The Portfolio Holder for Cleaner & Greener presented the report which set out the new domestic waste and recycling strategy for the District. The draft strategy set out the proposed approach to managing waste and recycling collections in a more sustainable way, with the aim of reducing the environmental impact of waste in the District and how successes would be measured. The Cleaner & Greener Advisory Committee considered the report thoroughly and supported the recommendations to Cabinet.

The Head of Direct Services advised that following Cabinet’s recommendations the internal review was being undertaken which explored service opportunities, costs and increasing recycling rates for new waste collection options that included food and glass, as the current collection system did not meet national recycling targets or be in line with forthcoming legislation. The new strategy would include a glass and food waste collection and increase the District’s recycling rates which was top of the waste hierarchy.

Members considered the report noting the consultation that would be taking place with the public.

Public Sector Equality Duty

Members noted that consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Resolved: That

a)         it be recommended to Council that the Wate and Recycling Strategy, be adopted;

b)        a public consultation on the delivery of the Waste and Recycling strategy, be undertaken with the Portfolio Holder for Cleaner & Greener, be delegated responsibility to agree the survey approach and questions, be approved; and

c)         a further report to Cleaner & Greener Advisory Committee be presented in March 2025, setting out options to deliver the strategy, following public consultation, be noted.