Purpose

Decision on design of kerbside waste and
recycling collection service, including configuration of waste
collection vehicles, for the future waste collection
contract.

Content

Resolved:
 
Cabinet
approves:
 
1)   
The adoption of a Three Stream recycling collection service
during the next contract period, with Wiltshire residents to be
provided with an additional recycling container to allow paper and
cardboard to be kept separate from mixed dry recyclables and glass
at the point of collection; and
 
2)   
The delegation of the progression of options relating to the
future Material Recovery Facility service to the Director for
Environment in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Waste and
Environment, in consultation with the Waste Transformation
Programme Board.
 
Reasons for
Decision:
 
The recommended
future waste collection service design follows intensive work to
model a range of potential options and compare their environmental
and financial performance, and account for the provision of new
statutory services to comply with requirements under the
Environment Act 2021. The Three Stream recycling collection method
(Option 2) delivers compelling financial and environmental
performance outcomes and can be supported by existing
infrastructure. The proposed future collection method also limits
the direct impact on residents and provides an opportunity for a
significant reduction in carbon emissions.