Solid waste advisory committees
Learn about our advisory committees and how to get involved
About the advisory committees
We staff 2 solid waste advisory committees. These committees advise the County Executive and County Council on solid waste and recycling issues. They also assist county staff in developing plans, programs, and policies. This includes shaping the Re+ plan to reduce climate impacts from waste and our Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.
MSWAC
The Metropolitan Solid Waste Advisory Committee (MSWAC) is made up of elected officials and city staff. Members are appointed by each city in our regional solid waste system.
View our current roster of MSWAC members (98KB).
Read the MSWAC bylaws (74KB) for more info on the committee’s purpose and process.
SWAC
The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) includes members from across King County that represent:
- People who receive our solid waste services
- Labor unions’ representatives
- Local elected officials
- Manufacturers
- Public interest groups
- Recycling industry
- Waste management industry
View our current roster of SWAC members (110KB).
Read the SWAC bylaws (26KB) for more info on the committee’s purpose and process.
Meetings
How to attend
Register online to attend the upcoming meeting
We provide accommodations for people with disabilities when requested 1 week in advance. Please call 206-477-5212; 711 (TTY Relay)
- MSWAC generally meets the second Friday of each month from 11:15 am to 1:15 pm.
- SWAC generally meets the third Friday of each month from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
2023 MSWAC schedule
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January 13 |
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February 10 |
February 2023 agenda | |
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March 10 |
March 2023 agenda | |
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April 14 |
April 14, 2023 agenda | |
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May 12 |
May 12, 2023 agenda | |
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June 9 |
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July 14 |
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August 11 |
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September 8 |
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October 13 |
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November 10 |
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December 8 |
2023 SWAC schedule
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Date |
Agenda |
Minutes |
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January 20 |
January 2023 minutes | |
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February 17 |
February 2023 agenda | February 2023 minutes |
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March 17 |
March 2023 agenda | March 2023 minutes |
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April 21 |
April 2023 agenda | |
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May 19 |
May 2023 agenda | |
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June 16 |
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July 21 |
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August 18 |
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September 15 |
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October 20 |
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November 17 |
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December 15 |
SWAC Membership
Committee members are appointed by the Executive and confirmed by the King County Council for a 3-year term.
Consider applying for SWAC membership if you:
- are interested in solid waste and recycling issues
- can represent community interests in recommendations
- have availability to participate in monthly meetings
- are willing to commit to a 3-year term
Fill out a SWAC application (220KB) and a financial disclosure form.