Solid waste advisory committees
About the advisory committees
We staff 2 solid waste advisory committees. These committees advise the County Executive and County Council on solid waste and recycling issues. They also assist county staff in developing plans, programs, and policies. This includes shaping the Re+ plan to reduce climate impacts from waste and our Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.
MSWAC
The Metropolitan Solid Waste Advisory Committee (MSWAC) is made up of elected officials and city staff. Members are appointed by each city in our regional solid waste system.
View our current roster of MSWAC members
Read the MSWAC bylaws for more info on the committee’s purpose and process.
SWAC
The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) includes members from across King County that represent:
- People who receive our solid waste services
- Labor unions’ representatives
- Local elected officials
- Manufacturers
- Public interest groups
- Recycling industry
- Waste management industry
View our current roster of SWAC members.
Read the SWAC bylaws for more info on the committee’s purpose and process.
Meetings
How to attend
MSWAC and SWAC meetings are now hybrid. In person attendance is available at King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle. To gain access to the meeting space please follow the directions below. Online attendance is accessible via Zoom either in person or attend via a Zoom webinar:
- In person – please contact Alexandra Blum at 206-263-6995 to escort you to the meeting room
- Zoom webinar - to attend a committee meeting, click or tap the link in the agenda for the current month.
We provide accommodations for people with disabilities when requested 1 week in advance. Please call 206-477-5212; 711 (TTY Relay)
- In 2024, MWAC generally meets the second Friday of each month from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
- In 2025, MSWAC will generally meet the second Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon.
- SWAC generally meets the third Friday of each month from 9:30 am to 11:30 AM.
2024 MSWAC meeting schedule
Date |
Agenda |
Minutes |
January 12 |
January 2024 agenda | January 2024 minutes |
February 9 |
February 2024 agenda | February 2024 minutes |
March 8 |
March 2024 agenda | March 2024 minutes |
April 12 |
April 2024 agenda | April 2024 minutes |
May 10 |
May 2024 agenda | May 2024 minutes |
June 14 |
June 2024 agenda | June 2024 minutes |
July 12 |
July 2024 agenda | July 2024 minutes |
August 9 |
August 2024 agenda | August 2024 minutes |
September 13 |
September 2024 agenda | September 2024 minutes |
October 11 |
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November 8 |
November 2024 agenda |
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December 13 |
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2025 MSWAC meeting schedule
MSWAC generally meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Dates for 2025 meetings are below:
- January 15, 9:30 a.m. - noon
(Meeting is on the third Wednesday and extended by half an hour for an optional MSWAC orientation) - February 12
- March 12
- April 9
- May 14
- June 11
- July 9
- August 13
- September 10
- October 8
- November 12
- December 10
MSWAC meetings are hybrid. In-person attendance is available at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). Online attendance is accessible via Zoom. If you have any questions, please contact Ali Blum at ablum@kingcounty.gov or 206-236-6995.
MSWAC meeting archives
Date |
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Minutes |
January 13 |
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February 10 |
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March 10 |
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April 14 |
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May 12 |
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June 9 |
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July 14 |
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August 11 |
Cancelled |
Cancelled |
September 8 |
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October 13 |
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November 10 |
Cancelled |
Cancelled |
December 8 |
2024 SWAC meeting schedule
Date |
Agenda |
Minutes |
January 19 |
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February 16 |
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March 15 |
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April 19 |
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May 17 |
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June 21 |
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July 19 |
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August 16 |
Canceled |
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September 20 |
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October 18 |
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November 15 |
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December 13 |
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SWAC meeting archives
Date |
Agenda |
Minutes |
January 20 |
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February 17 |
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March 17 |
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April 21 |
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May 19 |
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June 16 |
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July 21 |
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August 18 |
Cancelled |
Cancelled |
September 15 |
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October 20 |
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November 17 |
Cancelled |
Cancelled |
December 8 |
SWAC Membership
Committee members are appointed by the Executive and confirmed by the King County Council for a 3-year term.
Consider applying for SWAC membership if you:
- are interested in solid waste and recycling issues
- can represent community interests in recommendations
- have availability to participate in monthly meetings
- are willing to commit to a 3-year term
Fill out a SWAC application and a financial disclosure form.