HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2005-135CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-135
SUPPORTING ELECTRONICS WASTE RECYCLING LEGISLATION
WHEREAS, Technological advances in the areas of computers and televisions have created an
inadvertent environmental problem when electronic products need to be disposed; and
WHEREAS, this waste stream, called E -waste, includes old TVs and computer monitors that have
cathode ray tubes (CRTs) containing two to eight pounds of lead per tube; and
WHEREAS, these items contribute to lead in our water, air, and soil when disposed with other
mixed wastes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth supports efforts to ensure a long-term and sustainable system for
the proper management of old TVs and computers without reliance on government -only solutions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA that the City of Plymouth supports legislation to create a viable
solution for electronic waste through: 1) shared responsibility among manufacturers, retailers, and
generators for proper processing and recycling of CRTs; 2) reliable and convenient recycling
options; 3) responsible recycling of CRTs; 4) a mechanism to address the backlog of CRTs; and 5)
a preference for cost internalization or advance recycling fees over end -of -life fees and without
relying on local government.
Adopted by the City Council on March 29, 2005.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS.
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth,
Minnesota, certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth
City Council on March 29, 2005, with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a
correct transcription thereof.
WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this
day of
City Clerk