From 1 January
2023 new regulations from the Environment Agency required waste upholstered
domestic seating (WUDS) that is contaminated with persistent organic pollutants
(POPs) to be incinerated to destroy the POPs and prevent their escape into the
environment. Landfill of this waste is
no longer permitted.
Due to the late publication of the regulations before
implementation, arrangements with our contractors were put in place at very
short notice for the shredding and haulage of WUDS, and incineration of WUDS at
Ardley ERF under the residual waste treatment contract with Viridor. Continued
spend under the Viridor contract has met a key decision threshold requiring
approval.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: - Revenue Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Decision due: 10 Oct 2024 by Delegated Decisions by Deputy Leader of the Council with Responsibility for Climate Change, Environment & Future Generations
Lead member: Deputy Leader of the Council with Responsibility for Climate Change, Environment & Future Generations
Lead director: Director of Environment & Highways
Contact: Frankie Upton, Technical Lead Waste Contracts Email: frankie.upton@oxfordshire.gov.uk Tel: (01865) 815824.
Plan Reference: 2024/254