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Resolution
number UH/2021/122
MOVED by Member A Atkinson, seconded by Member N Mayne:
That
the Upper Harbour Local Board:
a)
provide the following feedback on the
kerbside refuse charging model policy review:
i)
there is
insufficient information and analysis at this time to allow the local board
to be in a position to give feedback about what best suits our communities,
namely:
A)
historically, the
former North Shore City area has demonstrated the lowest waste-to-landfill
data with the pay as you throw system, which is supported by residents of
Upper Harbour
B)
the local board
have not been provided with a map showing what areas of Upper Harbour will be
counted as rural and therefore, will not get the food scraps
scheme
C)
the local board
does not have the results of the radio-frequency identification (RFID) trial,
nor the costs of setting up RFID throughout Auckland
D)
the local board has
not had information about the impact of the increase in central government tipping
fees
E)
the cost of a
change to this service to ratepayers has not been adequately explained to the
local board to assist with deciding on a preferred method
F)
request an analysis
of the impact of varying bin size provision to assist different demographics,
e.g. the elderly.
ii)
has concerns that
council policy will create a monopoly situation that will ultimately
disadvantage residents by not giving them the option to choose a private
provider
iii)
wishes to achieve
the key priority of waste minimisation for the following reasons:
A)
it requires a broader
view than solely waste collection at the kerb as waste minimisation requires
recovering resources from waste before it reaches the kerbside
B)
community recycling
centres, which promote circular economies and work with other sectors on
product stewardship, are vital to reduce waste and have a measurable outcome.
b)
reserve the right
to provide additional feedback on the kerbside refuse charging mechanisms
policy through the Annual Plan 2022/23 process should the Environment and
Climate Change Committee approve either the rates-funded or hybrid model
option, triggering the requirement for a special consultative procedure.
CARRIED
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