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Charging for the Second Green Bin Service

To approve charging residents for the collection of a second green bin for garden waste.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Significant effect on communities living or working in any ward in Cambridge;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/12/2013

Decision due: 14 Jan 2014 by Executive Councillor for Climate Action and Environment

Lead member: Executive Councillor for Climate Action and Environment

Lead director: Director of Environment

Department: Environment

Additional Information: This is a key decision and will automatically appear on the agenda.

Background Information: Approximately 2,000 properties have a second green waste bin. It is proposed to charge £30 per annum for this collection service. Residents who need more than one green bin, will have the option to purchase a garden composter, pay for the second bin collection service or cancel their second bin and dispose of garden waste through the county run Recycling Centres.

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