HomeMy WebLinkAboutWORKSHOP re Transfer Station PresentationJefferson County’s Transfer Station
Board of County CommissionersWorkshop February 9, 2026
Department of Public Works
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Public Process
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•Jan. 24, 2022: BoCC Workshop
•Feb. 28, 2022: Task Force Formed
•Sep. 27, 2022: Task Force Meeting
•Dec. 15, 2022: Task Force Meeting
•Feb. 21, 2023: BoCC Workshop
•Mar. 10, 2023: Task Force Meeting
•Apr. 28, 2023: Task Force Meeting
•May-Jul. 2023: Community Survey
•Jul. 28, 2023: Task Force Meeting
•Mar. 12-23, 2024: Customer Survey
•Jul. 31, 2024: BoCC Workshop
•Oct. 9, 2024: Task Force Meeting
•Nov. 20, 2024: Task Force Meeting
•Jan. 26, 2026: BoCC Workshop
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4 SITE SELECTION EXERCISES
9,605 PROPERTIES
4 SHORTLISTED SITES
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Adaptability (future population growth area)
Adaptability (legislative changes to waste management)
Service Equity (drive times from population centroid)
Environmental Excellence (greatest potential for greenhouse gas emission reduction)
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Climate Hazard Impacts Sensitivity of project components Selected risk reduction measures Outcome
Location Physical components Non-physical
components
Extreme Heat Heat stress on outdoor
workers and on
equipment with increased
peak summer
temperature. (Potentially
+8’F in JeffCo in 2050-
2074)
All potential sites, with
Chimacum Valley site
most impacted
Will require more
planning and training
More frequent breaks, access to A/C and
hydration, and training related to heat
stress and hydration. Equipment specs
should meet increased projected
temperatures.
Extreme Precipitation and
Flooding
Site may be impacted by
more frequent and
extensive flooding due to
heavy rainfall
No rivers at any
potential sites
Will require specific
design consideration
Site design should include consideration
of permeable surfaces to minimize
localized flooding, and should be
designed to withstand extreme short
term precipitation projected.
Coastal Flooding, storm
surge, and sea level rise
Periodic or permanent
inundation No sites are near coast
Wildfire Increased wildfires
projected due to hotter
drier summers
Rhody property has
treed areas adjacent,
as do Cape George
and Center Rd. Most
sites likely to retain
trees.
Trees on property and
adjacent properties
increase fire risk.
Management of fire
risk will require
additional planning
Treed areas can be managed to reduce
fire risk to structures, and from adjacent
properties.
Winds Projections not clear, but
area currently impacted by
storm winds
Sites are not coastal,
which reduces impact.
Sites are similar except
some have more trees
which increases risk.
Trees on property and
adjacent properties
increase risk of
damage from winds.
Management of wind
risk will require
additional planning
Treed areas can be managed to reduce
wind risk to structures, and from adjacent
properties.
Climate Decision Tool
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FIELD STUDIES
Noise Impact
Traffic Improvements
Geology
Critical Areas
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FIELD STUDIES
No Noise Impact
Same Traffic Improvements
Better Geology
Fewer Critical Areas
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NEXT STEPS:
•FINE TUNE DESIGN
•PEER REVIEW
•COST ESTIMATING
•FINANCING PLAN
•WETLAND DELINEATION
•SECURE WATER RIGHT
•SECURE EASMENT
•REZONE
•FIND THE MONEY
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TIMELINE
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2 QUESTIONS:
•Have we missed
anything?
•Should we keep going
on this path?
FUTURE POPULATION GROWTH
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GREENHOUSE GAS EMMISSIONS BY SITE
SR19 / SR104 = -34%
CENTER ROAD = -37%
RHODY DRIVE = +9%
CAPE GEORGE = +30%
One modern compactor truck can eliminate up to
1,000 small load trips