The Southeast Alaska Solid Waste Authority (SEASWA) is a public agency created pursuant to section 29.35.800 of Alaska Statutes. Established in 2007, SEASWA was formed by member communities in Southeast Alaska with support from SEC. The intent of SEASWA is to reduce or stabilize cost through a combination of a long term disposal contracts and increased diversion through recycling.
Current member communities are Hydaburg, Wrangell, Petersburg, Thorne Bay, Craig, Klawock, Kasaan, Coffman Cove and Tenakee Springs.
SEASWA schedules monthly board meetings covering regional solid waste issues. Meetings are open to public participation. In addition to members, community board meetings have regular participation from Southeast Conference staff, several non-member communities, state regulators and other solid waste stakeholders and handlers. SEASWA Bylaws.
Zoom link for board meetings can be found at the top of the meeting agenda.
Regional MSW Strategy documents can be found on the project page HERE. Link also in section below.
Regional Municipal Solid Waste Management Strategy
The Southeast Alaska Solid Waste Authority (SEASWA), in collaboration with Southeast Conference (SEC), has received Federal grant funding to pursue a regional solid waste planning effort to develop a MSW strategy for Southeast Alaska.
