HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 84-89 RESOLUTION NO. 84-89
CITY OF ATASCADERO WASTE REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero recognizes the importance of
preserving limited and increasingly valuable landfill
space, conserving natural resources and protecting
the environment; and
WHEREAS, reducing, reusing, recycling and composting of wastes
as part of a comprehensive waste management system
can contribute significantly to acheiving these envi-
ronmental goals; and
WHEREAS, substantial energy savings and economic benefits can
be realized through the implementation of a compre-.
hensive waste management program; and
WHEREAS, AB 939 requires local governments to divert 25%
of solid waste from landfills through source reduction,
recycling and composting by 1995 and another 25% by
the year 2000; and,
WHEREAS, AB 2020 has established a network of recycling
centers throughout the state that have made recycling
more feasible;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Atascadero
hereby establishes the following goals and principles
to govern local solid waste management activities
1. Solid wastes should be managed as important
recoverable resources that can contribute to
the local economy when reused and recycled;
2. Landfills should be managed not only to minimize
environmental concerns but also as a resource
to be conserved;
3. The heirarchy of integrated waste management
should be applied wherever possible to foster
solid waste options in the following order of
priorities: reduce consumption, reuse as much
as possible, recycle or compost materials from
wastes, recover energy values from wastes, then
properly landfill the rest;
4. Landfill wastes should be reduced by not less
than 25% by 1995;
5. The City shall work to stabizize and expand
markets for recyclables and reduce its solid
waste production by buying recycled and
recyclable materials and products, by encouraging
local business and industry to use recycled and
recyclable products, and by supporting appropriate
state and federal market legislation and programs;
6. Community awareness and education of the importance
of resource conservation and wise resource util-
ization is essential to the success of a compre-
hensive waste management program.
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FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Atascadero hereby will
pursue the following activities to implement the goals
and principles adopted above:
1. Conduct an informational survey of residents
and businesses on current solid waste practices;
2. Evaluate waste composition studies to identify
recyclable materials;
3. Establish a Recycling Committee to evaluate
current solid waste management practices, initiate
programs and make recommendations to the City
Council;
4. Prepare, adopt and submit to the County a Source
Reduction and Recycling Plan consistent with
State requirements;
5. Develop and support ongoing education programs
that convey the seriousness of the solid waste
crisis, promote responsible consumer habits
and encourage recycling;
6. Direct all City Department to participate in a
comprehensive recycling program;
7. Implement a procurement policy favoring the purchase
of products containing recycled and recyclable
materials;
8. Designate an appropriate staff person to coordinate
the various solid waste management programs;
9. Develop a Waste Reduction Strategy with specific
initiative, budget and timing;
10. Review existing solid waste management procedures
and contracts to identify changes needed to
foster recycling;
11. Coordinate collection and proper disposal of toxic
and hazardous wastes within the City;
12. Adopt a model zoning ordinance to facilitate siting
of recycling facilities.
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER Borgeson , SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER Shiers
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION IS HEREBY ADOPTED IN ITS ENTIRETY ON THE FOLLOWING
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES• C60cilmembers Mackey, Lilley, Shiers, Borgeson and Mayor Dexter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED:December 12, 1989 CITY OF ATASCADERO
LIN DEXTER, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BOYD SHARIT , City Cl----', ARTH R R. MONTA ON, ity Attorney