Plan

Chapter /

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Section

Plan Comparison Notes

MRW

2 (C)

Introduction

Updated

 

3 (C)

Background of the RPA

Updated

 

4 (C)

Regulatory Review

Updated

 

1(R)

HHW Education

On-Going/Existing

 

 

Implement a HHW Education Program

On-Going/Existing

 

 

Provide HHW Education to Community Groups

On-Going/Existing

 

2 (R)

HHW Collection

 

 

 

Conduct Annual HHW Collection Events

On-Going/Existing

 

 

Exam Feasibility Of Establishing a fixed MRW Facility

On-Going/Existing

 

3 (R)

Agricultural Generator Education

 

 

 

Expand Agricultural Education Activities with WSU Cooperative Extension

Completed

 

 

Develop Paramers Guide on Proper Storage, Handling, and Disposal of Agricultural Waste

Completed

 

4 (R)

Agricultural Generator Waste Collection

 

 

 

Conduct Agricultural Waste Collection in Conjunction with State Department of Ag

On-Going/Existing

 

 

Exam Feasibility of Establishing an Agricultural Waste Collection Service

Dropped

 

5 (R)

Commercial Generator Education

 

 

 

Establish a Voluntary On-Site Assistance Program

On-Going/Existing

 

 

Develop Local Educational Materials

On-Going/Existing

 

 

Provide Educational Materials to Assist with Identifying, Managing, Recycling, and Properly Disposing of Commercial Waste

On-Going/Existing

 

6 (R)

Commercial Generator Waste Collection

 

 

 

Coordinate Effort to Increase MRW Collection by Private HW Management Firms

On-Going/Existing

 

7 (R)

Health and Safety

 

 

 

Incorporate a MRW Component into H&S Training for Public Employees

Completed

 

 

Prepare MRW Training and Education Materials for Private Waste Management Firms

Dropped

 

 

Coordinate MRW Training with DOE and L&I

Dropped

 

8 (R)

Compliance & Enforcement

 

 

 

Draft a MRW Ordinance

Completed

 

 

Review SW Facility Permits to Include MRW Management Requirements

On-Going/Existing

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Chapter/

Recommendation

Section

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9 (R)

Plan Evaluation

 

 

 

Assign Plan Oversight and Revision to SWAC

On-Going/Existing

 

 

Adopt MRW Plan By January 1996

Completed

 

 

Establish Database to Track Program Results, Costs and Effectiveness

On-Going/Existing

 

10 (R)

State Activities

 

 

 

DOE or L&I Incorporate MRW Training into Public and Private Training Programs

Dropped

 

 

Provide and Maintain Adequate State Funding to Assist Local Governments

On-Going/Existing

 

 

Establish Funding Mechanisms to Enable Local Governments to Derive Tipping Fees & User Fees From Privately Owned SW Facilities and Collection Services

Completed

 

 

Expand Educational & Technical Assistance Programs

On-Going/Existing

 

 

Encourage State Cooperation with the Federal Government to Eliminate or Reduce Hazardous Ingredients From Hazardous Products

Dropped

 

 

Encourage State and Federal Cooperation with Trade Associations to Ensure Detailed, Clear and Adequate Product Labeling

Dropped

Used Oil

C (C)

Establish an Incentive Program for Private Waste Oil Collection

Dropped

 

4 (R)

Collect and Use Waste Oil at Public Facilities

On-Going/Existing

 

1 (R)

Bid Out Servicing of Vehicles and Equipment

Dropped

 

2 (R)

Give Preference to Buying Re-Refined Oil Whenever Feasible

Completed

 

3 (R)

Encourage Collection of Public Used Oil at Private Facilities Selling Over 1,000 Gallons of Oil Per Year

On-Going/Existing

DCSWMP

1 (C)

Waste Reduction

 

 

1 (R)

Continue and Expand Education Effort

On-Going/Existing

 

2 (R)

Develop a Backyard Composting Education Program

On-Going/Existing

 

3 (R)

Provide Financial Incentives for Waste Reduction

Completed

 

4 (R)

Expand Waste Reduction Program in Government Offices

On-Going/Existing

 

5 (R)

Develop Waste Reduction Program for Commercial Businesses

On-Going/Existing

 

6 (R)

Monitor and Track Waste Reduction Programs

On-Going/Existing

 

 

 

 


 

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2 (C)

Recycling

 

 

1 (R)

Coordinate Education Efforts with WR Program

On-Going/Existing

 

2 (R)

Establish Curbside Recycling in Urban Designated Area

Completed

 

3 (R)

Expand Drop-Box System in Rural Designated Areas

Completed

 

4 (R)

Encourage Municipal Permitting Agencies to Recommend that Builders Incorporate Recycling Collection Areas into their BuildingÕs Plans

On-Going/Existing

 

5 (R)

Implement a Yard Debris Collection and Processing System

To Be Implemented

 

6 (R)

Expand Recycling Program in Government Offices

On-Going/Existing

 

8 (R)

Continually Investigate Local Cost-Effective Markets

On-Going/Existing

 

7 (R)

Monitor and Track Recycling Programs

On-Going/Existing

 

3 (C)

Solid Waste Process Technologies

 

 

1 (R)

Continue and Expand Current Recycling Process System

On-Going/Existing

 

4 (C)

Refuse Collection

 

 

3 (R)

Give WUTC Authority over Collection of Source-Separated Recyclables in Unincorporated Areas

On-Going/Existing

 

2 (R)

Evaluate Refuse Collection Rates and Modify them as Needed to Create Incentives to Reduce Waste and Encourage Recycling

On-Going/Existing

 

1 (R)

Continue Current Collection Practices

On-Going/Existing

 

5 (C)

Transfer Stations

 

 

2 (R)

Conduct Feasibility Study Regarding Regional Multi-Functional Transfer Station

To Be Implemented

 

6 (C)

Import/Export

 

 

1 (R)

Establish Quality Control Standards at Landfills

To Be Implemented

 

3 (R)

Encourage Private Operators to Limit Waste Import

On-Going/Existing

 

7 (C)

Landfills

 

 

2 (R)

Formally Close Bridgeport Bar Landfill

Completed

 

2 (R)

Formally Close Pine Canyon Landfill

Completed

 

3 (R)

Evaluate Out-of-County Landfill Alternatives as Part of Regional Multi-Functional Transfer Station Feasibility Study

To Be Implemented

 

1 (R)

Continue Current Disposal Practices

On-Going/Existing

 

 

 

 

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8 (C)

Biosolids

 

 

1 (R)

Update and Enhance the 1984 Douglas County Biosolids Management Plan

Completed

 

2 (R)

Continue Beneficial Land Application of Biosolids

On-Going/Existing

 

3 (R)

Encourage Use of Agricultural Lands for Land Application of Biosolids

On-Going/Existing

 

4 (R)

Use Remaining Biosolids as Landfill Cover Material As Applicable

Dropped

 

9 (C)

Septage

 

 

1 (R)

Include Septage in the Update and Enhanced Douglas County Biosolids Management Plan

Completed

 

2 (R)

Continue Existing Practices as Appropriate

Dropped

 

10 (C)

Demolition Waste

 

 

1 (R)

Require a Letter of Intent for the Disposal Location and Amount to be Submitted with Permit Application

To Be Implemented

 

2 (R)

Require Operators of Existing Unpermitted Sites to Apply for Permits

To Be Implemented

 

3 (R)

Site One or More Demolition Waste Landfills

Completed

 

11 (C)

Wood Waste

 

 

1 (R)

Continue Existing Practices

On-Going/Existing

 

12 (C)

Industrial Waste

 

 

1 (R)

Continue Existing Practices

On-Going/Existing

 

13 (C)

Tires

 

 

1 (R)

Coordinate With Local Retailer to Recycle Tires

On-Going/Existing

 

2 (R)

Provide Information to the Public and Businesses of Disposal Options

On-Going/Existing

 

14 (C)

Biomedical Waste

 

 

1 (R)

Ensure Biomedical Wastes are Properly Handled and Disposed Of

On-Going/Existing

 

1 (R)

Develop a Biomedical Waste Management Plan and Monitoring System if Necessary

To Be Implemented

 

2 (R)

Expand Biomedical Waste Education

To Be Implemented

 

3 (R)

Encourage Cooperative Ventures for Proper Handling and Disposal

To Be Implemented

 

15 (C)

Contaminated Soils

 

 

1 (R)

Support Private Effort to Increase On-Site Remediation of PCS

On-Going/Existing

 

2 (R)

Encourage Use of Not Practical On-Site Remediated PCS as Landfill Cover

On-Going/Existing

 

 

 

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16 (C)

Asbestos

 

 

1 (R)

Continue Asbestos Disposal Using Approved and Permitted Methods

On-Going/Existing

 

17 (C)

Whitegoods

 

 

1 (R)

Encourage GWRLF to Accept Purged Whitegoods for Recycling

On-Going/Existing

 

2 (R)

Sponsor Special Collection Days

On-Going/Existing

 

18 (C)

Enforcement

 

 

2 (R)

Improve Interagency Cooperation & Oversight

On-Going/Existing

 

3 (R)

Increase Health District Staffing and Training

On-Going/Existing

 

5 (R)

Modify Landfill Groundwater Monitoring Responsibilities

Completed

 

6 (R)

Develop New Model Ordinances to Enhance the Solid Waste Management System

On-Going/Existing

 

19 (C)

Administration

 

 

4 (R)

Determine Whether New Program Will be Managed Publicly or Privately on a Case-By-Case Basis

Completed

 

1 (R)

Enhance Staffing for Solid Waste Programs

To Be Implemented

 

20 (C)

Funding

 

 

7 (R)

Develop Additional Revenues

On-Going/Existing

 

8 (R)

Continue to Apply for Grant Moneys

On-Going/Existing

 

9 (R)

Investigate Creation of a Solid Waste Disposal District

Dropped