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RESOLVED that Cabinet
approve: -

(a)       
the introduction of a BCP-wide commercial food waste
collection service, utilising current household collections rounds
and vehicles from 31 March 2025;

(b)       
the introduction of a fortnightly
bagged recycling service, as set out in this report, to all
households who cannot accommodate the standard recycling bin
service; and

(c)       
By 31 March 2027, plastic film (plastic bags,
pouches, wrapping) will be recycled in our kerbside recycling service.

It is further recommended that Cabinet recommends to Council: -

(d)       
the purchase of six food waste collection vehicles and required
food waste containers and bins using £1.53M new burdens
funding to support the introduction of food waste collections to
Poole and all flats by 31 March 2026 as set out in this
report.
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holder
Reasons

·           
To comply with the council’s legal obligations under the
Environment Act 2021 to offer every household (including flats) in
England three waste containers for dry recycling, food waste and
residual (non-recyclable) waste by 31 March 2026.

·           
To assist local businesses in complying with their obligation under
the Environment Act 2021 by 31 March 2025, and enhance the
council’s commercial waste offer and potential income
generation, whilst fulfilling BCP Council’s legal obligation
to supply this service if requested.

·           
To offer flexible, comprehensive and
efficient waste collections that engage residents and commercial
customers to effectively manage their waste.

·           
To offer service parity by introducing food waste collections in
Poole and to all flats.