Decision details

Members were updated with the proposals to increase the subscription for the collection service of garden waste for 2026/27. Consideration of a direct debit system for residents would be given for the collection service for future years.

RESOLVED that:

1.      The subscription fee for the first garden waste bin remains at £45.

2.      The subscription fee for each additional garden waste bin be increased by £2 to £28.

3.      From 1 October 2026, the subscription fee for the first garden waste bin be reduced to £27 and any other additional bins be discounted by 50%.

Reason

The Council was the waste collection authority for the Borough with a duty to collect specified forms of waste. Section 45(3) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 stated “no charge shall be made for the collection of household waste except in cases prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State”. Section 4 of Schedule 1 of the Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 stated that charges may be made for the collection of household garden waste. Additionally, Section 45(3) (b) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 required that collection authorities made a reasonable charge for the collection of household garden waste.