Decision details

To approve the Recycling Action Plan that aims to achieve the EU and national recycling and waste minimisation targets.

(Recommendation from Waste & Recycling Panel and Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

RESOLVED

(1)  That the Recycling Action Plan (Appendix 1) be endorsed.

(2)  That the introductory offer for new Garden Waste customers, as set out in paragraphs 5.2 to 5.5, be authorised.

(3)  That the appointment of two Recycling Project Officers be approved at an annual cost of £30,000 each to be funded from reserves for 2016/17 and subsequently added to the base budget for the duration of the project to March 2020.

(4)  That one-off funding of £50,000 from reserves be approved for communication initiatives and recycling guidance, including the production of bin stickers for residents, and that the Head of Contract Services be authorised to approve expenditure on communication initiatives.

(5)  That the Communication Strategy (Appendix 2) be approved.