TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-556-2786
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Micah Bonkowski
Program Administrator
Public Works
Aaron Moldver
Environmental Program Manager
TITLE:
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Informational Presentation on King County Solid Waste Division RE+ Program
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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?In order to reach the King County Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan goal of 70% diversion rate of waste from the landfill, the King County Solid Waste Division is embarking on a series of programs under the umbrella of RE+. This presentation by the King County Solid Waste Division is to describe what RE+ is, how it will drive down landfill tonnage, how it will help the City reach diversion goals, and how it will impact the City and its relationship with the County Solid Waste System. As this program begins to drive down tonnage at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, the County will need to find new sources of revenue that are not dependent on waste tonnage delivered to the landfill. This has resulted in a new rate structure from King County that will be different than the tonnage derived "tip fee". Additionally, the County has asked cities to sign a RE+ pledge to confirm our support for the goals of RE+.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
??King County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, King County Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement, Redmond Environmental Sustainability Action Plan?
* Required:
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* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
??The work of the County's RE+ program is critical to the City of Redmond, and the region meeting solid waste diversion goals. This presentation is providing information from the County on RE+ to provide context on the reasons for restructuring solid waste rates, ...
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