Number
111628
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HINES
Title
Substitute resolution directing the Division of Intergovernmental Relations-Department of Administration to seek uniform statewide solid waste regulatory reform for dealing in discarded, salvageable and recyclable materials.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Intergovernmental Relations Division-Department of Administration (IRD) to work with the appropriate state agencies and the Wisconsin Legislature to establish minimum standards for solid waste collection, transportation and processing that includes uniform statewide record-keeping and reporting requirements for discarded, salvageable and recyclable materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
The resolution also directs the IRD to work with the Office of Justice Assistance- Department of Administration and the Wisconsin Department of Justice to promote implementation of regional and statewide electronic record reporting and data systems for transactions involving secondhand dealers and discarded items such as metal, construction materials and vehicles submitted for parts or scrap.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council has found that the collection and recycling of discarded materials promotes the health and safety of the city and increases the desirability of the city as a place to establish and conduct business, and as a place of residence: and
Whereas, The Common Council has further found that recycling businesses contribute to economic growth and manufacturing and therefore licenses and regulates the collection and dealing of discarded junk, including ferrous and nonferrous metals, within the city to promote public health and safety, encourage new business and manufacturing, improve the environment and reduce crime, including the unlawful conversion of stolen properties; and
Whereas, The orderly and safe collection of discarded items, including discarded metal products, within the city is particularly susceptible...
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