Table 5.4.4 – Some of the factors Impacting on Local Authority Waste Collection Services
Drivers for ChangePotential impact on Council servicesDecreasing BudgetsThe protection of key services elsewhere in Council's portfolios is putting pressures on waste service budgets and funding for ongoing information campaigns, which are essential for a goodwill-based system and customer knowledge of the system.Charging for Green WasteOne of the few charges Councils are empowered under legislation to apply is for kerbside green waste collection and so this is likely to be utilised more frequently.Deposit Return SchemeThe introduction of the DRS will reduce the amount of recyclable drinks containers collected and Council services will require to be adjusted to accommodate this.Reduced frequency of collectionsReducing the frequency of non-recyclable waste collections, e.g. from fortnightly to every 4 weeks, is a non fiscal incentive to encourage greater householder participation in recycling and reduce costs.Food waste collectionThese are mandatory in urban areas and they are the most challenging service to get...