Decision details

1. To approve the revision of the Waste Access and Acceptance Policy (WAAP) relating to the Household Recycling Centre service for charges relating to DIY waste (effective from 31st December 2023).
2. To approve the revision of the Equalities Impact Assessment (EqIA)
3. To approve the revision of the Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA).

The principles set out in WAAP, DPIA and EqIA were approved by Cabinet 12th December 2023. Authority was delegated to finalise the WAAP, DPIA and EqIA to the Director of Legal Services, Director of Neighbourhood Services and the Head of Strategic Waste Management and Enforcement in consultation with Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment.

Option A: Do nothing. This would mean no changes would be implemented in line with the legislation. This is not a recommended option.

Option B: Remove all charges for construction and industrial waste (household DIY waste). This would mean all household DIY waste is allowed in for free across all the HRCs, no visitor frequency limits, or volume restrictions would apply. This is not a recommended option.

Option C: Control the quantity of household DIY waste allowed in for free, apply charges above threshold and not monitor the frequency of visits of householders. There are risks and financial implications related to commercial abuse with this option because the frequency of visits is not being monitored. This is not a recommended option.

Option D: Control the frequency of visits of Buckinghamshire residents and Local Authorities with an SLA in place (Slough Borough Council) for household DIY waste but apply no limit to the quantity accepted without charge. There are risks and financial implications related to commercial abuse with this option because the quantity of household DIY waste is not being monitored. This is not a recommended option.