Decision details

Purpose of Report: To present the options available to take forward for consultation on the future provision of recycling bring banks.

Executive Member is asked to: Approve the method and scope of formal consultation.

Resolved:

(i)                 That subject to the completion of the consultation process, the removal of recycling bring banks which were evidenced to be used purely by businesses if they were not adopted for collection of commercial recycling, be agreed.

(ii)                That the land owners, as stated in paragraph 11 of the report, be contacted regarding a change in approach to permitting bring banks on these sites and if there was still a refusal that a public request be made for landowners on suitable locations for bring banks to come forward to ensure provision in this section of the city.

(iii)              That a process of consultation to be undertaken, looking at the provision of the recycling bring banks across the city, be agreed.

(iv)              That the consultation approach be approved and to include paper copies at community gathering points, such as community centres and Explore libraries, to ensure individuals who do not have access to social media can still easily make comment.

(v)               That a competition for naming the chameleon logo be included in the consultation process.

Reason:  To improve recycling in York, through an improved recycling bring bank service.