Issue - meetings

Report ES14073

Report ES14073provided an update on the Green Garden Waste (GGW) collection service, introduced borough-wide in June 2012 following a successful trial using £80k from the Invest to Save fund.

The report outlined progress of the service from introduction of the trial in 2011/12 to the present position. It included details of customer numbers and costs associated with the service, including implications for the waste budget. A revised Table 1 within the report (paragraph 3.6), circulated to PDS Members prior to the meeting, showed additional disposal costs from GGW tonnage growth.

In response to an enquiry from the Vice-Chairman, it was confirmed that a direct debit payment option for the service was intended to be introduced as quickly as possible.

The report highlighted an annual charge for the service which was set at £60 in 2011. Although operating costs had since increased, the charge at £60 had not increased to reflect inflation. The Chairman suggested a rise to £65 and an increase thereafter by the rate of inflation. This was supported by the Vice –Chairman.

It was confirmed that a £5 increase to the charge should cover costs although it was difficult to predict future GGW tonnage. 

RESOLVED that:

(1) progress of the Green Garden Waste collection service to date be noted;

(2) the continuing expansion of the scheme and associated financial implications be noted; and

(3) to reflect increased costs, the Portfolio Holder be requested to consider an increase in the annual charge to £65 for the Green Garden Waste collection service, and that the charge be increased annually thereafter by the rate of inflation.