Decision details

In November 2023, a report was presented to Cabinet outlining the Council’s position on Simpler Recycling and the status of mandated food waste collections. At that time, a transactional agreement had been agreed, confirming October 2027 as the rollout date for mandatory weekly food waste collections across Nottinghamshire. Since that initial report, the Policy landscape has progressed, and the Council is now preparing for Borough-wide delivery of food waste services.

Cabinet considered a pilot food waste collection round from September 2026. The pilot will provide invaluable insights into service design, operational logistics, and resident engagement

RESOLVED that:

1.      the implementation of a pilot food waste round, commending September 2026, be approved.

2.     The pilot rollout of food waste collections proceeds without Council provision of liners, be approved.

Reason

This will assist with the Council’s Corporate Priority for Environment – ‘Protect the Environment for the future.’