This report seeks approval of the revised Waste and Recycling Collection Policy attached at Annex A of the report.  The original policy attached at Annex B of the report was approved in December 2016 and updated in August 2017 following the introduction of the new recycling service and the planned introduction of Garden Waste charging.  The policy now requires further updates to clarify the service the Authority now provides and to reduce confusion to the public.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the revised Waste and Recycling Collection Policy attached at Annex A of the report be adopted.

The subject of the decision:

This reports sought consideration of the revised Waste and Recycling Collection Policy.  The original policy had been approved in December 2015 and updated in September 2016 following the introduction of the new recycling service and the introduction of Garden Waste charging.  The Policy required further updating to clarify the service provided and to reduce confusion to the public.  The updated policy incorporated the three strikes policy for contaminated recycling bins.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

The revised policy continued to support the aims and objectives in the Council Plan under the Caring for the Environment Priority.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that the revised Waste and Recycling Collection Policy attached at Annex A of the report be adopted.