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Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan
Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan
In August 1998, the City Council adopted “On the Path to Sustainability” describing how Seattle will manage its solid waste for the next decade.
Seattle’s goals are:
- • To increase waste reduction and resource conservation.
- • To recycle or divert from disposal 60% of all municipal solid waste generated in Seattle by 2008.
- • To increase the efficiency, fairness, convenience, and accessibility of services.
- • To expand local recycling markets and increase purchases of recycled-content products.
- • To increase producer and consumer responsibility for sustainable waste management practices.
- • To implement the Seattle Sustainable Building Action Plan.
- • To improve sustainable waste management and resource conservation practices in all City operations.
- • To keep Seattle’s neighborhoods clean and safe by partnering with communities.
The 2004 Plan Amendment updates current programs, and documents progress since 1998. The Plan Amendment was adopted by the City Council on March 14, 2005 through Resolution 30750.
Related links
Solid Waste Facilities Plan
Intermodal Facility EIS
Recycling & Waste Reduction Study
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