CCR2015055-Recycling
COMMON COUNCIL – CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #055-2015
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO CONSIDER JOINING THE WAUKESHA
COUNTY RECYCLING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, under Chapter 287 Wisconsin Statutes, Waukesha County serves as the
“Responsible Unit” for twenty-five (25) Municipalities, including compliance with the
effective recycling program requirements under Chapter NR 542 Wis. Admin. Code,
and;
WHEREAS, the public/private partnership at the Waukesha County Material Recycling
Facility (MRF) has allowed the County to provide recyclable processing, education
programs, blue bins and drop-off boxes to the 25 communities at no cost, while
distributing over $12 million in dividend payments to communities to help recover
recyclable collection cost and reduce property taxes, and;
WHEREAS, through state recycling grants, the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources encourages recycling program efficiencies such as intergovernmental
agreements and program consolidations, and;
WHEREAS, starting in 2015, Waukesha County is planning for major changes to their
recycling program, including switching to a single sort system, and;
WHEREAS, not being an original partner in the Waukesha County coordinated
recycling program, the City of Muskego is interested in additional information to
consider joining the program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Muskego is requesting
program information and a fiscal analysis regarding the possibility of joining the
Waukesha County recycling program, including factors such as: financial assistance for
recycling containers and direct hauling, meeting program educational requirements,
processing and marketing of delivered recyclables, and administration of state grant
funds.
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DATED THIS _26_ DAY OF MAY, 2015.
SPONSORED BY
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #055-2015 which
was adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
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Clerk-Treasurer