Res 2005- 23 Supporting Initiative on Electronics RecyclingCITY OF MENDTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 05-23
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COORDINATING BOARD'S
LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE ON ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
WHEREAS, technological advances in the areas of computers and televisions has
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 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 Mendota Heights 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 Mendota Heights
hereby 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 bacldog of
CRTs, and a funding method that does not require substantial end-of-life fees.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights
This 19th day of April, 2005.
ATTEST:
By-(
Ka g een M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ME OT HEIGHTS
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