Decision details

To agree future collection service arrangements in light of both feedback from consultation on the green waste collection service, and enhancement of the recycling service via the introduction of plastic bottle and cardboard collections.

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Street Scene on proposed amendments to the Refuse and Recycling Service in order to make provision for the collection of plastic and card, which included the deferral of the introduction of a charge for the collection of garden waste.

The Cabinet also gave further consideration to the representations made under Minute No. 36 with regard to the public petition submitted. The Cabinet Member – Communities and Environment (Councillor Hardy) referred to the public consultation exercise recently held on the proposed introduction of a charge for green waste collections and the subsequent review of the service arrangements which had been undertaken by the Director of Street Scene, resulting in the proposals set out in the report.

Decision Made:

That the Refuse and Recycling Collection Service be amended, for an initial two year period as set out in the report and the proposed introduction of a charge for green waste collections be deferred.

Reasons for Decision:

The Council was faced with a number of changes to funding programmes, contractual and operational issues, and legislative amendments, relating to the collection and disposal of refuse and recyclable materials over the next two years. In order to meet those requirements, amendments must be made to the existing service. By utilisising resources and funding streams, all of the proposals contained in the report would be delivered over the next two years without the requirement for additional revenue support

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None at this stage.