Agenda 04/11/2023 Item # 4B (Proclamation recognizing the Bargain Basket Thrift Store as recipient of the Waste Reduction Awards Program)4.B
04/11/2023
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Collier County Recycling Ordinance Number 2009-56, established the Waste
Reduction Awards Program (WRAP); and
WHEREAS, the WRAP recognizes businesses, institutions, and multi -family residences for
exceptional and innovative recycling programs; and
WHEREAS, The Bargain Basket Thrift Store 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, Bargain Basket Thrift Store has demonstrated their commitment to waste
reduction, recycling, and reuse by:
• Providing secondary life to materials that would have otherwise been landfilled;
• Switching to energy -efficient LED lights;
• Installing a water refill station to encourage use of reusable cups;
• Offering reusable shopping bags to customers; and
• Demonstrating continuous commitment to recycling right with on -going staff training
to reduce recycling contamination and actively participating in the Solid & Hazardous
Waste Management Division's ReUse Guide; and,
WHEREAS, the WRAP includes a plaque and recognition on the County's website showcasing
their commitment to preserving our paradise through sustainable practices and by
actively participating in programs that reduce, reuse, and recycle waste; and
WHEREAS, the Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Division congratulates the Bargain
Basket Thrift Store;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that we congratulate
BARGAIN BASKET THRIFT STORE
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11th Day of April 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
RICK LOCASTRO, CHAIRMAN
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4.B
04/11/2023
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.B
Doc ID: 25078
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the Bargain Basket Thrift Store as recipient of the Waste Reduction
Awards Program (WRAP) award, for contributing 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. To be accepted
by Samantha Arago and Bill Johnenning, and represented by Jonathan Bartos from our Solid and Hazardous Waste
Management Division.
Meeting Date: 04/11/2023
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist — Communications, Government, and Public Affairs
Name: Aimee Trochessett
03/31/2023 10:54 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director — County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
03/31/2023 10:54 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Communications, Government, and Public Affairs Deborah Curry
County Manager's Office John Mullins Division Review
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending
Division Review Completed
03/31/2023 4:57 PM
Completed 04/03/2023 8:32 AM
Completed 04/03/2023 10:50 AM
04/11/2023 9:00 AM
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