Purpose

Introduce time-banded collections of waste and recycling on
selected high streets, town centres, and main commercial areas in
the borough. This will require businesses and residents to present
their waste for collection within specified time periods.

Content

DECISION
 
1.   
Approve the introduction of Tower Hamlets Waste Regulations
2024 under section 20 and 22 of the London Local Authorities Act
2007. These are Household Waste Regulations 2024 (Appendix A to the
report) and Commercial Waste Regulations 2024 (Appendix B
to the report).

 
2.   
Approve the introduction of time bands for the collection of
domestic and commercial waste on selected high streets, town
centres, and main commercial areas in the borough. The list of
streets are listed in Appendix C to the report and the proposed
time bands are detailed in the Household and Commercial Waste
Regulations 2024.
 
3.   
Set Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) amounts for the enforcement of
non-compliance with time bands by residents by issuance of
FPN under s.46A of the
Environmental Protection Act 1990, amended by s.58 of the
Deregulation Act 2015. Proposed full amount of £80 payable
within 28 days with a discounted rate of £50 if paid within
14 days of issue.
 
4.   
Delegate powers to the Corporate Director of Communities (or
equivalent) to make any amendments to the Tower Hamlets Waste
Regulations 2024 in consultation with the Mayor. Including the
authority to revoke, expand and adjust the timing of the time bands
and the streets to which the Regulations apply. Any amendments,
revocation etc will be in line with any of the requirements in
section 20 and 22 of the London Local Authorities Act
2007.
 
Action by
CORPORATE DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES (S.
BAXTER)
Environmental Services Manager (A. Goni)