Government

Ecology and Environmental Awareness Committee

Roles and Duties
The Ecology and Environmental Awareness Committee was established by Resolution No. 97-33 on October 14, 1997, in response to recommendations in the City's Strategic Plan to restructure and expand the Recycling Committee to address a broader sphere of environmental and ecological issues. The Committee consists of not less than five and not more than fifteen members, each of whom shall be appointed by the Board of Aldermen.

The role of the Ecology and Environmental Awareness Committee is to advise the Mayor, Aldermen, and the City Manager with respect to the development and/or support of ecologically sound programs and practices within Clayton's municipal government, the Clayton community and the metropolitan St. Louis region.

The EEAC Blueprint for ACTION:

• Incorporate Green Building in City of Clayton Facilities
• Promote the City of Clayton's Green Event Practices
• Promote Multifamily Recycling Programs
• Establish Commercial Recycling Program
• Reduce Traffic Congestion
• Promoting the City of Clayton as a Model to Citizens
• Promote Green Purchasing
• Educate Citizens with Seasonal Green Information Updates 2008 Report

Committee Activities

Construction Material Recycling
The Clayton Public Works Department has begun adding provisions to project specifications requiring the recycling of asphalt and concrete that is removed as part of capital improvement projects.  In 2009, approximately 4,345 tons of concrete and 9,064 tons of asphalt were recycled during the City's capital improvement projects.

Building Material Reuse
Leftover building materials can be put to good use by donating them to Habitat for Humanity.  See their ReStore website for details.

Electronic Recycling Event
The City of Clayton has sponsored an annual electronic recycling event each year since 2005.  To date, 150.5 tons of material have been recycled, with the majority of material consisting of televisions and tubes.

Agendas and Minutes