HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 90-36RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 36
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING A PURCHASING POLICY
FOR RECYCLED PRODUCTS
WHEREAS, the volume of material disposed of at County sanitary
landfills has been increasing annually; and
WHEREAS, sanitary landfill space is at a premium, and it is
becoming increasingly difficult to site new landfills; and
WHEREAS, much of the material that enters the waste stream can
be recycled and reused or incorporated in the manufacture of new
products; and
WHEREAS, City participation in and promotion of recycling
programs can significantly reduce the volume of material entering
the waste stream thereby extending landfill life expectancy and
reducing expenses; and
WHEREAS, the State Integrated Solid Waste Management Act of
1989 (AB 939) mandates cities to reduce their waste stream to
sanitary landfills by 25% in 1995 and 50% in the year 2000; and
WHEREAS, for recycling programs to be effective, markets must
be developed for products which incorporate post consumer materials
in their manufacture;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Diamond Bar, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true.
2. That a purchasing policy for recycled products will be
'� established to read as set forth in Exhibit A.
PASSED APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of March, 1990.
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Mayo
I Lynda Burgess, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held
on the 20th day of March, 1990, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Forbing, Horcher, Miller,
Mayor Pro Tem Werner and
Mayor Papen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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PURCHASING POLICY: RECYCLED PRODUCTS
PURPOSE
It is the intent of the City Council that the City of Diamond Bar
take a leadership role not only in recycling its waste products but
also in the purchase of recycled products for use in the delivery
of City services. It is the purpose of this section to provide
direction to the City Manager and the Purchasing Agent in the
procurement and use of recycled products.
POLICY
A. It is the policy of the City of Diamond Bar to purchase and
use recycled products whenever possible to the extent that
such use does not negatively impact health, safety, or
operational efficiency.
B. Purchase of products which cannot be recycled or reused is
strongly discouraged.
C. Recycled paper shall be purchased and used in all copy
machines which will accept it and shall also be used for as
many printing purposes as possible.
City departments and divisions shall use for their masthead
stationery, envelopes, and business cards recycled paper which
includes both secondary and post -consumer recycled content.
To the maximum extent possible post -consumer recycled content
paper shall be used. The percentages of post -consumer and
secondary content shall be spelled out in the bid
specifications for letterhead and other paper grades based on
maximum industry availability. A recycled paper designation
shall be printed on all City stationery using recycled paper.
D. City departments shall examine their purchasing specifications
and, where feasible, restructure them to require the use of
products which incorporate recycled materials in their
manufacture. These materials shall include, but no be limited
to the following:
1. All paper products
2. Plastic materials
3. Glass materials
4. Oil based products
5. Carstops
6. Containers
7. Metal Products
8. Construction and commercial goods
E. The City shall cooperate with the County of Los Angeles and
other governmental agencies in the development of programs ad
procedures which will further this policy.
EXHIBIT "A"