Backup Documents 06/26/2012 Item # 4BPROCLAMA TION 4B
WHEREAS, the Collier County Recycling Ordinance, Ordinance Number 2009 -56, established the Waste Reduction
Awards Program (the WRAP award); and
WHEREAS, the WRAP award recognizes businesses, institutions, and multi - family residences for enhanced and
innovative recycling programs; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize Vanderbilt Country Club for contributing to
the greater good of Collier County by advocating the 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" philosophy, and for
expanding their recycling program, thereby he /ping to prolong the usable life of the Collier County
Landfill; and,
WHEREAS, the Vanderbilt Country Club's recycling and source reduction program includes
• Placement of secured recycling containers throughout the clubhouse complex, including the main bar, wait
station, golf snack bar, the main pool, maintenance building, and the rest shelters on the golf course.
• Recycling cardboardd, office paper, glass bottles, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles. In 2011, the Club
recycled approximately 8,000 aluminum cans, 4,500 plastic bottles, and glass beer, wine, and liquor
bottles, which number in the tens of thousands per year
• Utilizing single stream recycling containers resulted in the reduction in trash collection each week. During
the busy season, the Club's six cubic yard single stream recycling container is emptied four times per
week.
• The enhanced recycling program was one of the elements contributing to the Vanderbilt Country Club
being recognized with the 2011 Florida Communities of Excellence Award for Water and Energy
Conservation.
WHEREAS, the WRAP award program includes a framed certificate, a trophy, and space on the County's website
showcasing eco- friendly business practices and recycling programs, and,
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Management Department congratulates Joe Newell, Clubhouse Manager, the staff and all
the members of Vanderbilt Country Club for their outstanding efforts to promote waste reduction, reuse
and recycling, and setting a positive example for other country clubs. Their efforts will have a significant
effect on sustaining the usable life of the Collier County Landfill and protecting the environment.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that we
congratulate
VANDERBILT coc/NTRY CLUB
for their continued contributions and efforts in expanding their recycling program.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26th DAY of June, 2012.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMAM
COU ZER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN
A-TTELST:
DWI6 E. BROCK, CLERK