URL: https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=920

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: This proposed policy seeks to establish the principles that will guide the future selection and installation of all public waste bins, the review of existing bin sites, and the application of appropriate bin designs in suitable locations.

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet: - (a)            approves the adoption of a BCP Council Public Waste Bin Provision Policy. Noting the operational and financial implications associated with implementing the Policy; (b)           approves the allocation of a phased annual capital replacement programme of £200k in 2026/27, followed by a future annual amount of £25k accommodated within the existing bin/ skip purchasing and maintenance budget; (c)            approves the allocation of £60k from the waste   infrastructure grant to support project delivery; and (d)           delegates responsibility for implementation to the Director of Environment in consultation with the portfolio holder for Climate Response, Environment & Energy including:                        I.           decisions relating to installation, relocation or removal of bins, and for these operational decisions to be communicated to ward councillors in advance and on-site temporary signage installed directing users to the nearest locations.                      II.           adoption of consistent bin design and colour scheme.                    III.           phasing out of standalone dog-waste bins to be replaced with multi-purpose bins. Voting: Unanimous Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy Reason Adoption of this Policy will enable the Council to modernise public waste-bin provision, improve environmental quality, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure a consistent, transparent, evidence-based approach across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Date of Decision: March 26, 2026