Decision details

Purpose of the report: To report on the outcome of consultation into garden waste collections and opening hours at Towthorpe HWRC.

Members are asked to receive the consultation results and decide on the most appropriate option.

RESOLVED:       That Cabinet agree to:

(i)           Approve the closure of Towthorpe HWRC every Wednesday throughout the year to take effect as soon as possible.

(ii)          Approve the removal of the garden waste service between November and March each year with effect from November 2013. 

(iii)        Approve the introduction of an annual charge to residents of £35 for each additional garden waste bin.

(iv)        Delegate authority to officers to enter into alternative disposal arrangements where this is a financial benefit to the Council.

(v)         Tasks officers with preparing a business case for a food waste service.

(vi)         Task officers with continuing to monitor the potential for garden waste as a saleable commodity and for all, or part, of the service to be undertaken by a social enterprise or community group.

REASON:           To enable the Council to meet its statutory and policy targets and continue to provide a high quality waste collection and disposal service that is financially sustainable and provides a robust base for future growth.