Our new weekly household food waste collection service will start from Autumn 2026!
Bio-gas
It will be is a major step towards lowering our carbon footprint and creating valuable bio-gas for energy use.
By separating your food waste, you'll be playing an important role in building a more sustainable future for our community and our environment.
This new service will makes it easier than ever to dispose of food scraps in a way that ensures they're turned into something beneficial rather than ending up in general waste.
Questions
You've probably got questions about what can and can't be included, how to store your food waste, and the collection schedule. To help you get started, we've compiled a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions below.
More information about specific collection dates and food waste containers will be announced in the near future, so please keep your eyes open for updates.
We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to making our region greener!
As food waste is 70% water, sending food waste for incineration requires more energy to burn so recycling is a more efficient method of disposal.
More than 25% of the waste in an average waste bin is food.When recycled, food waste can be turned into something useful. Your food waste is taken to an anaerobic digestion facility where it is used to generate natural forms of energy, such as biogas, an excellent alternative to fossil fuels and a fertiliser or soil conditioner which can be used in farming.
Remember there is no amount to small. The best thing we can do with our food is enjoy it but some waste like Banana skins, Tea Bags and Bones are unavoidable and can be recycled.
You're already producing food waste, its going in your household waste bin, so this is just a different container. It's important to reduce the amount of food waste going to disposal, food waste produces methane - a harmful greenhouse gas.
Food waste collections will be weekly. We are currently working on the details and will share more information as soon as possible.
Because separate food waste collections are required by law and are the best way to stop food waste producing harmful gases, turning it into useful energy instead.
From Autumn 2026. Your council will confirm the exact start date for your area.
Every week to help prevent smells and pests.
ALL raw and cooked food waste, including:
- Plate scrapings and leftovers
- Meat, fish and bones
- Dairy, bread, fruit and vegetables
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
* Remove all packaging.
Use liners, tie them securely, empty your kitchen caddy regularly, and keep the outdoor caddy lid closed. Weekly collections do the rest.
It is recycled to create renewable energy and a nutrient‑rich fertiliser for farming.
You’ll be given caddies, liners (plus re-stock) and instructions.
There is no charge - it’s part of your normal waste service.
Yes, you can use plastic bags (biodegradable or synthetic). These are separated from the food during processing and sent for energy recovery.