The future for waste management in Southend-on-Sea

Some information on what is happening to waste management in Southend-on-Sea.

Service Enhancements:

·         More recycling bags to residents

·         Better garden waste service

·         Garden waste service - discount on direct debit

·         Reintroduction of textile bags

·         New  IT systems, linked to CRM and in-cab technology

Four day working week:

·         Service Change includes moving to a 4 day working week (Tues – Fri)

·         Reduces requirement for Bank Holiday catch ups

·         Eliminates visibility of sacks during catch up periods

·         Vehicle down-time for servicing, MOT’s reduced

·         Training delivered on Mondays – reduces impact on service

·         No reduction of service – condensed working week

Service Changes – Paper and Cardboard Recycling Box

·         Introduction of additional  receptacle for enhanced recycling  (paper and card) TEEP compliant

·         Improves quality of recycling collected

·         Increases residents capacity to recycle

·         Using split body vehicles for collections

Engagement with the Public:

·         Proactive communication with residents on assisted collections

·         Assessing needs of less mobile and infirm residents

·         2 Recycling Officers employed to promote positive recycling messages

·         Encourage greater participation

·         Education rather than enforcement

Flats:

·         Flats will be assessed to see what receptacles are the ‘best fit’

·         Promote communal recycling areas where practicable

·         Engage with Housing Associations / Letting Agents and Landlords

·         Maximise recycling potential from flats and HMO’s