Decision details

Members supported the Leader’s proposal for two additional recommendations requiring a waste strategy being brought back to the Executive within 12 months setting out how the Council would achieve a recycling rate of 65% by 2035, in line with the Government’s emerging Resources and Waste Strategy; and a reflection in the Policy that SBC remained committed to delivering waste management services in–house through a direct labour operation.

In considering the Policy, the following comments and suggested amendments were raised:

·           Paragraph 2.8 should be amended to state that empty tetra paks should be place in the blue recycling box;

·           Clearer labelling should be provided on the various recycling receptacles;

·           Further work should be carried out with the Community Centres, to encourage them to maximise their recycling;

·           No plastic cutlery or crockery should be used at all future Mayoral/Civic functions; and

·           Recycling receptacles should be provided for use by all Play Centres in the Borough.

It was RESOLVED:

1.         That the draft Household Waste Management Policy, attached as Appendix A to the report, be approved.

2.         That authority to amend the policy be delegated to the Strategic Director (RP), after consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Regeneration.

3.         That a waste strategy being brought back to the Executive within 12 months setting out how the Council would achieve a recycling rate of 65% by 2035, in line with the Government’s emerging Resources and Waste Strategy.

4.         That SBC remains committed to delivering waste management services in–house through a direct labour operation and this approach will be reflected in the policy and strategy.

Reason for Decision:  As contained in report; and 3. To develop a strategy to improve recycling rates; and 4. To re-affirm a commitment to in-house delivery of the service.

Other Options considered:  As contained in report.