How SWEEP Works
How SWEEP Works

SWEEP is an acronym for Solid Waste Environmental Education Panel. We are an all-volunteer advisory committee to the Rutherford County Commissioners regarding matters of Solid Waste and, principally, recycling.  SWEEP meets every first Friday of the month at GDS at noon; all are welcome.

By-Laws
OBJECTIVE: To recommend and in some cases actualize solid waste solutions for the citizens of Rutherford County. “Solid waste” includes recyclable materials.

PURPOSE: The Panel shall determine objectives in enhancing solid waste and prepare plans to achieve those objectives.

It shall develop policies, procedures, and means for carrying out plans in a coordinated and effective manner;

It shall coordinate the activities of those individuals, agencies, and organizations whose plans and programs bear upon the promotion of the program; and

It shall make these recommendations to the County Manager.

1. MEMBERSHIP
A. Members shall serve without compensation.
B. Potential members will apply for membership using the standard form. Membership is subject to confirmation by the County Commissioners, and will continue for as long as the individual wishes and at the discretion of the membership &/or the Commissioners.C.

There are 2 categories of membership:

(1) active = attend meetings and participate regularly
(2) friends = wishing to be kept informed and available for volunteer activities, but unable to attend our regular meetings.

2. OFFICERS: Election of officers shall occur at the January or February meeting to serve one year or until successors are duly elected. The officers shall be: Chair/Treasurer, Vice-Chair/Membership, and Secretary.

3. MEETINGS: Regular meetings shall be held monthly on the first Friday. Special meetings may be called as needed. An agenda shall be prepared for every meeting by the Chair. Any item added to the agenda shall be at the discretion of the
chair or a majority of the members present.

4. COMMITTEES: SWEEP may establish committees as it may deem necessary.

5. AMENDMENTS: These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting by a quorum.

6. QUORUM: A majority of the Panel members present at a scheduled meeting shall constitute a quorum.
Did You Know?
According to the EPA, in 2007 the United States recycled and composted 85 million tons of the 254 million tons of municipal solid waste created.  That's about a third.  Is that enough?

Where to Now?
To learn more about where SWEEP comes from, learn our history.

To learn more about recycling, visit our online resources page.  You'll find information of all sorts, including kids' recycling activities.

Learn more about our Swap Shops.

We believe that recycling should be taught at a young age.  See what we're doing within the school system to promote good habits.

If you're planning on hosting a public event any time soon, consider borrowing some recycling bins. It's free!

To become a member of SWEEP or just voice your opinion, contact us.

Return to the SWEEP Homepage.

 


© 2012 Rutherford County Government, NC

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February 7th, 2012