Backup Documents 02/23/2021 Item #16H1 16H1
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, Sunshine Ace Hardware of Golden Gate 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, Sunshine Ace Hardware of Golden Gate has demonstrated its commitment to
recycling and source reduction by:
• Initiatives that go beyond the Collier County minimum commercial
recycling requirements.
• Proactively evaluating their recycling program and taking deliberate action
to make improvements.
• Optimizing their waste stream to only allow a handful of items into the
landfill.
• Switching to reusable containers to store products and material.
• Donating tons of material to the public and charities that would
otherwise end up in a waste stream.
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 Sunshine
Ace Hardware of Golden Gate;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that we congratulate
SUNSHINE ACE HARDWARE OF GOLDEN GATE
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 23rd Day of February 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PENNY TA R, C RMAN