As major employers in our community, Memphis and Shelby County Governments will become leaders for recycling and will encourage other local governments and major employers to follow their example. By January 1, 2010, all county buildings should have recycling programs and designated areas where recyclable materials (including aluminum cans, plastic bottles, office paper, cardboard, and ink cartridges) can be collected. Memphis and Shelby County Governments should be leaders in reusing materials whenever possible and reducing the use of disposable items.

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