Issue - meetings

Division/Wards Affected: All

Purpose: Waste and recycling service provision must continually evolve to meet challenging targets, volatile markets and increasing costs. This report sets out measures that will be necessary to achieve national recycling targets, minimise budget increases and provide sustainable waste services going forward. Formalising recycling and waste collection policies that recognise the important role of education and enforcement in embedding change give clarity for all users of the services. Behavioural change programmes that reduce waste and increase recycling at the kerbside and increase food waste capture will have the biggest environmental and financial benefit.

Author:Laura Carter, Senior technical and business officer, Waste and street services

Contact Details: lauracarter@monmouthshire.gov.uk

To approve the household kerbside recycling and waste collections policy (Appendix 1).

To approve the implementation of a change programme at the kerbside to enhance and support positive recycling behaviour for all residents across the county.

To commission a review of the garden waste service.

To delegate the trade waste review to the Chief Officer in order to implement recommended service changes in consultation with Cabinet Member.

To take note of the polypropylene reusable bag trial update.