Skip to code content (skip section selection)
Compare to:
Albuquerque Overview
Albuquerque Code of Ordinances
Charter of the City of Albuquerque
Administrative Instructions
Albuquerque Table of Resolutions
Albuquerque Code of Resolutions
Integrated Development Code
Personnel Rules and Regulations
§ 2-3-10 OFFICE OF RECYCLING.
   (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)
Cross-reference: