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Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) Recruitment

Note: These Application Forms are PDF files. Contact us for an application if you're unable to download.

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There are two vacanies for Public Interest Group representatives. Preference will be given to applicants of unincorporated Pierce County.

Application	Represents
Public Interest Group Representative (PDF)	May represent any public interest group in Pierce County. Past examples include: * environmental organizations * Chamber of Commerce * neighborhood association

Applications are due to our office by 4:30 p.m. on April 18, 2008

Application Process

1)	Applications are not accepted by e-mail or fax. Please mail completed application to: Pierce County Solid Waste 9850 64th Street West University Place, WA 98467-1078
2)	The recruitment closes April 4, 2008. All applications must be received in our office by 4:30 p.m. on April 4. Note: The application deadline has been extended to April 18, 2008.
3)	After compiling the applications, the Solid Waste Administrator will forward to the Pierce County Executive, who is authorized to nominate members. The Pierce County Council will then schedule a public hearing to vote to confirm members.
4)	If you have any questions about the application process, or a position on the SWAC, please call the Pierce County Solid Waste Division at (253) 798-2179 or e-mail us at pcswac@co.pierce.wa.us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Solid Waste Advisory Committee?

The Pierce County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) serves in an advisory and technical capacity to Pierce County on matters relating to solid waste disposal (trash) and recycling.

The Committee is comprised of fifteen voting members plus four non-voting members. There are currently vacancies on the SWAC.

What does the SWAC do?

The SWAC is now updating the County's Solid Waste Management Plan, which helps decide what programs come to your neighborhood and how to pay for them. Discussions to date have included electronics recycling, 'green' building', food waste recycling, and mandatory collection programs.

What has the SWAC worked on in the past?

Past SWAC members played key roles in the creation of the popular Pierce County Responds and single-cart recycling programs.

Where to learn more about the SWAC:

Mail completed application to:

Pierce County Public Works & Utilities
9850 64th Street West
University Place, WA 98467-1078

Applications are due in our office by 4:30 p.m. on April 4, 2008.

Contact us:

Applications are not accepted by e-mail or fax. Please call or e-mail us if you have any questions about the application process or SWAC vacancies:

Phone: (253) 798-2179
E-mail: pcswac@co.pierce.wa.us