Deschutes County names 12 solid waste panel members

The Deschutes County commissioners have appointed 12 individuals to the Deschutes County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC).

The committee will provide input as Deschutes County develops a strategic plan to evaluate the economic and environmental impacts of different disposal options and will examine other aspects of the solid waste system, such as collection, recycling and transfer. The group will also evaluate how Deschutes County should process solid waste after Knott Landfill reaches capacity.

Appointees include:

· Bill Duerden, Public Works Director, City of Redmond

· Brad Baily, Bend Garbage & Recycling

· Brant Kucera, City Manager, City of Sisters

· Catherine Morrow, Citizen member

· Erwin Swetnam, Cascade Disposal

· Gillian Ochner, Administrative Specialist, City of Bend

· Jake Obrist, Public Works Manager, City of La Pine

· Jared Black, Citizen member

· Jerry Andres, Citizen member

· Mike Riley, The Environmental Center

· Rick Williams, Central Oregon Truck Company

· Smith Reese, Citizen member

For more information about the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, contact Timm Schimke, Solid Waste Department Director, at (541) 317-3177.