Isle of Wight waste collection charges face possible increases

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 21:09 · Archive

The Isle of Wight Council is considering raising garden waste subscriptions to £120 annually and reviewing bulky waste collection fees.

The Isle of Wight Council's environment and community protection committee has endorsed referring proposals to review waste collection charges to the next stage of the budget setting process. Annual subscriptions for garden waste collection could increase from the current £102 to £120, which would raise an extra £59,400 annually. The council also plans to review its bulky waste collection fee, currently set at £62 for collecting up to four items from properties.

The proposals will now go to the policy, finance and resources panel. A report from Simon Moon, the council's strategic director of community services, recommended benchmarking charges against comparable local authorities. The council said there would be no reduction in service, with existing collection frequency and service standards maintained. The proposals form part of a broader range of savings, efficiency, cost avoidance and income generation plans.

The council faces what it describes as a 'significant budget gap' and said the financial challenge remains the 'single greatest risk' to the sustainability of local public services. Tonight's committee vote does not represent a final approval decision on either proposal.

How it is being reported

• Island's £62 bulky waste collection fee may changeThe Isle of Wight Council currently charges £62 for collecting up to four bulky waste items from properties.IW County Press · 29 Oct, 20:40
• Isle of Wight garden waste subscriptions could rise to £120 annuallyThe Isle of Wight Council's environment and community protection committee endorsed referring a proposal to review the charges to the next stage.Isle of Wight County Press · 29 Oct, 19:54

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