Decision details

RESOLVED that:

(1)      the statutory changes to waste collection including Simpler Recycling, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) be noted.

(2)      the recommended option for Simpler Recycling, as outlined in the report, be approved.  This included:

a)    production of a TEEP (Technical, Economic, Environmental and Practical) Assessment.

b)    noting the Head of Paid Service’s recommendation to seek approval from full Council to recruit and establish 19 FTE for food waste service operation.

c)     providing first roll of compostable caddy liners to residents to encourage behaviour change.