The report followed the decision of the Environment and Enforcement Committee on March 20th Min 395. This gave authority for officers to commence working up a business case and implementation plan for the introduction of a revised method to collect recycled waste and in doing so make environmental improvements whilst reducing the service cost of the operation.

The report confirmed the approach to the revised collection service including financial information identifying a cost benefit.

The information within the report and the business case at Appendix A identified the scope, procurement and communication plan.

It provided further details on the scheme and how the waste will be split from one recycling bag in to two which is beneficial to both the Council financially and the environment as a whole.

The Chair requested an update into what could be done for commercial collections. 

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Hossack and SECONDED by Cllr Kerslake to agree the recommendations.

A vote was taken by show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:

That the committee approve the:

·         redesigned recycling scheme

·         to carry out an Equality Impact Assessment,

·         draft communications plan and

·         timescales for implementation.

That final draft calendar and guidance information to be published to residents be consulted with members prior to release.

Reasons for Recommendation

The benefits and non-benefits include ‘inter alia’:

·         Increase in revenue and a reduction in costs.

·         Improvement in the quality of recycling collected.

·         Minimal change in the service provided to residents.

·         Manageable budgetary pressures.

Members are requested to agree to the recommendations as they will enable the evolution of the Council’s Waste Management Service to meet current and future challenges.