Tryon on Recycling Task Force

A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon:

State Rep. Mike Tryon Named to Task Force on Advancement of Materials Recycling

Mia Jayor chats with State Rep. Mike Tryon at his Huntley Fish Boil. Baby Angela was the youngest Republican in attendance.

SPRINGFIELD…..State Rep. Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) has been named to a 21-member Task Force on the Advancement of Materials Recycling.

Tryon, who has a college degree in Environmental Science, was named to the task force on August 1 by House Republican Leader Tom Cross. The task force was created through a new law signed by Governor Quinn last week which amended the Illinois Solid Waste Management Act.

“I look forward to serving with the other members of the task force as we review the status of recycling and solid waste management planning for our State,” said Tryon. “We intend to investigate and provide recommendations for expanding waste reduction, recycling, reuse, and composting efforts in Illinois in a manner that protects the environment, as well as the public health and safety of its citizens.”

The task force’s work will include a review of:

  • County recycling and waste management planning
  • Current and potential policies and initiatives in Illinois for waste reduction, recycling, composting and reuse
  • Funding for State and local oversight and regulation of recycling activities
  • Funding for State and local support of projects that advance solid waste reduction
  • The proper management of household hazardous waste

The review will also include an evaluation of the extent to which materials with economic value are lost to landfills, and the group will recommend ways to maximize the productive use of waste materials through materials recycling and composting.

The task force will prepare a report that summarizes its work and makes recommendations resulting from its study, and the report of the task force’s findings will be submitted to the Governor and to the General Assembly within the next two years.


Comments

Tryon on Recycling Task Force — 5 Comments

  1. Mike Tryon is hard at work! First it’s “increasing diabetes awareness” and now it’s “recycling”.

    What strength.

    What courage!!!!

    Now, Mike, how about the financial crisis that’s destroying Illinois? I hope you’re going to tackle that next.

  2. When are you going to protect the people and get rid of the neuro toxin purposefully put in our water supply?

  3. Recycling and solid waste management are important topics, but so are healthcare, the budget, pensions, school funding, taxes, unemployment, etc. etc.

    Recycling and solid waste management is # 100 out of 100 of items on my list.

    Come on Mike…. work on the tough stuff! A 21 member task force. Just something to keep 21 people busy so they don’t have to deal with the “tough stuff.”

  4. It’s really great news because Tryon, who has a college degree in Environmental Science, was named to the task force on August 1 by House Republican Leader Tom Cross.

    The task force was created through a new law signed by Governor Quinn last week which amended the Illinois Solid Waste Management Act.

    I think we should support PALS because PALS is working for Waste management recycling and PALS is a group of environmentally conscious people who love pure air want to live in a cleaner.

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