That:

a)    The cabinet authorises the new Integrated Waste Management strategy for Herefordshire, adopts to the new targets within the document  as detailed in Appendix A and authorises the development of a benefits realisation action plan to achieve the agreed targets;

b)    The cabinet authorises the design, development, procurement and implementation of the proposed waste handling pilot schemes and approves the expenditure of up to £1.5m from the council’s waste reserve to progress and implement the schemes;

c)    The cabinet authorises the expenditure of the Section 106 allocation for recycling projects up to the value of £92,000 to progress the proposed waste handling pilot schemes through design, development, procurement and implementation; and

d)    The cabinet authorises the Section 151 officer to take all operational decisions relating to the above recommendations