IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 513
Providing for the mandatory implementation of the Office Waste Recycling
Program in the House of Representatives.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 1996
Mr. FARR of California (for himself, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. BRY-
ANT of Texas, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. FROST,
Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. PORTER, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. EVANS, Mr.
YATES, Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. OLVER, Ms. ROYBAL-AL-
LARD, Mr. BECERRA, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. FATTAH, Ms.
ESHOO, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. TORRES, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr.
CUMMINGS, Ms. NORTON, Mr. WALSH, Mr. VENTO, Mr. ABERCROMBIE,
Mr. SANDERS, Mrs. LINCOLN, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. PAYNE of
New Jersey, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mrs. MALONEY, Ms. JACK-
SON-LEE of Texas, Mr. MURTHA, and Mr. MINGE) submitted the follow-
ing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Oversight
RESOLUTION
Providing for the mandatory implementation of the Office
Waste Recycling Program in the House of Representatives.
Whereas landfills throughout the Nation are filling up and
the need for more efficient use of our resources grows
stronger everyday;
Whereas the House of Representatives uses over 2,500 tons
of recyclable paper products a year, yet only recycles a
small portion of this waste;
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Whereas the House of Representatives should set an example
for the Nation by implementing a simple, efficient, cost-
effective recycling program for all recyclable products;
Whereas the House of Representatives could save an enor-
mous sum of money in hauling costs and landfill fees by
increasing the percentage of its waste that is recycled;
Whereas the House of Representatives currently generates
revenue by selling its paper products to haulers, and
could significantly increase this amount with full partici-
pation by all House of Representatives offices; and
Whereas there are still problems with the collection and sepa-
ration of the waste products from those offices who have
chosen to participate in the Office Waste Recycling Pro-
gram: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,
SECTION 1. REQUIREMENT.
Each Member and each employing authority of the
House of Representatives shall comply with the Office
Waste Recycling Program of the Office of the Architect
of the Capitol.
SEC. 2. TRAINING.
The Architect of the Capitol shall—
(1) ensure that all employees of the House of
Representatives whose responsibilities include custo-
dial duties are adequately trained in the implementa-
tion of the Office Waste Recycling Program; and
(2) require any contractor under a contract
with the House of Representatives for carrying out
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the Office Waste Recycling Program to ensure that
all contractor personnel are adequately trained in
the implementation of the Office Waste Recycling
Program.
SEC. 3. REGULATIONS.
The Committee on House Oversight shall have au-
thority to prescribe regulations to carry out this Resolu-
tion.
SEC. 4. REPORT.
The Architect of the Capitol shall submit semiannu-
ally to the Committee on House Oversight a progress re-
port on compliance with the Office Waste Recycling Pro-
gram. The report shall include information on the imple-
mentation of the program and participation in the pro-
gram.
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