1986-184-Establishing Waste/Source Reduction As A Priority In The Use And Management Of Hazardous MaterialsRESOLUTION NO. 1986 -184
ESTABLISHING WASTE /SOURCE REDUCTION AS A
PRIORITY IN THE USE AND MA14AGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN THE
TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA
WHEREAS, the presence of hazardous substances and hazardous wastes in the Town
of Los Gatos creates a potential threat to public health and safety;
and
WHEREAS, there are cost - effective practices and technologies now readily
available by which to significantly reduce the amount and toxicity of
hazardous materials initially used as well as imposed on society's
waste management capabilities; and
WHEREAS, waste /source reduction benefits chemical users by reducing waste
disposal fees and long term liability, as well as the costs of
chemical feedstock materials; and
WHEREAS, there is a trend in state and federal law away from disposing of
hazardous wastes in landfills, creating a serious need for
alternatives; and
WHEREAS, with the passage of AB 2948, all cities and counties will be
authorized to adopt plans for the management and ultimate disposition
of all hazardous wastes generated within their boundaries,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that it is the policy of the Town of Los Gatos to
encourage and promote practices and technologies that will, in order to priority:
° First, reduce the use of hazardous substances and the
generation of hazardous wastes at their source:
° Second, recover and recycle the remaining wastes for reuse;
° Third, treat those wastes not amenable to source reduction
or recycling so that the environment and community health
are not threatened by their ultimate disposal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the County fo
Santa Clara,
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos held on 15th day of December 1986 by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Joanne Benjamin, Eric D. Carlson, Thomas J.
Ferrito, Robert L. Hamilton, and Mayor Brent N. Ventura
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS None
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS
None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS
None
SIGNED:
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CLERK OF THE TONfd OF L 5 GAIOS