HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Accepting Resource Recovery System 2024 Annual ReportRESOLUTION NO. 25-042
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM
2024 ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the partner communities and agencies generated 53,652 tons of municipal
solid waste (MSW) during 2024 with approximately 42,583 tons received at the plant and
processed to create 26,095 tons of refuse derived fuel (RDF); and,
WHEREAS, an estimated 1,343 tons of metal and 269 tons of glass were recovered for
recycling. Additional items diverted from the landfill included 16 tons of Household Hazardous
Materials, 45 tons of organics, 644 appliances, and 917 tires; and,
WHEREAS, Rummage RAMPage was held once again in 2024, finding new uses and
homes for approximately 66 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 the Resource Recovery System 2024 Annual Report is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 11th day of February, 2025.
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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 11th day of February, 2025.