Reprocurement of the Mixed Dry Recycling Services Contract
August 12, 2026 Executive Councillor: Environment (Other) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive Councillor: Environment approved the reprocurement of the Mixed Dry Recycling Services Contract on 12 August 2026. This decision approved the procurement of a contract for the treatment and disposal of kerbside mixed dry recycling, with effect from 30 June 2027 for an initial four-year period with an option to extend. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director – Place to progress the procurement up to and including contract award.
The Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport approved the Winter Service Plan 2026/27 on 22 June 2026. This plan outlines policies and procedures for snow and ice management, and the Council will maintain 43 gritters with 4 spares. The plan includes a minimum of 25,000 tonnes of salt in stock at the start of the season, with 15,000 tonnes available at any time.
The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority approved the Calendar of Meetings for June 2026 to June 2027 on 3 June 2026. This decision approved the meeting schedule and delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Mayor, to amend the calendar as needed.
The Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport approved the proposed waiting restrictions for Heckington, Church Street on 30 June 2026. This decision approved the Traffic Regulation Order to introduce "No Waiting at Any Time" restrictions on Church Street and St Andrews Street.
The Business and Infrastructure Board noted nine funding awards totalling £559,400 from the Growth Development Fund on 1 July 2026. Authority was delegated to the Chief Executive to enter into grant agreements and manage delivery.
Full council record
Decision
- That the procurement, via the competitive flexible procedure, of a contract for Mixed Dry Recycling Services for the treatment and disposal of kerbside Mixed Dry Recycling collected by the Waste Collection Authorities in Lincolnshire, with effect from 30 June 2027 for an initial period of four years with option to extend for up to two additional years on a yearly basis, be approved.
- That authority be delegated to the Executive Director – Place, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Environment, to take as decisions necessary to progress the procurement up to and including determination of the final form of contract and the award and execution of that contract and such other documentation necessary to deliver the procurement.
Reasons for the decision
As detailed in the report
Alternative options considered
As detailed in the report
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Jonathan Evans |