Purpose

To consider the introduction of a
food waste collection service across the Borough in March 2026.

 

It is anticipated that the
introduction of weekly food waste collections will be mandatory for English
Waste Collection Authorities from 31 March 2026.  Preparations are already underway to meet
this requirement in Fareham.

 

A moderate financial and delivery
risk has been identified if supply chain issues delay the availability of new
food waste vehicles and kerbside caddies. 
Given that capital grant funding has already been received, and secure
storage is available, it is recommended that the five food waste vehicles and
47,500 kerbside cassies required are purchased as soon as possible, in advance
of the finalised Environment Act Regulations and Statutory Guidance being in
place.

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive
agrees that:

 

(a)  subject
to any unforeseen changes to primary and secondary legislation and the availability
of new burdens revenue funding, a weekly household food waste collection
service is introduced from 30 March 2026;

 

(b)  five
7.5 tonne diesel food waste vehicles are purchased at a cost of up to £613,800;

 

(c)   23L kerbside food waste caddies are purchased
at a cost of up to £218,335;

 

(d)  the
cost of the minor upgrade at Broadcut Depot is funded within the Defra capital
grant; and

 

(e)  all
the food waste vehicles in the Council’s fleet are run on Hydrotreated
Vegetable Oil (HVO) to minimise the impact of the new service on the Council’s
carbon emissions.