Dry Recycling - Gate Fees
Report of the Head of Environmental Services
Additional documents:
Decision:
Agreed the recommendations as set out in the exempt report.
Minutes:
The Head of Environmental Services submitted a report inviting the Executive to approve a change in gate fee and the increased cost in the processing of co-mingled dry recyclables following the severe reduction in values of recycled materials.
Resolved
(1) That the contents of this report be noted;
(2) That the revised gate fee be approved;
(3) That officers continue to explore future recycling outlet opportunities and joint solutions with other waste collection authorities ahead of making any longer term procurement decisions.
Reasons - There is a need to ensure that the Council can continue to dispose of collected recycled material appropriately.