RESOLVED that Cabinet approve: -
(a) the introduction of a BCP-wide commercial food waste collection service, utilising current household collections rounds and vehicles from 31 March 2025;
(b) the introduction of a fortnightly bagged recycling service, as set out in this report, to all households who cannot accommodate the standard recycling bin service; and
(c) By 31 March 2027, plastic film (plastic bags, pouches, wrapping) will be recycled in our kerbside recycling service.
It is further recommended that Cabinet recommends to Council: -
(d) the purchase of six food waste collection vehicles and required food waste containers and bins using £1.53M new burdens funding to support the introduction of food waste collections to Poole and all flats by 31 March 2026 as set out in this report.
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holder
Reasons
· To comply with the council’s legal obligations under the Environment Act 2021 to offer every household (including flats) in England three waste containers for dry recycling, food waste and residual (non-recyclable) waste by 31 March 2026.
· To assist local businesses in complying with their obligation under the Environment Act 2021 by 31 March 2025, and enhance the council’s commercial waste offer and potential income generation, whilst fulfilling BCP Council’s legal obligation to supply this service if requested.
· To offer flexible, comprehensive and efficient waste collections that engage residents and commercial customers to effectively manage their waste.
· To offer service parity by introducing food waste collections in Poole and to all flats.