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Replacement
Bin Strategy Option 3: New developments / new
occupiers Replacement
Bin Strategy Options Appraisal
Option |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Recommendation |
1: Charging for 2nd replacement |
Targets householders who misuse or do not look after their bins Encourages residents to mark their bins to reduce the likelihood of them going missing or being stolen Encourages residents to store bins in their gardens and not leave them out on the highway after collection |
Impact on the council’s assets as replacement bins would be seen as the property of householder rather than Maidstone Borough Council Not a significant number of households request more than one replacement bin More likely to result in residents refusing to replace their bin and either continue to use damaged bins which could be dangerous or present their waste in sacks which could impact littering and HSE concerns Difficult to administer and determine how bin was lost / damaged and whether contractor was responsible. |
This option is not recommended as it would be very difficult to administer and the impact on the number of free bins provided is likely to be minimal |
2: Charging for delivery and administration |
Reduces unnecessary bin replacements i.e. dirty bins which are reported as damaged Enables Maidstone to retain ownership of the bins Lower cost for resident’s to bear Encourages all residents to mark their bins with their property number Encourages all residents to store their bins in their gardens and not leave them on the highway after collection |
Charge passed on to all residents Risk that residents will refuse to pay for delivery and will therefore continue to use damaged bin or present their waste in other receptacles Limited returns |
This option is easier to manage than option 1 however the charge would be applicable to all householders (with possible exceptions for garden bins). For a borough-wide policy of charging for replacement bins, this option is recommended. |
3: New developments / New occupiers |
Ensures that all new properties are provided with the appropriate containers Easy to administer Discourages residents from taking their bins with them when they move Expansion of existing charging mechanism already in place for 1100 litre bins Warning mechanism for new occupiers available through property searches to ensure previous owner leaves bins at property |
Developer could be encouraged to purchase non-compliant bins Limited returns
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For a more acceptable approach, which is more easily administered, this option is recommended. It is an extension of the existing policy for new 1100 litre communal bins and enables residents moving into properties the opportunity to ensure that the bins are provided. |