1989-014
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CITY OF HOPKINS
RESOLUTION NO. 89-14
AFFIRMING THE CITY OF HOPKINS' COMMITMENT TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF
SOURCE-SEPARATED RECYCLING
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council, by State Statute, has established a
source-separation goal of at least sixteen percent (16~) for Hennepin
County; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County, in order to achieve that goal, has established a
source separation goal for municipalities to recycle 10~ of the residential
waste stream consisting of a minimum three types of materials including
paper, glass and cans by December 31, 1989; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins is committed to achieving the source-
separation goals established by Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins recognizes the necessity for increasing it's
recycling efforts in order that a larger percentage of the City's waste
stream be diverted from landfills or other solid waste disposal facilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Hopkins hereby affirms its
commitment to increase the level of abatement of the City's waste to
achieve Hennepin County's 10~ goal by December 31, 1989 through increased
source separated recycling activity; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Hopkins hereby affirms its
commitment to provide convenient and cost-efficient recycling programs
which will provide the residents of Hopkins with the opportunity to reduce
the amount of refuse they produce by recycling. Currently, the programs
provided by the City include weekly collection for residents in single
family to tri-plex unit dwellings, a drop off center for residents and
small businesses not serviced by the collection program, separate yard
waste and brush collection, and a special spring clean up collection
program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City staff be directed to expand current
recycling program efforts to include convenient and cost-efficient
recycling collection to townhouses, condominiums and apartment buildings;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City staff continue to work closely with
private recycling efforts, encouraging such activity to increase the level
of abatement of the City's waste stream.
Adopted by the City Council of the
February, 1989.