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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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� A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION
� REGARDING CRT (CATHODE RAY TUBE)WASTE
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� WHEREAS,technological advances in the areas of computers and televisions have
', created an inadvertent environmental problem when electronic products need to be disposed; and
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' WHEREAS,this waste stream, called E-waste, includes old TVs and computer monitors
� that have picture tubes or cathode ray tubes contauung 2 to 8 pounds of lead per tube; and
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WHEREAS,these items contribute to lead in our water, air, and soil when disposed with
other mixed wastes; and
` WHEREAS,the City of Orono supports efforts to ensure a long-term and sustainable
system to ensure the proper management of old TVs and computers without reliance on
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{ NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orono City Council supports the
I Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board's legislative initiative to create a viable solution
' for electronic waste before the legislative prolubition on placement of products with cathode ray
� tubes (televisions and computer monitors)becomes effective on July 1, 2005; and
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� BE IT FIJRTHER 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.
: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono,Minnesota at a regular meeting held on
� February 14, 2005.
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Linda S. Vee, City Clerk Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor
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