HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resource Recovery System 2023 Annual Report RESOLUTION NO. 24-112
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the partner communities and agencies generated 52,377 tons of municipal
solid waste (MSW) during 2023 with approximately 43,847 tons received at the plant and
processed to create 28,622 tons of refuse derived fuel (RDF); and,
WHEREAS, an estimated 1,414 tons of metal and 261 tons of glass were recovered for
recycling. Additional items diverted from the landfill included 16.5 tons of Household Hazardous
Materials, 38 tons of organics, 696 appliances, and 1,404 tires; and,
WHEREAS,Rummage RAMPage was held,which assisted in finding new uses and homes
for approximately 77 tons of household items that would have otherwise been destined for the
landfill.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that acceptance of the Resource Recovery System 2023 Annual Report is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of March, 2024.
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Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 121h day of March, 2024.