HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-056 Council ResolutionCity of Lino Lakes
Resolution No. 05 -56
Supporting Legislation Request —
Convenient, Responsible, Free Disposal Options For Electronics
WHEREAS: technological advances in the areas of computers and televisions have
created an inadvertent environmental problem when electronics need to be disposed; and
WHEREAS: this waste stream, called E- waste, includes old TVs and computer monitors
that have picture tubes or cathode ray tubes containing 2 to 8 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 Lino Lakes supports efforts to ensure a long -term and
sustainable system to ensure the proper management of old TVs and computers without
reliance on government only solutions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the City of Lino Lakes supports the
Solid Waste Management Board's legislative initiative to create a viable solution for
electronic waste before legislative prohibition on placement of products with cathode ray
tubes (televisions and computer monitors) becomes effective on July 1, 2005; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that legislation to solve this problem should include
provisions to require manufacturer responsibility, reliable and convenient collection
options, responsible recycling of CRTs, a mechanisms to address the backlog of CRTs,
and a funding mechanism that does not require substantial end -of -life fees.
Approved this 1 lth Day of April, 2005.
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City of Lino Lakes
Resolution No. 05 -56
Supporting Legislation Request —
Convenient, Responsible, Free Disposal Options For Electronics
WHEREAS: technological advances in the areas of computers and televisions have
created an inadvertent environmental problem when electronics need to be disposed; and
WHEREAS: this waste stream, called E- waste, includes old TVs and computer monitors
that have picture tubes or cathode ray tubes containing 2 to 8 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 Lino Lakes supports efforts to ensure a long -term and
sustainable system to ensure the proper management of old TVs and computers without
reliance on government only solutions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the City of Lino Lakes supports the
Solid Waste Management Board's legislative initiative to create a viable solution for
electronic waste before legislative prohibition on placement of products with cathode ray
tubes (televisions and computer monitors) becomes effective on July 1, 2005; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that legislation to solve this problem should include
provisions to require manufacturer responsibility, reliable and convenient collection
options, responsible recycling of CRTs, a mechanism to address the backlog of CRTs,
and a funding mechanism that does not require substantial end -of -life fees.
Approved this l lth Day of April, 2005.
ATTEST:
_.iii Blair, C; Clerk
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John Berge/son, fi2ayor