Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report that highlighted the changes required to Argyll and Bute Council’s Waste Strategy.  The report defined the issued facing waste disposal and the necessity for a change in the Strategy. The report detailed options that have the potential to resolve the issues in a cost effective manner.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee –

1.    Noted the changes and technical impact; and agreed to endorse the work being progressed towards a long term waste strategy.

2.    Approved the objectives of the waste strategy set out in paragraph 4.3 of the submitted report.

3.    Endorsed the two shortlisted biodegradable municipal waste ban options and provided consent for a continued feasibility assessment of the outline options set out in section 4.9 of the submitted report.

4.    Endorsed a request for an Islands Impact Assessment of the Waste Scotland Regulations (2012) under the terms of the Islands Act (2018) to explore:

·         The potential for additional financial support to ensure compliance with the Landfill Ban and to support Zero Waste initiatives on the islands.

·         To seek island derogation from the Landfill Ban if no additional funding support is available.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated August 2018, submitted)