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1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

(i) That the Executive Member for Environment:

(a) recommends to Cabinet the principle of introducing trade waste controls on all household waste recycling centres from 1 April 2007;

(b) approves the elements of the new trade waste controls, including a Household Recycling Permit Scheme, Automatic Number Plate Recognition, closed-circuit television and height barriers, at the 24 household waste recycling centres in Hampshire, together with support for improving and enhancing trade waste alternatives; and

(c) approves the proposed enhancement to service quality in the specification for the new household waste recycling centre contracts to operate from 2008.

(ii) That the Director of Environment, in consultation with the Executive Member for Environment, be authorised to conclude all other elements of the contract specification.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision will improve service levels to householders, reduce waste inputs and costs, and will have a positive impact on Best Value Performance Indicators, eg increased customer satisfaction, reduced unit costs and higher recycling levels.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 To continue with ineffective trade waste controls. However, the risks of this are too great in terms of service provision, cost exposure and legislative requirements.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - None.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - None.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor M J Kendal

Executive Member for Environment

1026Decn/PA