The Regional Waste Advisory Committee advises Metro Council on the management of the garbage and recycling system. In June 2024, Metro Council expanded the scope and membership of the committee. These changes were made to increase collaboration and transparency and build trust in investments in regional priorities and budget and fee development.
Policy areas include:
- the regional garbage and recycling system and implementation of the 2030 Regional Waste Plan
- regional investment priorities for waste reduction including the development of Metro’s Waste Prevention and Environmental Services budget and solid waste fees
- planning responsibilities required by state law
- other garbage and recycling matters deemed by Metro Council to be of the region’s concern.
Meeting schedule
The committee meets monthly for two hours.
Committee member terms
The city and county local government members will serve for a term of two years. A member may be reappointed for additional terms of one to two years through the appointment process set forth in Metro Code. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality member will serve until a replacement is nominated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality executive. The remaining members will serve for a term of two years.
Membership
The policy committee is comprised of 17 members representing cities, counties, the public, and industry. Two Metro councilors serve on the committee as chair and vice-chair.