Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for a volunteer position on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.

The position represents southeast Clark County. Applicants must live east of State Route 503/Northeast 117th Avenue, or the extension thereof, and south of Northeast 179th Street. This includes those living in areas of Hockinson, Livingston, Proebstel, Orchards, Cascade Park, Fisher’s Landing, Camas and Washougal.

The three-year term begins once the position is filled.

The commission advises the county council on solid waste issues, such as recycling, garbage collection, landfills, transfer stations and waste-reduction programs.

The commission meets at 6 pm on the first Thursday of February, May, August and November. Meetings are at the Center for Community Health, 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd.

Applicants should send a résumé and letter of interest to Alyssa Weyhrauch, County Manager’s Office, PO Box 5000, Vancouver 98666-5000.

Applications also can be sent by email to Alyssa.Weyhrauch@clark.wa.gov or fax to 360.397.6058.

The letter of interest should include:

• How you represent the southeast Clark County community.
• Your personal or professional experience related to solid waste.
• Your vision for the future of solid waste management in Clark County.

Application deadline is 5 pm Friday, Sept. 7.

Visit the Solid Waste Advisory Commission website for more information.

CONTACT
Kim Harless
Environmental operations specialist
Public Health
564.397.7324
kim.harless@clark.wa.gov