Solid Waste Advisory Committee - Public Involvement - About SWD

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) is established under state law, Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 70.95.165 external link , and the King County Code (KCC) 10.28Download PDF , 15 K. It operates under adopted bylawsDownload PDF , 32 K as well as under King County Ethics Rules, King County Code (KCC) 2.28Download PDF , 74 K and Executive Policies and Public Rules. The committee is balanced geographically and includes those who receive solid waste services, as well as representation from public interest groups, a marketing expert, labor, recycling businesses, a manufacturer located in King County, the waste management industry and local elected officials.

SWAC reviews and advises on policy issues, including development of the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.

SWAC responsibilities include:

Providing feedback to the King County Executive and Metropolitan King County Council on proposed council actions involving solid waste issues
Assisting the county in the development of solid waste programs and policies
Commenting on proposed solid waste management policies, ordinances or plans prior to their adoption

The committee selects its own chair, adopts rules of order, and conducts its own meetings. Information and staff support are provided by the Solid Waste Division. SWAC meetings, which are open to the public, are generally held on the morning of the third Friday of each month.

Note: King County seeks new members for SWAC. Learn more about this volunteer opportunity English Download PDF , 180 K, en Español Download PDF , 180 K and submit your application Download PDF , 200 K.

SWAC meetings

SWAC meetings are generally held at 9:30 a.m. on the third Friday of each month at King Street Center, but currently meetings are being held virtually/in-person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Meeting agendas and draft minutes are posted one week in advance of the meeting.

Note: Members of the public are encouraged to participate. Please contact Dorian Waller email Dorian Waller via e-mail or at 206-263-1368 to register for upcoming virtual meetings.

2022

January 21
February 18
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17
July 15 – no meeting
August 19
September 16 – virtual meeting external link
October 21
November 18
December 16

Agenda

Sept. 16, 2022 SWAC meeting agendaDownload PDF , 100 K
Note: this is a virtual meeting external link
Accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided when requested 1 week in advance of meeting. Please call 206-477-5212; 711 (TTY Relay).

Minutes

Archived minutes

View archived minutes from previous years

Forms

SWAC applicationDownload PDF , 200 K
SWAC brochure - volunteer opportunityDownload PDF , 600 K
SWAC brochure - oportunidad voluntaria (Español)Download PDF , 200 K
SWAC bylawsDownload PDF , 100 K
Financial disclosure form
The Financial Disclosure form is found on the King County Board of Ethics site.
SWAC roster of current membersDownload PDF , 125 K

Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)