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LIAISON REPORT
August 24, 1990 ✓ 'r,
TO: Council Colleagues RECEIVED
FROM: Penny Rappa 0 1990
SUBJECT: RECYCLING CONFERENCE aCrcem ,
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The main point I would like to convey from the conference is an attitude toward garbage.
If we begin to see waste as a RESOURCE and not as a liability, we can do what we are
supposed to do — PLAN FOR THE FUTURE.
The week-long conference included workshops and facility tours. Speakers from
throughout the United States shared success stories. Every conceivable recycling
program was discussed. Some are very real opportunities for us.
California and the passage of AB 939 is in actuality following actions taken by several
other states. States such as Minnesota, New Jersey, South Carolina and Washington
have completed their Integrated Waste Management Plans and are implementing them
in a variety of ways.
Both state and federal representatives are pursuing legislation, tax credits and numerous
market development incentives to create business opportunities for reuseable resources.
On tonight's agenda is a procurement policy for a recycled product purchasing policy.
We tend to think primarily of paper, but that is really a small piece of the picture.
Our County Recycling Coordinator is very knowledgeable as to the opportunities for
purchasing many other products with a recycled content. I would hope as an introduction
to this new policy, the Management Team would consider a presentation.
I have shared with San Luis Garbage some ideas I picked up and they are investigating
them as a possible orange bag replacement approach.
I found it fascinating to see in actual use the various materials recovery facilities. It is also
mind-boggling the price tags that accompany the equipment.
Thanks to the Council for the opportunity to attend the conference. I would be happy to
meet with any of you for more information.
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