Decision details

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Finance and Change, and the Cabinet Member for Communities and Customer Engagement, seeking approval of the new Household Waste and Fly-tipping Policy 2023-2026.

(i)  To approve the Household Waste and Fly-tipping Policy.

(ii)  To delegate authority to the Executive Director for Place, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Change and the Cabinet Member for Communities and Customer Engagement, to make minor changes to the Policy during its period of effect.

Local authorities have a statutory duty to arrange for the collection of household waste and, if requested and subject to conditions relating to payment and use of approved receptacles etc, of commercial and industrial waste. This policy sets out how Southampton City Council will normally expect to carry out this duty.

Not having a policy in place that clearly sets out what is required from residents in terms of waste presentation and disposal and what they can expect from the service provided by the Council risks causing confusion and impacting on the efficiency of the service.