pages: CityCouncil/2007-12-18.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2007-12-18 | 6 | styrofoam is not recyclable in Alameda's program and belongs in the gray garbage bins. Councilmember deHaan stated in-store recycle bins need to be the encouraging factor because the replacement material should not end up in the landfill; Acapulco and La PiƱata have been using cardboard and aluminum for take out for ages vegetables are pre- packed in trays. The Public Works Director stated currently Trader Joe's brings said vegetables from outside the City and would be exempt from the proposed ordinance. Councilmember deHaan stated Trader Joes's should be encouraged to be observant; packing material needs to be segregated and disposed of in a good orderly manner. the issue should be addressed at some point. The Public Works Director stated future steps could be taken to address the issue. Councilmember Gilmore stated that cities should ban together and tactfully suggest that Trader Joe's change ways of dealing with pre-packaged vegetables. The Public Works Director suggested keeping the exemption regarding packaging outside the City in place for now; stated the issue could be brought back in a year and would allow enough time to work with businesses to make a change. Councilmember Matarrese stated packaging outside the City is self- explanatory; Lucky packages eggs in styrofoam; Section 4-4.6 (a) exemption could state foods packaged outside the City; a caterer could come to Alameda with prepared food and dish the food out in styrofoam containers; suggested that exemptions be granted up to one year from the date of the effectiveness of the ordinance and apply only to existing businesses. Mayor Johnson stated people need to understand that things that go into the landfill, even though recyclable, do not decompose very easily, if at all. Councilmember Matarrese stated styrofoam can break down and is recyclable, but the infrastructure is not there to handle it; eventually, infrastructure will need to be in place to recycle styrofoam. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 December 18, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-12-18.pdf |