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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO COMMIT TO AND PARTICIPATE IN A REGIONAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION CENTER WITH THE SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.
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WHEREAS, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, as agent for the South Central Regional Council of Governments and participating municipalities, has undertaken the permitting, construction and operation of a regional facility for the collection of household hazardous waste and conditionally exempt small quantity generator business waste at its headquarters at 90 Sargent Drive in New Haven; and
WHEREAS, the municipalities participating in the facility are able to have residents drop off their household hazardous wastes on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon, and conditionally exempt small quantity generators deliver business waste on Saturday mornings, by appointment from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., from spring through fall for proper processing, transportation and disposal; and
WHEREAS, the facility is owned, managed and operated under the supervision of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority for the benefit of the participating municipalities; and
LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE City of New Haven that:
The City of New Haven declares its commitment to continue participation in the regional household hazardous waste collection center for a minimum three year period (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026), and confirms its intent to contribute financially for the operation, processing, transportation and disposal of household hazardous waste on behalf of its residents.
LET IT ALSO BE RESOLVED that the City of New Haven authorizes its Mayor to enter into an agreement with the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority for the operation of the facility. Such agreement will permit the Authority to act as its agent to maintain t...
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