HomeMy Public PortalAbout2007-007 Resolution Supporting Electronic Waste ReductionMember Weir introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2007-07
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ELECTRONIC WASTE REDUCTION
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 Medina 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.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Medina 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.
Dated: February 20, 2007.
Carolyn A. Stith, Acting Mayor
ATTEST:
Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Cavanaugh and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
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February 20, 2007
Smith, Weir, Cavanaugh, Johnson
and the following voted against same: (Absent: Crosby)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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February 20, 2007