITSAP COUNTY POINT OF CONTACT
Patricia Campbell
Senior Program Manager, Solid Waste
Kitsap County Public Works
614 Division ST MS -27
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360)- 337 -4626 phone
(360)- 337 -5678 fax
pcampbelna.co kitsap wa.us
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APPENDIX D
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RESOLUTIONS OF PLAN ADOPTION
APPENDIX E
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
ECOLOGY AND WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COMMENTS
ON PRELIMINARY DRAFT
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
Northwest Regional Office % 3190 160th Avenue SE . Bellevue, Washington 98008 -5452 a (425) 649 -7000
September 1, 2010
Pat Campbell
Kitsap County Department of Public Works
Solid Waste Division
614 Division Street MS 27
Port Orchard, WA 98366
RE Ecology's Preliminary Review of Kitsap County's Comprehensive Solid and
Hazardous Waste Management Plan, 2010
Dear Ms Campbell
Please find attached Ecology's comments on Kitsap County's Preliminary
Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2010 that was submitted
on May 12, 2010
Thank you and all involved parties for your hard work in preparing this document. If you
have any questions or need clarification, please contact me at (425) 649 -7266 or at
taisa.welhasch@a ecy.wa gov I look forward to the final draft.
Sincerely,
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Taisa Welhasch
Regional Planner and Grant Officer
Northwest Regional Office
(425) 649 -7266, taisa welhasch@ecy wa_ og_v
cc Dean Boenmg, Kitsap County Solid Waste Division
Penny Ingram, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
Peter Christiansen, Department of Ecology, W2R Program
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Kitsap County 2010 Draft Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan
Review Comments Taisa Welhasch
Solid Waste Planner, NWRO
August 30, 2010
Ecology's review comments are provided to assist Kitsap County in the development of a
comprehensive, approvable, and useful solid and hazardous waste management plan The goals
of the planning process include reducing the total amount of waste produced through waste
reduction and recycling, and achieving compliance with state and local environmental
regulations
The task of comprehensive plan development is not an easy assignment considering the
multitude of responsibilities confronting the Kitsap County Public Works Department Ecology
recognizes the tremendous effort in developing and updating the joint Solid and Hazardous
Waste Management Plan The Plan presented to Ecology has gone through a thorough review by
SWAC, Kitsap County Cities, haulers, the public and other interested parties in the County
The Plan is well written, forward thinking and comprehensive in scope Ecology is pleased that
Beyond Waste and climate change priorities are repeatedly incorporated in your policy
objectives Ecology commends the County for strategically analyzing your solid waste and
moderate risk waste collection system taking into consideration environmental outcomes such as
reuse and carbon footprint, as well as efficiency, accessibility and budget This Plan should
provide Kitsap County with the tools to continue to perform the excellent job of solid waste
handling and reduction in the County
PROCEDURAL ITEMS THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO PLAN APPROVAL
Resolutions of Adoption: Kitsap County and the cities with interlocal agreements need to
approve the updated comprehensive solid and hazardous waste management plan prior to
Ecology's approval of the final draft Please include a statement assuring that the plan
acceptance process outlined in the interlocal agreement has been fulfilled
ITEMS THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO PLAN APPROVAL
Designation of Recyclable Materials - RCW 70 95 010 (7)(c): The County's criteria and
process for revising the list of designated recyclables is clear and concise In the event that the
County decides to revise the list, Ecology must be notified when the changes are adopted. Please
note this in the Plan
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G- Certificate Information — RCW 70 95 090 (5)(a, c) The plan must include information
about contract collection services in the incorporated areas, as well as all G- certificate
information, (including population densities served and address and name of all G- certificated
haulers )
WUTC Comments: The WUTC conducted a formal review of the Plan and forwarded their
comments to Ecology and to the County in a letter dated June 24, 2010 The WUTC comments,
assigned as an attachment to Ecology's comments, must be consolidated into the Plan
OTHER COMMENTS
The title of the Plan is appealing Since this is an update to both Solid and Hazardous Waste
Management Plans, the word "Hazardous" should be in the title
Ecology received a SEPA proposal on August 16, 2010, indicating that the City of Poulsbo is
constructing a Transfer Station We consider this a significant enough change to include in this
Plan Please update the Plan to reflect this change Also, consider adding information about the
two active biosolids composting facilities in Kitsap County
In several places, the County refers to the goal of moving to curbside collection of meat and
other post- consumer food waste If this change is made, consider increasing frequency of
comingled yard waste to weekly pickup Receiving facilities in other counties have been
negatively impacted by odors that they in part attribute to advanced decomposition of material
when it arrives at the facility, potentially Jeopardizing the longevity of the processing facility
Any effort to increase diversion of organics to a composting facility should be closely
coordinated with a review of existing capacity in the region for those materials
Section 9 2 3, Closed Landfill Oversight, Olympic View Sanitary Landfill (OVSL) (Closed),
second paragraph — A preferred cleanup alternative is described and costs given The
information comes from the draft Feasibility Study dated December 2009 The Feasibility Study
was since revised in June 2010 These reports have not been made available to the public yet, so
Ecology would prefer this information not be in the plan The public review process will occur
later this year Until we give the public a chance to review and comment, these documents are
not final Please consider the following changes to that paragraph Olympic View Sanitary
Landfill, Inc entered into an Agreed Order with the Department of Ecology to conduct a
Remedial Investigation (RI) and Feasibility Study (FS) to address groundwater contamination
Draft RI and FS reports have been submitted to Ecology and a public review period for the
documents and proposed cleanup action is planned for later in 2010 OVSL, Inc is responsible
for the cost of implementing the selected cleanup action
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There have been several legislative changes that were referenced in the Plan Below are
Ecology's suggestions for updating the Section 14, Summary of Recent Changes in Solid Waste
Regulation and Policy
In section 14 consider adding information about
• the public event recycling law (httD / /www ecv wa gov /programs /swfa/eventrecycling//)
• the new mercury- containing lamp recycling bill Senate Bill 5543 was signed by
Governor Gregoire on March 19, 2010 The bill creates a convenient, statewide recycling
program for mercury- containing lighting from residents in Washington State starting in
2013 The program will be financed by the producers of mercury - containing lighting
producers No -cost recycling services must be provided for residents in each county and,
at a minimum, in every city with population greater than 10,000
• SSB 5797 Exemption from Solid Waste Handling Permit Requirements for Anaerobic
Digesters (hn / /www ecy wa gov /programs /swfa/ad/2009Leg html
In 14 2, consider the following update Legislature in 2005 to require transporters of recyclable
material to register with Ecology, transport recyclable materials from commercial or industrial
generators only to locations where recycling occurs, and keep records of all activities for two
years The revised statute requires recycling facilities to notify Ecology of their existence 30 days
before operation commences (90 days for existing facilities) At this time Ecology has determined
not to adopt any financial assurance requirements for recycling facilities A regulation, WA
173 -345, implementing the statute was adopted in April 2009
In 14 5, consider the following update The new fee was used to clean up unauthorized tire
dumps and to help prevent future accumulations of tires Other amendments provide for stricter
licensing requirements and make tire transporters (licensed or not) liable for the cost of cleaning
up illegally stored or dumped tires The fee raises about $4 4 million per year The 2010 fee
sunset was removed by 2009 legislation That legislation transfers most of the tare funds to DOT
for road maintenance Ecology is allocated $1 million per biennium for continued tire- related
projects You can find more information on our website
httD / /www ecv wa gov /programs /swfa/tires /cleanup html
In Chapter 4, consider addressing source reduction or food rescue You can find more
information on EPA's website on food recovery
http / /www epa gov/ waste / conserve / materials /organics /food/fd -gener htm #food -hier
When referring to WA's "e -waste program ", for branding and consistency, please use the term
"E -Cycle Washington" In 10 6, either include E -Cycle Washington's website or please provide
the list of E -Cycle collectors (name and address) in the County
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In 11 18, consider including the list of the three pharmaceutical take back locations in the County
or include the website http / /www medicinereturn com/
In Appendix E (A 3), please list the names of the remedial action sites or at least the number (8)
of listed sites in the County
Consider improving the resolution of your map figures in the Plan In some cases the maps are
difficult to read In particular, the map on pg 3 -9, does not seem to have the urban/rural
designations that are described on pg 3 -7 and 3 -8
On pg 3 -8, please indicate the name of the out -of -county material recovery facility
On pg 3 -17, 3a, consider revising this sentence explaining; that those competing goods and
services may cause more harm to humans and the environment
Discussion should include alternative financing the County would seek should grant monies not
be available from Ecology
We applaud the County for their forward thinking on disaster debris planning Will the Public
works Department be working with the Health Department to assure that the sites picked for
interim storage and staging could be quickly permitted if necessary
In the previous Plan, in the Waste Reduction Chapter, the County included evaluation summaries
that described implementation status Consider including a similar analysis to compare progress
from the last plan update
The County has worked on several green building projects since the last plan update Ecology
suggests showcasing some of these projects and highlighting successful partnerships Good news
stories are good promotional opportunities Also consider adding an emphasis on the upstream
benefits of green building and low impact development Green building principals applied
upstream result in the avoidance of the generation of C &D material Green building also helps
support markets for compost, non -toxic products, and conservation across the spectrum
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
1300 S. Evergreen Park Dr. S.W., P.O Box 47250 C Olympia, Washington 98504 - 7250
June 24 , 2010 (360) 664 -1160 o TTY (360) 586 -8203
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Randy Casteel
Public Works Director
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Kitsap County
614 Division Street KITSAP GUU k i
Port Orchard, WA 98366 -4699 SOUR WASH"
RE: Comments on the Preliminary Draft of IKrtsap County's Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Plan, TG- 100832.
Dear Mr. Casteel
The Utilities and Transportation Commission (conunission/UTC) has completed its review of the
pielnninary draft of the Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update
(Plan) In accordance with RCW 70.95 096, commission staff analyzed the Plan to determine the
probable effect, if any, of the Plan's recommendations on the rates charged by solid waste
companies
The analysis of the Cost Assessment shows a financial impact to ratepayers served by regulated
solid waste collection companies in Kitsap County The Plan calls for tip fee inci eases. Ali
average residential customer's (one -can, weekly service) bill would increase approximately
$0 15 per month in 2011, $0.16 per month increase in 2012 and $0 16 per month increase in
2013. An average commercial customer's (one yard, weekly service) bill would increase
approximately $0.75 per month in 2011, $0.78 per month in 2012 and $0.81 per mouth in 2012
Please see the attachment for staff's comments Please direct questions of comments to Christian
Ward, Regulatory Analyst, at (360) 664 -1349 or by email at cward @utc wa.gov
Sincerely,
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David W Danner
Executive Director and Secretaiy
Attachment RECEIVED
CC. Taisa Welhasch, Department of Ecology, Regional Solid Waste Plannei JUN 2 5 MN'
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Letter to Randy Casteel
Public Works Director, Kitsap County
June 24, 2010 - TG- 100832
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ATTACHMENT
Commission staff's comments on Kitsap County's draft comprehensive solid waste
management plan
Specific comments:
i Section 3 2.10 — The Plan refers to haulers as " franchise haulers " The commission
issues Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity to regulated solid waste
collection companies. The word " anchise" has a different meaning within the regulatory
environment and can cause confusion when it is used to refer to a solid waste collection
company regulated by the con - emission
In the context of solid waste regulation in the State, the term " anchtse" iefeis to
municipal contracts for solid waste collection service within its jurisdiction which are
exempt fiom commission regulation (see RCW 8177 020), or when a city's authority for
large trucks to drive on the roads We suggest changing all references to solid waste
collection companies regulated by the UTC from " rancluse" to "certificate' or
"certc icatecf'
2 Section 5 2.3, Collection, paragraph C &D debris — Staff recommends that you add the
following language "A hauler that collects commercial recycling for recycling purposes
must first obtain a common carrier permit (RCW 81 80) fiom the WUTC and register as a
transporter of recycling material with the Department of Ecology. A hauler of
"commercial recycling" collected and transported to a disposal facility requires a
certificate of public convenience and necessity (RCW 8177 )"
3 Section 7 2.1, Residential Curbside Collection, page 7 1 — Please note the residential and
commercial collection of garbage, residential necyclables. and yard and food debris, is
regulated under RCW 81 77 and WAC 480.70
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KITSAP COUNTY
SOLID WASTE
APPENDIX F
RESPONSIVENESS SUMMARY
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RESPONSIVENESS SUMMARY
Comments received from the Department of Ecology (dated August 30, 2010) and the
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (dated June 24, 2010) have been addressed
within the Plan as indicated below
ECOLOGY'S COMMENTS:
A) PROCEDURAL ITEMS THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO PLAN
APPROVAL
Resolutions of Adoption: Kitsap County and the cities with interlocal agreements need
to approve the updated comprehensive solid and hazardous waste management plan prior
to Ecology's approval of the final draft Please include a statement assuring that the plan
acceptance process outlined in the interlocal agreement has been fulfilled
Response: Statement indicating that the plan acceptance process outlined in the
interlocal agreements has been fulfilled is included on Page 1 -5, Section 13 4
B) ITEMS THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO PLAN APPROVAL
1) Designation of Recyclable Materials - RCW 70 95 010 (7)(c): The County's criteria
and process for revising the list of designated recyclables is clear and concise In the
event that the County decides to revise the list, Ecology must be notified when the
changes are adopted Please note this in the Plan
Response: Ecology notification of changes to the list of designated recyclables is
included on Page 3 -7, Section 3 2 5
2) G- Certificate Information — RCW 70 95 090 (5)(a, c) The plan must include
information about contract collection services in the incorporated areas, as well as all G-
certificate information, (including population densities served and address and name of
all G- certificated haulers )
Response: Table 7 -1 on Page 7 -3 has been revised to include population densities and G-
cert f cate numbers and addresses of haulers
3) WUTC Comments: The WUTC conducted a formal review of the Plan and forwarded
their comments to Ecology and to the County in a letter dated June 24, 2010 The WUTC
comments, assigned as an attachment to Ecology's comments, must be consolidated into
the Plan
Response: WUTC comments are addressed in this Appendix, following the responses to
Ecology's comments
C) OTHER COMMENTS
1) The title of the Plan is appealing Since this is an update to both Solid and Hazardous
Waste Management Plans, the word "Hazardous" should be in the title
Response: Title changed to include the word "Hazardous "
2) Ecology received a SEPA proposal on August 16, 2010, indicating that the City of
Poulsbo is constructing a Transfer Station We consider this a significant enough change
to include in this Plan Please update the Plan to reflect this change Also, consider
adding information about the two active biosolids composting facilities in Kitsap County
Response: Discussion of the City of Poulsbo's intent to construct a transfer station has
been expanded on Page 8 -9
There is currently only one permitted biosolids composting facility (Emu Composting), in
Kitsap County Although mentioned briefly in the Organics section, the management of
biosohds is deferred to wastewater treatment operations and is therefore not included
within the Plan
3) In several places, the County refers to the goal of moving to curbside collection of meat
and other post- consumer food waste If this change is made, consider increasing
frequency of comingled yard waste to weekly pickup Receiving facilities in other
counties have been negatively impacted by odors that they in part attribute to advanced
decomposition of material when it arrives at the facility, potentially jeopardizing the
longevity of the processing facility Any effort to increase diversion of organics to a
composting facility should be closely coordinated with a review of existing capacity in
the region for those materials
Response: Recommendation 2 (Section 4 4, Page 4 -11) has been expanded to include
review of the program if odor or capacity issues arise as a result of program expansion
4) Section 9 2 3, Closed Landfill Oversight, Olympic View Sanitary Landfill (OVSL)
(Closed), second paragraph — A preferred cleanup alternative is described and costs
given The information comes from the draft Feasibility Study dated December 2009 The
Feasibility Study was since revised in June 2010 These reports have not been made
available to the public yet, so Ecology would prefer this information not be in the plan
The public review process will occur later this year Until we give the public a chance to
review and comment, these documents are not final Please consider the following
changes to that paragraph Olympic View Sanitary Landfill, Inc entered into an Agreed
Order with the Department of Ecology to conduct a Remedial Investigation (RI) and
Feasibility Study (FS) to address groundwater contamination Draft RI and FS reports
have been submitted to Ecology and a public review period for the documents and
proposed cleanup action is planned for later in 2010 OVSL, Inc is responsible for the
cost of implementing the selected cleanup action
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Response: Suggested language incorporated on Page 9 -
5) There have been several legislative changes that were referenced in the Plan Below are
Ecology's suggestions for updating the Section 14, Summary of Recent Changes in Solid
Waste Regulation and Policy
In section 14 consider adding information about
• the public event recycling law
( http / /www ecv wa ov /programs /swfa/eventrecycling�
• the new mercury- containing lamp recycling bill Senate Bill 5543 was signed by
Governor Gregoire on March 19, 2010 The bill creates a convenient, statewide
recycling program for mercury- containing lighting from residents in Washington
State starting in 2013 The program will be financed by the producers of
mercury- containing lighting producers No -cost recycling services must be
provided for residents in each county and, at a minimum, in every city with
population greater than 10,000
• SSB 5797 Exemption from Solid Waste Handling Permit Requirements for
Anaerobic Digesters (http / /www ecv wa gov /programs /swfa/ad/2009Leg html)
Response: Suggested language and description of recent legislation added (sections
14 9, 1410, and 14 11) on Pages 1-15 to 1 -16
6) In 14 2, consider the following update Legislature in 2005 to require transporters of
recyclable material to register with Ecology ,transport recyclable materials from
commercial or industrial generators only to locations where recycling occurs, and keep
records of all activities for two years The revised statute requires recycling facilities to
notes Ecology of their existence 30 days before operation commences (90 days for
existing facilities) At this time Ecology has determined not to adopt any financial
assurance requirements for recycling facilities A regulation, WA 173 -345,
implementing the statute was adopted in April 2009
Response: Suggested language incorporated on Page 1 -14, Section 14 2
7) In 14 5, consider the following update The new fee was used to clean up unauthorized
tire dumps and to help prevent future accumulations of tires Other amendments provide
for stricter licensing requirements and make tire transporters (licensed or not) liable for
the cost of cleaning up illegally stored or dumped tires The fee raises about $4 4 million
per year The 2010 fee sunset was removed by 2009 legislation That legislation transfers
most of the tare funds to DOT for road maintenance Ecology is allocated $1 million per
biennium for continued tire - related projects You can find more information on our
website http / /www ecv wa izov /programs /swfa/tires /cleanup html
Response: Suggested language incorporated on Pages 1 -14 to 1 -15, Section 14 5
8) In Chapter 4, consider addressing source reduction or food rescue You can find more
information on EPA's website on food recovery
http / /www epa g_ov/ waste / conserve /matenals /organics /food/fd -gener htm #food -hier
Response: Information on food reuse has been included on Pages 4 -9 to 4 -10
9) When referring to WA's "e -waste program ", for branding and consistency, please use the
term "E-Cycle Washington" In 10 6, either include E -Cycle Washington's website or
please provide the list of E -Cycle collectors (name and address) in the County
Response: Table 10 -2 has been added, identifying all the current E -Cycle Washington
collection sates, and the term "E -Cycle Washington" has been included in the text on
Page 10 -6
10) In 11 18, consider including the list of the three pharmaceutical take back locations in the
County or include the website http //www medicinereturn com/
Response: The three Kitsap County Group Health locations have been included in the
text, as well as a reference to the website for further information, on Page I1 -18
11) In Appendix E (A 3), please list the names of the remedial action sites or at least the
number (8) of listed sites in the County
Response: Remedial action site locations with potential impacts in Kitsap County have
been lasted in Appendix H (Appendix E to Preliminary Draft), Section A 3
12) Consider improving the resolution of your map figures in the Plan In some cases the
maps are difficult to read In particular, the map on pg 3 -9, does not seem to have the
urban/rural designations that are described on pg 3 -7 and 3 -8
Response: Maps have been printed in a larger size to improve resolution The legend for
Figure 3 -5 has been revised to incorporate the "Level 1 /Level 2" designations contained
in the text
13) On pg 3 -8, please indicate the name of the out -of -county material recovery facility
Response Names of the two facilities where recyclables from Kitsap County are hauled
for processing are included on Page 3 -8
14) On pg 3 -17, 3a, consider revising this sentence explaining that those competing goods
and services may cause more harm to humans and the environment
Response: Suggested language added on Page 3 -17, 3a
15) Discussion should include alternative financing the County would seek should grant
monies not be available from Ecology
Response: Discussion included concerning alternative financing included on Page 12 -4,
Section 12 2 3
16) We applaud the County for their forward thinking on disaster debris planning Will the
Public Works Department be working with the Health Department to assure that the sites
picked for interim storage and staging could be quickly permitted if necessary
Response: The Solid Waste Division will work closely with the Health District,
Department of Emergency Management, and other stakeholders to assure that interim
storage and /or staging sites would be suitably selected and quickly permitted if
necessary Recommendation 3 in Chapter 12 includes soliciting input form these other
agancies
17) In the previous Plan, in the Waste Reduction Chapter, the County included evaluation
summaries that described implementation status Consider including a similar analysis to
compare progress from the last plan update
Response: The current status of 1999 Plan recommendations is contained in Appendix B
18) The County has worked on several green building projects since the last plan update
Ecology suggests showcasing some of these projects and highlighting successful
partnerships Good news stories are good promotional opportunities Also consider
adding an emphasis on the upstream benefits of green building and low impact
development Green building principals applied upstream result in the avoidance of the
generation of C &D material Green building also helps support markets for compost,
non -toxic products, and conservation across the spectrum
Response: A brief history of the Solid Waste Division's involvement with Green Building
projects is included on Page 5-4
UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTAION COMMISSION'S COMMENTS:
1) Section 3 2 10 -The Plan refers to haulers as 'franchise haulers " The commission issues
Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity to regulated solid waste collection
companies The word' — franchise" has a different meaning within the regulatory
environment and can cause confusion when it is used to refer to a solid waste collection
company regulated by the commission
In the context of solid waste regulation in the State, the term 'franchise" refers to
municipal contracts for solid waste collection service within its jurisdiction which are
exempt from commission regulation (see RCW 8177 020), or when a city's authority for
large trucks to drive on the roads We suggest changing all references to solid waste
collection companies regulated by the UTC from 'franchise " to "certificate" or
"certificated"
Response: The terms "certificate" and "certificated" have replaced "franchise" in
Section 3 210, Page 3 -10
2) Section S 2 3, Collection, paragraph C &D debris -Staff recommends that you add the
following language "A hauler that collects commercial recycling for recycling purposes
must first obtain a common carrier permit CRCW 81 80) from the WUTC and register as
a transporter of recycling material with the Department of Ecology A hauler of
"commercial recycling" collected and transported to a disposal facility requires a
certificate of public convenience and necessity (RCW 8177 )"
Response: Suggested language has been incorporated into Section S 2 3, Page S -S,
replacing some of the prior language to avoid redundancy
3) Section 7 2 1, Residential Curbside Collection page 7 1 - Please note the residential and
commercial collection of garbage residential recyclables, and yard and food debris, is
regulated under RCW 8177 and WAC 480 70
Response: The reference to RCW 81 77 (incorrectly cited in the preliminary draft as a
WAC) has been corrected
APPENDIX G
COST ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
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COST ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
Please provide the information requested below
PLAN PREPARED FOR THE COUNTY OF: Kttsap
PLAN PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF: Not applicable
PREPARED BY: Tamara Gordy, Kitsap County Solid Waste Division
CONTACT TELEPHONE: _ (360) 337 -4485 DATE: August 2009
DEFINITIONS
Please provide these definitions as used in the Solid Waste Management Plan and the Cost Assessment
Questionnaire
Throughout this document ,
YR 1 shall refer to 2008_
YR 3 shall refer to 2010 .
YR 6 shall refer to 2013 .
Year refers to Calendar (Jan 01 -Dec 31)
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I DEMOGRAPHICS: To assess the generation, recycling and disposal rates of an area, it is
necessary to have population data This information is available from many sources (e g , the State Data
Book, County Business Patterns, or the State Office of Finance and Management)
1.1 Population
1 1 1 What is the total popuulaft of your County/City
Year 1 Year 3 Year 6
258,884 266,214 277,721
1 12 For counties, what is the population of the area under your jurisdiction? (Exclude cities
cho sing to op their own solid waste managements stem
Year 1 Year 3 Year 6
258,884 266,214 277,721
1.2 References and Assumptions
See Table 2 -1
Average population growth rate of 141 %per year based upon ?006 Kitsap County Integrated
Comprehensive Plan
2. WASTE STREAM GENERATION: The following questions ask for total tons recycled and
total tons disposed Total tons disposed are those tons disposed of at a landfill, incinerator, transfer
station or any other form of disposal you may be using If other please identify
2.1 Tonnage Recycled
211 Please provide the total tonnage recycled in the base year, and projections for years three and six
Year 1 Year 3 Year 6
99,051 101,864 106,234
2.2 Tonnage Disposed
2.2.1 Please pLovide the total tonnage disposed in the base year, and projections for years three and six
Year 1 Year 3 Year 6
221,060 227,337 237,090
2.3 References and Assumptions
Waste generation, recycling and disposal are assumed to grow at rate equal to the rate ofpopulation
growth as projected for Years 1— 6 (1 41 %) "Year 0" waste disposal and recycling figures (2007)
based upon data reported in Ecology's Annual Recycling Survey, County- specific data, published 2008
3. SYSTEM COMPONENT COSTS: This section asks questions specifically related to the types
of programs currently in use and those recommended to be started For each component (i e , waste
reduction, landfill, composting, etc ) please describe the anticipated costs of the program(s), the
assumptions used in estimating the costs and the funding mechanisms to be used to pay for it The heart
of denvmg a rate impact is to know what programs will be passed through to the collection rates, as
opposed to being paid for through grants, bonds, taxes and the like
3.1 Waste Reduction Programs
3 1 1 Please list the solid waste programs which have been unplemented and those programs which are
proposed If these programs are defined in the SWM plan please provide the page number (Attach
additional sheets as necessary)
F Implemented
Sections 3 2 2, 3 2.8, 4 2.2, 5 2 3
Proposed "
Section 3 4 WRR -2, WRR -3, WRR -4
Section 4 4 ORG -1
312 What are the costs, capital costs and operating costs for waste reduction programs implemented
and proposed?
Implemented
Year 1 Year 3 Year 6
$0 $0 $0
Proposed'
Year 1 Year 3 Year 6
$0 $0 $0
Implemented andproposedprograms have no associated direct costs Cost of managing andpromottngprogram are included
tit Section 3 61 (Administration Program)
3 13 Please describe the funding mechamsm(s) that will pay the cost of the programs in 3 12
Implemented
Year 1 Year 3 Year 6
N/A N/A N/A
Proposed
Year 1 Year 3 Year 6
N/A N/A N/A
3.2 Recycling Programs
321 Please list the proposed or unplemented recycling program(s) and, their costs, and proposed
funding mechanism or provide the page number in the draft plan on which it is discussed (Attach
additional sheets as necessary
Im lemented
Sections 3 2.3 — 3 2.10, 4 2 2, 5 2 3
Pro poked
Section 3 4 WRR -1
Section 4 4 ORG -2 IF-
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Cost 'FxindWg A
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Drop-off Stations $142,014 Tipping Fee
Curbside Collection — Level 1 $4 05 per customer per month, Subscriber rates
Service Area L less commodity credil
Proposed
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VM-1 (County-wide curbside Year 2 Cost = $4 05 per Subscriber rates
recycling) customer per month, less
commodity credit Year 3- 6
Cost to be determined
ORG-2 (Expanded curbside yard To be determined Subscriber rates
waste collection) 11 1
' Recommendations with potential impact on ratepayers shown Cost of managing programs is included in Section 3 61
(Administration Program)
3.3 Solid Waste Collection Programs
3 3 1 Regulated Solid Waste Collection ProUams
Fill in the table below for each VVUTC regulated solid waste collection entity in yourjunsdiction (Make
additional copies of this section as necessary to record all such entities in your jurisdiction
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- 0-NinAf#0062jI- - - Year ; � -Year S -, Year 6--",
k6sidefitial
# of Customers 51,022 52,471 5 4,722
Tonnage Collected 50,543 IE 51,978=F-34,208
# of Customers 3,314 3,408 3,554
Tonnage Collected 56,245 57,842 60,324
ry 'I 0�'A,777777,
# of Customers IL 54,33 L 6 55,879
58,276
- Tonnage Collected 106,788 109,82' 11 114
Assumptions
I Number of customers and tonnage g row at the same rate as avera population growth
2 Existing sin g arbage customers without access to curbside rec = 5,214
3 Total number of single fundy residences without access to curbside recycle = 8,694
UT $ete Ha`eirlyame n ,: z �b :sf; - R " Baiiz! eDis osa14
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Year 1 Year 3 Year 6 Y
# of Customers 5,869 6,036 6,295
Tonnage Collected 7,325 7,533 7,856
# of Customers 426 438 457
Tonnage Collected N/A N/A M75
Totals -r- �, L n . _ u z - �_ # of Customers 6 295 6 474 6 Tonna a Collected 7,325 7 533 7
Data reported as combined SF, MF, and Comm
Assumptions
I Number of customers and tonnage grow at the same rate as average population growth
3 3 2 Other (non - regulated) Solid Waste Collection Programs Fill in the table below for other solid
waste collection entities in your jurisdiction (Make additional copies of this section as necessary
to record all such entities in your junsdiction )
Pv`-'nlsbo
Year L ` ° Year 3' Year 6 - ry
Residential
# of Customers 3,519 3,619 ,774
Tonnage Collected 1,931 1,986 2,071
Commercial
# of Customers �— 1 1 1
Tonnage Collected 3,151 3, l 51 3,151
- ° Totals
# of Customers
::
3,520 3,620 3,775
Tonnage Collected 5,082 5,137 5,222
Assumptions
I Number of customers and tonnage grow at the same rate as average population growth
3.4 Energy Recovery & Incineration (ER &) Programs
Not applicable There are no municipal solid waste energy recovery or incineration fatalities an the
planning area
3.5 Land disposal Program
Not applicable There are no land disposal facilities an the planning area
3.6 Administration Program
361 What is the budgeted cost for administering the solid waste and recycling programs and what are
the major funding sources
A 10"
Year 1 (Actual) Year 3 (Projected) Year 6 (ELojected)
$1,354,673 $1,437,173 $1,570,437
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Year I Year 3 Year 6
Tip ing f ee, grant fee, grant pp!!jg
Tipping fee, grant Ti
362 Which cost components are included in these estunates
Overall solid waste program administration, education and outreach programs, support from other
County departments such as Information Services, Prosecuting Attorney, Auditor, Treasurer, etc
3 6 3 Please describe the funding mechanism(s) that will recover the cost of each component
Solid Waste Tipping Fees
Coordinated Prevention Grant
3.7 Other Programs
For each program in effect or planned which does not readily fall into one of the previously described
categories please answer the following questions (Make additional copies of this section as necessary
371 Describe the program, or provide a page number reference to the plan
Moderate risk waste, Chapter 1 1
3 7 2 Owner/Operator Kitsap County Solid Waste Division
373 Is WUTC Regulation Involved? If so, please explain the extent of involvement in section 3 8
No
374 Please estimate the anticipated costs for this program, includmg capital and operating expenses.
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$1,071,154 22 91 $1,136,387 $1,241,761
Source Fund 4014 Expenditures
3.75 Please describe the funding mechanism(s) that will recover the cost of this component
Solid Waste Tipping Fees
Coordinated Prevention Grant
3.8 References and Assumptions (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Costs shown in Sections 3 61 and 3 7 4 are 2008 figures, escalated at 3 %per year Actual budgets for
Year 3 and Year 6 are subject to change, as they have not been adopted at this time
4. FUNDING MECHANISMS: This section relates specifically to the funding mechanisms
currently in use and the ones which will be implemented to incorporate the recommended programs in the
draft plan Because the way a program is funded directly relates to the costs a resident or commercial
customer will have to pay, this section is crucial to the cost assessment process. Please fill in each of the
following tables as completely as possible
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Olympic View Transfer Transfer $6202 NA Bremerton Columbia Ridge 221,060 $14,685,936
Station Station Landfill (include all facilities)
Bainbridge Island Transfer n/a Not Bainbridge Columbia Ridge 2,240
RAGF Station available Island Landfill
Hansville RAGF Dropbox n/a (166,440) Hansville Columbia Ridge 4,495
1 Landfill
Olalla RAGF Dropbox n/a. (61,046) Olalla Columbia Ridge 1,926
Landfill
Silverdale RAGF Dropbox n/a 167,681) Silverdale Columbia Ridge 5,223
Landfill
'Fees charged at Recycling and Garbage Facilities (RAGFs) are based on volume
' ' Bainbridge Island RA is operated by Bainbridge Disposal
'All waste collected at RAGFs is delivered to Olympic View Tiansfer Station All waste delivered to Olympic View Transfer Station is delivered to Columbia Ridge Landfill
Total revenue generated = (tip fee * tons disposed) + disposal fees for non-MSW commodities
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Tip Fee by Facility S urcharge City Tax B&O Tax Operational, Transportation Administration Closure Costs
J I I I & Disposal CoStS2 Costa
Olympic View Transfer
Station N/A $093 $4573 $1228 N/A
I $308 I
'Surcharge of $2 08 per ton for Health District Sold Waste programs, $100 surcharge per ton for Clean Kitsop Litter /Illegal Dumping program
'Paid to conk actor for operation of ansfer station, long haul transportation, and disposal
Includes solid waste program administration waste reduction /recycling, household hazardous waste collection and disposal, public education and outreach
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Administration CPG $74,621 $1,280,052
Enforcement 7 Enforcement $106,840 $450,000 $30,000
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i The tip fee shown in the above table is for mixed municipal solid waste delivered by roil icipal, franchise, and self - haulers Fees foi Years I - 3 were previously established by
County ordinance, and have not increased since 2002 For planning purposes, the pi olec�d fees shown in Table 41 4 assume a 4% per year increase in tipping fees in Years 4 —
6 Fees for Years 4 — 6 have not yet been determined They will likely be determined by a Rate Study that is planned in 2010
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42 Funding Mechanism summary by percentage: In the following tables, please summarize the way
programs will be funded in the key years For each component, provide the expected percentage of
the total cost met by each funding mechanism (e g. Waste Reduction may rely on tip fees, grants,
and collection rates for funding) You would provide the estimated responsibility in the table as
follows• Tip fees =10 %, Grants- Collection Rates =40% The mechanisms must total 100 %. If
components can be classified as "other," please note the programs and their appropriate mechanisms
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Component Tip Fee % Grant % Bond % Collection Tax Subscriber Rates % fees % Total
Waste Reduction 100% 100%
Recycling 100% 100%
Collection 100% 100%
ER &I N/A N/A
Transfer 100% 100%
Land Disposal N/A N/A
Administration 95% 5% 100%
Other
Moderate risk waste 70% 30% 1 100%
Enforo®nwnt 75% 20% 5 (permit fees) 100%
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Component Tip Fee % Grant % Bond % Collection Tag Subscriber -
Rates % fees % Total
Waste Reduction 100% 100%
Recycling 100% 100%
Collection 100% 100%
ER &I N/A N/A
Transfer 100% 100%
Land Disposal N/A N/A
Administration 95% 5% 100%
Other
Moderate risk waste 70% 30% 100%
Enforcement 75% 1 20% 5 (permit fees) 100%
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Component Tip Fee % Grant % Bond % Collection Tax Subscriber Total
I I I I Rates % fees %
Waste Reduction 100% 100%
Recycling 100% 100%
Collection 100% 100%
ER&I N/A N/A
Transfer 100% 100%
Land Disposal N/A N/A
Administration 95% 5 100%
Other
Moderate risk waste 70% 30 100%
Enforcement 75% 20 5 (permit fees) 100%
4.3 References and Assumptions
Please provide any support for the information you have provided An annual budget or similar document
would be helpful
See Section 12 2 3
Recycling and Garbage Facility Rate Sheet attached
Olympic View Transfer Station Rate Sheet attached
4.4 Surplus Funds
Please provide information about any surplus or saved funds that may support your operations
2008 Ending Fund Balance in Solid Waste Division and Transfer Station Operation funds totaled
$8,810,304
Attachment 1: Recycling and Garbage Facility Rate Sheet
Recycling • • Garbage • ° Disposal Rates
charge i5 53.69 for Lip to ZI 12 gallon container
Wastent Fee PerEfttE(t)
Loose each 32 gallon container $3.69
Loose cubic yard $14.78
Household Appliance each $16.50
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Mattress, box springs or recliner each $7.95
Sofa each $11.02
Sofa w /,bed each $22.05
Tire, up to 17 "(limit 4) each $5.00
Tire, 17 "— 20" (limit 1) each $9.00
Tire, over 20" (limit 1) each $22.00
Roofing cubic yard $34.62
Sheetrock cubic yard $20.12
Yard Waste cubic yard $11.66
Yard Waste I each 32 gallon container $2.92
(1) Applicable taxes will be applied to the basic rate at the Transfer Station
Attachment 2: Olympic View Transfer Station Rate Sheet
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Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) /ton* $62.02
Yard Waste /ton $51.73
Contaminated Soils /ton $33.63
Bulky Waste /ton* $92.12
Asbestos /ton* $133.79
Coal Ash /ton* $50.14
Processed Wood Waste /ton $32.04
Creosote Treated Lumber /ton* $50.14
Dredge Spoils /ton $33.63
Biosolids (Containerized) /ton* $ 8.03
Biosolids (loose) /tong` $63.81
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Household Appliance /unit $16.50
Passenger Vehicle Tires /tire $5.00
Commercial Truck Tires /tire $8.00
(1) A 3.6% refuse tax will be applied to the basic rate at the
Transfer Station
APPENDIX H
HAZARDOUS WASTE INVENTORY
HAZARDOUS WASTE INVENTORY
As required by RCW 70 105 220(1)(c), this section summarizes information available concerning the
types, quantities, and disposal methods used for HHW and SQG hazardous waste Regulated generators,
transporters, hazardous waste management facilities, hazardous waste facility zone designations, and
remedial action sites are also described
A.1. MRW Facility Inventory and Adequacy Assessment
Sites that accept MRW are described in Chapter 11 Based on customer data, the distribution of users at
the HHW Facility is roughly proportional to the distribution of households throughout the County This
seems to indicate that the location of sites is adequate to meet the needs of the planning area
The number of users overall has increased significantly since the facilities were initially placed into
service The number of users continues to increase, but the rate of increase has slowed down since 2005
The weight of HHW per customer has experienced a slight downward trend, but overall it remained fairly
steady from 1996 — 2007
Although current levels of service are deemed adequate, Kitsap County is considering possible ways to
increase service in the North -end of the County This is discussed in Chapter I 1 The County evaluates
and revises service levels on an ongoing basis For instance, the County is planning a pilot CFL
collection program in 2009
A.2. Dangerous Waste Generators
As of March 2008, Ecology records indicate the presence of 434 regulated dangerous waste generators in
Kitsap County This is an increase of 85% over the number reported in the 1999 MRW Plan This figure
includes those that have submitted paperwork identifying themselves as both active and inactive
generators
The largest number of SQGs and fully- regulated generators are in the manufacturing, services, wholesale
and retail trade, and construction groups, respectively, and generate wastes typical of tier industry groups
According to Ecology, information characterizing and quantifying the SQG hazardous waste stream is
somewhat lirruted (Bowhay 2008) The most useful information has been gathered through site visits
during targeted industry campaigns designed to assess current conditions and provide technical assistance
for improved compliance with environmental regulations Data collection and management efforts have
improved, particularly with the Snap Shots, Increased Generator Contact Program and Shop Sweeps
campaign conducted by Ecology and KCHD
A.3. Remedial Action Sites
Remedial action sites, leaking underground storage tank sites, and confirmed and suspected sites with
potential impacts within Kitsap County, as rdentrfeied by Ecology's Toxres Cleanup Program, are listed
below
• Bainbridge Island Landfill
• Bremerton Naval Complex (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and the Fleet and Industrial Supply
Center)
• Chapman Property
• Chevron Tank Farm
• Country Junction Store
• Hansville General Store
• Hansville Landfill
• Investigation at Jackson Park Elementary
• Olympic View Sanitary Landfill
• Pope & Talbot Inc Sawmill Inc (Port Gamble Site)
• Port Gamble Leased Area
• Tacoma Smelter Plume
• USN Jackson Park (aka Jackson Park Housing Complex/Naval Hospital Bremerton)
• Wyckoff/Eagle Harbor
Further information regarding these sites can be obtained through Ecology's webpage, "Cleanup sites —
Information by County", located at hqp //www ecy wa goy/programs /tcp /sites /sites information html #K
A.4 Transporters & Facilities That Treat, Store, Dispose, & Recycle Hazardous
Waste
Washington State has five categories of actively operating treatment, storage, disposal and recycling
(TSDR) facilities
1 Commercial TSDRs — for profit waste management businesses that, subject to certain rules and
standards, treat, store, dispose or recycle hazardous wastes from any generator There are five
such facilities in Washington, with none of them located in Kitsap County
2 Private /Captive TSDRs — treat, store, dispose or recycle waste generated only within their
company There are five such facilities in Washington, with none of them located in Kitsap
County
3 Federal TSDRs — federal agencies or military that generate and manage hazardous wastes There
are five such facilities in Washington, with two of them located in Kitsap County U S Navy —
Keyport operates a storage facility that accepts wastes generated by the U S Navy and treats
them in tanks U S Navy — Bangor operates a used oil facility that accepts used oil from U S
Navy facilities and vessels
4 Recycling Only - commercial waste management companies that accept wastes for reclaiming or
recycling useful products There are five such facilities in Washington, with none of them located
in Kitsap County
5 Used Oil Processors - only accept used oil for processing into alternative fuels or other
lubricants There are six such facilities in Washington, with none of them located in Kitsap
County
A.5. Zone Designations, RCW 70.105.225(1)(e)
Local governments are required to establish land use zones or geographic areas for siting "designated
zone facilities," such as hazardous waste recycling, storage, and treatment facilities by July 1, 1988
These local zoning requirements must be consistent with the state's hazardous waste facility siting
criteria, and must allow hazardous waste processing or handling where hazardous substances (such as raw
materials) are processed or handled
According to Ecology records, the following jurisdictions have approved land use zones, or have received
approval of their request for an exemption from the zoning requirements
• Kitsap County
• Bainbridge Island
• Poulsbo
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APPENDIX I
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA)
DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLIANCE
SEPA CHECKLIST &
DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLIANCE
INTRODUCTION
As the latest update to the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan), this document is meant to
replace all previous plan updates
Ecology guidelines require that the potential impacts of this Plan be evaluated according to the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process This checklist has been prepared to fulfill that requirement
The SEPA checklist prepared for this Plan is a "non - project proposal," intended to address the new
programs recommended by the Plan As a non - project SEPA checklist, it is unable to fully address the
potential impacts of facilities, or facility improvements, mentioned in this Plan Any new facilities will
undergo their own SEPA review process
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1. Name of proposed project:
Kitsap County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan Update, entitled, Waste Wise
Communities The Future of Solid and Hazardous Waste Management in Kitsap County
2. Name of applicant:
Kitsap County
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Kitsap County Public Works Department
Solid Waste Division
614 Division Street, MS -27
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Contact Dean W Boenmg, Solid Waste Projects Manager
Kitsap County Public Works
Solid Waste Division
(360) 337 -5784 dboenmg(d)co kitsap wa us
Or
Pat Campbell, Senior Program Manager
Kitsap County Public Works
Solid Waste Division
(360) 337 -4626 pcampbellaco kitsap wa us
4. Date checklist prepared:
April 16, 2010
5. Agency requesting checklist:
Washington State Department of Ecology
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
The checklist is for a non - project proposal intended to update Kitsap County's long -range plans for
solid and moderate risk wastes A preliminary draft of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Plan was made available (for a 120 day period) for public review and comment, as well as the local
Solid Waste Advisory Committee, health district, all city councils, tribes, Navy Region Northwest,
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and the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council Board and Public Works subcommittee A final
version of this Plan is expected to be adopted by fall 2010
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected
with this proposal? If yes, explain.
Kitsap County is planning to provide an increased level of service for household hazardous waste
collection in the north county beginning in 2011 How this increased level of service will be
provided has not been finalized A separate SEPA checklist related to that project will be prepared
and submitted as part of the design work
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal.
Not Applicable
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals
directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
Not Applicable
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
State Law (RCW 70 95 094) and guidelines issued by the Department of Ecology (Guidelines for
the Development of Local Solid Waste Management Plan and Plan Revisions, December 1999)
require cities to adopt this plan (or they must develop their own plans), require a public review
period (for a minimum of 30 days), require that the plan and a Cost Assessment Questionnaire be
reviewed and approved by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, and require
Ecology to examine and approve both the preliminary draft and final plan The Board of County
Commissioners must also adopt the final draft of the plan, at about the same time the cities adopt it
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the
project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain
aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may
modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.)
Kitsap County is required by state law to maintain a "coordinated, comprehensive solid waste
management plan" in a "current and applicable condition " The existing plan, adopted in 1999,
needs to be updated The proposed new plan addresses changes that have occurred in the past ten
years
In addition to updating the discussion of current facilities and programs, the proposed solid waste
management plan contains a number of recommendations Most of these represent refinements to
existing policies and programs, based on the goals to decrease waste disposed (increase waste
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reduction, recycling, and composting) and reducing environmental impacts caused by solid waste
system activities
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise
location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and
range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of
the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably
available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to
duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
The Plan addresses activities and programs that occur throughout Kitsap County There are no location -
specific projects proposed at this time
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous,
other (describe):
Not Applicable
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Not Applicable
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat,
muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime
farmland.
Not Applicable
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
Not Applicable
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed.
Indicate source of fill.
Not Applicable
L Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Not Applicable
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Not Applicable
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Not Applicable
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile,
odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If
any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known.
Not Applicable
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
Not Applicable
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Not Applicable
3. Water
a. Surface:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including
year -round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe
type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
Not Applicable
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the
described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
Not Applicable
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed
from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected.
Indicate the source of fill material.
Not Applicable
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4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
Not Applicable
5) Does the proposal He within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
Not Applicable
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
Not Applicable
b. Ground
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give
general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
Not Applicable
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or
other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the
following chemicals... ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the
number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the
number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
Not Applicable
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection
and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow?
Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
Not Applicable
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Not Applicable
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
Not Applicable
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4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
Not Applicable
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Not Applicable
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Not Applicable
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any:
Not Applicable
5. Animals
a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known
to be on or near the site:
Not Applicable
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Not Applicable
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
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Not Applicable
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Not Applicable
6. Energy and natural resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the
completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufacturing, etc.
Not Applicable
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe.
Not Applicable
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal?
Not Applicable
d. What are the proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if
any?
Not Applicable
7. Environmental health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire
and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe.
Not Applicable
b. Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Not Applicable
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Not Applicable
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8. Land and shoreline use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Not Applicable
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
Not Applicable
c. Describe any structures on the site.
Not Applicable
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
Not Applicable
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Not Applicable
E What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Not Applicable
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
Not Applicable
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so,
specify.
Not Applicable
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Not Applicable
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
Not Applicable
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
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1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected
land uses and plans, if any:
Not Applicable
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low- income housing.
Not Applicable
b. Approximately how many units would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, medium,
or low income housing.
Not Applicable
c. What are the proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any?
Not Applicable
10. Noise
a. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example. traffic,
equipment, operation, other)?
Not Applicable
b. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a
short -term or a long -term basis (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
Not Applicable
c. What are the proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any?
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Not Applicable
11. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
Not Applicable
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
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Not Applicable
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Not Applicable
12. Light and glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
Not Applicable
b. Could fight or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with
views?
Not Applicable
c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
Not Applicable
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Not Applicable
13. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Not Applicable
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
Not Applicable
c. What are the proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including
recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
Not Applicable
14. Historic and cultural preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local
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preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe.
Not Applicable
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or
cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
Not Applicable
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
Not Applicable
15. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to
the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
Not Applicable
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to
the nearest transit stop?
Not Applicable
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the
project eliminate?
Not Applicable
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads
or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public
or private).
Not Applicable
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transporta-
tion? If so, generally describe.
Not Applicable
E How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If
known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.
Not Applicable
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g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Not Applicable
16. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire pro-
tection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
Not Applicable
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Not Applicable
17. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse serv-
ice, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other.
Not Applicable
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service,
and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might
be needed.
Not Applicable
C. Signature
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge I understand that the lead
agency is relying on them to make its decision
Signatur '
Date Submitted S1101/0
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ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) CHECKLIST
FOR Kitsap County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan (Plan), entitled Waste Wise
Communities The Future of Solid and Hazardous Waste Management in Kitsap County
DO NOT USE THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR PROJECT ACTIONS
EVALUATION FOR
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in AGENCY USE
conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment ONLY
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the
types of activities likely to result from the proposal would affect the item at a
greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented
Respond briefly and in general terms
D Supplemental Sheet for Non - project Actions
1 How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water,
emissions to air, production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous
substances, or production of noise?
There are no expected increases in these areas resulting from the Plan
Several of the Plan's recommendations could potentially result in
decreased discharge to water, emissions to air, or the release of toxic
substances The Plan recommends policies to decrease greenhouse gas
emissions, such as diverting organic material from landfill disposal,
providing enhanced recycling opportunities to the maximum extent
possible, and encouraging participation in curbside garbage and
recyclables collection which would decrease vehicle trips and associated
emissions The Plan also recommends implementing a household
hazardous waste collection program serving north Kitsap residents, this
local, convenient option could result in decreased vehicle emissions and
decrease illegal dumping of hazardous waste
2 How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
The Plan's recommendations are not expected to have any direct affect on
plants, animals, fish, or marine life
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Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life AGENCY USE
are ONLY
Not applicable
3 How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
The Plan's recommendations would not deplete energy or natural resources
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are
Expansion of recycling programs as recommended in the Plan would protect
and conserve energy and natural resources
4 How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive
areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental
protection, such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or
endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, floodplams, or prime
farmland?
The Plan's recommendations are not expected to have any direct affect on
these areas
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are
Not applicable
5 How would the proposal be likely to affect land or land and shoreline use,
including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses
incompatible with existing plant
The Plan's recommendations are not expected to have any direct affect on
these areas
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are
Not applicable
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6 How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or AGENCY USE
public services and utilities? ONLY
The Plan would not increase demands on transportation or public services
and utilities Curbside garbage and recycling collection is currently
available throughout the county, the recommendations of the Plan would
make the system more efficient
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demands) are
Not applicable
7 Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or
federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment
The Plan's recommendations do not conflict with local, state, or federal laws
or requirements for the protection of the environment, but rather support
implementation of those laws
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