TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
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
Supervisor
TITLE:
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Staff Report on the King County Solid Waste Rate Restructure
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
King County Solid Waste Division (KCSWD or County) is changing the rate structure for the disposal of municipal solid waste at the County landfill. This presentation from King County Solid Waste will discuss the rate restructure, and its impacts...body
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REQUESTED ACTION:
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
King County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, King County Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement, ESAP
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
Currently, most of KCSWD revenue is derived from its per-ton fee for waste disposed of at County facilities. As the County implements its aggressive waste reduction programs (RE+), revenues will be reduced significantly. As a result, the County has restructured the rate to include a fixed annual charge and a reduced basic per ton fee. This restructure is intended to collect the same revenue as the status quo, but in a more stable way without shifting costs between cities. However, this will require cities and waste haulers to update the disposal component terms in their collection contracts. To ensure an efficient and cost-effective transition across the 39 cities in King County, the County is supporting the development of standard language for each hauler which can be used by all cities who contract with that hauler.
OUTCOMES:
This staff report is for the King County Solid Waste Division to present to the Council the reasons behind the restructuring of the rates fo...
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