HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution allocating up to $20,000 from Council Priorities Sustainability fund for recycling pilot projectRESOLUTION NO. 25-580
RESOLUTION ALLOCATING UP TO $20,000
FROM COUNCIL PRIORITIES SUSTAINABILITY FUND
FOR RECYCLING PILOT PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City is obligated to implement landfill diversion due to DNR landfill
fees and the transition away from waste-to-energy. Curbside recycling is the most cost-
effective potential approach to accomplish landfill diversion and keep cost increases for
landfilling to a minimum. Increased recycling also aligns with Climate Action Plan goals;
and,
WHEREAS, universal access to curbside recycling best aligns with these goals,
will result in greater diversion than other options, and is supported by the survey results.
A uniform container size will reduce the administrative burden and costs for managing the
program; and,
WHEREAS, continued in-depth education and outreach will be essential to
keeping the public informed and setting the program up for success. Policy
recommendations and the multifamily pilot project are based on recycling industry best
practices tailored to the Ames community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the allocation of up to $20,000 from the Council Priorities Sustainability fund
for the multifamily recycling pilot project is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 18th day of November, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 18th day of November, 2025.