HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/1995 SWC MinutesMOUNT PROSPECT SOLID WASTE COMMISSION
MEETING OF APRIL 20, 1995
PRESENT: Dick Bachhuber, Holly Johnson, George Luteri,
Rod Mobus, Harold Rentschler, Mary Rosen, Ken Westlake and
Mary Winkler.
Lisa Angell - Solid Waste Coordinator
Craig Bonder - Loyola University Graduate Student
Mark Krysiak - Loyola University Graduate Student
ABSENT: Bill Donovan
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Westlake call the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
CITIZEN FORUM:
Mr. Bonder and Mr. Krysiak stated they were attending the meet-
ing as part of a class assignment. (Students were to attend a
citizens environmental commission meeting.)
SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS/DATA:
The Solid Waste Coordinator reported the increase in the number
of tires now being collected at multifamily properties. ARC
Disposal will collect the tires and take them to the WWTS for
appropriate disposal. To collect the $2.50 per tire disposal
fee ARC Disposal provides a list identifying where the tires are
collected from which enables the Village to back charge the
property.
several of the Commissioners questioned what SWANCC does with
the tires after disposal at the WTTS. Although the Coordinator
was not sure who SWANCC contracted with for the processing of
tires, it was reported there was a processing center in down
state Illinois.
Copies of the business recycling survey drafted by Commissioners
Johnson and Winkler were distributed for review by the Commis-
sion. The Coordinator informed the Commission that Janet
Hansen, Executive Director of the Mount Prospect Chamber offered
to place the survey in the Chamber's Newsletter. The Commission
welcomed the opportunity to utilize the Chamber's generous offer.
Although there were a few suggestions for revisions, the draft
survey was well received and Commissioners Johnson and Winkler
were thanked for their efforts.
The Coordinator explained the extended leaf collection program
that was approved for implementation this fall. Residents will
be able to continue to set out leaves for collection at no cost
after collection by Village crews until December 15, if they use
biodegradable compost bags. This service is being provided by
the Village to accommodate residents whose trees do not drop
their leaves until late in the season.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY:
The Solid Waste Coordinator requested the Commissioners confirm
their time for volunteering at the April 22 collection at the
WTTS.
SWANCC:
Vice Chair Luteri shared the following information with the
Commission:
1) The initial quarterly meeting scheduled has been modified to
semi-annually.
2) The transfer station, again, has a permit to accept yard
waste.
3) Vice Chair Luteri is scheduled to inspect the transfer sta-
tion.
4) Inspections; one (1) scheduled and one (1) unscheduled per
month.
He reported that to date any infractions identified at the in-
spection are minor and quick and appropriate action is always
taken.
OPEN HOUSE:
The Coordinator reminded the Commission that the Public Works
Open House is scheduled for May 20 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Chairman Westlake stated that Commissioners Mobus, Rentschler
and he finally met to discuss the Adopt -A -Highway program.
Chairman Westlake indicated he was going to do additional re-
search on the start-up and on-going costs.
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, May 18, at 7:30 PM
in the Public Works Facility.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
9:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
M. Lisa Angell
Solid Waste Coordinator