Charges for missing bins have existed for some time but the level of fees for the new bins introduced last year are now set to be decided on
Nicky Walker, the council's executive member for enviroment
Residents in Middlesbrough face having to pay up to £25 if their wheelie bin is lost or stolen.
Middlesbrough Council is to decide on the level of fees to charge families if one of their three new bins goes missing.
Charges for missing bins have existed for some time but the level of fees for the new bins introduced last year are now set to be decided on.
A report to be discussed next week sets out proposed charges for the new bins, which include the “blue lid” recycling bin, black general waste bin and the green waste bins.
No details of the charges for lost or replacement bins were given when they were handed out last year.
The planned charges, for where bins have gone missing or been stolen or damaged, unless it is the direct result of the council’s actions are:
• Replacement 140 litre black refuse bins charged at £15 per bin.
• Replacement 240 litre black refuse bins charged at £25 per bin.
• Additional green waste bins (third and fourth bin) charged at either £25 per bin for a new bin or £10 if the resident chooses a reconditioned bin from the council’s used stocks.
Larger families can request a larger (black bin), free of charge where exchanging the existing 140 litre black bin for a 240 litre black bin if they were assessed as having a need for a larger bin.
The fees will be put forward for consideration by Nicky Walker, the council’s executive member for enviroment.
The Gazette reported in December how the introduction of the new bins had led to a sharp rise in recycling levels.
The local authority received £3.6m from the Government to introduce the new bins, which were brought in last summer.
The cash came with the condition that weekly bin collections would remain for at least the next five years.
Middlesbrough was previously among the worst performing areas in the country for the amount of waste it recycles - at 23%.
In 2005, the rate was just 11%.
But council chiefs have said the introduction of the new system is expected to lead to improved recycling rates.
The UK target is 50% by 2020.
A council review published in December found that there had been a “significant change” in behaviour across the borough which had led to a “dramatic increase” in recycling rates.
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