Solid Waste Advisory Commission

MEMBERS: 11 members currently

TERM:  Three (3) year terms; may serve two (2) full consecutive terms

MEETINGS INFORMATION

Regular meetings: Third Wednesday of every month  at 5:30 PM, Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department; 725 Hancock Industrial Way.

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Working as an advisory commission to the Mayor and Commission with regards to solid waste.

Special Assignment:

The Solid Waste Advisory Commission has been tasked to develop a draft ordinance for presentation to the Mayor and Commission on plastic bags, including at least a 12-month phase-in timeline for community-wide education and distribution of alternative items. The committee should engage with retail and restaurant businesses to identify alternatives for their use of these products. They should also develop a timeline for elimination of these items at events on ACC public property.

By-Laws: SWAC BY-Laws (02.15.2023)

MEMBERS 

  • Michael Brugger (2nd term expires 08/31/2028)
  • Commissioner Patrick Davenport, Chair
  • Matt DiPalma (2nd term expires 08/31/2028)
  • Taylor Maddalene-Myers (initial term expires 08/31/2026)
  • Starri Nowells (initial term expires 08/31/2026)
  • Susie Nowells (initial term expires 08/31/2026)
  • Annalee Shultz (initial term expires 08/31/2025)
  • Jere Bowden, Honorary
  • Stacee Farrell, Ex-Officio
  • Mason Towe, Ex-Officio
  • Denise Young, Ex-Officio