Decision details

(Key decision):

(1) To replace six currently-hired recycling vehicles with second-hand vehicles from summer 2022.

(2) To re-purpose and upgrade the remaining refuse and recycling collection vehicle (RCV) fleet from April 2023, subject to approval by Full Council.

(3) To use renewable diesel as an alternative to regular diesel from April 2023, subject to due diligence.

(4) To procure a new electric vehicle fleet for food waste collections in 2023, subject to approval by Full Council.

(5) To install temporary chargers at the depot in 2023 until such time as charging infrastructure is in situ as part of the depot redevelopment.

(6) To procure an electric vehicle fleet for street cleansing fleet from 2025/26, subject to a further report to Cabinet and Full Council supported by a business case.

(7) To secure zero emission at tailpipe vehicles for the RCV fleet by 2030, to align with the council’s net zero target, subject to a further report to Cabinet and Full Council supported by a business case.

(8) To consider the alternative option in respect of food waste collection, as recommended by Policy and Performance Advisory Committee at its meeting on 31 May 2022. The Cabinet member for recycling, waste and open spaces would write to the Chair of Policy and Performance Advisory Committee, with the outcome of that consideration.