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SWAC hears program updates: EPA voucher denial, staffing changes, education grants and operations milestones
Summary
Committee heard multiple program updates: the EPA denied a grant extension for hazardous‑waste vouchers affecting small generators; new staff hires and departures were announced; county staff reported the solid-waste management plan adoption and outreach programs including a USDA internship and a 'We Compost' hub expanding to 16 sites.
Committee members received a round of program updates from city and county staff, hauler partners and program managers.
Will (city facilitation) passed to staff who reported the EPA denied a grant extension for vouchers that supported small‑quantity hazardous‑waste generators; staff said that outcome likely means those businesses will bear more of their disposal costs going forward. The meeting also noted distribution of 'loop leaf' coupons to support resident leaf disposal.
Joelle reported that the county’s solid‑waste management plan was adopted by County Council on Sept. 23 and submitted to…
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