Item 2D - 2005 Leg.Policies Doc - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES A. POLLUTION, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING 1. AIR QUALITY The City will support legislation to enhance Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority's ability to adopt and implement Clean Air Act requirements. 2. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS a. Household Hazardous Waste There is little regulation in Oregon of household hazardous wastes, such as paints and pesticides. Consumers often improperly dispose of these substances and other materials which are not classified as hazardous waste (e.g., used motor oil and antifreeze) by dumping them onto the ground or into storm sewers. Adopting an advance disposal fee would help provide inexpensive disposal alternatives, such as recycling and periodic household waste "roundups," that have been quite successful. b. Hazardous Wastes from Small Businesses The City supports legislative or administrative efforts to develop a system under which small businesses would be able to pool their hazardous wastes for collection, transport and disposal. These costs can be prohibitive, especially to businesses that generate only very small quantities. Any such proposal would have to comply with Federal law requirements imposing liability on the individual generator of the hazardous waste. c. Certification of Environmental Laboratories The City supports a State certification program for environmental laboratories. 3. SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING a. Market Development of Recovered Materials Meeting statewide waste recovery goals under the 1991 Oregon Recycling Act will require improved markets for recycled materials. The City of Eugene urges the State to continue addressing material recovery and market development plans City of Eugene Legislative Policies, 2005 Session 41