Garden waste collection arrangements - preventing garden waste from being disposed of as refuse
August 17, 2026 Cabinet Member for Environment, Arts and Culture (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Environment, Arts and Culture approved recommendations on 17/08/2026 to prevent garden waste from being collected as part of standard refuse collection rounds. Measures include communicating with residents about the change and implementing a two-step approach for non-compliance, starting with a warning letter and progressing to refusal of collection.
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Purpose
Cabinet Member update on collection services
Decision
- To take measures to prevent garden waste being collected as part of standard refuse collection rounds from August 2026 onwards.
- To communicate with residents as set out in paragraphs 9-13 in this report.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Expected date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Originally due | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Lead officer | Annie Baker |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |