2023/08/23 Council Agenda Packet

Interlocal Agreement Regarding Solid Waste Management City of Everett Page 4 of 8 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan authorized and directed by chapter RCW 70A.205 and to assess a solid waste fee on its own residents. For the duration of this Interlocal Agreement the City, in conformity with RCW 70A.205.040 (4), as may be amended from time to time, authorizes the County to include in the Comprehensive Plan provisions for the management of Solid Waste generated within its corporate limits. 5. City Designation of County System for Solid Waste Disposal. The City shall, to the extent permitted by law, designate the County System for the disposal of all Solid Waste generated within the corporate limits of that City, and within the scope of the Plan, and authorize the County to designate a disposal site or sites for the disposal of such Solid Waste except for recyclable and other materials removed from Solid Waste for recycling in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. The designation of the County in this section shall not reduce or otherwise affect the City’s control over Solid Waste collection as permitted by applicable state law. 6. Enforcement. In unincorporated Snohomish County, the County shall be responsible for enforcement of laws and regulations requiring persons to dispose of Solid Waste at sites designated by the County as required by chapter 7.35 SCC. The City shall by ordinance require persons to dispose of Solid Waste at the same sites designated by the County for disposal of Solid Waste. Thereafter, in incorporated Snohomish County, the City shall be responsible for enforcement of its laws and regulations requiring persons to dispose of Solid Waste at those sites designated by the County. The County (taking the lead role) with the City will provide outreach both within unincorporated and incorporated Snohomish County to educate the public about the requirements of Solid Waste disposal at sites designated by the County.