HomeMy WebLinkAbout87-140 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1987/09/21RESOLUTION NO. 87-140
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GOALS FOR
CITY SPONSORED RECYCLING PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is recognized as a leader in recycling
of solid waste; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is committed to accomplishing the
source -separation goals established by Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park recognizes the necessity for
increasing its recycling efforts in order that a larger percentage of the
City's entire waste stream is diverted from landfills or other solid waste
disposal facilities; and
WHEREAS, the recycling effort necessitates active participation on the
part of all people who reside or do business in the City of St. Louis Park; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Louis Park hereby
affirms its commitment to increase the percentage of the City's entire solid
waste stream that is recycled;
RESOLVED FURTHER that the City Council hereby establishes the goal of the
City of St. Louis Park to obtain participation in its recycling program from
50% (on average) of all single family homes, multi -family dwellings and
businesses by the year 1990; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City staff be directed to determine the
programs necessary which must be implemented, including financing, and report
to the City Council by November 16, 1987.
Adopted by the City Council September 21, 1987
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Approved as to form and execution:
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