Decision details

Cabinet considered a report on interim residual waste disposal options.

RESOLVED

That

Interim Residual Waste Disposal Options

(1)  Cabinet notes the findings of the costed options appraisal, financial implications and risks (Section D of the report, Para 3.4 to 3.5, 7.1 to 7.7 and Para 9.1 to 9.8) that concluded the most appropriate interim residual waste disposal solution;

(2)  Cabinet approves the recommended option for the interim waste disposal   solution to be effective from April 2014 along with the offer to divert some residual waste away from landfill during 2013/14 as set out inSection D, Para 2.1;

(3)  once the above are approved, the responsibility for further development and implementation be delegated to the Head of Environmental Protection and Enhancement in conjunction with the Section 151 Officer, Monitoring Officer and Portfolio Holder for Environment and be subject to the corporate project quality assurance process governed by the Executive Monitoring Board to ensure that the project is reviewed, prior to any future implementation;

(4)  Cabinet notes the update regarding the previously approved contract extensions for Garden Waste, Dry Recyclate Bulking and Dry Recyclate Haulage as set out in Section D, Para 2; and

(5)  the balance of the report and its recommendations be noted and approved.