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• <br />AGENDA ITEM 6B <br />STAFF ORIGNINATOR: Marty Asleson <br />MEETING DATE: April 11, 2005 <br />TOPIC: Consideration of Resolution 05 -56 Supporting Convenient, <br />Responsible, Free Disposal Options For Electronics <br />VOTE REQUIRED: Simple majority <br />BACKGROUND <br />A landfill ban of cathode ray tubes (CRTs) will go into effect on July 1, 2005. The CRT ban <br />includes all computer monitors and TVs. This will result in problems and additional costs for <br />all involved in waste disposal. <br />The Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board ( SWMCB) is comprised of 6 metropolitan <br />counties including Anoka County and is very involved in the legislative process. The SWMCB <br />supports legislation regarding the management of electronic waste that incorporates shared <br />responsibility among manufacturers, retailers, and generators; reliable and convenient recycling <br />options; responsible recycling of CRTs; a mechanism to address the backlog of CRTs; and a <br />preference for cost internalization or advance recycling fees over end -of -life fees and without <br />relying on local government. <br />On behalf of Anoka County Cities, County Commissioner Jim Kordiak requests the Cities of <br />Anoka County consider adopting a resolution on this issue supporting the SWMCB legislative <br />efforts. The resolution would support convenient, responsible, free disposal options for our <br />residents. The Environmental Board reviewed this issue at their March 30, 2005 meeting and <br />recommended the City consider this resolution. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff is recommending the support of Resolution 05 -56 Supporting Convenient, Responsible, <br />Free Disposal Options for Electronics. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1. Letter to the Mayors, Anoka County Commissioner Jim Kordiak <br />Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board 2005 Legislative Package <br />