Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan

The Plan

The Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan has been approved by the Washington State Department of Ecology.  The current approved plan is dated November 2008. You may review the Plan at the Solid Waste Utility Administration office during normal business hours: Monday- Friday; 8:00 A.M. to 5 P.M.

solid waste advisory committee

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee, better known as the SWAC, has the task of making recommendations to the Plan as well as assisting in the timely update of the Plan every 5 years. The SWAC membership consists of citizens representing local government, business, and the community. Meetings are held monthly at the Solid Waste Utility Administration office.If you are interested in becoming an active member on the Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee please call 360 740 1451 for more information.

Solid waste

A portion of the Plan details the management of household and business refuse. The safe handling, transportation and final disposal of this waste stream is discussed in detail. Other waste streams covered by the plan include: yard waste; recyclable materials; special waste.

hazardous Waste

A portion of the Plan, Chapter 6, covers the management of hazards waste generated by residents and small businesses in Lewis County. This chapters covers the collection and disposal of: leftover paint; household cleaners; lawn and garden chemicals and fertilizers; batteries; lights containing mercury; used oil and antifreeze; and hazardous waste generated by small businesses.

Chapter 6 has been revised by the staff of the Solid Waste Utility and members of the SWAC. The Washington State Department of Ecology has reviewed and made comments on the revision. The SWAC recommended that the Final Draft, with comments, be adopted by the cities of Lewis County as well as the board of commissioners.

You may view Chapter 6 as a PDF document by following this link: Chapter 6.