TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
ALTERATIONS TO PUBLIC OPENING TIMES AT THE BELLOZANNE SITE DUE TO INCONSISTANT PERFORMANCE OF THE ENERGY FROM WASTE PLANT
Purpose of the Report
To propose a temporary alteration to the public opening times of the Bellozanne bulky waste facility and public recycling centre.
Background
Due to the continued reliability issues in the Energy from Waste plant, the Bellozanne site is virtually full and the loose filled storage bay at La Collette is full. It is possible to super-fill the storage bay at La Collette, however this must be done with baled waste not loose filled waste.
Due to site restrictions at Bellozanne and limited manpower it will not be possible to bale and transport waste whilst the site is open to the general public and contractors. This is because the access to the baler is via the new recycling centre and the egress from the baler is adjacent to the main haul road. In order to bale and transport waste it is proposed to modify the site opening hours for a trial period from now until the end of the year so that the site is clear of the public and contractors whilst the baling operation is undertaken.
This action will allow TTS to reduce stockpiles of waste at the Bellozanne site to a manageable size and prevent TTS from having to shut the site completely if the Energy from Waste plant continues to under perform.
Discussion
In order to bale and transport the waste from the Bellozanne site utilising the skills and experience of the existing staff it is proposed that the opening hours for the recycling centre and the bulky waste facility change to:-
Monday to Thursday open from 07:30 to 14:45. (existing times 7.30 am - 16.15 )
Friday 7.30 am - 14.45 pm (existing time 7.30 am - 3.15)
From 15:00 to 21:00 TTS staff will bale waste using the existing baler and equipment. Contract staff will load and transport the baled waste to the La Collette storage site and unload and stack the bales on existing loose filled stockpile.
Saturday 07:30 to 16:15 (no change)
Sunday 08:00 to 12:45 (no change)
Early closing provides an opportunity to bale for 30 hours a week between Monday and Friday.
It is calculated that on each day between 5 and 7 staff will be required to work extended hours during this period and initial discussions with the staff involved have indicated that they are happy and willing to do so.
This working pattern would cease on the 21st December due to staff Christmas holiday commitments and a review of the site conditions would be undertaken at that time. If the Energy from Waste plant is working properly and the site is suitably empty TTS will revert to its normal opening hours after the bank holiday period.
It is estimated that the cost of this action will be £24,000. This funding is not identified in the original Recycling Centre or Bulky Waste Facility budget.
If this proposal is accepted it is important to implement it as soon as possible so that the maximum benefit can be gained before Christmas.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to authorise the Officers to advertise and implement shorter opening times at the Bellozanne site for bulky waste disposal and the recycling centre.
Reason(s) for Decision
To prevent the Bellozanne site from closing due to excessive quantities of unprocessed waste being stored on site.
To enable non-putrescible baled waste to be stockpiled at the La Collette site.
Action Required
Written by: | Richard Fauvel, Manager – Waste Management & Support Services |
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Approved by: | John Rogers, Director – Waste Management |
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28th November 2007
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