Walla Walla County Solid Waste Management Plan

All counties and cities in Washington are required under Washington State law (RCW 70.95) to have a solid waste management plan that outlines how waste management needs are going to be met over a 20-year planning horizon. The plan takes into consideration such factors as population growth and types of industries producing waste that requires management.

2024 Walla Walla County Solid Waste Management Plan


Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) is comprised of 11 members representing local governments, stakeholder industries and groups, and citizens of Walla Walla County. Members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to three-year terms. RCW 70.95 also requires each county to establish a SWAC.

The SWAC's purpose is to evaluate the waste management needs of the entire county and work with staff to develop and update the Solid Waste Management Plan.

SWAC Members

  • Crystal Crippin: representing Walla Walla County
  • Robert McAndrews: representing the City of College Place
  • Monte Willis: representing the City of Walla Walla
  • Randy Hinchliffe: representing the City of Waitsburg
  • Tammy Johnson: representing the City of Prescott
  • Jeff Thompson: representing the Waste/Recycling Industry
  • Andrew Dressler: representing the Agricultural Industry
  • Dave Dressler: representing Business & Industry
  • Sandy Shelin: representing Environmental Interest Groups
  • RL McFarland: representing Walla Walla County Residents
  • Carlan Bradshaw: representing City of Walla Walla Residents - At Large

SWAC Meetings

Meetings are open to the public, and a portion of each agenda allows time for public comments. 

  • August 7 at 4:45 pm
  • November 6 at 4:45 pm

2025 Agendas

August 7, 2025 Agenda

February 6, 2025 Agenda

May 1, 2025 Agenda

2025 Minutes

February 6, 2025 Minutes

2024 Agendas

June 20, 2024 Agenda

August 1, 2024 Agenda

September 5, 2024 Agenda

2024 Minutes

June 20, 2024 Minutes

August 1, 2024 Minutes

September 5, 2024 Minutes

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