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I RESOLUTION NO 2007- 10 R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF STATE LEGISLATION REQUIRING PRODUCERS OF ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTERS TO PARTICIPATE IN TAKEBACK RECYCLING PROGRAMS, AND ADOPTION OF STATEWIDE PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES TO REQUIRE VENDORS WHO PROVIDE PRODUCTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO TAKE BACK DISCARDED ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS. RECITALS 1 Discarded electronic products, including computers, televisions, and cell phones contain tOXIC matenals that can pose hazards to human health and the environment when discarded in landfills or incinerated. 2 Discarded electronic products is one of the largest sources of heavy metals going into landfills, I 3 Electronic waste is considered the fastest growing segment of the municipal waste stream in the United States and that stream Will continue to grow as technology advances. 4. The costs incurred by the City of San Marcos for disposal of products that contain tOXIC material that are not recyclable, particularly electronics, are In affect taking away valuable funding that could easily be spent on other recycling programs. 5 Requiring that electronic producers implement takeback recycling programs will shift the burden of disposal costs for electronic products from local ratepayers back to the producers, internalizing the costs associated with such programs, and giving producers a market incentive to design products that are more durable, less toxic and recyclable. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS PART 1. That the members of the 80th Legislature of Texas seek passage of legislation establishing takeback recycling programs. PART 2. That it is the policy of the City of San Marcos, Texas to support recycling of electronic products, and citizens of the City are urged to take part in all recycling projects, including takeback recycling I