06/18/2006: "SWAC Wants Citizen Input on Solid Waste"

Some options for dealing with solid waste were presented at the last SWAC (Solid Waste Advisory Committee) meeting, and the desirability of the options will be discussed at 12 pm on June 19th at the Mullis Street Fire Station, 1101 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor. At this meeting the public is invited to look at options with the Advisory Committee and help develop recommendations for the county council.

"It's critical the community is heard on these issues," said Advisory Committee member Tom Munsey. "We all need to be involved in figuring out how to manage our waste."

"Our community is facing a challenge with what to do with the solid waste we generate here on San Juan Island," said Bob Freeauf, a member of the San Juan County Solid Waste Advisory Committee. "We need to take care of our solid waste in a way that protects public health and the environment."

The San Juan County Solid Waste Advisory Committee, made up of county residents, is asking for input about what the community wants in the solid waste management system on San Juan Island.

Solid Waste Advisory Committee members available to take comment via email include:

Michael Kaill, Chairman, mkaill@rockisland.com
Tom Munsey, tom.munsey@mindspring.com
George Post, geopost@rockisland.com
Bob Freeauf, bobf@portfridayharbor.org