(A) An Office of Recycling is hereby established as an integral function of the Solid Waste Department.
(B) The Office of Recycling will endeavor to accomplish the following objectives:
(1) Encourage the participation by the entire community in recycling efforts;
(2) Develop and implement a detailed plan for city government recycling of its own waste materials as a way to generate revenues to pay for the Office of Recycling and as an example and model to other governmental entities and private organizations;
(3) Develop and implement a curbside recycling program to be implemented in conjunction with improved collection technologies;
(4) Pursue opportunities for grants and donations from state, federal and private sources in order to promote and support the objectives of the Office;
(5) Coordinate with other communities in New Mexico to promote recycling efforts;
(6) Coordinate planning and programs with the private recycling industry, non-profit organizations, neighborhood groups and other concerned groups and individuals;
(7) Develop legislative positions for city consideration on recycling issues;
(8) Promote economic opportunities through recycling resulting in additional revenues for the city and non-profit groups and employment opportunities for residents of Albuquerque.
(C) The Office of Recycling will prepare a detailed plan for the accomplishment of these objectives and will formally submit such plan to the Mayor and the City Council not later than April 1, 1989.
(Res. 172-1988, approved 10-28-88)
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