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Stevens County adopts updated 10-year solid waste plan to retain state recycling grant eligibility
Summary
The Stevens County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted an updated 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan April 7, a required update under Minnesota law that keeps the county eligible for the MPCA's annual SCORE recycling grant and outlines goals and strategies for waste reduction and recycling.
The Stevens County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted an updated 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan on April 7, approving Resolution No. 260407-09 and directing staff to submit the plan to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
Planning and Zoning Director Bill Kleindl and consultant Kevin Ketelson presented the update, saying the plan summarizes the county's recycling goals, strategies for source-separated organics and yard waste, and actions for special or problem materials. Kleindl and Ketelson told commissioners the plan is a required decennial update under state statute and is necessary for Stevens County to remain eligible for the MPCA's annual SCORE recycling grant, which supports local recycling efforts.
Commissioner Wohlers moved to adopt the resolution and Commissioner Staples seconded; the board voted all aye. The resolution as read at the meeting cites Minnesota statutory requirements the county relied on in preparing the update.
Why it matters: Counties must maintain and implement their solid waste plans to comply with Minn. Stat. and Minn. Rules and to retain grant eligibility that funds local recycling and waste-management programs. The plan sets the county's goals for the next decade and identifies challenges and opportunities in collection, processing and public education.
What the resolution includes: the board approved the adoption and authorized submission of the plan to the MPCA. The resolution text read during the meeting references specific Minnesota statutes governing solid waste planning and the MPCA rules that guide plan content and implementation.
Next steps: The county will submit the adopted plan to the MPCA as stated in the resolution. No additional public hearing or board action on the plan was recorded during the April 7 meeting.
