Decision

That Cabinet be
recommended not to pursue access for Torbay’s residents to
Devon Household Waste Recycling Centres at this time due to the
risks outlined in the submitted report.

Reasons for the decision

Torbay Council would
not seek access to Devon’s Household Waste Recycling Centres
at the current stage because of the potential risks to
Torbay’s recycling performance and income streams, which
could be negatively impacted by diverting waste outside our current
systems and the anticipated financial and resource implications
which although unquantified are likely to be
significant.  The Council would instead
continue to focus on improving its own recycling services and
strengthening resident engagement.
 
Devon County Council
officers have confirmed that the Brunel Road facility is currently
operating at full capacity and consequently, the site does not have
the operational capacity to accommodate any additional demand at
this time.

Alternative options considered

There were no
alternative options considered.