Decision details

A Full Council decision in February 2017 approved the introduction of a charge for the collection of bulky household waste in Leeds. A charge of £20 per collection of up to four items is proposed, which represents a subsidised collection service for householders. This fee level compares favourably to other Councils, many of which have been charging for this collection service for some years.

The changes proposed provide two significant opportunities for local third sector reuse organisations. Firstly, the charge will drive more households to contact these organisations to remove their waste as that route will remain free of charge. This sector will therefore be provided with more items to collect for eventual re-use. Secondly, a proportion of the income generated through the introduction of a charge will be used to support the work of local reuse organisations to help ensure a sustained presence in the city.