SB 6605 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Requires a local government that prohibits the disposal of food waste and compostable paper as garbage to: (1) Ensure that a solid waste management plan it prepares, under chapter 70.95 RCW (solid waste management--reduction and recycling), prevents the spread of disease, plant pathogens, and pests to areas that are not under a quarantine; and

(2) Consult with the department of agriculture to determine if the plan complies with this act before submitting the plan to the department of ecology for approval.

Requires certain standards set by the department of ecology, for counties or cities siting a solid waste disposal facility, to include information relating to preventing the spread of disease, plant pathogens, and pests to areas that are not under a quarantine.

Requires the department of agriculture to review certain permits issued by a jurisdictional health department, with regard to solid waste handling facilities, to ensure that the proposed site or facility conforms with applicable laws and regulations relating to preventing the spread of disease, plant pathogens, and pests to areas that are not under a quarantine.