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RESOLUTION NO. 90-110
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
PURCHASING POLICY FOR RECYCLED PRODUCTS
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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
wastestream 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 wastestream thereby extending
landfill life expectancy and reducing expenses; and
WHEREAS, the State Integrated Solid Waste Management
Act of 1989 mandates cities to reduce their wastestream
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 Tustin, California, as follows:
1. That a purchasing policy for recycled products
will established to read as follows:
A. PURPOSE AND INTENT
It is the intent of the City Council that the City of
Tustin 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.
B. POLICY
1. It is the policy of the City of Tustin to purchase
and use recycled products whenever possible to the extent
that such use does not negatively impact health, safety,
or operational efficiency.
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2. Purchase of products which cannot be recycled or
reused is strongly discouraged.
3. 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 stationary using recycled
paper.
4. 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 not be limited to the following:
1. Ail paper products
2. Plastic materials
3. Glass materials
4. Oil based products
5. Carstops
6. Containers
7. Metal products
8. Construction and commercial goods
5. The City shall cooperate with the County of Orange
and other environmental agencies in the development of
programs and procedures which will further this policy.
PASSED kND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Tustin, California, held on the
20th day of August 1990. ,; /~.~f
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City of Tustin
RESOLUTION CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
RESOLUTION NO. 90-110
MARY E. WYNN, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of
the City of Tustin, California, does hereby certify that the whole
number of the members of the city Council of the city of Tustin is
five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 90-110 was duly and
regularly introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council held on the 20th day of Auqust, 1990 by the following
vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES: Edgar, Puckett, Pontious, Potts, Prescott
COUNCILMEMBER NOES: None
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: None
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: None
Mary F~. W n, City C~erk