Mason County Solid Waste Management Plan 1998-2008
This document outlines the 1998 update to the Mason County Solid Waste Management Plan, approved in 2000, with a planning horizon of ten years. The plan's primary goals are to establish an effective solid waste system, protect Mason County's natural resources, support recycling and composting programs, and ensure fiscal responsibility. Key focus areas include waste reduction, resource conservation and recovery, volume reduction, and the use of sanitary landfills. The plan emphasizes continued reliance on private enterprise for solid waste services, with a focus on enhancing existing recycling, composting, and hazardous material collection programs, and establishing clear siting criteria for future disposal facilities.