Backup Documents 12/08/2020 Item #16H 2 16HC •
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Collier County Recycling 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 Royal Seafarer Condominium Apartments of Marco Island, Inc. contributes to
the greater good of Collier County by advocating the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"
message, thereby helping to prolong the usable life of the Collier County Landfill;
and
WHEREAS, The Royal Seafarer Condominium Apartments of Marco Island, Inc. has
demonstrated its commitment to recycling and source reduction by:
• Proactively evaluating their recycling program, taking deliberate action to make
improvements and reduce contamination.
• Adding additional receptacles in office areas and common areas such as their pool to
capture other recyclables that were previously placed in the trash.
• Working with the Collier County Waste Reduction team to increase resident awareness
of proper recycling practices by providing numerous sources of recycling education
materials.
• Providing reusable recycle bags to all residents eliminating the use of plastic bags,
contributing to decreased contamination.
• Adding numerous streams for source reduction and recycling, including bins for
residents to donate excess food, share/reuse books, and typical single stream
recycling items.
WHEREAS, the WRAP award program includes a plaque and space on the County's website
showcasing eco-friendly business practices and recycling programs; and
WHEREAS, the Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Division congratulates The Royal
Seafarer Condominium Apartments of Marco Island, Inc.;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that we congratulate
THE ROYAL SEAFARER CONDOMINIUM APARTMENTS
OF MARCO ISLAND, INC.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8Th Day of December 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
�;v/ BURT L. SAUNDERS, CHAIRMAN