Decision details

1.      That the introduction of a new garden waste collection service from households which pay an annual charge to replace the existing free service to all households be approved, as described in the report CAB3234.

2.      That the annual charge in the first year of the service is set at £39 for those choosing a 140 litre wheeled bin and £59 for those choosing a 240 litre wheeled bin.

3.      That for those households (and only those households) which are currently permitted to use an alternative method of presenting their household waste - or where required for operational reasons - a charge of £39 for two 90litre sacks or £59 for three 90litre sacks is made for the collection of garden waste.

4.      That the Strategic Director (Services) be authorised to take all steps necessary to procure, award, negotiate heads of terms and enter into contract and / or contract variations, notifications and other steps necessary to implement the new service and remove the existing service.

5.      That capital expenditure of up to £400k be authorised for the purchase of the new garden waste bins.

6.      That the new service commence on or around 1^st February 2021.