05-11 - 02-15 - Support Electronic Waste Recycling Resolution 05-11 February 15, 2005
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF
ELECTRONIC 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 of; and
WHEREAS, this waste stream, called E-waste, includes old televisions and
computer monitors that have picture tubes or cathode ray tubes 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, Golden Valley supports efforts to ensure a long-term and sustainable
system to ensure the proper management of old televisions and computers without reliance
on government-only solutions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley, Minnesota that the City supports the Solid Waste Management Coordinating
Board's legislative initiative to create a viable solution for electronic waste before the
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 method that does not require substantial end-of-life fees.
G
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Donald G. Tay l Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Pentel
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Grayson, Loomis, Pentel and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.