Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 22, 2026

Purpose: This report will assess the need to retain weekly kerbside household refuse collections in the context of the anticipated ongoing reduction in residual waste as a result of expanded recycling and separate weekly food waste collections while ensuring the maintenance of the existing schedule of communal waste and communal recycling collections

Content: 1)             Cabinet agrees the actions set out in the report to explore and develop a proposal for a future model of delivery for waste collection services, in particular through modelling and independently assessing round structures.   2)             Cabinet approves the use of a waste composition survey to assess how the current service is being used.     3)             Cabinet approves the engagement with residents and staff as set out in the report to ensure a collaborative and evidence led approach to the redesign of the waste collection services.   4)              Cabinet notes that a further report will be brought to Cabinet to assess the outcome of the waste composition survey, round analysis and engagement with residents and staff, and for a further decision to be made on the future model of the service based on this data.