HomeMy Public PortalAbout1990_01_09_R006RESOLUTION NO. 90- 6
PRESENTED January 9, 1990
ADOPTED J0nuar¥ 9, 1990
A RESOLUTION: PROMOTING RECYCING EFFORTS WITHIN THE TOWN OF LEESBURG
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Town Council has historically supported recycling efforts of individuals
and organizations; and
WHEREAS, the town Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a live Christmas tree pick-
up and planting program; and
WHEREAS, the town is represented by the Director of Engineering and Public Works at regular
meetings of the Northern Virginia Waste Management Board which is working toward regional recycling
solutions; and
WHEREAS, the town's utilities department is working with the equipment maintenance division,
local service stations and the County's Recycling Coordinator to conduct an antifreeze/coolant recycling
program; and
WHEREAS, the town has promoted and endorsed a used oil recycling program by distributing and
publicizing Northern Virginia Planning District Commission posters and other printed material; and
WHEREAS, the town has donated the temporary use of its brush and tree limb chipper to the
County's Recycling Coordinator to reduce Christmas trees to mulch during the holiday season thereby
more effectively using the landfill; and
WHEREAS, the town's leaf and brush collection program is designed to allow for disposal by
means other than landfill; and
WHEREAS, other recycling efforts are being conducted by the town staff, the Environmental
Advisory Commission, Keep Loudoun Beautiful and Loudoun County's Recycling Coordinator:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The Town Council endorses and supports the search for effective recycling programs and directs
the manager and his staff to work with Loudoun County and other agencies to develop an effective
recycling program within the Town of Leesburg.
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RESOLUTION: PROMOTING RECYCLING EFFORTS WITHIN THE TOWN OF LEESBURG
PASSED this 9th day of January , 1990.
ATTEST:
Rbber~ E ~Se'vil~ ~ay-or '
Town of Leesburg
Clerk of Council
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