Decision details

Response to Council Motion: Roll-Out of Recycling

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Response to the motion on the roll-out of recycling submitted to Council on the 29 July 2021.

Decision:

RESOLVED:

That the Executive:

1.     Noted the positive progress that has been made in relation to rolling out the full recycling service to flats such that in excess of 90% of properties in the borough have access to the service.

2.     Agreed the importance of continuing the rollout of a full kerbside recycling service to flats and properties with communal bin stores to maximise the amount of good quality recycling collected and to reduce the amount of waste sent for disposal.

3.     Noted the motion as presented to Full Council on 29 July 2021, and in response:

(a)  Agreed that the Waste & Recycling Team continues to work with landowners, landlords and occupiers to enable the introduction of full kerbside services wherever possible; and

(b)  Agreed to continue to work with Surrey Environment Partnership to deliver both local and countryside waste and recycling objectives

(c)   Rejects other elements of the motion.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Frank Etheridge, Strategic Head of Neighbourhood Services Email: frank.etheridge@reigate-banstead.gov.uk Tel: 01737 276219.

Publication date: 28/06/2022

Date of decision: 23/06/2022

Decided at meeting: 23/06/2022 - Executive

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