Decision details

To seek approval for procurement for the interim supply of wheeled waste bins.

To progress with an interim solution for purchasing new household bins using the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation’s (ESPO) Framework to call off stock that is needed prior to a full procurement exercise for bins from 1 April 2024

Currently there is no live procurement route for the purchase of containers (Bins) for residents to match the demand that is required.
The previous Harrogate District was going through a service change converting boxes that contain mixed cans, glass, and plastic to 240ltr bins. There are benefits to this including additional capacity for residents to recycle, and to reduce the intensive manual handling for the crews. Around £720,000 capital expenditure was agreed for the continuation of the project.

In addition, previous districts are using what current stock they have available, but it has been highlighted that there will be a requirement for natural replacements and the high number of new properties that have become occupied in the last 12 months or so.

A Full procurement exercise is currently being taken for the supply of containers, for requirements after 1 April 2024.

Wait until the full procurement has been awarded for containers after 1st April 2024, this was not a valid option due to:
• Harrogate conversion project and a key window of opportunity with no Garden Waste collections for 12 weeks.
• The need for bins, and no suitable stock to fulfil the requirement.