Decision Maker: Executive, Council

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 4, 2025

Purpose: Waverley Borough Council has been awarded £2,195,970 in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) payments in the 2025/26 financial year. These funds should be used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of waste management and recycling This report seeks approval to spend these funds on several projects that will meet this aim while providing tangible benefits and best value to taxpayers

Content: RESOLVED that:   1.    The spending on the project list provided in appendix 1 be supported, for implementation as soon as is practicable 2.    The approval of an initial supplementary estimate of £1,665,000 to be funded from Extended Producer Responsibility funding, to be spent in line with the project list detailed in Appendix 1 be supported, subject to funds being received 3.    The approval of the remaining £535k, being transferred to a reserve for further projects and environmental services improvements be supported.     RECOMMENDED that Council RESOLVES to:   1.    Approve the spending on the project list for implementation as soon as is practicable 2.    Approve a supplementary estimate of £1,665,000 to be funded from Extended Producer Responsibility funding, to be spent in line with the project list detailed in Appendix 1, subject to funds being received.