Commissioners approve 5-year solid waste plan

Whitman County commissioners approved interlocal agreements on a new five-year county Solid Waste Management Plan with seven towns Monday.

The list includes Colton, Lamont, Oakesdale, Palouse, Rosalia, Endicott and Colfax.

The plan, required by the state, will cover 2019-24 to replace a previous plan from 2012 to present.

The county began work two years ago on the plan, which is meant to be every five years.

“They give us a little leeway on getting it done,” said David Nails, Whitman County solid waste and recycling director.

The plan covers all solid waste activities throughout the county, up...