STAFF REPORT. Gerald Tousley, Thurston County Health Department, Solid and Hazardous Waste Supervisor

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1 STAFF REPORT TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council Gerald Tousley, Thurston County Health Department, Solid and Hazardous Waste Supervisor DATE: March 18 th, 2014 SUBJECT: Adoption of 2014 Hazardous Waste Plan SUMMARY STATEMENT: Under Washington State law, all counties and cities must develop a plan that provides a framework for the management of community generated hazardous waste. Several elements are mandated for inclusion within the plans such as the identification of disposal facilities, waste reduction and recycling goals, proper hazardous material handling, and the funding mechanism for the jurisdiction s overall management systems. Although each community is required to maintain a plan for solid and hazardous waste, state law allows the flexibility to develop plans jointly with other communities. Jurisdictions are required to review plans every five years. If amendments are needed because of changes in law or policy, a revision process is initiated. Public meetings ensure interested groups and citizens have an opportunity to provide input on the hazardous waste plan, and more importantly, to propose changes. After the public comment period concludes, the plan is revised to incorporate suggested changes. It is then forwarded to each participating municipality and once adopted, presented to the Thurston County Board of Commissioners for adoption. The Department of Ecology receives the final plans after all participants have approved the plan. Historically, Cities and Towns of Thurston County have exercised their option under state law to participate in a joint county/municipality integrated hazardous waste management plan. All cities within our region coordinate with Thurston County in the creation of the plan. This collaborative effort has resulted in the creation of the Thurston County 2014 Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The final step is for cities to adopt the Plan. The Plan can be found at: pdf RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the 2014 Thurston County Hazardous Waste Management Plan

2 Thurston County Hazardous Waste Plan Update 2014

3 Background Why a County Hazardous Waste Plan? Comprehensive framework for minimizing public and environmental health threats of hazardous waste in Thurston County from: Households Small quantity generator (SQG) businesses Required by Department of Ecology Supplements County s Solid Waste Plan

4 Background Why an Update? Thurston County has changed since last update in 1998 Growing population with changing demographics New materials of concern Changing community needs Changing state and local priorities Updated Plan covers

5 Background Who is Involved? In partnership with: Thurston County Public Works Thurston County Solid Waste Advisory Committee Local cities and towns State Department of Ecology Other agencies (LOTT, ORCAA, drinking & surface water utilities) Citizens Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Leads Plan development and implementation Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Adopts Plan Oversees implementation

6 Overview What s in the Plan? A. Background B. Current Conditions C. Legal Authority D. Financing E. Governance Structure F. Program Philosophy G. Program Services H. Update Process I. Implementation Plan Chapter B current County hazardous waste services and conditions Chapter D funding sources and historic expenditures Chapter G overview of core County services Chapter I more details on core and alternative services including timelines, costs, and lead entities

7 Overview What is Staying the Same? County will continue to: Lead Plan implementation Implement core services listed in the 1998 Plan Work with local jurisdictions

8 Overview What is Changing? New core programs: Drop-off collection containers for prescriptions and syringes Reassess and address changing: Resident collection and education needs SQG business collection needs Better identify new SQG businesses More alternative options to address new materials, new audiences, interagency coordination, funding and regulations, and other issues

9 Core Services Overview of Core Services Household Hazardous Waste Collection Household and Public Education Small Business Technical Assistance Small Business Collection Assistance Enforcement Used Oil Collection, Recycling, and Outreach Leadership, Policy, Administration, and Evaluation

10 Core Services Household Hazardous Waste Collection Core Program Est. Annual Cost Anticipated Schedule in $1,000s HHWC-1. HazoHouse $350 to $400 X X X X X HHWC-2. Wastemobile $25 to $30 X X X X X HHWC-3. Medicine Return Program Minimal X X X X X HHWC-4. Swap Shop In HHWC-1 X X X X X HHWC-5. Syringe Collection and Disposal* $10 to $30 X X X X X HHWC-5. Reassessment of Resident Collection Needs* HHWC-6. Program Revisions to Address Resident Collection Needs* $5 to $50 X Unknown X X * denotes new programs

11 Core Services Household and Public Education Core Program Est. Annual Cost Anticipated Schedule in $1,000s HPE-1. Toxics Reduction Education and $200 to $400 X X X X X Outreach HPE-2. Environmental Health Information Line In HPE-1 X X X X X HPE-3. Reassessment of Resident and Education Needs* HPE-4. Program Revisions to Address Resident Education Needs* * denotes new programs $5 to $50 X Unknown X X

12 Core Services Small Business Technical Assistance Core Program Est. Annual Cost Anticipated Schedule in $1,000s SBTA-1. Business Pollution Prevention (BPP) $200 to $400 X X X X X Program SBTA-2. Inspection of Businesses in Wellhead Protection Areas In SBTA-1 X X X X X SBTA-3. Business Hazardous Waste Information In SBTA-1 X X X X X Line SBTA-4. IPM and Pesticide Reduction Projects $40 to $60 X X X X X SBTA-5. Assessment of Methods to Identify New Businesses* $3 to $10 X X * denotes new programs

13 Core Services Small Business Collection Assistance Core Program Est. Annual Cost Anticipated Schedule in $1,000s SBCA-1. Small Quantity Generator Business In HHWC-1 X X X X X Waste Collection SBCA-2. Reassessment of Small Business $5 to $50 X X Collection Needs* SBCA-3. Program Revisions to Address Business Collection Needs* Unknown X * denotes new programs

14 Core Services Enforcement Core Program Est. Annual Cost Anticipated Schedule in $1,000s E-1. Inspections, Permitting, Complaint $150 to $250 X X X X X Response, and Enforcement E-2. Regulatory Coordination In E-1, E-2, HPE- X X X X X 1, SBTA-1 E-3. Site Hazard Assessment $100 to $150 X X X X X * no new programs in Enforcement

15 Core Services Used Oil Collection, Recycling, and Outreach Core Program Est. Annual Cost Anticipated Schedule in $1,000s UOCRO-1. Used Oil Collection Sites $15 to $20 X X X X X UOCRO-2. Oil Filter and Antifreeze Collection In HHWC-1, UOCRO-1 X X X X X * no new programs in Used Oil Collection, Recycling, and Outreach

16 Leadership, Policy, Administration, and Evaluation Core Services Core Program Est. Annual Cost Anticipated Schedule in $1,000s LPAE-1. Thurston County Government In SBTA-3 X X X X X Operations LPAE-2. Product Stewardship Support $25 X X X X X LPAE-3. Required Reporting LBAE-4. In-Depth Program Evaluation LPAE-5. Assessment of Alternative Funding Sources* LPAE-6. Hazardous Waste Management Plan Updates * denotes new programs In specific programs X X X X X In specific X X X X X programs $5 to $30 X $50 to $100 X

17 Financing Funding Sources Primary Sources Solid waste tip fees from Thurston County WARC Grants from Department of Ecology: Coordinated Prevention Grants (CPG) Solid Waste Enforcement Grant Redial Action Grant for Site Hazard Assessments. Minor Sources Agreements to provide technical expertise to other departments and agencies

18 Next Steps Next Steps Adoption by local cities and towns Resolution or memorandum of agreement Adoption by Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Resolution Submission to Ecology for review and acceptance Implementation

19 Gerald Tousley Thurston County Public Health and Social Services

20 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE LACEY CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE 2014 THURSTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. WHEREAS, Thurston County is required to prepare a Hazardous Waste Management Plan (Plan) pursuant to RCW ; and WHEREAS, incorporated cities and towns in Thurston County have participated with the County in developing the Plan for hazardous waste management pursuant to an Interlocal Agreement executed by the City; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Plan to be updated pursuant to RCW ; and WHEREAS, the Thurston County Solid Waste Advisory Committee recommended approval of the Plan on August 20, 2013; and WHEREAS, the proposed Plan has been reviewed as a non-project action under SEPA and a Determination of Nonsignificance was issued on September 6, 2013; and WHEREAS, the adopted Plan will be submitted to the Washington State Department of Ecology for final approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LACEY CITY COUNCIL as follows: Section 1. The 2014 Thurston County Hazardous Waste Management Plan is hereby adopted as the City of Lacey hazardous waste management plan. Section 2. Thurston County is designated as the agent to administer the hazardous waste management plan within the City of Lacey with full authority to implement the Plan and services consistent with the Plan. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LACEY, WASHINGTON, this day of, CITY COUNCIL By Andy Ryder, Mayor Attest: Carol Litten, City Clerk Approved as to form: David Schneider, City Attorney Resolution No.