HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-050 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-50
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
COORDINATING BOARD'S LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE TO CREATE A
VIABLE SOLUTION FOR ELECTRONIC WASTE
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 Brooklyn Center supports efforts to ensure a long-term and
sustainable system to ensure the proper management of TVs and computers without reliance on
government-only solutions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the City of Brooklyn Center 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.
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.
March 14.2005
Date U Mayor 4
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay La.sman, and Diane Niesen;
and the following voted against the same: Mary 0' Con or
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed ana adopted.