Apply to the committee
Metro is looking for people to fill open positions on the Regional Waste Advisory Committee that include community and industry representatives. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2024.
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If you would like to submit your application to the committee via PDF, email Carly Tabert.
Local government nominations
The committee has five positions dedicated to representing cities and counties. Local governments are invited to submit nominations for the open seats. Local government nominations will be accepted until positions are filled.
Submit nominations
The Regional Waste Advisory Committee advises Metro Council on the management of the garbage and recycling system. In June 2024, Metro Council expanded the scope and membership of the committee. These changes were made to increase collaboration and transparency and build trust in investments in regional priorities and budget and fee development.
Policy areas include:
- the regional garbage and recycling system and implementation of the 2030 Regional Waste Plan
- regional investment priorities for waste reduction including the development of Metro’s Waste Prevention and Environmental Services budget and solid waste fees
- planning responsibilities required by state law
- other garbage and recycling matters deemed by Metro Council to be of the region’s concern.
Meeting schedule
The committee meets monthly for two hours, typically on the third Thursday of each month.
Committee member terms
The city and county local government members will serve for a term of two years. A member may be reappointed for additional terms of one to two years through the appointment process set forth in Metro Code. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality member will serve until a replacement is nominated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality executive. The remaining members will serve for a term of two years.
Membership
The policy committee is comprised of 17 members representing cities, counties, the public, and industry. Two Metro councilors serve on the committee as chair and vice-chair.
| Position |
Committee member |
Affiliation |
Term expiration |
| Community of color |
Teresa Gaddy |
|
September 2025 |
| Community of color |
vacant |
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| Community of color |
vacant |
|
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| Environmental and health advocate |
vacant |
|
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| Individual garbage and recycling system user |
vacant |
|
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| Transfer station |
vacant |
|
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| Material recovery facility |
vacant |
|
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| Local government |
vacant |
|
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| Local government |
vacant |
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| Local government |
vacant |
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| Local government |
Kathy Folsom |
Washington County |
September 2025 |
| Local government |
Ryan Largura |
City of Troutdale |
September 2025 |
| Oregon Department of Environmental Quality |
Audrey O'Brien |
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality |
|
| Metro councilor, chair |
vacant |
Metro Council |
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| Metro councilor, vice-chair |
vacant |
Metro Council |
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| Collection company |
Beth Vargas Duncan |
Oregon Refuse and Recycling Association |
September 2025 |
| Non-profit reuse organization |
Jackie Kirouac-Fram |
Rebuilding Center |
September 2025 |