Agenda item

Report of the Director of Open Spaces.

The City Gardens Manager introduced a report of the Director of Open Spaces on the trial replacement of litter bins in the City Gardens with recycling bins February 2013 - February 2014.

            She noted that overall the trial had been a success, with some issues identified that included some contamination of recyclable waste with non-recyclable waste, increased loading times, and half-loads during winter months.

Deputy Michael Welbank departed at this point of the meeting.

In response to a question from a member, the City Gardens Manager replied that an acceptable level of contamination of recyclable waste with non-recyclable waste was around 5%-7%.

RECEIVED