CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATIONS ON WASTE MANAGEMENT
INTERIM COMMITTEE ZERO WASTE AND RECYCLING INTERIM STUDY COMMITTEE
Date Jul 10, 2019
Location HCR 0112
Presentations on Waste Management - Committee Discussion Only
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01:00:44 PM |
The committee returned to order.
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01:00:45 PM |
Cathy Hall, Solid Waste Manager for Pitkin County, presented on Pitkin county's solid waste program, and provided two handouts (Attachments I and J) to the committee. Ms. Hall presented on the operations of the Pitkin county landfill, its diversion programs, and how the county has increased composting rates.
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01:28:05 PM |
Matt Chrisp, Supervisor for the Logan County Landfill, presented on Logan county's waste management program and provided a handout (Attachment K). Mr. Chrisp described the difficulties with funding a rural landfill and fees associated with recycling certain materials.
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01:51:48 PM |
Mr. Chrisp responded to questions from the committee about recycling redemption centers, incentives to improve recycling rates in rural areas, and what policies would help rural landfills divert more waste.
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