HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 1993 (18) RESOLUTION REQUESTING
VOLUME BASED FEES STATUTORY MODIFICATION
Resolution No. / g C'1 3
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes 159.11 (2)(dm) requires a responsible unit to
institute a system of volume based solid waste fees (collection) unless a responsible unit
separates for recycling at least 25% by volume or by weight of the solid waste collected
within the region by the responsible unit or by any person under contract with the
responsible unit, and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County is a responsible unit pursuant to WI Stats.
159.09(1) (b), and
WHEREAS, The County is not responsible for solid waste collection or contracts
with any person for solid waste collection within its region, and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County strongly encourages and supports the
implementation of volume based fees in responsible units that are responsible for solid
waste collection, and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County strongly encourages financial and technical
assistance to those responsible units that implement a system of volume based solid
waste collection fees, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
does hereby request that legislation be introduced to change WI Stats. 159.11(2)(dm) to
read:
"(dm) A requirement to encourage a system of volume based solid waste fees, in those
municipalities responsible for solid waste management. to generate revenue equal to the
responsible unit's cost for solid waste management other than those reimbursed by the
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Dated this ba a day of , 1 993.
Offered by: Waste Management Committee
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