Issue - meetings

(i)    That the inclusion of collecting flexible plastics (film wrappers, bags) and cartons into the Councils existing kerbside recycling collection service, be agreed. 

(ii)   That the Council works in partnership with Stafford Borough Council (subject to its Cabinet approval) and Veolia to communicate to residents on the inclusion of these additional materials with the existing dry recycling collection service.

The Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Environment presented the report on the expansion of recycling materials collected to include flexible plastics (film, wrappers, bags) and cartons to the Council’s existing kerbside recycling collection scheme from April 2025, which would come two years ahead of the government’s mandatory requirement.

The Leader welcomed the initiative although shared his disappointment that financial support had not been received from the government despite funding being now provided across the country.

The Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Environment advised that a response was still awaited from the local MP to whom he would write in the afternoon.

The Leader emphasized the advantages of including items such as old DVDs.

Cllr Heesom and the Deputy Leader expressed their support to the policy.

Resolved:    (i) That the inclusion of collecting flexible plastics (film wrappers, bags) and cartons into the Councils existing kerbside recycling collection service, be agreed. 

(ii) That the Council work in partnership with Stafford Borough Council (subject to its Cabinet approval) and Veolia to communicate to residents on the inclusion of these additional materials with the existing dry recycling collection service.

Watch the debate here