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: For Determination
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, Waste Project Manager Email: frankie.upton@oxfordshire.gov.uk Tel: (01865) 815824.
Plan Reference: 2024/254
Confirm that your SLT representative is aware of the item: Yes
Confirm scheduled for DLT/ELT/ SLT/ Informal Cabinet as appropriate: Yes