12. Change to recycling and waste collections
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To submit the report of the Head of Highways, Waste and Property, as presented to the Executive on 22 September 2026.
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Decision:
It was RESOLVED :-
· To continue to collect residual waste once every 3 weeks by collecting new 180 litre black bins, rather than the current 240litre bins, from 2029.
· To create more space for recycling by 2029 by:
· collecting cardboard and paper together in the top box of the trolley box.
· offering additional storage options for recycling additional for cardboard, and / or hard plastic and cans;
· To present a campaign to raise awareness of and understanding for recycling and reuse;
· To conduct research to extend the material collected for recycling to include soft plastic and other materials;
· To proceed to develop and submit an outline business case for funding to Welsh Government.