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WA Rev Code § 70A.205.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.205 - Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling.|70A.205.085 - Matching requirements.

RCW 70A.205.085 Matching requirements.Counties and cities shall match their planning aid allocated by the director by an amount not less than twenty-five percent of the estimated cost of such planning. Any federal planning aid made directly to a county or city shall not be considered either a state or local contribution in determining local matching requirements. Counties and cities may meet their share of planning costs by cash and contributed services.[ 1969 ex.s. c 134 § 14. Formerly RCW 70.95.140.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.205.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.205 - Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling.|70A.205.090 - Contracts with counties to assure proper expenditures.

RCW 70A.205.090 Contracts with counties to assure proper expenditures.Upon the allocation of planning funds as provided in RCW 70A.205.080, the department shall enter into a contract with each county receiving a planning grant. The contract shall include such provisions as the director may deem necessary to assure the proper expenditure of such funds including allocations made to cities. The sum allocated to a county shall be paid to the treasurer of such county.[ 2020 c 20 § 1169; 1969 ex.s. c 134 § 15. Formerly RCW 70.95.150.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.205.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.205 - Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling.|70A.205.100 - Local board of health regulations to implement the comprehensive plan—Section not to be construed to authorize counties to operate system.

RCW 70A.205.100 Local board of health regulations to implement the comprehensive plan—Section not to be construed to authorize counties to operate system.Each county, or any city, or jurisdictional board of health shall adopt regulations or ordinances governing solid waste handling implementing the comprehensive solid waste management plan covering storage, collection, transportation, treatment, utilization, processing and final disposal including but not limited to the issuance of permits and the establishment of minimum levels and types of service for any aspect of solid waste handling. County regulations or ordinances adopted regarding levels and types of service shall not apply within the limits of any city where the city has by local ordinance determined that the county shall not exercise such powers within the corporate limits of the city. Such regulations or ordinances shall assure that solid waste storage and disposal facilities are located, maintained, and operated in a manner so as properly to protect the public health, prevent air and water pollution, are consistent with the priorities established in RCW 70A.205.005, and avoid the creation of nuisances. Such regulations or ordinances may be more stringent than the minimum functional standards adopted by the department. Regulations or ordinances adopted by counties, cities, or jurisdictional boards of health shall be filed with the department.Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the operation of a solid waste collection system by counties.[ 2020 c 20 § 1170; 1989 c 431 § 10; 1988 c 127 § 29; 1969 ex.s. c 134 § 16. Formerly RCW 70.95.160.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.205.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.205 - Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling.|70A.205.105 - Local health departments may contract with the department of ecology.

RCW 70A.205.105 Local health departments may contract with the department of ecology.Any jurisdictional health department and the department of ecology may enter into an agreement providing for the exercise by the department of ecology of any power that is specified in the contract and that is granted to the jurisdictional health department under this chapter. However, the jurisdictional health department shall have the approval of the legislative authority or authorities it serves before entering into any such agreement with the department of ecology.[ 1989 c 431 § 16. Formerly RCW 70.95.163.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.205.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.205 - Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling.|70A.205.110 - Solid waste disposal facility siting—Site review—Local solid waste advisory committees—Membership.

RCW 70A.205.110 Solid waste disposal facility siting—Site review—Local solid waste advisory committees—Membership.(1) Each county or city siting a solid waste disposal facility shall review each potential site for conformance with the standards as set by the department for:(a) Geology;(b) Groundwater;(c) Soil;(d) Flooding;(e) Surface water;(f) Slope;(g) Cover material;(h) Capacity;(i) Climatic factors;(j) Land use;(k) Toxic air emissions; and(l) Other factors as determined by the department.(2) The standards in subsection (1) of this section shall be designed to use the best available technology to protect the environment and human health, and shall be revised periodically to reflect new technology and information.(3) Each county shall establish a local solid waste advisory committee to assist in the development of programs and policies concerning solid waste handling and disposal and to review and comment upon proposed rules, policies, or ordinances prior to their adoption. Such committees shall consist of a minimum of nine members and shall represent a balance of interests including, but not limited to, citizens, public interest groups, business, the waste management industry, agriculture, and local elected public officials. The members shall be appointed by the county legislative authority. A county or city shall not apply for funds from the state and local improvements revolving account, Waste Disposal Facilities, 1980, under RCW 43.83.350, for the preparation, update, or major amendment of a comprehensive solid waste management plan unless the plan or revision has been prepared with the active assistance and participation of a local solid waste advisory committee.[ 2016 c 119 § 2; 2015 1st sp.s. c 4 § 49; 1989 c 431 § 11; 1984 c 123 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.95.165.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.205.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.205 - Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling.|70A.205.115 - Private businesses involvement in source separated materials—Local solid waste advisory committee to examine.

RCW 70A.205.115 Private businesses involvement in source separated materials—Local solid waste advisory committee to examine.(1) Each local solid waste advisory committee shall conduct one or more meetings for the purpose of determining how local private recycling and solid waste collection businesses may participate in the development and implementation of programs to collect source separated materials from residences, and to process and market materials collected for recycling. The meetings shall include local private recycling businesses, private solid waste collection companies operating within the jurisdiction, and the local solid waste planning agencies. The meetings shall be held during the development of the waste reduction and recycling element or no later than one year prior to the date that a jurisdiction is required to submit the element under RCW 70A.205.075(2).(2) The meeting requirement under subsection (1) of this section shall apply whenever a city or county develops or amends the waste reduction and recycling element required under this chapter. Jurisdictions having approved waste reduction and recycling elements or having initiated a process for the selection of a service provider as of May 21, 1991, do not have to comply with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section until the next revisions to the waste reduction and recycling element are made or required.(3) After the waste reduction and recycling element is approved by the local legislative authority but before it is submitted to the department for approval, the local solid waste advisory committee shall hold at least one additional meeting to review the element.(4) For the purpose of this section, "private recycling business" means any private for-profit or private not-for-profit business that engages in the processing and marketing of recyclable materials.[ 2020 c 20 § 1171; 1991 c 319 § 402. Formerly RCW 70.95.167.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.205.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.205 - Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling.|70A.205.120 - Permit for solid waste handling facility—Required.

RCW 70A.205.120 Permit for solid waste handling facility—Required.Except as provided otherwise in RCW 70A.205.260, 70A.205.265, 70A.205.270, 70A.205.275, or 70A.205.290, after approval of the comprehensive solid waste plan by the department no solid waste handling facility or facilities shall be maintained, established, or modified until the county, city, or other person operating such site has obtained a permit pursuant to RCW 70A.205.125 or 70A.205.135.[ 2020 c 20 § 1172; 2009 c 178 § 4; 1998 c 156 § 3; 1997 c 213 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 134 § 17. Formerly RCW 70.95.170.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.205.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.205 - Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling.|70A.205.125 - Permit for solid waste handling facility—Applications, fee.

RCW 70A.205.125 Permit for solid waste handling facility—Applications, fee.(1) Applications for permits to operate a new or modified solid waste handling facility shall be on forms prescribed by the department and shall contain a description of the proposed facilities and operations at the site, plans and specifications for any new or additional facilities to be constructed, and such other information as the jurisdictional health department may deem necessary in order to determine whether the site and solid waste disposal facilities located thereon will comply with local regulations and state rules.(2) Upon receipt of an application for a permit to establish or modify a solid waste handling facility, the jurisdictional health department shall refer one copy of the application to the department which shall report its findings to the jurisdictional health department. When the application is for a permit to establish or modify a solid waste handling facility located in an area that is not under a quarantine, as defined in RCW 17.24.007, and when the facility will receive material for composting from an area under a quarantine, the jurisdictional health department shall also provide a copy of the application to the department of agriculture. The department of agriculture shall review the application to determine whether it contains information demonstrating that the proposed facility presents a risk of spreading disease, plant pathogens, or pests to areas that are not under a quarantine. For the purposes of this subsection, "composting" means the biological degradation and transformation of organic solid waste under controlled conditions designed to promote aerobic decomposition.(3) The jurisdictional health department shall investigate every application as may be necessary to determine whether a proposed or modified site and facilities meet all solid waste, air, and other applicable laws and regulations, and conforms with the approved comprehensive solid waste handling plan, and complies with all zoning requirements.(4) When the jurisdictional health department finds that the permit should be issued, it shall issue such permit. Every application shall be approved or disapproved within ninety days after its receipt by the jurisdictional health department.(5) The jurisdictional board of health may establish reasonable fees for permits and renewal of permits. All permit fees collected by the health department shall be deposited in the treasury and to the account from which the health department's operating expenses are paid.[ 2016 c 119 § 4; 1997 c 213 § 3; 1988 c 127 § 30; 1969 ex.s. c 134 § 18. Formerly RCW 70.95.180.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.205.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.205 - Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling.|70A.205.130 - Permit for solid waste disposal site or facilities—Review by department—Appeal of issuance—Validity of permits issued after June 7, 1984.

RCW 70A.205.130 Permit for solid waste disposal site or facilities—Review by department—Appeal of issuance—Validity of permits issued after June 7, 1984.Every permit issued by a jurisdictional health department under RCW 70A.205.125 shall be reviewed by the department to ensure that the proposed site or facility conforms with:(1) All applicable laws and regulations including the minimal functional standards for solid waste handling; and(2) The approved comprehensive solid waste management plan.The department shall review the permit within thirty days after the issuance of the permit by the jurisdictional health department. The department may appeal the issuance of the permit by the jurisdictional health department to the pollution control hearings board, as described in chapter 43.21B RCW, for noncompliance with subsection (1) or (2) of this section.No permit issued pursuant to RCW 70A.205.125 after June 7, 1984, shall be considered valid unless it has been reviewed by the department.[ 2020 c 20 § 1173; 1984 c 123 § 8. Formerly RCW 70.95.185.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.205.135 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.205 - Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling.|70A.205.135 - Permit for solid waste handling facility—Renewal—Appeal—Validity of renewal—Review fees.

RCW 70A.205.135 Permit for solid waste handling facility—Renewal—Appeal—Validity of renewal—Review fees.(1) Every permit for an existing solid waste handling facility issued pursuant to RCW 70A.205.125 shall be renewed at least every five years on a date established by the jurisdictional health department having jurisdiction of the site and as specified in the permit. If a permit is to be renewed for longer than one year, the local jurisdictional health department may hold a public hearing before making such a decision. Prior to renewing a permit, the health department shall conduct a review as it deems necessary to assure that the solid waste handling facility or facilities located on the site continues to meet minimum functional standards of the department, applicable local regulations, and are not in conflict with the approved solid waste management plan. A jurisdictional health department shall approve or disapprove a permit renewal within forty-five days of conducting its review. The department shall review and may appeal the renewal as set forth for the approval of permits in RCW 70A.205.130.(2) The jurisdictional board of health may establish reasonable fees for permits reviewed under this section. All permit fees collected by the health department shall be deposited in the treasury and to the account from which the health department's operating expenses are paid.[ 2020 c 20 § 1174; 1998 c 156 § 4; 1997 c 213 § 4; 1984 c 123 § 9; 1969 ex.s. c 134 § 19. Formerly RCW 70.95.190.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.205.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.205 - Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling.|70A.205.140 - Permit for solid waste disposal site or facilities—Suspension.

RCW 70A.205.140 Permit for solid waste disposal site or facilities—Suspension.Any permit for a solid waste disposal site issued as provided herein shall be subject to suspension at any time the jurisdictional health department determines that the site or the solid waste disposal facilities located on the site are being operated in violation of this chapter, the regulations of the department, the rules of the department of agriculture, or local laws and regulations.[ 2016 c 119 § 5; 1969 ex.s. c 134 § 20. Formerly RCW 70.95.200.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.205.145 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.205 - Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling.|70A.205.145 - Exemption from solid waste permit requirements—Waste-derived soil amendments—Application—Revocation of exemption—Appeal.

RCW 70A.205.145 Exemption from solid waste permit requirements—Waste-derived soil amendments—Application—Revocation of exemption—Appeal.(1) Waste-derived soil amendments that meet the standards and criteria in this section may apply for exemption from solid waste permitting as required under RCW 70A.205.120. The application shall be submitted to the department in a format determined by the department or an equivalent format. The application shall include:(a) Analytical data showing that the waste-derived soil amendments meet standards established under RCW 15.54.800; and(b) Other information deemed appropriate by the department to protect human health and the environment.(2) After receipt of an application, the department shall review it to determine whether the application is complete, and forward a copy of the complete application to all interested jurisdictional health departments and the department of agriculture for review and comment. Within forty-five days, the jurisdictional health departments and the department of agriculture shall forward their comments and any other information they deem relevant to the department, which shall then give final approval or disapproval of the application. The department of agriculture's comments must be limited to addressing whether approving the application risks spreading disease, plant pathogens, or pests to areas that are not under a quarantine, as defined in RCW 17.24.007. Every complete application shall be approved or disapproved by the department within ninety days after receipt.(3) The department, after providing opportunity for comments from the jurisdictional health departments and the department of agriculture, may at any time revoke an exemption granted under this section if the quality or use of the waste-derived soil amendment changes or the management, storage, or end use of the waste-derived soil amendment constitutes a threat to human health or the environment.(4) Any aggrieved party may appeal the determination by the department in subsection (2) or (3) of this section to the pollution control hearings board.[ 2020 c 20 § 1175; 2016 c 119 § 7; 1998 c 36 § 18. Formerly RCW 70.95.205.]NOTES:Intent—1998 c 36: See RCW 15.54.265.Short title—1998 c 36: See note following RCW 15.54.265.
WA Rev Code § 70A.205.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.205 - Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling.|70A.205.150 - Exemption from solid waste permit requirements—Medication disposal.

RCW 70A.205.150 Exemption from solid waste permit requirements—Medication disposal.An authorized collector regulated under chapter 69.48 RCW is not required to obtain a permit under RCW 70A.205.120 unless the authorized collector is required to obtain a permit under RCW 70A.205.120 as a consequence of activities that are not directly associated with the collection facility's activities under chapter 69.48 RCW.[ 2020 c 20 § 1176; 2018 c 196 § 24. Formerly RCW 70.95.207.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.205.155 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.205 - Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling.|70A.205.155 - Hearing—Appeal—Denial, suspension—When effective.

RCW 70A.205.155 Hearing—Appeal—Denial, suspension—When effective.Whenever the jurisdictional health department denies a permit or suspends a permit for a solid waste disposal site, it shall, upon request of the applicant or holder of the permit, grant a hearing on such denial or suspension within thirty days after the request therefor is made. Notice of the hearing shall be given to all interested parties, including the county or city having jurisdiction over the site and the department. Within thirty days after the hearing, the health officer shall notify the applicant or the holder of the permit in writing of his or her determination and the reasons therefor. Any party aggrieved by such determination may appeal to the pollution control hearings board by filing with the hearings board a notice of appeal within thirty days after receipt of notice of the determination of the health officer. The hearings board shall hold a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW. If the jurisdictional health department denies a permit renewal or suspends a permit for an operating waste recycling facility that receives waste from more than one city or county, and the applicant or holder of the permit requests a hearing or files an appeal under this section, the permit denial or suspension shall not be effective until the completion of the appeal process under this section, unless the jurisdictional health department declares that continued operation of the waste recycling facility poses a very probable threat to human health and the environment.[ 2012 c 117 § 411; 1998 c 90 § 3; 1987 c 109 § 21; 1969 ex.s. c 134 § 21. Formerly RCW 70.95.210.]NOTES:Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
WA Rev Code § 70A.205.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.205 - Solid Waste Management—Reduction and Recycling.|70A.205.160 - Solid waste collection companies—Notice of changes in tipping fees and disposal rate schedules.

RCW 70A.205.160 Solid waste collection companies—Notice of changes in tipping fees and disposal rate schedules.To provide solid waste collection companies with sufficient time to prepare and submit tariffs and rate filings for public comment and commission approval, the owner or operator of a transfer station, landfill, or facility used to burn solid waste shall provide seventy-five days' notice to solid waste collection companies of any change in tipping fees and disposal rate schedules. The notice period shall begin on the date individual notice to a collection company is delivered to the company or is postmarked.A collection company may agree to a shorter notice period: PROVIDED, That such agreement by a company shall not affect the notice requirements for rate filings under RCW 81.28.050.The owner of a transfer station, landfill or facility used to burn solid waste may agree to provide companies with a longer notice period."Solid waste collection companies" as used in this section means the companies regulated by the commission pursuant to chapter 81.77 RCW.[ 1993 c 300 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.95.212.]