1.         that the contract with Veolia be varied with effect from 7 September 2020 in relation to waste and recycling services provided in Watford as set out below:

            a) The introduction of a weekly collection of food waste (with a new 23 litre kerbside brown bin provided to all households identified)

            b) Retention of a weekly collection of fully commingled recycling (using a blue-lidded bin).

            c) The introduction of a fortnightly collection of non-recyclable waste (using existing black bin)

            d) The introduction of a chargeable fortnightly collection of garden waste (using existing green bins), which is accessed via a yearly subscription.

2.         that the charges for the fortnightly collection of garden waste is as set out below, the same charges also apply to each additional green bin. The charges apply from 1^st September 2020 to 31^st August 2021 and are applied on these anniversary dates on an annual basis. Residents are able to have up to a maximum of seven green bins per household:

            - Standard annual charge of £45.00 (per bin)

            - Standard annual charge reduced to £40.00 (per bin) if paid by direct debit

            - Customers in receipt of certain income based benefits will be entitled to a concessionary rate of £35 (per bin) (no further reduction if paid by direct debit)

3.         that agreement of the detailed operational changes required and agreement to the final terms relating to the variation of the contract with Veolia and all other matters arising from this service change be delegated to the Group Head of Community and Environmental Services.