HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 34-91 09/17/1991 RESOLUTION NO. 34-91
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COLLECTION DAY
WHEREAS, the V~ilage of Mount Prospect recognizes the disposal of
household hazardous materials in landfills is increasingly viewed as
unacceptable; and
WHEREAS, the improper disposal of hazardous materials can cause
serious human and environmental consequences; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the average household contains three to
ten gallons of materials hazardous to our health and environment; and
WHEP~EAS, the Village of Mo~nt Prospect has developed waste reduction
programs for municipal solid waste and is comitted to the further
development of waste minimization and alternative disposal methods for
hazardous materials; and
WHEREAS, the disposal of household hazardous materials impacts local
governments and their residents and comprehensive solutions to this
problem must come from cooperation between local and' state agencies, and
WH~, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency sponsors
Household Hazardous Materials Collection Days in selected co~nunities;
and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect has submitted a detailed
application to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency requesting
siting of a one day househould hazardous materials collection day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY T~E MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUST~.F..g OF
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That the Village of Mount Prospect urges approval for
siting of a one day household hazardous collection by the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency.
SECTION TWO: That the Village Clerk of the Village of Mount Prospect is
hereby instructed to certify and forward a copy of the Resolution to
the Director of the Illinois Enviromental Protection Agency.
SECTION TWO: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
A'~qZS: Busse, Clowes, Hoefert, Floros, Wilks
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Corcoran
PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of September 1991. ~
Gerald L. Farley /
Mayor ~
ATTEST:
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk