Decision - More recycling less waste

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 16 Jul 2026 · effective 25 Jul 2026 approved Key decision GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Satti Sidhu

Published

17 Jul 2026

Reference

7648

As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report is on increasing recycling participation, and reducing the amounts of residual waste generated, through the introduction of kerbside alternate weekly refuse collections.

1) Cabinet agrees to continue work to model and prepare for the introduction of a fortnightly residential kerbside residual waste collection model, with a view to implementation by July 2027, subject to operational readiness and a final decision being taken by Cabinet. 2) Cabinet agrees to the investment of £1.3M being made as set out in 3.16 below in order to improve the service in readiness for a change to fortnightly collections and to achieve the associated savings and efficiencies as detailed in this report.

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Cabinet was asked to continue preparing for fortnightly residential kerbside residual waste collections, aiming for implementation by July 2027 subject to operational readiness and a further Cabinet decision. The report also sought approval for £1.3 million of investment to improve collection reliability, staffing, vehicle capacity and depot operations, with the changes expected to support higher recycling and future savings.

Recommendation

Continue work to model and prepare for fortnightly residential kerbside residual waste collections, with a view to implementation by July 2027 subject to operational readiness and a final Cabinet decision, and approve £1.3 million of investment to improve the service.

Financial impact

Estimated gross investment of £1.3 million, comprising £0.9 million in 2026/27 and £0.4 million in 2027/28; the investment is expected to enable approximately £0.5 million in savings, including £0.375 million expected in 2027/28.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Cabinet

Date in document

16 Jul 2026

Stakeholders named

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ResidentsCouncil staffTrade unionsCrews, supervisors, managers and support teamsOlder and disabled residentsHouseholds with medical wasteHouseholds in flats above shops and shared housesCommercial waste customers

Next steps

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Continue modelling and preparing for fortnightly residential kerbside residual waste collections.
Undertake further operational modelling, equalities assessment and resident and staff engagement.
Develop service standards, implementation arrangements and tailored provisions for households with specific needs.
Improve collection reliability through additional staffing, audits, vehicle capacity, contractor support and depot investment.
Bring a final implementation proposal to Cabinet for decision before any change to collection frequency.
Work towards implementation by July 2027, subject to operational readiness and the final Cabinet decision.

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