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	[[Collection System Design]] refers to the combination of arrangements and approaches used for the collection of different [[waste]] and [[recyclables]] by a [[Local Authority]] for [[Household Waste\|household waste]]		[[Collection System Design]] primarily refers to the combination of arrangements and approaches used for the collection of different [[waste]] and [[recyclables]] by a [[Local Authority]] for [[Household Waste\|household waste]] but is also used in the context of [[Business Waste\|business waste]] and this is likely to be increasingly the case under the [[Consistency in Recycling Collections in England]].
	==Service Structure/Combination==		==Service Structure/Combination==

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	== ~~Behaviour~~ ==		[[Category:Arrangements]]
			[[Collection System Design]] refers to the combination of arrangements and approaches used for the collection of different [[waste]] and [[recyclables]] by a [[Local Authority]] for [[Household Waste\|household waste]]
			==Service Structure/Combination==

			[[WRAP]], in their report on greater consistency<ref>[http://static.wrap.org.uk/consistancy/Read_more_about_the_framework.pdf Link to report and content on WRAP website]</ref>, proposed the following default approaches to [[Collection System Design]], although the number of systems are presently varied. The [[Consistency in Recycling Collections in England]] is designed to ultimately deliver a greater standardisation across the collection of [[Household Waste\|household Waste]] and [[Business Waste\|business waste]] to improve [[recycling]] rates.

			[[File:WRAP Framework for greater consistency.png\|frame\|center\|Summary Default Options for Collection System Design Proposed by WRAP]]

			==Bin Size and Collection Frequency==
	The size of the bin given to householders for [[Residual Waste]] and the frequency with which it is emptied can vary according to the behavioural change being targeted by the relevant [[Waste Collection Authority]]. By constraining the capacity for [[Residual Waste]] collection the more the resident is 'pushed' into increasing the items for recycling. This has broadly been seen as a change from weekly to fortnightly collection and with some movement towards three weekly collection and limited trials of four weekly collection, all of which does not require the replacement of larger bins with smaller bins.		The size of the bin given to householders for [[Residual Waste]] and the frequency with which it is emptied can vary according to the behavioural change being targeted by the relevant [[Waste Collection Authority]]. By constraining the capacity for [[Residual Waste]] collection the more the resident is 'pushed' into increasing the items for recycling. This has broadly been seen as a change from weekly to fortnightly collection and with some movement towards three weekly collection and limited trials of four weekly collection, all of which does not require the replacement of larger bins with smaller bins.

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	Whatever the size of the bin chosen by the [[Waste Collection Authority]] for [[Residual Waste]] it must do so in tandem with more frequent collection of [[Food Waste]] and [[Dry Recyclables]] to compensate for the reduced capacity.		Whatever the size of the bin chosen by the [[Waste Collection Authority]] for [[Residual Waste]] it must do so in tandem with more frequent collection of [[Food Waste]] and [[Dry Recyclables]] to compensate for the reduced capacity.
	~~[[Category:Arrangements]]~~

	~~== Charging for Service ==~~

	The collection of waste and recyclables from residents is a legal requirement under the [[Environmental Protection Act 1990]]. Local ~~Authorities~~ therefore cannot charge their residents for the use of this service provided the waste and recyclables fit within the containers provided by their [[Waste Collection Authority]] and/or weigh less than 25kg.		==Charging for Service==
			The collection of waste and recyclables from residents is a legal requirement under the [[Environmental Protection Act 1990]]. A [[Local Authority]] therefore cannot charge their residents for the use of this service provided the waste and recyclables fit within the containers provided by their [[Waste Collection Authority]] and/or weigh less than 25kg.

	There are ~~a couple of~~ exceptions to this arrangement which are detailed within the [[Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012]]. ~~These~~ Regulations stipulate when a [[Waste Collection Authority]] is able to charge its residents for the collection and/or disposal of household waste. These exceptions are:		There are some exceptions to this arrangement which are detailed within the [[Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012]], although this may change under the changes envisaged with the move towards [[Consistency in Recycling Collections in England]]. The current Regulations, however, stipulate when a [[Waste Collection Authority]] is able to charge its residents for the collection and/or disposal of household waste. These exceptions are:

	* any item of waste which exceeds 25kg in weight (often referred to as a 'Bulky Waste Collection').		* any item of waste which exceeds 25kg in weight (often referred to as a '[[Bulky Waste]] Collection').
	* any item which does not fit into the container provided by the [[Waste Collection Authority]]		* any item which does not fit into the container provided by the [[Waste Collection Authority]]
	* the collection of clinical waste; and		* the collection of [[Clinical Waste\|clinical waste]]; and
	* the collection of [[Green Waste]]/Garden Waste		* the collection of [[Green Waste]]/[[Garden Waste]]

	This latter point has led to two types of arrangements being implemented across the country for the collection of [[Green Waste]]		This latter point has led to two types of arrangements being implemented across the country for the collection of [[Green Waste]]
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	In addition to [[Green Waste]] collected by the [[Waste Collection Authority]], [[Green Waste]] is also handled by the [[Waste Disposal Authority]] at a [[Household Waste Recycling Centre]] where the public bring their [[Garden Waste]]/[[Green Waste]] to be bulked up and disposed of in a similar way to kerbside collected [[Green Waste]] through the use of [[Windrow Composting]] or [[In-vessel Composting]].		In addition to [[Green Waste]] collected by the [[Waste Collection Authority]], [[Green Waste]] is also handled by the [[Waste Disposal Authority]] at a [[Household Waste Recycling Centre]] where the public bring their [[Garden Waste]]/[[Green Waste]] to be bulked up and disposed of in a similar way to kerbside collected [[Green Waste]] through the use of [[Windrow Composting]] or [[In-vessel Composting]].

	~~== Service Structure/Combination ==~~		==References==

	[[WRAP]] in their report on greater consistency<ref>[http://static.wrap.org.uk/consistancy/Read_more_about_the_framework.pdf Link to report and content on WRAP website]</ref> proposed the following default approaches to Collection System Design, although the number of systems presently in use show little sign of aligininig with these default options:

	~~[[File:WRAP Framework for greater consistency.png\|frame\|center\|Summary Default Options for Collection System Design Proposed by WRAP]]~~

	== References ==

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	The size of the bin given to householders for [[Residual Waste]] and the frequency with which it is emptied can vary according to the behavioural change being targeted by the relevant [[Waste Collection Authority]]. By constraining the capacity for [[Residual Waste]] collection the more the resident is 'pushed' into increasing the items for recycling. This has broadly been seen as a change from weekly to fortnightly collection and with some movement towards three weekly collection and limited trials of four weekly collection, all of which does not require the replacement of larger bins with smaller bins.		The size of the bin given to householders for [[Residual Waste]] and the frequency with which it is emptied can vary according to the behavioural change being targeted by the relevant [[Waste Collection Authority]]. By constraining the capacity for [[Residual Waste]] collection the more the resident is 'pushed' into increasing the items for recycling. This has broadly been seen as a change from weekly to fortnightly collection and with some movement towards three weekly collection and limited trials of four weekly collection, all of which does not require the replacement of larger bins with smaller bins.

	~~So a~~ [[Waste Collection Authority]] may choose to issue a smaller bin to residents restrict [[Residual Waste]] when it is ~~time~~ to replace the bin (for example changing a 240 litre bin for a 120 litre bin) ~~when a new collection system is developed~~, or it may simply continue to supply the same bin that is collected less frequently (for example a 240 litre bin is emptied fortnightly giving a weekly capacity of 120 litres for [[Residual Waste]]). The other option available to the [[Waste Collection Authority]] is to issue its residents with both a smaller bin that is also collected less frequently.		A [[Waste Collection Authority]] may choose to issue a smaller bin to its residents in order to restrict their [[Residual Waste]] arisings. However, when a new collection system is developed a [[Waste Collection Authority]] may choose to replace the bin (for example changing a 240 litre bin for a 120 litre bin), or it may simply continue to supply the same bin that is collected less frequently (for example a 240 litre bin is emptied fortnightly giving a weekly capacity of 120 litres for [[Residual Waste]]). The other option available to the [[Waste Collection Authority]] is to issue its residents with both a smaller bin that is also collected less frequently.

	Whatever the size of the bin chosen by the [[Waste Collection Authority]] for [[Residual Waste]] it must do so in tandem with more frequent collection of [[Food Waste]] and [[Dry Recyclables]] to compensate for the reduced capacity.		Whatever the size of the bin chosen by the [[Waste Collection Authority]] for [[Residual Waste]] it must do so in tandem with more frequent collection of [[Food Waste]] and [[Dry Recyclables]] to compensate for the reduced capacity.

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	* '''Charged Collection or [[Green Charged]]''' - Many authorities have moved to a charged system, mainly driven by a desire to recover the cost of collection from those that use it the most, but also due to the perception that free collection leads to an increase in collected waste and a reduction in, for example, home composting.		* '''Charged Collection or [[Green Charged]]''' - Many authorities have moved to a charged system, mainly driven by a desire to recover the cost of collection from those that use it the most, but also due to the perception that free collection leads to an increase in collected waste and a reduction in, for example, home composting.

	In addition to [[Green Waste]] collected by the [[Waste Collection Authority]], [[Green Waste]] is also handled by the [[Waste Disposal Authority]] at a [[Household Waste Recycling Centre]] where the public bring their [[Garden Waste]]/[[Green Waste]] to be bulked up and disposed of in a similar way to ~~the~~ collected [[Green Waste]] through the use of [[Windrow Composting]] or [[In-vessel Composting]].		In addition to [[Green Waste]] collected by the [[Waste Collection Authority]], [[Green Waste]] is also handled by the [[Waste Disposal Authority]] at a [[Household Waste Recycling Centre]] where the public bring their [[Garden Waste]]/[[Green Waste]] to be bulked up and disposed of in a similar way to kerbside collected [[Green Waste]] through the use of [[Windrow Composting]] or [[In-vessel Composting]].

	== Service Structure/Combination ==		== Service Structure/Combination ==

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	== Behaviour ==		== Behaviour ==

	The size of the bin given to householders for [[Residual Waste]] and the frequency with which it is emptied can ~~also~~ vary according to the behavioural change being targeted by the relevant [[Waste Collection Authority]]. By constraining the capacity for [[Residual Waste]] collection the more the resident is 'pushed' into increasing the items for recycling. This has broadly been seen as a change from weekly to fortnightly collection and with some movement towards three weekly collection and limited trials of four weekly collection, all of which does not require the replacement of larger bins with smaller bins.		The size of the bin given to householders for [[Residual Waste]] and the frequency with which it is emptied can vary according to the behavioural change being targeted by the relevant [[Waste Collection Authority]]. By constraining the capacity for [[Residual Waste]] collection the more the resident is 'pushed' into increasing the items for recycling. This has broadly been seen as a change from weekly to fortnightly collection and with some movement towards three weekly collection and limited trials of four weekly collection, all of which does not require the replacement of larger bins with smaller bins.

	So a [[Waste Collection Authority]] may choose to issue a smaller bin to residents restrict [[Residual Waste]] when it is time to replace the bin (for example changing a 240 litre bin for a 120 litre bin) when a new collection system is developed, or it may simply continue to supply the same bin that is collected less frequently (for example a 240 litre bin is emptied fortnightly giving a weekly capacity of 120 litres for [[Residual Waste]]). The other option available to the [[Waste Collection Authority]] is to issue its residents with both a smaller bin that is also collected less frequently.		So a [[Waste Collection Authority]] may choose to issue a smaller bin to residents restrict [[Residual Waste]] when it is time to replace the bin (for example changing a 240 litre bin for a 120 litre bin) when a new collection system is developed, or it may simply continue to supply the same bin that is collected less frequently (for example a 240 litre bin is emptied fortnightly giving a weekly capacity of 120 litres for [[Residual Waste]]). The other option available to the [[Waste Collection Authority]] is to issue its residents with both a smaller bin that is also collected less frequently.

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	* '''Charged Collection or [[Green Charged]]''' - Many authorities have moved to a charged system, mainly driven by a desire to recover the cost of collection from those that use it the most, but also due to the perception that free collection leads to an increase in collected waste and a reduction in, for example, home composting.		* '''Charged Collection or [[Green Charged]]''' - Many authorities have moved to a charged system, mainly driven by a desire to recover the cost of collection from those that use it the most, but also due to the perception that free collection leads to an increase in collected waste and a reduction in, for example, home composting.

	In addition to [[Green Waste]] collected by the [[Waste Collection Authority]], [[Green Waste]] is also handled by the [[Waste Disposal Authority]] at a [[Household Waste Recycling Centre]] where the public bring their [[Garden Waste]]/[[Green Waste]] to be bulked up and disposed of in a similar way to the collected [[Green Waste]].		In addition to [[Green Waste]] collected by the [[Waste Collection Authority]], [[Green Waste]] is also handled by the [[Waste Disposal Authority]] at a [[Household Waste Recycling Centre]] where the public bring their [[Garden Waste]]/[[Green Waste]] to be bulked up and disposed of in a similar way to the collected [[Green Waste]] through the use of [[Windrow Composting]] or [[In-vessel Composting]].

	== Service Structure/Combination ==		== Service Structure/Combination ==

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	This latter point has led to two types of arrangements being implemented across the country for the collection of [[Green Waste]]		This latter point has led to two types of arrangements being implemented across the country for the collection of [[Green Waste]]

	* '''Free Collection or [[Green Not Charged]]''' - Most authorities initially did not charge their residents for the collection of their [[Green Waste]] and those that continue to provide the service with no charge/fee, do so either ~~becuase~~ of a political reluctance to charge and/or a perception that a charge would lead to a drop in recycling figures or a political desire to retain their position as a 'high achieving recycling authority'.		* '''Free Collection or [[Green Not Charged]]''' - Most authorities initially did not charge their residents for the collection of their [[Green Waste]] and those that continue to provide the service with no charge/fee, do so either because of a political reluctance to charge and/or a perception that a charge would lead to a drop in recycling figures or a political desire to retain their position as a 'high achieving recycling authority'.
	* '''Charged Collection or [[Green Charged]]''' - Many authorities have moved to a charged system, mainly driven by a desire to recover the cost of collection from those that use it the most, but also due to the perception that free collection leads to an increase in collected waste and a reduction in, for example, home composting.		* '''Charged Collection or [[Green Charged]]''' - Many authorities have moved to a charged system, mainly driven by a desire to recover the cost of collection from those that use it the most, but also due to the perception that free collection leads to an increase in collected waste and a reduction in, for example, home composting.

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	== Charging for Service ==		== Charging for Service ==

	The collection of waste and recyclables from residents is a legal requirement under the [[Environmental Protection Act 1990]]. Local Authorities therefore cannot charge their residents for the use of this service provided the waste and recyclables fit within the containers provided by their [Waste Collection Authority]] and/or weigh less than 25kg.		The collection of waste and recyclables from residents is a legal requirement under the [[Environmental Protection Act 1990]]. Local Authorities therefore cannot charge their residents for the use of this service provided the waste and recyclables fit within the containers provided by their [[Waste Collection Authority]] and/or weigh less than 25kg.

	There are a couple of exceptions to this arrangement which are detailed within the [[Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012]]. These Regulations stipulate when a [[Waste Collection Authority]] is able to charge its residents for the collection and/or disposal of household waste. These exceptions are:		There are a couple of exceptions to this arrangement which are detailed within the [[Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012]]. These Regulations stipulate when a [[Waste Collection Authority]] is able to charge its residents for the collection and/or disposal of household waste. These exceptions are:

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	== Charging for Service ==		== Charging for Service ==

	The collection of waste and recyclables from residents is a legal requirement ~~and no charge can be made for this service. The exception~~ under the [[~~Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012~~]] ~~allows a [[Waste Collection Authority]] to~~ charge their residents for the ~~collection~~ of their [~~[Green~~ Waste]] ~~which has led to two types of arrangement being implemented across the country, systems~~		The collection of waste and recyclables from residents is a legal requirement under the [[Environmental Protection Act 1990]]. Local Authorities therefore cannot charge their residents for the use of this service provided the waste and recyclables fit within the containers provided by their [Waste Collection Authority]] and/or weigh less than 25kg.

	* '''Free Collection or [[Green Not Charged]]''' - Most authorities initially did not charge their residents for the collection of their [[Green Waste]] and those that continue to provide the service with no charge/fee, do so either becuase of a political reluctance to charge and/or a perception that a ~~change~~ would lead to a drop in recycling figures or a political desire to retain their position as a 'high achieving recycling authority'.		There are a couple of exceptions to this arrangement which are detailed within the [[Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012]]. These Regulations stipulate when a [[Waste Collection Authority]] is able to charge its residents for the collection and/or disposal of household waste. These exceptions are:

			* any item of waste which exceeds 25kg in weight (often referred to as a 'Bulky Waste Collection').
			* any item which does not fit into the container provided by the [[Waste Collection Authority]]
			* the collection of clinical waste; and
			* the collection of [[Green Waste]]/Garden Waste

			This latter point has led to two types of arrangements being implemented across the country for the collection of [[Green Waste]]

			* '''Free Collection or [[Green Not Charged]]''' - Most authorities initially did not charge their residents for the collection of their [[Green Waste]] and those that continue to provide the service with no charge/fee, do so either becuase of a political reluctance to charge and/or a perception that a charge would lead to a drop in recycling figures or a political desire to retain their position as a 'high achieving recycling authority'.
	* '''Charged Collection or [[Green Charged]]''' - Many authorities have moved to a charged system, mainly driven by a desire to recover the cost of collection from those that use it the most, but also due to the perception that free collection leads to an increase in collected waste and a reduction in, for example, home composting.		* '''Charged Collection or [[Green Charged]]''' - Many authorities have moved to a charged system, mainly driven by a desire to recover the cost of collection from those that use it the most, but also due to the perception that free collection leads to an increase in collected waste and a reduction in, for example, home composting.

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	== Behaviour ==		== Behaviour ==

	The size of the bin given to householders for [[Residual Waste]] and the frequency with which it is emptied can also vary according to the behavioural change being targeted by the relevant [[Waste Collection Authority]]. By constraining the capacity ~~of the~~ [[Residual Waste]] ~~container issued to its residents~~ the more the resident is 'pushed' into increasing the items for recycling.		The size of the bin given to householders for [[Residual Waste]] and the frequency with which it is emptied can also vary according to the behavioural change being targeted by the relevant [[Waste Collection Authority]]. By constraining the capacity for [[Residual Waste]] collection the more the resident is 'pushed' into increasing the items for recycling. This has broadly been seen as a change from weekly to fortnightly collection and with some movement towards three weekly collection and limited trials of four weekly collection, all of which does not require the replacement of larger bins with smaller bins.

	~~For instance~~ a [[Waste Collection Authority]] may choose to issue a smaller bin to residents restrict [[Residual Waste]] or it may supply ~~a slightly larger~~ bin that is collected less frequently. The other option available to the [[Waste Collection Authority]] is to issue its residents with both a smaller bin that is also collected less frequently.		So a [[Waste Collection Authority]] may choose to issue a smaller bin to residents restrict [[Residual Waste]] when it is time to replace the bin (for example changing a 240 litre bin for a 120 litre bin) when a new collection system is developed, or it may simply continue to supply the same bin that is collected less frequently (for example a 240 litre bin is emptied fortnightly giving a weekly capacity of 120 litres for [[Residual Waste]]). The other option available to the [[Waste Collection Authority]] is to issue its residents with both a smaller bin that is also collected less frequently.

	Whatever the size of the bin chosen by the [[Waste Collection Authority]] for [[Residual Waste]] it must do so in tandem with more frequent collection of [[Food Waste]] and [[Dry Recyclables]] to compensate for the reduced capacity.		Whatever the size of the bin chosen by the [[Waste Collection Authority]] for [[Residual Waste]] it must do so in tandem with more frequent collection of [[Food Waste]] and [[Dry Recyclables]] to compensate for the reduced capacity.