Kitsap County Household Hazardous Waste Program Wins National Award
 Left to Right- Doug Chamberlin, Roosevelt Bradley, Grant LaCrosse, Jesse Tedpahago, Amelia Rohwein, and Lisa Monroe (pictured below) receive the NAHMMA award for "excellence in operations"
On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association (NAHMMA) presented Kitsap County Solid Waste's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program with the "Program Excellence" award.
The award recognizes an outstanding program which addresses household and small quantity generator (SQG) hazardous waste management at the state or local level, promotes pollution prevention, reduces hazardous components in municipal waste streams and supports NAHMMA's mission.
The HHW staff at Kitsap County are dedicated professionals who embrace high standards, demonstrate excellent teamwork and strive for continuous improvement for the good of our community. This team protects our environment and health by safely disposing of many common household hazards such as flammable liquids, cleaners, automotive fluids, fluorescent bulbs, batteries and more. Each item is identified, sorted by hand and packaged for safe disposal offsite.
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the HHW facility experienced a two-month closure. When they reopened, they were met with record numbers of customers. Daily household customers rose to over 100, which rarely happened prior to 2020. Daily loads remain high since reopening, but the staff has accommodated this increase by improving processes to manage the workload.
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Meet the Team
The HHW team exhibits "excellence in operations" daily. They work hard to create a safe workspace that meets the needs of our residents. Each member brings unique talents to the team. Jesse Tedpahago beams with positive energy and brightens the workday. Doug Chamberlin is full of ideas to improve the customer experience. Amelia Rohwein is quick to take on tasks and investigate solutions with enthusiasm. Grant LaCrosse brings sound solutions to technical problems and excels in customer service. Lisa Monroe shares her decades of expertise with her team members. (She also has a special flair for livening up their workspace with murals painted from recycled paint - as seen in her photo.)
Roosevelt Bradley, known to the staff as Rosey, manages the facility. He leads by inclusion and is always willing to discuss ideas from the staff. Rosey says there's "always room for improvement" and "everyone here learns something new every day." This approach, combined with each team member's strengths, has resulted in significant process and customer service improvements at the facility.
Kitsap County Public Works is proud of each of their accomplishments, but you don't have to take our word for it. Their glowing Google reviews say even more.
 Our Services
Kitsap County plans to expand household hazardous waste services with a new facility in North Kitsap. Construction is expected to take place in 2023.
If you're wondering what this program is all about and how the HHW staff serves you, take a moment to find out what services are offered at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
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