City of Milwaukee - File #: 090471

• File #: 090471
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/28/2009
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Final action: 10/13/2009
• Title: Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to evaluate and report on the feasibility of solar trash and recycling bins for placement in locations throughout the City.
• Sponsors: ALD. ZIELINSKI
• Indexes: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ENERGY CONSERVATION, GARBAGE CARTS, REPORTS AND STUDIES

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
10/15/2009	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
10/13/2009	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
9/30/2009	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Individuals present: Ald. Zielinski, 14th Aldemanic Dist. Ald. Kovac, 3rd Aldermanic Dist. Wanda Booker, Dept. of Public Works, Sanitation Ald. Kovac asked to be added as a co-sponsor.	Pass	4:0
9/24/2009	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
9/24/2009	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
9/10/2009	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR	Pass	4:0
9/4/2009	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
9/4/2009	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
9/4/2009	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
9/1/2009	1	CITY CLERK	DRAFT SUBMITTED
7/28/2009	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
090471
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference

Sponsor
ALD. ZIELINSKI
Title
Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to evaluate and report on the feasibility of solar trash and recycling bins for placement in locations throughout the City.
Analysis
Solar trash and recycling bins hold 4 to 5 times the material of a traditional litter baskets. These receptacles are also equipped with a signal that can alert staff when the receptacle is full, reducing the number of trips required to maintain the receptacles. This resolution directs the Department of Public Works to evaluate and report on the feasibility of solar trash and recycling bins for placement in locations throughout the City and possible funding sources.

Body
Whereas, Solar-powered trash compactors and recyclers have been shown to save energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to trash pickup by 80 percent; and

Whereas, Solar-powered trash compactors and recyclers are currently being piloted by governments and other entities in 40 states and 20 other countries; and

Whereas, The installation of these receptacles in areas throughout the City that experience a large amount of pedestrian traffic will serve as an example of the City’s dedication to energy efficiency, decreasing emissions and use of natural resources; and

Whereas, Several cities have successfully piloted the use of these receptacles and many have utilized available state and federal grants for their adoption; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works is directed to study the benefits and costs of purchasing and installing solar powered trash compactors in locations throughout the City with heavy pedestrian usage; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Department of Public Works will explore potential grant sources for the adoption of these receptacles and report their findings to the Common Council.

Requestor
Draft...