HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/2003 SWC minutesMOUNT PROSPECT SOLID WASTE COMMISSION
JANUARY '16, 2003
MEETING MINUTES
PRESENT
George Luted, Rod Mobus, Pankaj Parikh, Mary Rosen, Mary Winkler, and Ken Westlake.
Lisa Angell Public Works
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Luted called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from the January 17. 2002 Commission meeting were approved as written.
Minutes from the April 18, 2002 Commission meeting were approved as written.
CITIZEN FORUM
No individuals were in attendance to address the Commission. The Solid Waste Coordinator reported
Public Works did receive a suggestion from a resident regarding the Christmas tree collection period.
The resident suggested the period for collecting trees for composting be extended to accommodate those
residents who leave their trees up beyond the current collection period could compost their trees.
SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS AND DATA
It was noted that the amount of recyclables collected in December 2002, 1,352,50 pounds was the largest
quantity collected since the Village implemented the recycling program in 1989.
There was a brief discussion on the on-going problems with the collection of corrugated cardboard.
Public Works is aware that the ARC drivers will leave properly prepared corrugated behind and/or the
ARC refuse driver disposes of it with the regular garbage.
The Solid Waste Coordinator reported that she has talked to the reute supervisor on a number of
occasions. It is her understanding that ARC will have new recycling trucks in April that will be able to
compact the boxes so size and quantity will no longer be an issue. Until then, the drivers are to tag and
submit a daily list of recyclables that were not collected and why.
OTHER
· Soda Bottle Receptacles
The Village is still waiting for the shipment of the plastic recycling receptacles in the shape of a soda
bottle. Purchased by SWANCC the containers will be placed in visible locations throughout the
community to encourage the recycling of plastic containers.
Environmental Awareness Calendars
The Village ordered several thousand April Environmental Awareness Calendars from SWANCC.
Provided at no cost the calendars will be distributed to all local elementary and junior high schools.
Open House
The Commission will again man the solid waste "booth" at the May 17, 2003 Public Works Open
House.
Commercial Solid Waste Contract
Chairman Luteri informed the Commission members that the Village and Chamber of Commerce may
once again evaluate the feasibility of a Village administered exclusive commercial solid waste
contract.
EXT MEETING
The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2003 in the Public Works Facility, 1700 West
Central Road at 7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Thers being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
M. Lisa Angell
Solid Waste Coordinator
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