January 11,
2008
Dear City of
Saint Marys Business Owner:
It’s
that time of year again when we bid farewell to another year and welcome a new one. We hope 2007 was a very prosperous year for your
business and we would like to take this opportunity to say “Thank you” for doing
business in Saint Marys.
As I’m
sure you are aware, since Saint Marys is a third class city with population in excess of
10,000 we are mandated by the state of Pennsylvania under Act 101 to implement curbside
recycling programs for our residents. In
addition, commercial, municipal and institutional establishments within a mandated
municipality are required to recycle aluminum, high-grade office paper and corrugated
cardboard in addition to other materials chosen by the municipality (http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/RECYCLE/FACTS/Act101.htm).
In order for
us to comply with our own City ordinance, the City is issuing the annual forms to area
businesses. Please complete, sign, date and
return your annual report to City Hall, Attn: Tina, 11 LaFayette
Street, Saint Marys and we will then report the results to the county. Remember, the report must be accompanied with
copies of weigh slips and receipts where applicable.
We encourage
you to review the City’s recycling ordinance at www.cityofstmarys.com on the left hand side click
on City Code Book; scroll down and click on Chapter 20 Solid Wastes and scroll to page 17
of 24; Part 2 Recycling Regulations. Your
response to the enclosed annual report is not only a requirement but the results play a
vital role in our community. The more our
residents and businesses recycle the more performance grant funding is received for our
community from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Please
return the enclosed form to City Hall no later than January 31, 2008. If you need assistance please feel
free to give me a call at 781-1718 ext. 225.
Thank you in
advance for your cooperation!
Sincerely
yours,
TINA
GRADIZZI
Community
& Economic Development Coordinator and
City of
Saint Marys Recycling Coordinator
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