Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 21, 2025

Purpose:

Content: (1)            That the Cabinet agreed EFDC would develop a waste collection service to collect food and garden waste separately and implement in April 2026, subject to the availability of food waste vehicles. Food waste would be collected weekly as per legislation and garden waste to be collected fortnightly.   (2)            That the Cabinet agreed that officers continued discussions with Essex County Council regarding funding to implement the new food waste collection service.   (3)            That the Cabinet agreed the introduction of an annual garden waste subscription charge be determined as part of 2026-27 budget setting process, that would ensure the service was at least cost neutral.