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Combined Executive Agenda 120410.pdf - North Ayrshire Council

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2. Current Position<br />

2.1 The working group has undertaken a review of both current and likely<br />

future waste management issues to inform the development of a new<br />

waste strategy and implementation plan for the period 2012 to 2016.<br />

The draft strategy is attached at Appendix A.<br />

2.2 The <strong>Council</strong> currently provides a range of waste management and<br />

recycling services:-<br />

2.2.1 Domestic collections consisting of:-<br />

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An alternate weekly collection of residual waste and dry<br />

recyclables (cans, plastic bottles, paper, card and cardboard)<br />

Weekly collection of garden waste (excluding Arran) operating on<br />

a seasonal basis between April and November<br />

Four Weekly collection of glass (excluding Arran)<br />

Communal residual waste bins from multi-story buildings are<br />

collected at least 3 times/week.<br />

A chargeable service for the collection of bulky items.<br />

2.2.2 Four Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are provided on<br />

the mainland. These have facilities to accept a wide range of materials<br />

and special waste (electronic equipment, oil, batteries etc.) for<br />

recycling. A policy and supporting controls were introduced during<br />

2011 to restrict businesses from illegally depositing their waste at the<br />

centres. A waste transfer station is provided on Arran for residents<br />

and chargeable businesses to deposit waste and recycling on an<br />

appointment basis. A further 34 Neighbourhood Recycling points are<br />

provided throughout the area and can accept paper, glass, textiles<br />

and shoes.<br />

2.2.3 A chargeable service for the collection of residual waste and dry<br />

recyclables (paper, card, cardboard and glass) is offered to<br />

businesses. The charge for the recycling service is discounted by 50%<br />

to encourage businesses to participate.<br />

2.2.4 The <strong>Council</strong> also collects amenity waste consisting of litter and dog<br />

waste from over 1,500 bins throughout the area, street sweepings,<br />

parks waste, fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles.<br />

2.2.5 The operation of these services has enabled the achievement of 2010<br />

targets for recycling set by Scottish Government and landfill reduction<br />

set by the European Union. The table below compares the <strong>Council</strong>'s<br />

performance against Statutory Performance Indicators set by Scottish<br />

Government in respect of waste management.<br />

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