Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the
main differences and enhancements from the current Phase C, Lot 1
Waste and Recycling Contract Specification to the proposed Waste
and Recycling Contract Specification that will come into effect in
2025. The paper also outlines the associated costs for each of the
proposed waste and recycling services (including the additional
costs for any enhancements).

Decision

RESOLVED:
 
That Cabinet:
A. Agreed the proposed enhancements to the
waste and recycling service specification in order that the
specification can be finalised for submission to the Greater London
Assembly as required by the Greater London Authority Act 1999.
B. Noted the estimated costs associated with
each of the proposed enhancements and agree that final costs for
the agreed enhancements be allowed for in the Council’s
Medium Term Financial Strategy from 2025/26.
C. Noted the rationale and intended benefits
of each of the proposed enhancements. D. Noted that the final
version of the specification for submission to the Greater London
Authority will be signed off by the Executive Director for
Environment, Civic Pride and Climate in consultation with the
Cabinet Member for Local Environment, Green Spaces and Climate.
E. Noted the possible impacts on the
collection service that will need to be accommodated due to
government plans for the potential standardisation of recycling and
waste collections across England, the application of Extended
Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging and the adoption of a
Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) nationally.
F. Noted that proposed enhancements to the
specification for the street cleansing service will be reported to
Cabinet for decision at a later date