HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03 - Ord. Amending County Code Chapter 6.72.030 Solid Waste Handling Adding Solid Waste Flow Control ORDINANCE NO. , 2020-03(formally known as 20-03)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MASON COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 6.72.030—
SOLID WASTE HANDLING ADDING SECTION ON
SOLID WASTE FLOW CONTROL
AN ORDINANCE, amending Mason County Code Chapter 6.72, Section .030, adding
section "I"establishing "Solid Waste Flow Control";
WHEREAS, Mason County is charged by Chapter 70.95 RCW with responsibility for
adopting a comprehensive solid waste management plan to control the disposal of solid waste
generated and collected within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.58.040, authorizes the Mason County Board of Commissioners to
provide by ordinance for the establishment of a system of solid waste disposal for the
unincorporated areas of the County, to designate disposal sites and enter agreements with
operators of disposal sites relating to utilization of and rates for solid waste handling systems,
plants, sites and other facilities;
WHEREAS, RCW 36.58.040 and RCW 36.58.045 authorize the County to fund its
expenses incurred in connection with RCW 70.95
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Board of Mason County
Commissioners hereby amends Chapter 6.72 of the Mason County Code, "Solid Waste
Handling", by adding Section .030 (I), entitled "Solid Waste Flow Control" and to read as set
forth on Exhibit 1, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
DATED this T" day of , 2020
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Meliss D , Clerk-of;/the Board
Kevin Shutty, hair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
r72Sharon Trask, Vice Chair
Tim Whl ad, Ch. DPA
Rand eatherlin, CCemissioner
Cc: Elected Officials
Dept. Heads
EXHIBIT 1
ORDINANCE NO. Z07-0-6
Chapter 6.72.030
Solid Waste Handling
(i) Solid Waste Flow Control
(1) Facility Description. The Facility designated is declared to be the Mason County Eells
Hill Transfer Station located at 501 W. Eells Hill Road, Shelton, Washington.
(2) Geographic Area Affected. The geographic area subject to this flow control, and for
which a required use order may be issued pursuant to and shall constitute all areas
located within Mason County.
(3) Type and Quantities of Solid Waste. The types and quantities of solid waste, which
shall be subject to this flow control ordinance and for which a required use order may be
applicable, shall include all residential, commercial and industrial acceptable waste
generated in Mason County, Washington.
(4) Persons Subjected to this Ordinance. The persons subjected to this flow control
ordinance and who may be required to use the Eells Hill Transfer Station under a
required use order are the following:
a. Any local unit of government, occupant of single family or multifamily
residence, retail business, commercial business or industry or any other
legally recognized entity located in or collecting solid waste within Mason
County.
(5) Tipping Fees/Rates and Charges. The tipping fee to be charged to the required users
of the Facility shall be payable to Mason County and set by the Consumer Price Index
(CPI-U) for the Mason County solid waste transfer station (Eells Hill Transfer Station).
The rates are available at the Mason County Public Works Solid Waste Division and can
be found at the Utilities and Waste Management/Solid Waste Division website.
(6) Effective Period. The effective period for enforcement of this municipal waste flow
control ordinance shall be from April 1, 2020, through December 31, 2030. The effective
date of this solid waste flow control ordinance is April 1, 2020.
(7) Authorization. The Board of County Commissioners pursuant to Chapter 36.58.040
RCW of the Washington State Legislature may establish by ordinance a system or
systems of solid waste handling for all unincorporated areas of the county or portions
thereof and designate disposal sites.
(8) Exceptions to Required Use. Mason County has the right to designate alternate
disposal sites when the Public Works Director or Deputy Director finds it necessary for
the immediate preservation of the public health and/or safety that additional or
alternative disposal sites be designated on an temporary operational or emergency
basis, the Director of Community Services may approve additional disposal sites upon
notification to the Chair of the Board of such temporary operational need or emergency.