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the implementation of new collection routes, including changes to collection days for some properties in the City;

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a review of assisted collections users;

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the creation of formal waste collection policies, including a prohibition on the presentation of side waste, delivery charges for replacement bins, the requirement that bins are closed for collection, guidance on contamination and single collection points. a charge for the delivery of replacement containers.

(a)

provide a clear policy approach;

(b)

provide better education and presentation of waste;  

(c) 

result in cleaner streets; 

(d) 

reduce the council’s carbon footprint; 

(e)

reduce vehicle costs;

(f)

reduce costs for bin replacement; and

(g)

introduce a charge for the delivery of containers, not for the containers themselves, although service users would be able to collect containers without incurring a charge and reducing waiting times.

Recommendation 1

That Cabinet carefully consider the impact of the delivery charge for replacement wheeled bins and ensure that it is made as easy as possible for residents to access free alternatives to delivery.

Response: If people were unable to collect the replacement bin themselves, they were encouraged to seek assistance from family, friends or neighbours.

Recommendation 2

That Cabinet consider the possibility of a reduced cost of delivery for recycling bin replacements.

Response: The cost of delivery for both the bins was the same and there was no reason to differentiate between them.

Recommendation 3

To ensure that waste operatives can return bins to the correct household and mitigate the risk of bin theft, a facility for residents to clearly make an identifying mark on bins should be considered.

This would be considered, although an identifying mark would be placed on all new bins and the public were encouraged to put house numbers / addresses on existing bins.

Recommendation 4

That the Cabinet Member for Environment considers the impact of proposed changes within the business case on the licensing of homes in multiple occupancy and ensure that landlords and tenants are fully informed of their responsibilities.

Response: Agreed.

Recommendation 5

That the Co-operative Scrutiny Board (or delegated panel) receives the project’s communications plan when available and ensures that all elected members are able to communicate changes to constituents. 

Response: The communication to residents was not the responsibility of ward councillors but was the council’s collective responsibility. Officers were asked to ensure that all members were informed of the changes so that they could respond to any questions from their constituents.

Recommendation 6

That officers, when developing the communications plan in relation to waste collection reorganisation, liaise with housing associations and developers to include waste collection information within home induction packs where possible. 

Response: Agreed.

(1)

the business case for the Waste Collection Reorganisation Project attached to this report;

(2)

that officers implement new collection routes, including changes to collection days for the some properties in the City, in accordance with the business case;

(3) 

that in accordance with the business case, officers undertake a review of assisted collection users, including using information from partner agencies where appropriate, and implement any changes resulting from the review;

(4) 

in accordance with the business case, to delegate responsibility for approval of the waste collection policies, including a charge for the delivery of replacement containers, to the Cabinet Member for the Environment in consultation with the Strategic Director for Place.