Agenda item

11.1

The Executive Director, Place, submitted a report detailing four proposals to realise a saving on the costs of providing waste services through the Integrated Waste Management Contract with Veolia.

11.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:- 

(a)

receives the report and approves the policy changes to:

(i)

make a charge of £25 per container for the provision of recycling bins to new and change of use properties in the City;

(ii)

end the provision of subsidised bulky waste collections; and

(iii)

charge a weekly rental fee for the provision of bulk containers (where a one off payment has not been received for the provision of the container) on the basis of £0.50 per container per week for bulk bins provided for general waste and £0.30 per container per week for the bulk bins provided for recycling collections;

(b)

agrees to vary the Integrated Waste Management Contract as outlined in this report such that the expiry of all services under the Contract will align with the currently agreed expiry date for the operation and maintenance of the Energy Recovery Facility of 31st July 2038; and

(c)

delegates authority to the Executive Director, Place, in consultation with the Director of Legal and Governance, to agree the final terms of the variation to the Integrated Waste Management Contract.

11.3

Reasons for Decision

The recommendations to approve the policy changes and to approve the recommendation to align the expiry date of all of the Integrated Waste Management Contract services contribute to the Council operating within the budget set for 2019/20 without a reduction in the services provided. 

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

11.4.1

The Council could continue to provide waste services without the policy changes outlined in the report.  This would mean the opportunities for income identified would not be realised and the waste service is unable to contribute to reducing the cost of providing services to ensure the Council is operating within the budget set for 2019/20.

11.4.2

The alignment of the expiry date of all of the IWMC services to 2038 provides a significant annual saving for the Council.  If the Council does not agree to this proposal this saving cannot be realised and accordingly the Council would not be able to prioritise spending to services for caring for older and vulnerable people across Sheffield.

11.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

11.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

11.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Laraine Manley, Executive Director, Place

11.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing

11.1

The Executive Director, Place, submitted a report detailing four proposals to realise a saving on the costs of providing waste services through the Integrated Waste Management Contract with Veolia.

11.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-  

(a)

receives the report and approves the policy changes to:

(i)

make a charge of £25 per container for the provision of recycling bins to new and change of use properties in the City;

(ii)

end the provision of subsidised bulky waste collections; and

(iii)

charge a weekly rental fee for the provision of bulk containers (where a one off payment has not been received for the provision of the container) on the basis of £0.50 per container per week for bulk bins provided for general waste and £0.30 per container per week for the bulk bins provided for recycling collections;

(b)

agrees to vary the Integrated Waste Management Contract as outlined in this report such that the expiry of all services under the Contract will align with the currently agreed expiry date for the operation and maintenance of the Energy Recovery Facility of 31st July 2038; and

(c)

delegates authority to the Executive Director, Place, in consultation with the Director of Legal and Governance, to agree the final terms of the variation to the Integrated Waste Management Contract.

11.3

Reasons for Decision

The recommendations to approve the policy changes and to approve the recommendation to align the expiry date of all of the Integrated Waste Management Contract services contribute to the Council operating within the budget set for 2019/20 without a reduction in the services provided. 

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

11.4.1

The Council could continue to provide waste services without the policy changes outlined in the report.  This would mean the opportunities for income identified would not be realised and the waste service is unable to contribute to reducing the cost of providing services to ensure the Council is operating within the budget set for 2019/20.

11.4.2

The alignment of the expiry date of all of the IWMC services to 2038 provides a significant annual saving for the Council.  If the Council does not agree to this proposal this saving cannot be realised and accordingly the Council would not be able to prioritise spending to services for caring for older and vulnerable people across Sheffield.