HomeMy WebLinkAbout128-95 - Res. Adopting the Update to the Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan RESOLUTION NO. I'Z S — 9
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE UPDATE TO THE MASON COUNTY
MODERATE RISK WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Mason County Moderate Risk Waste
Management Plan, which was originally adopted April 16, 1991, is
to improve the management of hazardous wastes in Mason County,
thereby promoting better regional protection of human health and
the environment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Washington State Hazardous Waste
Management Act (RCW 70 . 105 . 220) , Mason County and the City of
Shelton are required to prepare a Moderate Risk Waste Management
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the existing Mason County Moderate Risk Waste Management
Plan requires that an updated MRW Plan be developed by the end of
1995 to reflect any changes in planned activities, assigned roles
and responsibilities, regulations, and budget requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Mason County Solid Waste Advisory Committee has
overseen the preparation of the updates and recommend they be
adopted by the local jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shelton have reviewed and approved of the
updates ; and
WHEREAS, Mason County held a public hearing and took testimony on
December 26, 1995 .
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mason County Board of
Commissioners that it hereby adopts the updates to the Mason
County Moderated Risk Waste Management Plan, referenced hen as
Attachment "A" .
DATED THIS 2�'� DAY OF DECEMBER, 1995 .
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSI NERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGT
ATTEST:
William 0. Hunter, Chairperson
Clerk of he Boar -
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Mary Faughend r, Commissioner
APPROVED AS TO F may,
Pros cuti g Attorney Mary q6 Cad: , Comm' ssioner
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EXHIBIT A
MANAGEMENTMASON COUNTY
MODERATE RISK WASTE
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r4ODERATE RISK WASTE PLAN
UPDATE
.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
GOALS
The gna | s | iated ) n the Moderate Risk VVmate P | an (MRW PIan ) in 1991
are consistent with those of today . Protection of public health
and natural resources are still the primary objectives driving
Mason County ' m MRVV management efforts . The Plan lists other goals
which outline activities that w/i | | ultimately provide opportunities
for the citizens of Mason County to reduce , recyo | e', or dispose , of
MRVV in an environmentally safe manner .
PRIMARY FINDINGS
Since the development of the K8HVVPlan , Mason County has reorganized
and shifted the responsibilities of implementation of the plan from
Public Works to the Department of Community Development (DCD) .
Community Development w| | | focus its efforts on household generated
hazardous waste disposal opportunities and reduction . The
Washington State Department of Ecology deals with the nummmroim |
generators , develops regulations , and provides enforcement .
Together these two agencies vvi | i work to provide the necessary
information and opportunities for al generators of MRVY in Mason
County to meet the stated goals listed in the MRVV Plan .
ALTERNATIVES
Many of the a | ternativem | ieted have been imp | emented s | noe the
Plan was developed . Meson County has provided increased
opportunities for moderate risk vveetm management by:
Staging annual collection events for household generated
wastes
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Establishing a program which provides for the free disposal
of automotive wastes at Shelton , Be | fair . Union . and
Hoodmport Solid Waste Facilities
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Providing information on identification of hazardous
mmtoria | m , alternate products , and locally available disposal
options
The establishment of the Hazardous Waste Room at the Shelton
Waste export station which collects paints and pesticides year
round
The establishment of household battery collection stations
throughout the County
Other recommendations listed such as publicity of statewide
commercial waste exchange programa , the education of all generators
on the dangers of hazardous waste along with providing technical
assistance continue to be explored and are considered available to
Mason County and the City of Shelton to meet the goals stated in
the plan .
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MRW_1PlAN
UPDATE
CHAPTER I
Chapter 1 is an 'Introduction to the Mason County Moderate Risk
Waste Management Plan . It describes why the plan is needed and how
it was developed through public hearings and workshops .
Chapter 1 also defines the purpose of the plan as a tool to aid in
the planning , regy | atimn , and management of hazardous waste as
required by the Washington State Hazardous Waste Management Act
( RC\N 70. 105.007) . Thereby promoting batter regional protection of
human health and the environment .
CHAPTER 2
THE PLANNING AREA
Chapter 2 deeor | haa Mason County and Its geology , o | | mete . land
use , population , local economy , and hazardous waste facilities
own | ng. Characteristics vvh | oh can affect future MRVV generation by
both household and commercial generators .
CLIMATE AND GEOLOGY
The climate and geology of the county has not experienced any
notable changes since the MRYV Plan was developed . Mason County is
characterized by mid- latitude west coast marine q | imate typical of
Puget Sound low- lands .
LAND USE,
Land use remains baa ( oa } | y the same as described In the plan ,
however land use policies governing future growth in the county
have changed to Include regulations developed as a result of the
Growth Management Act ,
POPULATION
Pqpu | at | on growth eet | mates based on Dffice of IFi nano | a | Management
(OFW1) f | gurea stated | n the p | an are cons i mtent | y I ower than growth
rates that have actually occurred in Mason County over the past
several years .
As part of the p | an update the fo | | ov»| ng rev | oed f | gurem are based
on more recent | y oo | | ectad data and mhou | d be oubet i tuted fmr
f | gureo omntainmd I the origina | p | an , Popu | atiwnjn Mason County
In 1894 is listed at 44 . 300 (Mason County Department of Community
Development) . Table 2-1-A gives two projections for the years
through 2000. The DFM projections which are considered low, and a
high projection which is based on the higher growth rates the
County has experienced during the | eat five years .
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Mason County has formally adopted the High Growth scenario as its
growth projections through the year 2000 .
Table 2- 1-A
Population projections
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
OFM 45,296 46 , 337 47 , 403 48 , 493 499609 51 , 189
High 45 , 190 46 , 604 48 , 062 49 , 566 51 , 117 52 , 716
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CHAPTER 3
REGULATORY REVIEW
3.3.2 MASON COUNTY AND WASHINGTON STATE AGENCIES
The Mason County Health Department continues to regulate solid and
hazardous waste facilities in Mason County . This agency is charged
with issuing permits for all solid waste handling and disposal
facilities in Mason County including the Mason County Waste Export
Station , and closed landfill .
The Mason County Department of Community Development staffs and
oversees the municipal solid waste disposal facilities in Mason
County . DCD is responsible for the implementation of the programs
and facilities developed as a result of this plan that pertain to
household hazardous waste generation and disposal .
The Washington State Department of Ecology continues to regulate
hazardous waste generators in Mason County .
CHAPTER 4
HOUSEHOLD and COMMERCIAL IVIRW GENERATION
4.2.4 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROJECTIONS
Using methodology established in this plan to project household
hazardous wastes generated in the year 2000 the following figures
can be assumed .
Population . . . . . . . . . 52 , 716
Persons per household . . . . 2 . 59
Households . . . . . . . . . . 20 , 353
Annual HHW production by Mason County households in the year 2000
would equate to 976 , 944 pounds or 488 tons .
4.3.3 COMMERCIAL MODERATE RISK WASTE PROJECTIONS
This plan assumes an 11% increase in moderate risk waste generation
over a five year period by commercial enterprises in the county .
The 1995 estimate of 1 , 447 , 753 pounds will increase to 1 , 607 , 005
pounds by the year 2000 .
4.4 CONCLUSIONS
As Mason County continues to grow as a bedroom community for the
surrounding counties , and service sector businesses are located
within the county , auto-related wastes will continue to be the most
common form of moderate risk wastes generated .
Increased awareness by the generating public of the problems
hazardous wastes pose to human health and the env iroment along with
providing safe and convenient disposal optortunities will reduce
improper disposal of materials in Mason County .
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CHAPTER 5
86LID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT IN MASON COUNTY
5. 1 . 1 CURRENT CONDITIONS
LANDFILLS
Landfills operating in Mason County under permit are classified by
Mason County Health Department according to what they are allowed
to receive . Theme ino | ude Municipa { 8o | id YVaote , VVo.od Waste , | nert
Demolition , and Limited Purpose .
Landfills :Municipal Solid Waste Currently there are no permitted
municipa | ao | id waste | sndfi | | a accept ing waste in Mason County'
The Mason County Landfi | | ia o | ooed and post o | ooure mmni tor ing ia
taking p | ace . All municipal solid waste generated in Mason County
is exported to the Regional Disposal Company Landfill in K ! iokitat
County except for a mma | | portion co | | eoted in the north end of the
county which continues to be hauled to Kitoep County for disposal .
Landfills :Wood Waste There are five wood waste landfills
permitted in Mason County three of which are closed . The
Simpmon /Mat | ook | andfi | | accepts 8 , 550 ou ' yds . annum | | y. Peterson
| andfi | | accepts | eeo than 2 , 000 ou . ' dm - per year of wood waste
and inert demolition . The Judd ` Drake and Highway 3 landfills no
longer accept waste .
Inert/Demolition : The Settle Landfill is closed and no longer
accepts wastes . As stated previously the Peterson Landfill accepts
inert/demo | ition as me | | as wood waste in vo | ume of | eos than 2 . 000
ou .yds . annually .
WASTE EXPORT FACILTIY
Mason County now exports mo | id waste to a regiona | landfill in
K | | ckitat County. A | | so | id waste ia de | ivered to the Mason County
Solid Waste Export Facility located on the closed landfill
property.
Materials are deposited on a tipping floor and loaded into
containers . The containers are taken by truck to e transfer
fmoi | ity where they are | oaded onto a trmin for ehipment to the
regional landfill owned by Regional Disposal Company ( RDC) in
K ! iokitat County' Mason County has a five year agreement with RDC
and an option for five additional years .
Mason County currently charges $63 .00 per ton and $2 ' 85 per 30
gallon can for wastes delivered to the Waste Export Facility .
DROP BOX STATION
Mason County has drop box stations at 8e | fair , Hoodoport , Union ,
and the Mason County landfill . Solid Waste collected at these
facilities is transferred to the Waste Export Station by a waste
hauling contractor . Rates for disposal at the 8e | fair . Hoodeport .
and Union Drop Box Stations are $13 . 80 for a loose cubic yard and
$3 . 25 for e 30 gallon can .
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Rates charged at the Shelton Solid Waste Drop Box Station are the
same as those for wastes delivered to the Waste Export Station . The
general public uses the drop box station at the Solid Waste
facility during the week to reduce risk exposure during commercial
operations at the Export Station . Weekends the Export Station is
opened to the public .
Refuse Collection
Three refuse services deal with commercial and residential wastes
generated in Mason County. The City of Shelton runs its own
mandatory collection service for the city` s residential and
commercial patrons . All refuse collected by the city is delivered
to the Mason County Waste Export Facility.
The remaining two refuse collection services operate privately ,
serving most of the private residences and commercial businesses in
Mason County. Garbage service in the unincorporated portions of
Mason County is voluntary. One of the collection services provides
residential and commercial garbage collection . A small portion of
this waste collected is taken to Kitsap County for disposal . The
other private hauler provides commercial to customers via drop
boxes . This contractor also provides curbside residential and
commercial service to the Squaxin and Skokomish Indian Tribes ,
which is delivered to the Export Station for disposal .
Sewage Treatment Facilities
Wastewater treatment facilities serve many areas of Mason County.
The City of Shelton maintains an extensive sewer system and a four
million-gallon per day secondary treatment plant that serves nearly
all of Shelton . Bio-solids from this treatment plant is land
applied to a 100 acre parcel of forested land owned by the Simpson
Timber Company. Approximately 170 dry tons of bio-solids is
generated by the City wastewater plant and land applied to this
site annually.
Four smaller plants operate in the County. A small wastewater
plant is located at the Washington State Corrections Center . Bio-
solids from the State Corrections Center treatment plant is land
applied to grassland and non-merchantable timber within the
Correction Center ' s property. Two additional treatment plants are
operated by the County at Rustlewood and Hartstene Pointe . The
Hartstene Pointe plant was recently upgraded to secondary
treatment . The bio-solids from these facilities is hauled by
private hauler to a land disposal site within the County operated
by Bio—recycling .
A privately owned wastewater treatment plant is located in
Alderbrook . This plant serves the hotel and cottages that make up
the Alderbrook Inn Resort . The extended aeration plant has a
30 , 000 gallon per day capacity and has been recently upgraded . Bio-
solids from the treatment plant is hauled by private hauler to the
Shelton Wastewater Plant .
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Septic Tank Disposal Site
Unincorporated areas of Mason County not served by sewage treatment
facilities , such as rural districts , use on site septic systems .
Bio-solids generated from septic systems in Mason County and some
out of County as well is accepted at the Bio-recycling facility
located on Webb Hill Road . This material is lime stabilized and
applied to forest land . A chemical analysis of all imported bio-
solids is provided before it is land applied in Mason County .
All land application of bio-solids within Mason County is subject
to review by the Mason County Health Department and subject to
requirements established by the Department of Ecology and the EPA.
Present I y , a morator i um has been p I aced on a I I new I and app I i cat i on
permits in Mason County
The past practice of disposing septic wastes in trenches at the
landfill was ceased as of January 1990. The old septic trenches in
the landfill site have been excavated , stockpiled and used as
topsoil cover for the now closed landfill .
Recycling
Mason County
All Mason County solid waste facilities have recycling drop boxes ,
used automotive waste , household battery and recycling collection .
The Solid Waste site also has a household hazardous waste room that
collects paints and pesticides . The Belfair and Shelton locations
separate metals and automotive batteries for recycling . In addition
to the recycling drop boxes at the manned solid waste collection
facilities , there are five additional unmanned drop box locations .
These boxes are located at the Red Apple Grocery , The Bayshore BP ,
Allyn , Matlock , and Taylor Town .
Mason County provides opportunities for the recycling of a wide
variety of materials . Currently residents enjoy free recycling of
corrugated paper , newsprint , aluminum and tin cans , plastic milk
jugs , plastic soda bottles , tetra paks , clear , green , and brown
glass , used motor oil , antifreeze , oil filters , gear tube , and
hydraulic fluid . At the Allyn and Red Apple sites Mixed paper is
also accepted .
City of Shelton
The City of Shelton has a mandatory residential curbside recycling
program in place . Materials collected include corrugated
cardboard , tin and aluminum cans , mixed paper , news print , and
clear , brown and green , glass bottles and jars . The City diverts
approximately 26 tons of these materials monthly from landfill
disposal .
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Private and Charitable Recycling
Presently , one private recycling company operates in Mason County
on Port of Shelton property. Exceptional Foresters Inc . , a non-
profit organization , is the only buy back center for recyclable
material in Mason County . Accepted materials include customary
recyclable material such as paper , cardboard , aluminum and tin
cans , non-ferrous scrap (such as brass , copper , and bulk aluminum) ,
glass (color separated ) , and certain plastics . Recyclable
materials are brought to the center by city and county residents
and organizations . While scrap iron is not accepted by Exceptional
Foresters , it is recycled by local auto wrecking yards .
Exceptional Foresters also operates a post consumer commercial
plastic recycling facility at Sanderson Field . Waste plastic
materials are brought in and transformed into raw material for a
variety of uses .
The private refuse haulers in Mason County are pursuing recycling
programs with some of their commercial customers . To date they
have focused on the collection of cardboard . County residential
curbside collection of recyclable material is also being
considered .
Several newsprint boxes serviced by charitable organizations and
for profit companies are located in Mason County . The Mason County
recycling drop box program does not compete with these boxes . Mason
County collects mixed paper instead of newsprint when these private
boxes are located at the same site as the Mason County recycling
drop boxes .
5 . 2 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
5.2. 1 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Mason County has continued to hold Household Hazardous Waste
Roundup each year since 1991 . In 1995 the events served 319
vehicles and collected a total of 21 , 900 pounds of hazardous waste .
Mason County also operates a Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Room that receives paints and pesticides . Fees to bring materials
are currently $5.00 for the first three gallons and $ . 50 for each
additional half gallon .
Mason County collects used motor oil , antifreeze , hydraulic fluid ,
gear tube and used oil filters for free at all solid waste
facilities . Used dry cell battery collection stations have been
established at businesses and government offices throughout the
County.
Waste Stream Management
Waste management methods are separated into five categories for
reporting purposes : Beneficial reuse , destructive incineration ,
hazardous waste landfilling , treatment , and recycling .
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Beneficial reuse encompasses various methods of energy recovery ,
including conversion of liquids with high BTU value for the
production of cement . Waste types included in the beneficial reuse
category are : oil based paint and related materials , non-pesticide
aerosols , and other flammable liquids .
Destructive incineration involves burning waste and depositing the
ash in a hazardous waste landfill . In many cases incineration is
the best option for management of waste . Flammable solids and
pesticide aerosols are safely managed by this method .
Treatment involves the process of transforming once hazardous waste
into a less hazardous state . Acids , bases , and oxidizers are the
most commonly treated household hazardous waste .
Products that are collected for reuse are considered recycled . As
an exapmle , antifreeze is recycled . Non-pesticide aerosols are
managed in a closed loop recovery system. The contents are
captured and reused for beneficial reuse while the empty cans are
crushed and sent for recycling .
5.2.2 Regulated Hazardous Waste Generators
RCRA HANDLERS LISTED BY NAME
EPA ID # HANDLER NAME ADDRESS
WAR000000513 ALDERBROOK RESORT, E 7090 HWY 106, UNION
WAD988510491 CLASSIC CHROME, SE 514 CHANNEL POINT RD, SHELTON
WAD982654063 FARM CREDIT BANK OF SPOKANE, 1190 PHILLIPS RD, SHELTON
WAD982654147 MASON COUNTY LANDFILL, W 501 EELLS HILL RD, SHELTON
WAD980834329 NORTH MASON SD 403, E 50 NORTH MASON SCHOOL RD, BELFAIR
WAD988508230 NORTHWEST PIPELINE CORP, W 1271 DEEGAN RD W, SHELTON
WAD988482204 PANTORIUM CLEANERS, 215 S 2ND ST, SHELTON
WAD981768880 SHELTON CY OF POLICE DEPT, 2ND & FRANKLIN, SHELTON
WAD988523320 SHELTON CY OF WATER TANK, HARVARD AVE AT 15TH, SHELTON
WAD988523320 SHELTON PORT OF, W410 BUSINESS PARK RD, SHELTON
WAD988470886 SIMPSON TIMBER CO GRISDALE, TR22N R7W S31 , SHELTON
WAD988500484 SOUTH GRAYS HARBOR TIMBER RESOURC, SE 801 CRAIG RD, SHELTON
WAD988477899 SQUAXIN ISL NATURAL RESOURCE, W 81 HWY 108, SHELTON
WAD103362448 SUNRISE FIBERGLASS ENG. INC. , W 171 SANDERSON WAY, SHELTON
WAD988502340 TACOMA CITY LIGHT CUSHMAN PROD N21451 HWY 101 , SHELTON
WA0000275495 TAYLOR UNITED INC. , SE 130 LYNCH RD, SHELTON
WAD980977854 TRANSFORMER SVC CO, PORT OF SHELTON SANDERSON FLD, SHELTON
WA4122300136 USDA FS FIR CRK, T21N R5W S3., HOODSPORT
WAT540011061 USWCOM HOODSPORT CO, LAKE AND WILLARD, HOODSPORT
WAT540011400 USWCOM SHELTON CO, 522 RAILROAD, SHELTON
WAT540011103 USWCOM KAMILCHE TD3 BLDG 9M1 S OF SHELTON, SHELTON
WAD988468468 WDOE SRO ALDERBROOK DRUG LAB, COUNTRY CLUB DR E UNIT 38, UNION
WAD988476594 WDOE SRO BASTIAN DRUG LAB, 309 W UNIVERSITY, SHELTON
WAD988504973 WDOE SRO BPA RIGHT OF WAY PAINT DRUM, 200 YDS NW OF E 1892, SHELTON
WAD988493029 WDOE SRO ELFENDAHL PASS DR, T23N R3W S12, BELFAIR
WAD988478806 WDOE SRO HARTSTENE PICK UP, T20N R2W S12 COLMEL WRIGHT RD,SHELTON
WAD988480471 WDOE SRO MASON CO DRUMS, T20N R2W S12, BELFAIR
WAD980986707 WDOE SRO MASON CO PARK SITE SANDHILL RD 1 MI N N SHORE RD BELFAIR
WAD988519690 WDOE SRO SKOKOMISH SULFURIC ACID C, W 40 SKOKOMISH VLY RD, SHELTON
All sites listed have either gone out of business , were one time
only generators , or are no longer generating .
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CHAPTER SIX
IMPROVING MODERATE RISK WASTE MANAGEMENT IN MASON COUNTY
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Many of the problems and needs described in Chapter G still apply
to Mason County ' s MRVV management program . However as the needs of
the county change due to growth and the development of new
technology and 9roduote . MRW management programs wi | | have to
evolve to meet these ever changing developments .
The MRVY Management Plan will continue to promote hazardous product
use and disposal practices that reduce human exposure and
environmental risks by providing for improved informational and
dimpoaal opportunities , health and safety programe , and regulation
development and enforcement .
CHAPTER SEVEN
7. 1 RECOMMENDATIONS
Many of the r000mmmndationm | iated in the K0RVV Management P | an have
been implemented by Mason County and the City of Shelton . The K8RYV
. plan recommendations address six key areas and includes a
recommendation for action by the Department of Ecology. As stated
in the origina | P | an , fu | | imA | ementation of the reoommendationa
depends upon adequate funding through local and state sources .
Should funding not be fully available to support these
recommendations , specific activities will be reduced or eliminated .
Hazardous Waste Education
Eduoation | eadm the | imt of recommendationm and is cons idered a
priority in Mason County. The MHVV Management Plan provides for
educating the public on hazardous waste reduction through the use
of alternate products and recycling , the development and
distribution of information on programs available and the proper
use , handling , mtorage , and disposal of hazardous materials .
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Community Development will continue to hold annual household
hazardous waste collection events at its solid waste facility as
funding permits . Mason County will continue to explore coat
reduction alternatives that may include the development of a fee
based collection program and the coordination of collection
activities with surrounding counties .
The expansion of the used automotive product collection program to
all Mason County Solid Waste Facilities including those in Union
and Hoodmport took place in 1995 ' Continued promotion of these
opportunities along with those provided for by the private sector
are encouraged by this Plan .
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The used dry cell battery collection program continues to gain
popularity. The Department of Community Development has established
collection sites at businesses and government offices throughout
the county . In 1995 Mason County collected 2800 pounds of used dry
cell and 540 pounds of nickel -cadmium batteries as a result of this
program .
The Hazardous Waste Collection Room was established in 1991 at the
County ' s Shelton Solid Waste Facility and provides an opportunity
for the disposal of paints and pesticides for a fee of $5 .00 for
the first three gallons and $ . 50 for each Half gallon thereafter .
Commercial Moderate Risk Waste Collection
Mason County does not provide government sponsored commercial MRW
collection opportunities . Solid Waste staff does provide
assistance to businesses that request information on available
private waste haulers and processors that serve the Mason County
area. Through its educational programs Mason County encourages
businesses to reduce and recycle moderate risk wastes and to
properly dispose of wastes using the services of the private
sector .
Health and Safety
The Mason County Department of Community Development has compiled
information specific to the potential health and safety hazards
associated with moderate risk wastes . This information has been
provided to Utilities Division Staff which includes all solid waste
facility and wastewater treatment plant operators employed by Mason
County . This information is also available to private sector
workers who may potentially be exposed to moderate risk wastes .
The Department of Community Development continues to seek and
compile information from the Department of Ecology and Labor and
industries to upgrade this program .
Compliance and Enforcement
Mason County has implemented a signage program at all solid waste
facilities that defines what wastes are not accepted . In addition
informational brochures are provided at each facility describing
opportunities available for MRW disposal . Toll booth attendants
are instructed to question each self hauler about the contents of
the materials to be disposed and unacceptable materials are
diverted to proper disposal methods available . The Solid Waste
Facility attendants must comply with facility operating permits
that strictly forbid the disposal of hazardous or dangerous wastes
as described in WAC 173-304 at said facilities .
The City of Shelton will be periodically provided with information
on moderate risk waste to be published in the publication titled
City Hall News which is distributed with monthly utility bills .
Private haulers are sent brochures that provide similar information
that is also included with billing statements . This information
specifically addresses targeted or banned wastes and lists
recycling and disposal opportunities available .
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Program Coordination and Evaluation
In addition to taking the lead in many of the MRW Plan 's
recommendations , The Department of Community Development
responsibilities will include the tracking of waste quantities
collected and participation rates at each collection event and at
all collection facilities . This will include the MRW Plan ' s
implementation costs. Community Development will attempt to solve
problems implementing the plan , as well as coordinate and evaluate
the plan ' s progress .
The Solid Waste Advisory Committee will review and evaluate program
activities . The plan ' s various components will be reviewed by
Community Development staff . That review will use similar methods
for measuring program participation , waste quantities , income and
expenditures , and other factors to assist the SWAC in measuring the
success of the plan . This oversight will allow Community
Development to make any necessary adjustments to improve the plan ' s
effectiveness . Program coordination and evaluation will assist
state and local governments in properly allocating the monies
available for moderate risk waste management .
State Actions
Mason County recommends that the State Department of Ecology
continue to provide grant programs and technical assistance to
improve moderate risk waste management . The State should continue
to work with businesses to design workable programs to improve
opportunities for properly recycling and disposal of moderate risk
wastes by all generators .
7. 1 .2 Schedule
The schedule for implementation of recommendations in this plan
update will span the five year period beginning in 1996 and
continues through 2000 . An additional update of this plan will be
developed by the end of the year 2000 . The process for updating is
described in section 7 .2. 2 , MRW Plan Revision and Update Process .
7. 1 .3 Budget
Funds for moderate risk waste activities in Mason County are
provided by Coordinated Prevention Grants awarded to the County by
the Department of Ecology , and through tipping fees collected at
the solid waste facilities . Grant funding for Household Hazardous
Waste Collection and disposal is anticipated at 75%. Matching
funds and the remainder of the money needed to implement the plan
will come from solid waste tipping fees .
Mason County will provide annual funding for the collection of used
automotive products at county owned solid waste facilities . Cost
of the used automotive product collection program is expected to
run $2500 annually .
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