Councillor Forsey responded to a question about fly-tipping in Newport. He argued that the council's existing Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) were sufficient to meet the needs of residents.

Fly-Tipping

Councillor Sterry asked about the cost of fly-tipping to Newport City Council. He said that

Cost to NCC for fly tipping for the year 2022/23 was £236,470

He asked if the council had considered the costs to other landowners such as housing associations.

Councillor Sterry also asked if the council would consider reviewing the current booking system for HWRCs to allow residents to drop off plastic, glass and cardboard without an appointment. He also asked the council to consider trialling 'pop-up recycling centres' in Lliswerry ward, which he believed to be the worst affected by fly-tipping. He argued that these measures would reduce fly-tipping and increase recycling rates.

Councillor Forsey responded by saying that

Newport's 2022 waste composition analysis highlights high recycling rates for plastics, glass, and cardboard, with less than 2% of paper/cardboard and less than 0.5% of recyclable plastics and glass found in residual waste. In addition, fly tipped waste can vary but is commonly either bulky items or mixed waste coming from households not participating in the recycling scheme.

He went on to say that the council believes that

The HWRC permit scheme is efficient, with easy booking and adequate access, including same-day appointments available.

and that

Current provision and accessibility are considered adequate, and no changes to HWRC access are needed.

He finished by saying that

Any consideration for a trial of pop-up recycling points would require prior assessment to determine viability and costs. Lliswerry ward is not the highest offending area for waste issues.