HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-34 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-34
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL COMPUTER RECYCLING ACT
WHEREAS, used personal computers and monitors are becoming outdated at an
ever-increasing rate, threatening to burden local waste managers and governments and
pollute the environment; and,
WHEREAS, the number of computers needing to be disposed of is predicted to
reach a half billion by 2007, while the average new computer bought this year will last only
two years; and,
WHEREAS, Congressman Mike Thompson of the 1st District of California is
reintroducing legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to promote the recycling and
reuse of computes and monitors through a grant program, funded by a fee of no more than
$10 on the sale of computers and monitors, for local governments and organization to
establish and run collection and recycling programs operations; and,
WHEREAS, some local governments are struggling to develop computer recycling
and reuse programs but are facing high costs and a lack of infrastructure for handling the
waste; and,
WHEREAS, computers are considered hazardous waste when discarded into
landfills, containing such toxins as lead, chromium, cadmium, mercury, zinc, and
brominated flame retardants, and posing a danger to the environment and human health;
and,
WHEREAS, most computer owners lack responsible recycling and reuse options for
disposing of their outdate computer.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Ukiah
supports the National Computer Recycling Act, which will build much-needed infrasturcture
for handling computer waste and has garnered the support of the League of California
Cities, encourages its residents, businesses, and organizations to recycle and reuse
outdated computer equipment, and will continue to implement its programs to prevent the
disposal of computers into the local waste stream.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 2nd day of April 2003, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Rodin, Andersen, Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson
None
None ~~ayor
ATTEST:
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Marie Ulvila, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2003-34
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