The Warwickshire Waste Partnership is scheduled to convene on Wednesday 17 June 2026, with a key focus on reviewing waste management performance data and discussing updates on national waste strategies. The meeting will also cover significant operational matters including fly-tipping, food waste collection plans, and health and safety concerns.

Waste Management Performance Data 2025-2026

The meeting's agenda includes a review of the provisional waste management performance data for the 2025-2026 period. This will involve examining household waste figures, including recycling, composting, landfill, and energy from waste rates. The report pack indicates that while the overall recycling and reuse rate has seen a slight increase of 0.1%, there has been a significant decrease in composting tonnages (7.8% down). Conversely, energy from waste has increased by 11.3%, and residual waste has risen by 4.3%. Data for Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will also be presented, showing a projected HWRC recycling performance of 51.1% for the year, a decrease from the previous year's 56.8%.

Update on Resources and Waste Strategy for England

An update is scheduled regarding the national Resources and Waste Strategy for England. This will likely cover key policy areas such as Extended Producer Responsibility, which has been in operation for nearly a year. Other topics expected to be discussed include the Simpler Recycling initiative, the planned Deposit Return Scheme, digital waste tracking requirements, and the escalating landfill tax.

Food Waste Collection Plans Update

The partnership will receive an update on the progress of food waste collection plans across various local authorities within Warwickshire. Reports indicate that Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is nearing the completion of procurement processes, with a rollout tentatively planned for late September 2026. Rugby Borough Council is scheduled to commence food waste collections on 6 July 2026. North Warwickshire Borough Council is planning a phased rollout, with initial deliveries of food waste caddies now expected to enable an early start. Warwick District Council has reported that deliveries of communal food waste bins are underway, with most communal properties set to receive collections.

Fly-tipping Update Report

A report on fly-tipping is on the agenda, which will include the latest national and Warwickshire-specific data. The report highlights an ongoing national trend of increasing fly-tipping incidents. A recent officer focus group meeting discussed prevention and enforcement strategies, including issues such as hotspot management, signage, and enforcement activity. The partnership is expected to consider a recommendation to write to National Highways requesting the use of variable message signs on main roads to designate Warwickshire as a Fly-tipping Enforcement Area.

Waste Partners Update

Updates from individual waste partners are scheduled, providing insights into local initiatives and challenges. North Warwickshire Borough Council will report on the trial and main rollout of its food waste collection service, alongside introducing a WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and battery kerbside collection service. Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council and Rugby Borough Council are expected to provide verbal updates. Warwick District Council will discuss the ongoing installation of 'Recycling on the Go' bins and efforts to reduce contamination rates. Stratford-on-Avon District Council will highlight its achievement of the highest household recycling rate in England for 2024/25 and discuss efforts to reduce textile waste and contamination. Warwickshire County Council will provide updates on HWRC operations, including the analysis of a six-month trial period where booking was not required, and communication activities such as the Slim Your Bin programme and school visits.

Health and Safety

A discussion on health and safety is planned, with a particular focus on fires caused by batteries and vapes in waste streams. Recent incidents involving recycling and refuse collection vehicles have been reported, leading to significant damage. The report pack notes that vapes should not be placed in kerbside bins and can be taken to HWRCs or returned to retailers, while batteries may be returned to supermarkets or collected separately.

Other Agenda Items

The meeting will also include confirmation of the minutes from the previous meeting held on 18 March 2026. There will be a welcome and introduction to any new members. An update on the Resources and Waste Strategy for England is scheduled, alongside a verbal report on food waste collection plans. A verbal report on HWRC booking updates will be provided, as will a verbal report on health and safety. Finally, the agenda includes a discussion on local government reorganisation and suggestions for future agenda items. Dates for future meetings are also confirmed as 2 September 2026, 16 December 2026, and 17 March 2027.