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Weekly Food Waste Collections

To approve the proposed approach and associated budget for weekly food waste collections from 1st April 2026.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £300,000;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/02/2025

Decision due: 20 Mar 2025 by Executive Councillor for Climate Action and Environment

Lead member: Executive Councillor for Climate Action and Environment

Department: Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service

Contact: Bode Esan, Head of Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service Email: bode.esan@scambs.gov.uk.

Additional Information: This is a key item and will automatically appear on the agenda for discussion / debate.

Background Information: The Environment Act 2021 requires all councils to introduce weekly food waste collections by 1st April 2026.

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