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

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.

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:

• Live in King County (outside of the cities of Seattle and Milton) and use solid waste services, such as curbside collection of garbage and recyclables or transfer stations
• Have an interest in solid waste and recycling issues and in serving your community
• Can regularly attend and participate in monthly meetings
• Will prepare for and participate in SWAC’s discussions and deliberations
• Have the ability to work collaboratively with other members
• Are willing to commit to a three-year term 

Fill out a SWAC application and a financial disclosure form

Learn more about volunteering

SWAC volunteering brochure

SWAC oportunidad voluntaria (Español)