HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.a. Adopt Resolution encouraging pollution prevention and weekRESOLUTION NO. 2012 -077 3 Q.
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
RESOLUTION DECLARING POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District to protect
public health and the environment; and
WHEREAS, the presence of hazardous substances in homes and businesses in the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District service area which could be improperly
discharged to sanitary sewers or storm drains creates a potential threat to public health
and the environment; and
WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the San Francisco
Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board support reducing hazardous discharges at
the source through more efficient use, conservation, product substitution, recycling,
reuse and waste reduction, which is termed pollution prevention; and
WHEREAS, pollution prevention techniques will reduce the amount of hazardous
substances being discharged to sanitary sewers and storm drains; and
WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, in partnership with
Mt. View Sanitary District, accepts and properly disposes of household and
commercially - generated hazardous waste from the cities of Clayton, Concord, Danville,
Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon and Walnut Creek and
the unincorporated communities in central Contra Costa County, and adopting pollution
prevention measures will reduce the amount and cost of handling and proper disposal
of this waste; and
WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, a certified green business, is
partnering with other agencies in the county to certify and recognize green businesses
through the Contra Costa Green Business Program; and
WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is partnering with the Contra
Costa Clean Water Program to inspect businesses to reduce pollution in storm drains;
and
WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is partnering with the Contra
Costa County Office of the Sheriff, the cities of Clayton, Concord, Danville, Martinez,
Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon and Walnut Creek, Allied Waste Services of
Contra Costa County, Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority and Concord
Disposal to provide collection and proper disposal of nearly 15 tons of unwanted
residential pharmaceutical waste in central Contra Costa County since February 2009;
and
WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District has specific programs for
educating dischargers about the positive effects pollution prevention practices can have
on the environment and how critical proper use, storage and disposal of hazardous
substances in the household and work place are to protecting the environment; and
Resolution No. 2012 -077
Pollution Prevention Week
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WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is promoting awareness of the
impact that mercury and other pollutants are having on the Bay by implementing a
mandatory Dental Amalgam Program and continuing a partnership with the Contra
Costa Master Gardeners to promote integrated pest management; and
WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District offers educational programs for
more than 4,000 students in its service area from elementary, middle and high schools
in the areas of water quality, pollution prevention and wastewater treatment processes
and the life of the Delta; and
WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District recognizes the contributions of
residents and businesses that prevent pollution and organizations that provide pollution
prevention education; and
WHEREAS, Monday, September 17 through Sunday, September 23, 2012, is
recognized nationally as Pollution Prevention Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is the policy of the Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District to encourage and promote pollution prevention practices, technologies
and education which will reduce the amount of hazardous substances being discharged
to sanitary sewers and storm drains; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors declares that September 17
through September 23, 2012 be recognized within the Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District as Pollution Prevention Week.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th Day of September 2012, by the Board of Directors
of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District by the following vote:
AYES:
Members:
NOES:
Members:
ABSENT:
Members:
James A. Nejedly
President of the Board of Directors
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
County of Contra Costa, State of California
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Pollution Prevention Week
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COUNTERSIGNED:
Elaine R. Boehme, CIVIC
Secretary of the District
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
County of Contra Costa, State of California
Approved as to form:
Kenton L. Alm, Esq.
Counsel for the District