Staffing and Divisions
To accomplish its responsibilities, goals, and mission, the Department of Solid Waste Management consists of three divisions identified by their primary objectives: Solid Waste, Environmental Waste, and Hazardous Waste. The Divisions are closely allied and coordinated to achieve the common objectives of environmentally and fiscally sound management of Ada County’s municipal solid waste.
Solid Waste Division
The Solid Waste Division oversees daily operations, diversion programs, and landfill activities, working directly with onsite contractors in the daily receipt, placement, and cover of the waste into the landfill.
Environmental Waste Division
The Environmental Waste Division oversees operation and maintenance of the landfill gas extraction system, leachate collection and control systems, and other environmental facilities located at the Ada County Landfill. This division is also responsible for ongoing monitoring of all emissions and creating reports regarding systems function and operation.
Hazardous Waste Division
The Hazardous Waste Division oversees operation and maintenance of the County’s hazardous materials collection program. This division works with the municipalities in the County to provide a seamless program for proper disposal of household hazardous wastes.
The Ada County Landfill functions under Ada County’s government. All daily operational decisions are under the discretion of the Director of Solid Waste Management. Long-term plans for the landfill are discussed with and approved by the Board of Ada County Commissioners.