Purpose

Following the introduction of food waste and the move to alternate weekly (residual) collections, minor amendments have been made to assist with increasing recycling rates across Crawley.

The following policy changes will be made when assessing residents’ applications for a larger (residual) bin. Qualification for a larger bin will be based on the criteria below:

• Households with 5 or more permanent residents.
• Households with 2 or more children in nappies.
• Households with medical needs who are not eligible for clinical waste collections and generate additional residual waste.

Residents may have to complete a form confirming above.

Pets are not accounted for when being assessed for a larger residual bin.

There is an appeals procedure.

Decision

To agree the policy be amended to assist with Crawley to increase its overall recycling rate as per the aim of Simpler Recycling Policy (2026).

Alternative options considered

Option 1 - Benchmarking services ensuring consistency whilst seeking best practice Option 2 - Liaison with West Sussex County Partnership