88-GGGRESOLUTION NO. 88-G,"C.,.C,,.'
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PARTICIPATION
IN A CURBSIDE RECYCLING PILOT PROGRAM
TO BE OPERATED FOR A SIX TO NINE MONTH
PERIOD BY THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY.
WHEREAS, Florida State legislation in its Solid Waste
Management Bill (CS/CS/SBl192) has established mandatory recycling
goals for municipalities; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the environment to divert
recyctable material from landfills; and
WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach has successfully operated
a municipal Recycling Center since March, 1982, where citizens can
recycle aluminum and newsprint on a voluntary basis; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to initiate curbside recycling
throughout Palm Beach County the Solid Waste Authority will operate a
pilot curbside recycling collection program for a six to nine month
period in a manner so as not to interfere with the regularly
designated hauler; and
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Authority and the City of Boynton
Beach mutually recognize the advantages an~-oppQrtunities of pro-
actively assuming responsibility for recycling; and
WHEREAS, the pilot program will lend itself to the establish-
ment of a long term, recycling program by demonstrating the feasibility
and public support of curbside recycling; and
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Authority will provide assistance in
the transition to a permanent program should the City opt to operate
its own curbside program either internally or through a contractual
hauler to realize the ultimate recycling goals as outlined in the
Solid Waste Management Bill.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City commission of the
City of Boynton Beach, Florida, that:
A designated neighborhood will participate in a six to nine
month curbside recycling pilot program operated by the Solid Waste
Authority of Palm Beach County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
(Corporate Seal )
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Commissioner