Dear Sir or Madam,

Please could you provide a breakdown of the costs involved in
replacing a black bin.

Yours faithfully,

Robbie Bow

Dear Robbie

Please find attached a formal acknowledgement of your Freedom of Information request.

Kind regards

Ceri Littlechild
PA to Director of City Services
Mill Road Depot
Tel 01223 458277

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Dear Mr Bow,

Thank you for your request made under the Freedom of Information Act, I
can inform you that black bins cost the Waste and Fleet Management
section £30.07 each to purchase inclusive of VAT.
The delivery of bins is undertaken by one individual with a van who's
time is not charged out per hour. This individual also delivers various
other items such as recycling and composting receptacles which are free
of charge.
I hope this information has been useful to you.

Regards

Chloe Hipwood

WASTE OPERATIONS MANAGER
City Services
Cambridge City Council
Mill Road Depot
Mill Road CB1 2AZ
01223 458079

For information on domestic waste collections including recycling, City
Waste Services (Commercial Waste), City Rangers, Abandoned Vehicles,
Public Realm Enforcement or Graffiti please visit the Cambridge City
Council website www.cambridge.gov.uk
Alternatively you can contact the Customer Contact Centre on 01223
458282

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Dear Chloe Hipwood,

Many thanks for you reply, it is much appreciated.

Can I also ask who decides the cost to the public of replacing a
black bin? The council web site says it will cost me £50.00. That's
a 38% margin, which seems excessive.

Yours sincerely,

Robbie Bow

Dear Mr Bow,

The cost of bins to residents and new developments is decided
ultimately by Councillors in liaison with the Waste Strategy Officer.
The margin you describe goes toward the cost of delivery and
administration, which is not a profit making service.

Please also consider that the council currently fully subsidises all
recycling receptacles.

Regards

Chloe Hipwood

WASTE OPERATIONS MANAGER
City Services
Cambridge City Council
Mill Road Depot
Mill Road CB1 2AZ
01223 458079

For information on domestic waste collections including recycling, City
Waste Services (Commercial Waste), City Rangers, Abandoned Vehicles,
Public Realm Enforcement or Graffiti please visit the Cambridge City
Council website www.cambridge.gov.uk
Alternatively you can contact the Customer Contact Centre on 01223
458282

Climate Change Tip: Plant a tree! They cool our cities down, provide a
habitat for a host of wildlife species and help to alleviate flood
risks.
It’s National Tree Week 26th November - 7th December so visit
www.treecouncil.org.uk to find out more.

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