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Date 8-24-92 - Item No. 92-403
ORDER: put Lzley eta City ewtmgec w naive the fuecaesarY &tela
Item/Subject: foe' tie Uty of Bangor m Qualify for P;alsogrd s as a Mxiel
(:ovevment Urxler Hee State's Model C®amitirm Asyclft5 P�
Responsible Department' uty oomern
Commentary:
99ie City's P�list' Caiaittea las re y revla+ei a Nodal Cities re Iiry
luo9rdea apvaored by ffia Maine Solid Ylaate Manatpoent Pyaa.Y. an:e prograde pal
1iueas a systan foe r acopiLziN both public and private oxg n z d is ds which deet
certain miniaaw staNatde fox iasteaal recyc:1 a efforts. Sepacaia pivgrmm so iat
£e and SCiml DiatyicKa. A copy of tho shaadw..+. for Gpvns enle
is attached.
At the pceeent tiu9e, five City vests moat of and our efforts can
bs eaailY extended to t®t all o£ tbmn. ILr efforts, ilwF<vec, axe rot torellY
croslstaut at all work locations.
Tie attached Order will autiraziz a the City Manse c to psstr c pate 1n the ibtlel
Govexfatant peayaa and to faun five n sarY ztaFa m extend purr internal laogean.
mepcnnuw DeuR
Mana9a's Comments:
I auppo U eff dead .reo®rend ycvr appeoval. Dur ray lily efforts have
already produced results aead savings dead slaald vend will be extended. > can
P� an exaaple of o orae rdAcsa aci De a laxer in mycliay efforts.
The Scleol Cuandttee will also he eplsirgriuy susul tnto tests Pre9esm and tle
3ntw1 sup� ie fn atpport: of it.
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92-403
A Elplci to Condor S,,1, k gust 24, 1992
CITY OF BANGOR
GIRL) orber,___.__.B¢LMrizfaq-Llis.aty.M� stns_for
tLa City of Bangor W Qualify for R Fitioa as a Nndal Go -raiment [hd� Hca
bYate's Model C®mLLt Ra lie Pio =
Bye GTh CooseB Of Me City Of Bs .
ORDERED.
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He City Maes' is here y Ma is m
nav�sary steps for the City of Ba w qualify as a eIDdel
Gwanment Tatler tln State's Yvrkl Calamity xeoy 1Pi Fan.
92-403
ORDER
In CITY COUNCIL Title,
August 24,, 1992
Council Voted Conflict for Au[M1ariel theCity Manager t0 Take the Necessary
oranripgg sa� er. Onanimona voce stet's foi'6e Cik'y of'6angoi' t'o'4UI1Ey'for
s Recognition as a Model Government Under the state's
Model Coimmuitlea. Recl'ili�. PTegT ...
TY CLERK
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Councilman '
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92-403
MODEL COMMUNITY CRITERIA
GOVERNMENT
1. Practices waste reduction and recycles in all government facilities:
W up in-house recycling program (e.g. office paper and corrugated cardboard)
educate employees about waste reduction, recycling programs
use reusable items vs. disposable (e.g. ceramic mugs)
practice double -sided photocopying
• purchase supplies in bulk where possible
recycle toner or cartridges for copy machine or printer
- encourage employees to share magazine and newspaper subscriptions
2. 'Does ar least two of the following:
use reusable, non -disposable items (e.g. ceramic mugs vs, disposable cups)
reuse scrap paper (e.g. make into note pads)
store public records on computer disks or microfiche (if available)
minimize use and seek out alternatives to toxics (such as cleansers)
adopt minimum post -consumer recycled content procurement specifications
3. Promises waste reduction, composing and recycling by offering:
A. Financial incentives such as:
offer reduced disposal fees for those who recycle or charge a fee for each bag of trash
disposed (recyclables would he exempt)
offer free pick-up or disposal for recyclables
B. Educate the community on ways to cut waste generation for all local residences and
businesses
distribute information on waste reduction
form a solid waste recycling committee m promote waste reduction and recycling
sponsor events to mise public awareness about waste reduction
encourage back yard composting
request that suppliers/manufacturers use as much recycled content material in packaging as
possible
request supplier/manufacturer tu provide system to take back non -recyclable packaging
pass an ordinance that would require community -wide recycling
4. Provides and promotes waste exchange and recycling opportunities:
• initiate and promote a community recycling program
provide a collection program for in provide information on collection sites for waste oil
set up a waste exchange at the town dump/tmnsfer suGon recycling center
--- -- — -- work with Goodwill or other resale shops to provide pickup of clothing -- - -
5. Uses products made from recycled materials:
purchase office paper and administrative products made with recycle content (e.g. paper,
letterhead, paper towels, tissue ?aper, note pads, etc.)
use compost material for town landscaping
Purchase and use at least two other items made from recycled content (e.g. desk accessories,
if applicable)
6. Ensures bid specifications WI for recycling or use of recycled materials:
use recycled asphalt for road/highway projects
required in receive Model Community designations
recommended activity
Revised 3/20/92
MODEL COMMUNITY CRITERIA
SCHOOL
Practices waste reduction, reuse and recycling: .
use reusable items vs. disposable (e.g. ceramic mugs)
* purchase office paper and administrative products made with recycled content (e.g. paper,
letterhead, papa towels, tissue paper, nae pads, etc.)
purchase supplies in bulk where possible
set up school raffling program (e.. office paper and corrugated cardboard)
set up to -house recycling program for metal cans (especially from food service area)
practice double -sided photocopying
reuse wrap paper (e.g. make into note pads)
* increase use of reusable items in cafeteria area (e.g. reusable lunch troy vs. disposable ones,
silverware vs. plastic utensils)
reduce amount of junk mail received by writing and advising your current subscriptions not
to share your name and address with other mailers. Also, write to Mail Preference Service,
Direct Marketing Association, 6 East 43rd St., New York, NY 10017
- request that suppliersrmanufamurers use asmuch recycled content material in packaging as
possible
- request supplier/manufacturer to provide system to take back non -recyclable packaging
- purchase and use at least two other items made with recycled content (e.g. desk accessories,
if applicable)
- recycle toner or cartridges for copy machine or printer
- minimize use and seek out alternatives to toxics (such as cleansers)
- encourage employees to share magazine and newspaper subscriptions
Teaches the necessity for waste reduction, composting and recycling:
* conduct internal waste audit to help identify area of greatest need in waste reduction
work with teachers to develop curriculum for students
- encourage speakers at assembly programs on topics of waste reduction/recycling
develop program to promote donation of non -recyclable materials such as bottle caps,
styrofoam peanuts, etc. for use in an projects
required to receive Madel Community designations
recommended activity
Revised 3/20/92