Issue details

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport seeking approval of the Waste Management Education and Enforcement Strategy. This strategy will cover all aspects of waste management including litter, fly tipping, graffiti and household waste and recycling. The strategy also includes details of the new glass recycling service, clarifies the council’s policy in relation to all aspects of waste management and includes an education and enforcement framework. The aim of the framework is to provide balanced education and enforcement where justified and to enable the council to undertake prioritised activity in high risk areas to ensure public health and public amenity. The strategy aims to promote and encourage responsible waste management, to encourage recycling and re-use, to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and to reduce the costs associated with waste collection and disposal.