Combined Executive Agenda 120410.pdf - North Ayrshire Council

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Establishment of partnerships with the 3rd sector to support the
development of re-use schemes, including funded provision of
facilities to repair goods and their subsequent
distribution/sale.
Internal Networks
The development of internal Council re-use networks for services and
employees to redistribute surplus goods can also reduce expenditure
on replacements.
2.5.5 Increase range of materials collected for recycling and
composting
Kerbside Recyclable Collections (Blue Bin)
Glass and mixed plastics to be added to the co-mingled collection of
recyclables (blue bin) thereby reducing the number of containers and
the costs of collection. This will further enable a kerbside collection of
glass, within the blue bin, for properties on Arran.
Food Waste Collections
Provide food waste collection to the mainland and Cumbrae. The
collections will, where possible, be integrated with the weekly garden
waste collection service which will be extended to all year round. In
order to assist residents in utilising this service it is proposed that a
kitchen caddy (5 litre) be provided to enable containment prior to
transfer to wheeled bin along with bio-degradable liners to maintain
hygiene standards. Those properties without gardens will be provided
with a 25 litre caddy which can be placed out for collection. It is
proposed that existing tenants group be consulted to agree storage
method and collection frequency from communal waste storage areas.
It will be necessary to undertake a formal procurement exercise to
secure facilities for the treatment of organic waste (food and garden)
collected.
In those areas where it is not considered, by Government, feasible to
introduce food waste collections it is proposed that support be sought
from Zero Waste Scotland to evaluate the provision of community
composting facilities on Arran and to support the implementation of
any options arising.
Food Waste collections will be introduced on a phased basis, following
the procurement of suitable treatment facilities, as follows:-
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