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Changing public recycling sites to commingled collections in order to make the service more efficient.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Substantial impact on operational management;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/02/2014
Decision due: 11 Mar 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
Contact: Email: Jen.robertson@cambridge.gov.uk.
Additional Information: This is a key decision and will automatically appear on the agenda.
Background Information: At present paper, glass, cans and plastics are kept separate at the public recycling sites and sent to reprocessors without any further sorting being required. A separate vehicle is employed to do this which makes the service expensive. Savings could be made if this work was incorporated into the commingled service. There would be reduced income for the sale of the materials, but a net saving.
