Agenda item

The Chairman invited Nick Porter, Senior Adviser, to present the report which gave an update on the Resource and Waste Strategy reforms and looks at other current and long-term issues relating to waste and recycling services. 

The Chairman advised that he had met with the Minister for Environmental Quality and Resilience to reiterate the LGA’s policy concerns.

Members made the following comments:

·   Concerns were raised over the costs that councils could face with waste providers following the reforms

·   Deposit return schemes were welcomed but it was stressed that this service should be accessible to all residents.

·   The behaviour of residents should be considered when reforming the systems, such as how likely they are to separate food waste and green waste if required.

·   There was some support for introducing regular food waste collections everywhere

·   The use of data and tracing back to buyers should be considered to address fly tipping

Decision:

Members noted the report with the above comments.