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2023 Solid Waste Division news

The latest news items are always displayed on the Solid Waste Division home page. Older items are archived here. Read all 2023 news items related to the Solid Waste Division below, or look through the archives (on the left, by year).

17
MAR

King County to focus on two site alternatives for the Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station Project environmental review
King County's Solid Waste Division invites the public to comment on the revised scope of its environmental impact statement for the Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station Project after removing the Houghton Park and Ride in Kirkland as a potential candidate site. The comment period runs from March 20 to April 10.

13
MAR

King County invests in 14 projects that will advance waste prevention, reuse, and recycling
King County's Solid Waste Division is providing $2.3 million in funding to support 14 local projects through the Re+ Circular Economy Grant Program.

22
FEB

Public survey will help King County develop strategies that reduce food waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions
King County Solid Waste Division invites the public to share feedback about proposed strategies to keep more food waste out of the garbage.

1
FEB

Executive Constantine launches Re+ (zero waste) initiative
King County is launching a new initiative, Re+, to return valuable materials to the economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions created by the region's waste system.