Decision details
Draft Recycling Strategy 2021-2025
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Cardiff’s recycling performance. Whilst a key aim of the strategy is to get beyond 64% recycling, the strategy also takes into consideration the need to do this in a sustainable way. The Recycling Strategy is not just about increasing recycling, it is also about reducing waste, encouraging repair and reuse and contributing to a Circular Economy.
Decision:
RESOLVED:that
1. the draft recycling strategy 2021-25; ‘Make a change to save our planet – Reduce, Re-use, Recycle’ be noted
2. Approval be given to the consultation on the draft recycling strategy 2021-25 – ‘Make a change to save our planet – Reduce, Re-use, Recycle’ and associated resident survey on improving recycling performance.
3. Agreement be given to
i. support a pilot of 3 stream segregated collections for glass, mixed containers (plastic and metal) and paper / cardboard; alongside the use of reusable bags
ii. retain the Recycling Centre booking system and ‘no black bag’ policy
iii. cease the provision of red and white striped bags for residents living in properties unable to store 140litre residual bins, instead allowing residents to present three refuse bags per fortnight from 2022
Publication date: 17/12/2021
Date of decision: 16/12/2021
Decided at meeting: 16/12/2021 - Cabinet
Effeithiol O: 31/12/2021
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