Revised Household Waste and Recycling Collection Policy
November 19, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) 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 of Melton approved a revised household waste and recycling collections policy, including changes such as weekly food waste collections, reduced residual waste capacity, and a new booking system for clinical waste sharps collections, while delegating authority to the Director for Housing and Communities to ensure the policy remains compliant.
Full council record
Purpose
Added 9 September 2025
Decision
Cabinet
1) NOTED the current position locally and nationally on waste policy.
2) APPROVED the revised household waste and recycling collections policy (attached as Appendix A) and DELEGATED AUTHORITY to the Director for Housing and Communities (Deputy Chief Executive) to make amendments to ensure the policy remains compliant.
3) NOTED the indicative implementation plan and timeline.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 4.30 pm on November 19, 2025
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Effective from | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |