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Environmental Management Department recommending the Board approve the amended By-Laws for the El Dorado Solid Waste Advisory Committee (EDSWAC).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The El Dorado Solid Waste Advisory Committee (EDSWAC) was established in 1992 pursuant to California’s Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 939), which requires each county to convene a local task force to support the development and implementation of long-term solid waste planning. EDSWAC serves as the County’s advisory body on issues related to solid waste, recycling, and household hazardous waste. The Committee provides recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and County staff regarding waste reduction strategies, facility needs, program development, and compliance with State waste management mandates.
EDSWAC’s responsibilities include reviewing and advising on the components of the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan (CIWMP), such as source reduction, recycling, composting, disposal, and household hazardous waste programs. The Committee also assists with required periodic updates, evaluates solid waste trends and infrastructure needs, and supports coordination of waste management efforts across jurisdictions within the County.
The Committee is composed of representatives from local government, the solid waste industry, special districts, environmental organizations, and the general public. This diverse membership helps ensure that the County’s waste management policies and programs are comprehensive, sustainable, and aligned with State regulatory requirements.
At the direction of the Board of Supervisors on August 27, 2024 (Legistar file 24-1461), EDSWAC initiated revisions to its bylaws to maintain consistency with current Board policies, departmental practices, and State regulations at the scheduled meeting held on January 12, 2026 (Attachment B). Proposed updates include reducing meeting frequency, removing alternate member positions due to lack of participation, modifying the chair’s responsibilities, and updating provisions to reflect current Brown Act requirements (Attachment E). These revisions have been approved by EDSWAC and County Counsel and are now before the Board for final approval.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may reject the proposed revisions and return them to staff and EDSWAC for modification.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel, Cameron Park Community Services District, City of Placerville, City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado Hills Community Services District, South Lake Tahoe Refuse, and El Dorado Disposal.
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
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CONTACT
Jeffrey Warren, REHS, Director
Environmental Management Department