“Scrutiny” review could lead to new fees
It looks like Labour are considering introducing more charges for waste collection and disposal.
Residents criticised Labours decision to introduce charges for second (and subsequent) green bin collections this year.
Mixed messages from Labour
This came hard on the heels of some new charges at civic amenity sites (and the closure of the Beckfield Lane facility)
It now seem that the Council is set on considering other charges which may include:
- Commercial waste collection including service provided to schools and charitable organisations
- Trade waste disposal at household waste recycling centres including service provided to charitable organisations & landlords/letting agents
- Clinical waste collection
- Provision of waste containers
- Hazardous wastes including chemicals
In other parts of the country Labour have been campaigning against green waste charges ironically using a “one nation” slogan (left)
A background paper can be read by clicking here
Although not specifically mentioned in the York Council officials report, it is known that, in some countries, charges are levied on the basis of the weight of (landfill) material collected from each dwelling.
It will take the review committee several months to report so it is unlikely that any additional charges could be introduced before next Mays Council elections.