HomeMy WebLinkAbout1217 Xmas Tree Recycle Day PROCLAMATION
"17TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLE DAY"
· Solid waste disposal and a dwindling capacity in our landfills is a critical national
proble~
· Garden waste contributes a significant volume in our landfills. -
· Troop 112 of the Boy Scouts of America, with assistance from the Ashland Parks
Department, picked up and chipped over 6,000 C/xristmas trees last year.
· The chipped material was used on park trails and as mulch for plants and did not
enter the "waste stream_"
· The Ashland Host Lions and EarlyBird Lions are supporting this effort by donating
volunteer power and equipment to transport the pick-up crews.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council and Mayor, on behalf of the citizens of Ashland,
hereby proclaim Saturday, January 11, 2003 as:
"CI-{RIST TREE
RECYCLE DAY IN ASHLAND"
and hereby urge all citizens to set out their tree near the curb on Friday; January 10, to be
picked up on Saturday, January 11, and to consider making a donation to assist the Troop
in their community service activities.
Dated this 172 day of December, 2002.
Barbara (]xristemen, City Recorder