DCLG Announces Successful Recycling Incentive Bidders

摘要

The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has announced the successful bidders of its £5m funding for incentivising residents to recycle more, which has seen a £6.1m boost, taking the cash pot to £11.1m. The department says the reason for the funding boost is down to it "reprofiling" some of its finances. The Communities Secretary, Eric Pickles, made the original £5m available in August last year (2014). A proviso for being eligible for the fund meant councils could only be successful if they offer some form of weekly refuse collections. The requirement was criticised by many, including CIWM's chief executive officer, Steve Lee, who said "... government money should not be used to force councils into changing the frequency of their residual waste collection services."