Decision details

Cllr Nigel Moor, Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning, presented proposals relating to new residual waste reduction incentive arrangements for discussion with district councils. The arrangements to replace existing Food Waste Collection and Delivery Arrangements.

Having considered all of the information, including known proposals, alternative options and reasons for recommendations, Cabinet noted the report and,

RESOLVED to:

1. Support the agreement of new Residual Waste Reduction Incentive Arrangements with each of the Waste Collection Authorities on the basis described in section 2 of the decision report, with a view to ensuring that the reduction of residual waste in Gloucestershire continues to be prioritised and supported; and

2. Delegate authority to the Head of Joint Waste Management, in consultation with the Chief Executive, to enter into new residual waste reduction incentive agreements with Waste Collection Authorities from July 2020 under which the authorities will be incentivised to reduce waste through the provision of waste reduction, reuse and recycling initiatives.