HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1989.11.30 - 17126Miscellafleous R9.:3olution #893Z5
Oakland Uonnty Board o f Commissioners
From: County Commissioner Michael D. McCulloch, District 11
Re: USE OF RECYCLED PRODUCTS BY COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
Date: November 30, 1989
Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, Oakland County is actively engaged in the development
and management of solid '4 aste disposal; and
WHEREAS, in order to avert a crisis in solid waste, not only must
the County develop a solid waste disposal system, it must also educate
and promote citizen awareness of how to protect our environment and
conserve our limited natural resources;
WHEREAS, the County recognizes the value of recycling and has
undertaken A program of collecting items for re-use, but has no
comprehensive program for the purchase and use of recycled products;
and
WHEREAS, any viable recycling program requires active
participation in both the collection of refuse for recycling and the
use of recycled products.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
- Commissioners does hereby institute a policy of purchasing and/or
using recycled products whenever feasible and does direct that the
County Executive instruct the Director of Management and Budget to
have the Purchasing Department develop a policy for submission to,
and approval of, the Board of Commissioners which utilizes recycled
products whenever feasible.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MYchael D. Mcrulloch
County Commissioner
District #11
#89325
November 30, 1989
The Chairperson referred the resolution to Planning and Building
Committee. There were no objections.