HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 21-006-CCBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION No. 21- bolp-CC
CLOSING THE EPHRATA LANDFILL
DURING EMERGENCY EVENTS
WHEREAS, Grant County will close the Ephrata Landfill to the public during high wind events exceeding 25 mph, fires,
chemical spills, or other hazardous situations as determined by Grant County; and
WHEREAS, Grant County will close the Ephrata Landfill to the public during the above-mentioned situations to protect the
safety of the public and Grant County employees; and
WHEREAS, Grant County will provide notification of the emergency closures through social media and the Grant County
Solid Waste website; and
WHEREAS, the Ephrata Landfill will remain open for commercial haulers during Emergency closures with normal hours of
operation if it is safe to do so; and
WHEREAS, Grant County at its discretion may reject large commercial loads during high wind events that contain plastic,
foil, and paper.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Grant County Board of Commissioners, adopt, the
closure of the Grant County Ephrata Landfill to the public during emergency events.
DATED this day of 52021.
Effective: February 8, 2021
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Cindy Ca Chair
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Danny E. tone, Vice Chair
Rob J s, Member