RES 2004-05 - 00002186RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -05
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RECYCLING OPTIONS FOR CRTs
WHEREAS, technological advances in the electronic features of personal computers and
televisions have created an inadvertent environmental problem when used electronic products
need to be disposed; and
WHEREAS, this electronic waste stream, often called E- waste, includes old televisions and
computer monitors that have picture tubes or cathode ray tubes (CRTs) containing two to eight
pounds of lead per tube; and
WHEREAS, these CRTs contribute to lead contamination of our water, air and soil when
disposed with other mixed municipal wastes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley supports efforts to ensure a long -term, sustainable system to
ensure the proper management of old televisions and computers, without reliance on government -
only solutions;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fridley supports
the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board's legislative initiative incorporating
manufacturer responsibility for the development of reliable and convenient collection and
recycling options for CRTs, including a mechanism to address the backlog of old CRTs and a
preference for advance recycling fees without reliance on local government for the management of
CRTs, effective July 1, 2005.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
26TH DAY OF JANUARY 2004.
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SCOTT J. LUND — MAYOR
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DEBRA A. SKOGE - CITY CLERK