Issue - meetings

RESOLVED: 1. The extension of the Processing of Co-mingled Dry Recyclables contract (the Contract) with NEWS Ltd through to 31^st March 2030 on its current terms is agreed.

2. Extending the scope of the services provided by NEWS Ltd to under the Contract from the year 2026/7 to comply with the change in law introducing Simpler Recycling and Extended Producer Responsibility requirements is agreed conditional on such changes being approved in accordance with the Shareholder Agreement with NEWS  Ltd.

REASON FOR DECISION: To ensure a continuation of the current JV through the period of local government reorganisation to provide consistent recycling services to residents of Norfolk and west Norfolk. Develop and implement business cases, where these evidence efficiency and effectiveness which implement changes in law on Simpler Recycling and Extended Producer Responsibility.

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The Waste and Recycling Manager presented the report and highlighted a correction in the first recommendation. He explained the extension of the contract was through to 31^st March 2030 not September 2030.

The Chair, Councillor Beales commented this was discussed at the Norfolk Leaders Group and there was unanimous agreement as this was a pragmatic approach. Councillor Beales sought the views of the Waste and Recycling Manager in relation to collection of plastic film becoming mandatory.  

The Waste and Recycling Manager explained the difficulties in separating plastic film and the cost in commercial terms. He advised there was no established market to sell to with any value.

Councillor Moriarty questioned if the term ‘dry – recyclables’ should be tweaked in the existing contract.

The Waste and Recycling Manager explained once carboard or paper was collected wet, the product would go mouldy due to the moisture in the product. He explained this affected and devalued the product.

RESOLVED: 1. The extension of the Processing of Co-mingled Dry Recyclables contract (the Contract) with NEWS Ltd through to 31^st March 2030 on its current terms is agreed.

2. Extending the scope of the services provided by NEWS Ltd to under the Contract from the year 2026/7 to comply with the change in law introducing Simpler Recycling and Extended Producer Responsibility requirements is agreed conditional on such changes being approved in accordance with the Shareholder Agreement with NEWS Ltd.

REASON FOR DECISION: To ensure a continuation of the current JV through the period of local government reorganisation to provide consistent recycling services to residents of Norfolk and west Norfolk. Develop and implement business cases, where these evidence efficiency and effectiveness which implement changes in law on Simpler Recycling and Extended Producer Responsibility.