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The purpose of the City of Commerce recycling program is to: (1)
Comply with the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 206 which requires all municipalities to adopt a Commercial Recycling Policy or Ordinance effective July 1, 2012;
(2)
Establish requirements and a schedule for business participation in a state-mandated commercial recycling program;
(3)
Reduce greenhouse gas emission associated with the mining and manufacturing of goods from virgin materials and with disposal operations at landfills;
(4)
Promote and encourage recycling and conservation;
(5)
Promote public education regarding solid waste management; and
(6)
Provide exemptions for such reasons as zoning requirements, lack of storage space and lack of markets on non-generation of recyclable materials.
(Ord. No. 677, § 1, 4-19-2016)