Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 18, 2025

Purpose: 1. To note the output report produced from Phase 1 of the Waste and Recycling Task and Finish Group. 2. To consider the options presented by the Task and Finish Group Report in relation to waste collection methodology and approving the preferred option. 3. To consider the other recommendations presented by the Task and Finish group in relation to the long-term recycling methodology, container refresh and non-standard collections.

Content: The Committee RESOLVED:   1. (Unanimously FOR) Agree to maintain kerbside sorting as the approach to long term waste collection, as outlined in the Appendix A2.   2.1. (5 For, 1 against and 3 abstain) Agree to maintain two-weekly waste collection (black wheelie bins) with consideration of the additional services including:   - Absorbent Hygiene Product collection - Lowering of the larger bin capacity threshold to 6 or above in a household - Additional fly -tip collection round - The creation of a community fund - Additional engagement in areas of greater deprivation. - “Container Refresh Campaign” with the support of an engagement, education and communication programme to promote recycling, as outlined in Appendix A2.   The additional services are to be considered subject to appropriate funding and brought back to Committee.   3. (Unanimously FOR) To Agree to “Container Refresh” capital to update the recycling containers and amend containers with education campaign.   4. (Unanimously FOR) Agree to Non-Standard collection service for arterial routes, the city centre and mix use developments.   5. The Committee noted the consultation report at Appendix F.