Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) represent Island County's cities and towns, haulers, agriculture, recyclers and citizens. Members of the SWAC advise Island County on all aspects of solid waste management planning, assist Island County in the development of solid waste management programs and policies and review and comment on proposed solid waste management rules, policies or ordinances prior to their adoption.

SWAC meetings are held the third Monday of the first month of every quarter at 10:00AM or as needed. Meetings are held online via Microsoft Teams. 

Due to MLK Jr. holiday the next scheduled meeting is Monday, January 30, 2023, 10:00AM - 11:30AM, this is an open meeting and the public is encouraged to attend. 

SWAC Agenda Packet for January 30, 2023

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SWAC Members

Jill Johnson – District 2 Island County Commissioner (Ex-Officio)

George Place – Solid Waste Lead, City of Oak Harbor

Joe Grogan – Town of Coupeville

Randi Perry – Public Works Director, City of Langley

Dar Christopherson – Member at Large, North Whidbey 

Sara Bergquist – SWAC Chair, Member at Large, Whidbey Island 

Liz Kennedy Ketcheson – Member at Large, Central/South Whidbey

Scott Sebelsky – Member at Large, Camano Island 

Andrew Riggs – Site Manager, Waste Connections dba Island Disposal 

Robin Freedman – Senior Manager-Public Sector Solutions, Waste Management, Inc.

Tony Rounds – DTG Recycle dba Island Recycling

VACANT – Agricultural Representative