Decision details

1.    To agree that Appendix 1 is not for publication on the basis that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

2.    That the Strategic Director of Environment approves the proposals for introducing wheeled bin domestic waste and recycling collections and garden waste collection services under the new waste, recycling, and street cleansing contract. The contract requires the introduction of food waste collections across the borough within its first two years and this paper recommends that wheeled bins (where space allows) and garden waste be implemented during the same period, through a phased approach, maximising recycling collected through the contract as early as possible. The indicative financial implications are contained in Appendix 1.

3.    To approve the funding proposals detailed in Appendix 1.

The containerisation of domestic waste and recycling is likely to lead to cleaner streets, reduce the use of single use plastic sacks and reduce injuries to collection crews. The implementation of a garden waste service increases the number of waste streams that can be diverted into more environmentally friendly disposal methods and will increase the boroughs recycling rate.

Wheeled Bin Collection Service

Option 1 – To not enact the provisional service for wheeled bin collection.

Option 2 – To enact the provisional service for wheeled bin collection.

This is the recommended option.

Garden waste collection service

Background

Option 1 – To not implement the provisional service for garden waste collection.

Option 2 – To implement the provisional service for garden waste collection as an additional paid for service.

Option 3 - To implement the provisional service for garden waste collection as a free service. This is the recommended option.