Issue details

Food Waste Collection Implementation

 

 

Following the successful award and mobilisation of the new recyclables and waste collection service, Cabinet resolved to approve the introduction of the new food waste collections scheme in May 2025. This report recommends the optimal approach to implementing this scheme and sets out the rationale for this recommendation against other potential options.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/06/2026

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Decision due: 30 July 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet member culture and Environment

Lead director: Corporate Director – Economy & Environment

Department: Economy and Environment

Contact: Sabrina Entwistle, Project Manager- Waster Services Email: sabrina.entwistle@herefordshire.gov.uk, Nicola Percival, Waste Services Manager Email: npercival@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260991.

Consultees

The previous cabinet decisions to approve the new contract and collection model were considered in line with the councils Equality Act 2010 duties and an extensive public consultation exercise was undertaken.

Details of any declarations of interest: No declaration of interest.

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Documents

  • Food Waste Collection Implementation