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 website

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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

  1. To take measures to prevent garden waste being collected as part of standard refuse collection rounds from August 2026 onwards.
  2. To communicate with residents as set out in paragraphs 9-13 in this report.

Supporting Documents

Garden waste collection arrangements.pdf
Appendix 1 EIA Garden waste collection arrangements.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date17 Aug 2026
Effective from21 Aug 2026
Expected date19 Jun 2026
Originally due19 Jun 2026
Lead officerAnnie Baker
Subject to call-inYes