Issue - meetings

To update members on planning for food waste collections from April 2026

Members received a report on planning for food waste collections from April 2026.

In response to questions from members, officers confirmed that:

·         Publicity around the new food waste collections may commence in late 2025

·         A safety message around the collection of batteries and vapes would be sent out highlighting the correct disposal and the fire risks

·         A briefing note would be sent out to all members on the planning for food waste collections from April 2026.

It was moved by Councillor Hodgkins, seconded by Councillor Cartwright and

                        RESOLVED –

(i)            The collection system outlined in the report be approved;

(ii)          The bin policy be reviewed and options reported back to Executive by the end of 2024;

(iii)         The trial collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) be approved and authority be delegated to the Head of Street Scene Services and the Executive member  for Neighbourhood Services to agree the scope and implementation of the trial;

(iv)         The collection of food waste be undertaken in house;

(v)          The rollout of the new service be phased over eight weeks during February and March 2026;

(vi)         The food waste fleet be operated using HVO to reduce carbon emissions depending upon affordability and DEFRA funding.