At present, the majority of waste generated in the Planning Area is disposed of in Okanogan County's Central Landfill. That portion not disposed of in the County Landfill is taken to Tribal facilities on the Reservation. Omak, like the majority of other communities in Okanogan County, resolved during 1989 to cooperate with the County in the siting of a new central landfill and the preparation of updated Solid and Moderate Risk Waste Management Plans. The City further resolved in 1992 to approve the Solid and Moderate Risk Waste Plans. While the Tribes are not part of Okanogan County solid waste planning, they are interested in the outcome of these efforts. A new landfill had become a serious need as the Department of Ecology ordered the County to close the old landfill, which was located south and east of the planning area adjacent to the City of Okanogan's Airport. The County selected a site for the new central landfill and household hazardous waste facility, which was built in 1994 approximately three miles south of the City of Okanogan in the Spring Coulee Area. Okanogan County’s Department of Public Works took over the landfill January 1998. As in most communities, the issue of solid waste disposal serious for a variety of reasons. The City support the vision of the State of Washington in regards to solid waste management. That vision is presented in the Washington State Draft Solid Waste Management Plan as follows: "All solid waste in Washington State (including industrial waste) will be managed by the highest priority method possible, as specified in the amended Solid Waste Management Act, to protect the environment and human health." The City also objectives and policies outlined in the State and County solid waste plans. For further information, interested readers should examine the state and county plans. 6. IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ELEMENT - CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANNING When considering future capital facility projects for public utilities, references should be made to adopted public utility plans of the City, County or Tribes. The development of a capital facilities plan based on this comprehensive plan will provide needed direction to the City in programming the financial and human resources needed to provide public utilities which meet the intent of this plan. Capital Facilities Planning involves the systematic planning and budgeting for utilities and infrastructure development aimed at meeting the long term needs and desires of the community. The planning process involves prioritizing conflicting needs and desires while
At present, the majority of waste generated in the Planning Area is disposed of in Okanogan County's Central Landfill. That portion not disposed of in the County Landfill is taken to Tribal facilities on the Reservation. Omak, like the majority of other communities in Okanogan County, resolved during 1989 to cooperate with the County in the siting of a new central landfill and the preparation of updated Solid and Moderate Risk Waste Management Plans. The City further resolved in 1992 to approve the Solid and Moderate Risk Waste Plans. While the Tribes are not part of Okanogan County solid waste planning, they are interested in the outcome of these efforts. A new landfill had become a serious need as the Department of Ecology ordered the County to close the old landfill, which was located south and east of the planning area adjacent to the City of Okanogan's Airport. The County selected a site for the new central landfill and household hazardous waste facility, which was built in 1994 approximately three miles south of the City of Okanogan in the Spring Coulee Area. Okanogan County’s Department of Public Works took over the landfill January 1998. As in most communities, the issue of solid waste disposal serious for a variety of reasons. The City support the vision of the State of Washington in regards to solid waste management. That vision is presented in the Washington State Draft Solid Waste Management Plan as follows: "All solid waste in Washington State (including industrial waste) will be managed by the highest priority method possible, as specified in the amended Solid Waste Management Act, to protect the environment and human health." The City also objectives and policies outlined in the State and County solid waste plans. For further information, interested readers should examine the state and county plans. 6. IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ELEMENT - CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANNING When considering future capital facility projects for public utilities, references should be made to adopted public utility plans of the City, County or Tribes. The development of a capital facilities plan based on this comprehensive plan will provide needed direction to the City in programming the financial and human resources needed to provide public utilities which meet the intent of this plan. Capital Facilities Planning involves the systematic planning and budgeting for utilities and infrastructure development aimed at meeting the long term needs and desires of the community. The planning process involves prioritizing conflicting needs and desires while