Issue details
UPDATED WASTE COLLECTIONS POLICY 2023
An updated Waste
Collections Policy has been produced by the Waste service. The policy has been
updated for the current service to clarify aspects of the service offer, additionally
it has been updated to reflect the new service model which is yet to be
implemented. The Policy is split into the current and new service.
The key changes to
current policy are strengthening responsibilities / clarity of the policy and
major service changes, these are as follows:
a)
Section
1a&b detail the new non-recyclable and recycling collection service
frequency of collection and container type used. Section 2 relates to
alternative collections for unsuitable standard service provision. Section 3
relates to communal bulk bins.
b)
Section
4 clarifies that it is a legal requirement in Wales to recycle food waste (with
effect from October 2023). Section 5 relates to WEEE & battery collection
services.
c)
Section
7 presentation and Section 8 private unadopted roads are reinforced in terms of
what is acceptable and the formal notification of collection points for
properties with restricted access.
d)
Section
18 clarifies Non-Infectious Hygiene Waste service from 2024.
e)
Section
22 outlines bulky collection service changes.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/09/2023
Decision due: 19 Oct 2023 by Lead Member for Environment and Transport
Lead member: Lead Member for Environment and Transport
Consultees
The Project Board,
chaired by the Corporate Director – Environment and Economy (who acts as the
Project Executive) meets approximately monthly and at each Project Board
updates on risk and the latest position costs are presented for review and
action as required. The Board have received and been provided with the
opportunity to comment on the Waste Collections Policy.
The Policy has also
been circulated to Cabinet and Communities Scrutiny in May / June 2023. Members
have been provided with the opportunity to comment on the policy and will have
further opportunity during the delegated decision process.
Decisions
- 19/09/2023 - UPDATED WASTE COLLECTIONS POLICY 2023