Purpose

To
provide a progress update on Simpler Recycling changes due to take
effect from 2026
 

Content

It was
RESOLVED: -
 
 

1.1         
That Cabinet noted and provided comment on the further progress
that has been made in preparation for Simpler Recycling.

 

1.2         
That Cabinet approved the recommendations made in Appendix A in
respect of the Councils joint waste collections contract.
 
REASON FOR
DECISION
 
To
keep Cabinet and Councillors appraised of progress in respect of
the Simpler Recycling changes coming in around June 2026 and
provide them with the information required to inform residents and
respond to questions.
 
To
allow officers to proceed with contractual arrangements in respect
of the Councils joint waste collections contract to minimise
project delivery risk and provide reassurance to waste collections
staff involved in delivering the Councils waste collection
services.
 
The
decision will provide cost certainty and enable the commitment of
resources for the mobilisation of the new service to progress ahead
of the implementation date, including resource scheduling,
recruitment, training, retention and staff planning, along with
making the necessary regulatory operator’s licence amendments
via the Traffic Commissioners Office.
 
Alternative
Options Considered and Rejected:
 
Alternate service delivery models and options for the delivery
of the new food waste collection services are considered within the
exempted Appendix A, the remainder of the paper is for
noting.
 
Any Declarations of Interests Declared: None
Any Dispensation Granted: None