Cabinet to discuss potential major waste service overhaul

South Holland District Council Cabinet Members will be considering an option, which, if approved, will see the introduction of a new wheeled bin collection system, potentially being introduced in 2026.

The preferred option, which will be discussed alongside two other models by Members, has been identified in a review as the most efficient and environmentally beneficial approach, which further supports the Council's climate goals and an increase in recycling.

The increase in recycling was a clear response South Holland residents gave last summer in a wide-ranging consultation on waste and recycling in the district. In the survey, more than 70 per cent of people had expressed their desire to recycle more.

The preferred option that Members discuss will include larger wheeled bin sizes, which was feedback following a meeting with all South Holland councillors recently.

During the meeting next Thursday, Members will also approve the ordering of wheeled bins and vehicles and will recommend to full Council plans to draw forward £3m from the Capital Programme provision for 2028/29 and 2030/31 into 2026/27 to fund the costs of purchasing food waste collection vehicles and wheeled bins.

In line with Government legislation, the Council will be introducing a weekly separate food waste collection for all households in the future. The move is designed to reduce landfill, cut carbon emissions, and boost recycling rates.