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Equity and Social Justice in King County's Solid Waste Division

Equity and Social Justice in the Solid Waste Division

The Solid Waste Division respects and provides equitable services and opportunities for all

In 2016, King County published its first Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Strategic Plan to ensure fairer outcomes in policy direction, planning, and organizational structures.

In alignment with the county's pro-equity vision, the Solid Waste Division developed its own ESJ Strategic Plan Download PDF 1 MB in 2019, which outlines goal areas specific to some of the division's core business functions, including:

  • Employee hiring, growth and development
  • Rate structures and capital project planning
  • Contracts and procurement
  • Employee training requirements
  • Customer service
  • Community engagement and outreach

The division's plan serves as a blueprint for setting work priorities and holding teams accountable for meeting performance measures around equity and social justice.

Solid Waste Division Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan
Read the Solid Waste Division's ESJ Strategic Plan Download PDF 1 MB
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King County Solid Waste Division mission: Waste Prevention, Resource Recovery, Waste Disposal

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