HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23-157-CCBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW CHAPTER
8.44 TITLED "ORGANIC MATERIALS
MANAGEMENT, COMPOST USE AND
PROCUREMENT" INTO GRANT COUNTY CODE
RECITALS:
ORDINANCE NO. 23 - � 51 -CC
WHEREAS, in March 2022, ESSHB 1799 was signed into Washington law designed to
increase the diversion of organic materials going to landfills in order to reduce methane
emissions; and
WHEREAS, the legislature has found that landfills are a significant source of methane
emissions; and
WHEREAS, as more organic materials are diverted and recycled, it is critical that the
manufactured compost be procured by local jurisdictions and others in order to support the
economic viability of these processes and programs; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature finds it is well established that compost
production and use provide significant environmental benefits to our soil and food; and
WHEREAS, ESSHB 1799 requires that most cities and counties in Washington adopt a
compost procurement ordinance by January 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Grant County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on
December 19, 2023 at 3:15 pm to consider ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Grant County Board of Commissioners finds adopting the proposed
amendment complies with the requirements of Washington State law and furthers the public
interest.
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