The new contract will be supported by new vehicles, an improved street cleansing service with waste bags being collected from the street more quickly, as well as a new night cleansing team to clear fly-tips overnight, according to a Veolia statement.
The resource management company has also committed to funding more community projects and school orchards, as well as increasing local recruitment, with a special focus on supporting young care leavers into employment.
The council has also invested in a newly refurbished depot dedicated solely to Sutton’s new waste and street cleansing contract.
Sutton residents can still expect the same frequency of collections, including on bank holidays, and there will be no change to the bins currently being used.
Commenting on the appointment, Cllr Barry Lewis, lead member for the Environment, said: ‘To make sure we found the right partner, we undertook a rigorous selection process and councillors from all the political groups were involved in giving their feedback. From this process, it was clear Veolia understood our ambitions and recognised where they themselves could make improvements.
‘I look forward to continuing work with colleagues from Veolia on making our waste and recycling services even better. We have already started to prepare for the new contract to ensure that we are ready to go on day one in April 2025.’
Pascal Hauret, managing director, Municipal at Veolia, said: ‘We are delighted to announce that we are the environmental partner of choice for the London Borough of Sutton. This new contract will target increased recycling, clean streets, decarbonisation, and social value initiatives to support the local community.
‘Building on our experience, we will work closely with the council to deliver on Sutton’s priorities to make a difference locally and deliver a more sustainable future for everyone.’
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