pages: CityCouncil/2007-12-18.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2007-12-18 | 7 | paper food service is not recyclable; only plastic and aluminum are recyclable. Mayor Johnson stated Alameda recycles food service containers. The Public Works Director stated said containers are placed in green bins which are composted. Mr. Knox stated polyethelyne is added into the compost output. The Public Works Director stated the compost meets the high standard. Mr. Knox stated some amount of polyethelyne will increase as more paper food service goes into the stream; extinguishing between corn plastic and oil base plastic is difficult. Mayor Johnson stated hopefully the industry will be able to help sort out the issue. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether contaminated pizza boxes are accepted. The Public Works Director responded said boxes go into the green bins. Mayor Johnson stated people need to be educated; inquired whether the pamphlet provided by is on the City's website. The Public Works Director responded in the affirmative; stated staff can work with ACI to include a pamphlet with the next bill cycle. Councilmember Matarrese moved introduction of the ordinance with the following alterations to Section 4-4.6 Exemptions 1) 4-4.6 (b) include that the exemptions may be granted for up to a one year period from the date of enacting the ordinance and that exemptions will only be offered to existing businesses within Alameda, and 2) Section 4-4.6 (a) delete reference to prepared foods. Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 December 18, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-12-18.pdf |