Seattle, WA Invites Public Input on Updating Solid Waste Ordinance to Adapt to City’s Growth

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): Seattle residents and the development community are being called to weigh in on a proposed ordinance that could reshape the city’s approach to solid waste storage and access. Seattle Public Utilities Solid Waste and the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) have opened the floor for comments regarding updates to SMC Land Use Code 23.54.040, to address the needs of the city’s growing density.

According to a recent post on Seattle’s Building Connections, the current legislation has remained unchanged for 16 years, lagging in contemporary urban requirements and contractor safety standards. The existing provisions of SMC 23.54.040 have become outdated, facing criticism for not meeting the pace of Seattle’s urban expansion and failing to align with mandatory collection contractor safety standards.

“Many sections fail to meet the needs of an increasingly dense city and do not match long-required collection contractor safety standards,” as stated by the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections. Failing to comply with the current state housing policies and adjustments in zoning, the proposed updates are essential not only to achieve compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan but also to streamline waste management practices across the city’s shifting landscape.

Courtesy: www.wasteadvantagemag.com