The San Diego, Calif. City Council has unanimously approved a recycling ordinance that requires recycling for single and multi-family residents, commercial sectors and at special events that require an event permit.
The vote was the second for the ordinance. The first vote followed the introduction of the ordinance on Oct. 30.
The bill will be sent to the Mayor Jerry Sanders, who will have ten days to either sign the ordinance into law or veto it.
The ordinance will become effective on Jan. 1, 2008, and will be implemented in three phases.
The first phase targets residences served by a franchisee, commercial facilities of greater than 20,000 square feet; and special events.
The second phase, effective Jan. 1, 2009, will cover multi-family units of 50 or more than are not served by a franchise company, and commercial facilities of 10,000 square feet or more.
The third phase, effective Jan. 1, 2010, will include all multi-family facilities and commercial facilities.
The goal of the program is to extend the life of the Miramar Landfill, as well as comply with state of California legislation.
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