Issue - meetings

To seek approval for the 2023/24 garden waste subscription fees

Members were updated with the proposals to increase the subscription for the collection service of garden waste for 2023/24. The number of subscribers in 2022/23 had decreased from 2021/22. This was likely to be as a result of the dry weather, resulting in vegetation not growing. The current cost of living crisis may have also impacted the service. The challenge going forward for the season 2023/24 was to maintain the customer base.

RESOLVED that:

1.         The price for the first bin for 2023/24 be increased by £1

2.         The price for additional bins for 2023/24 be increased by £1.

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.