HomeMy WebLinkAbout3094_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 3094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
SUPPORTING STATE ASSE-MBLY BILL 594 RELATING TO BEVERAGE
CONTAINERS
WHEREAS, it has been amply demonstrated that the disposal of
nonreturnable or thrmiaway beverage containers is producing a sub-
stantial adverse effect upon the environment; and
UTHIEREAS, nonreturnable or throwaway beverage containers also
substantially add to the problem of solid waste disposal in com-
munities throughout the State of California; and
WHEREAS, it is extremely difficult to solve the problems
created by the disposal of said beverage containers either at the
local level or through existing laws banning littering; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 594 has been introduced to the Legis-
lature of the State of California for the 1943-74 Regular Session;
and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 594, as of April 12, 1973, in substance
requires specified beverage containers sold or offered for sale in
the State of California to have specified refund values; requires
dealers, distributors, and manufacturers to accept, and pay deposit
on, such specified containers; requires container labeling or other
marking to facilitate the return of such containers; and provides
for enforcement by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control;
NOVI, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Redlands does
resolve to urge as follows :
1. That the Senate and the Assembly of the State of California
enact Assembly Bill 594 and any other legislation which will help
to eliminate the environmental blight created by nonreturnable
beverage containers, and
2. That the Senate and Assembly of the State of California
promote, encourage, and support research by the beverage and con-
tainer indust-ries in the field of biodegradable containers and the
recycling of containers.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 15th day of January, 1974.
ATTEST:
6"yor of the City of Redlands
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