This report seeks approval for changes to the Waste and Recycling Collection Policy which was approved by Cabinet in December 2015.  The amendments aim to ensure that the contamination of the recyclate is controlled and that revenues from the sale of the recycled materials are maximised as prices for recycled materials recover.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve the amended Waste Collection Policy as set out in Annex of the report.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for changes to the Waste and Recycling Collection Policy which was approved by Cabinet in December 2015.  The amendments aimed to ensure that contamination of the recyclate was controlled and that revenues from the sale of the recycled materials was maximised as prices for recyclate materials recover.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the amendments to the Waste and Recycling Collection Policy were necessary to deal with contamination of the recyclates.

THE DECISION:

That the amended Waste Collection Policy attached at Annex A of the report be approved.