Purpose

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.

 

Content

To approve the
updated Waste Collections Policy to enable the policy to be applied.