Have your say: CBC Waste strategy overview – Consultation 3.9.25 to 14.10.25
All our residents are key partners in helping to successfully reduce waste and to reuse and recycle more. Every household, business and community plays a vital role in how we manage waste. The choices we all make shape our environment and impact local finances.
Increasing costs of waste management and new government legislation are driving changes to how waste services are delivered to residents.
That’s why we’ve developed our first-ever waste strategy. It’s a 25-year plan, to be reviewed every five years, which sets out how we’ll manage waste and recycling more sustainably from 2026 to 2051 in line with national legislation and environmental targets.
The draft waste strategy focuses on applying the waste hierarchy and circular economy, and seeks to support local groups and individuals to engage with residents and encourage behaviour change to facilitate reduction in residual waste production and increased reuse and recycling.
Why your feedback on CBC draft waste strategy matters
Consultation opened: 3 September 2025
Consultation closes: 14 October 2025
Whether you’re a recycling expert, trying to reduce waste or simply unsure about what goes in which bin, your experiences and ideas matter. This is your chance to help shape how we manage waste for years to come.
We want to know:
- what you think about the proposals
- how we can help you overcome challenges
- what would help you reduce waste or recycle more