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245 <br /> <br />ban the manufacturing and sale of styrofoam, but has since <br />realized that State law prohibits the City from taking such <br />action. Mr. Teague recommended that the City adopt a <br />resolution urging the State to allow cities to take action to <br />ban styrof0am and encouraging citizens to avoid styrofoam <br />products. Mr. Teague stated that styrofoam is completely <br />non-biodegradable and is a health hazard because of the toxic <br />materials used in their manufacture and which can leach out <br />during use. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cecil Marshall of 918 King Street, opposed further <br />fees for disposing materials at the landfill. <br /> <br /> Mr. Rob Brodsky of Welk Place, representing the Sierra <br />Club, recommended that the City push ahead with a full scale <br />recycling program as soon as possible and not limit the <br />pilot program to 1,000 households. <br /> <br /> Ms. Andrea Trank, President of Charlottesville-Albemarle <br />Recycle Together (CART), requested that members of CART in <br />attendance stand and a large group stood. Ms. Trank thanked <br />Council for taking CART and the community seriously regarding <br />solid waste, but noted concern with the following: <br />cooperation of the University of Virginia~ privatization in <br />collection and the use of large outside companies versus <br />small local businesses; and delay in establishing a materials <br />recycling facility. (mrf). Ms. Trank stated that there were <br />differences of opinion within CART regarding additional <br />tipping fees, but most felt that those who do not recycle <br />should be required to pay a user fee. Ms. Trank added that <br />individual citizens can choose to support those businesses <br />who do not use styrofoam and who recycle. <br /> <br /> Mr. David Garland of 144 Rogers, University of Virginia, <br />stated that he supported user fees but felt it would be <br />better to have a voluntarY rather than mandatory recycling <br />program. Mr. Garland stated that he would not support <br />banning styrofoam and, with regard to privatization, urged <br />Council to not consider large businesses bad. <br /> <br /> Ms. Sally Thomas, representing the League of Women <br />Voters, urged the City to adopt a policy regarding waste <br />management and supported tipping fees. <br /> <br /> A resident of Hydraulic Road opposed the manufacture and <br />use of styrofoam because of the fluorocarbons that are <br />released. <br /> <br /> Mr. Peter Parsons of 805 Belmont Avenue, recommended <br />that the City reduce the cost of trash collection by picking <br />up recycled materials once a week and other trash once a <br />week. <br /> <br /> Mr. Jeff Herron of 805 Belmont venue, stated his <br />agreement with CART's position and encouraged municipalities <br />to use recycled materials. <br /> <br /> Mr. Matt Combs of 113 Observatory Avenue, recommended <br />that the City use recycled materials. <br /> <br /> As there were no other speakers the public hearing was <br />closed. <br /> <br />Rev. Edwards joined the meeting. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell explained that four options were <br />identified with regard to the recommended Solid Waste <br />Authority: 1) continue the existing intergovernmental <br />contract between the City and County~ 2) expand the Rivanna <br />Water and Sewer Authority; 3) create a new Authority~ or <br />4) create a solid waste authority which would utilize the <br />existing structure and some of the staff of the Rivanna Water <br />and Sewer Authority. Mr. O'Connell stated that staff <br /> <br /> <br />