Ritzville Council adopts county solid waste plan

During the May 1 meeting, the Ritzville City Council adopted the Adams County Solid Waste and Moderate Risk Management Plan.

Mayor Gary Cook explained the Adams County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) prepared and updated the plan for 2018. He noted the document is available for the Council to review.

Prior to approval, Council Member Scott Yaeger said if the City did not adopt the plan, they would have to draft one specifically for Ritzville.

He noted the county’s plan includes a recycling element as the county collects recyclable materials at the transfer stations in Othello and Ritzvil...