19910326 r-91-13RESOLUTION NO. R-91-13
FAIRFAX COUNTY BUSINESS RECYCLING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
WHEREAS, recycling is an important way to preserve resources
and protect the environment, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax is currently preparing a state-
mandated solid waste management plan which includes commercially
generated trash that is hauled directly to the County resource
recovery facility and landfill, and
WHEREAS, businesses must contribute in order to meet the
recycling goals of 10 percent by 1991; 15 percent by 1993 and 25
percent by 1995, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax is funding the County recycling
program through direct payment of tipping fees for residential
solid waste disposal and through trash disposal fees paid to trash
haulers by City businesses,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Fairfax that the city Manager be authorized to enter into an
agreement with Fairfax County to administer the City's business
recycling program in accordance with the plan outlined by the
County, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City staff is directed to
include this agreement as part of the City's Solid Waste Management
Plan.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of March, 1991.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
C~ty-QClerk