Weekly food collections will be rolled out Lincolnshire next year
Weekly food waste collections are due to be rolled out in Lincolnshire next year, including in the Suttons and Tydd areas.
Lincolnshire County Council, as part of the Lincolnshire Waste Partnership, is working with district councils to introduce the mandatory collections, which are hoped to boost recycling rates and reduce environmental impact.
The introduction of this new service follows national changes set out in the Environment Act 2021, which requires all authorities to collect food waste separately on a weekly basis.
Collections are going to start in some areas of Lincolnshire from March 2026 as the service introduction will be staggered. Individual start dates will be announced closer to the launch.
Executive Director of Place, Andy Gutherson, said: "We’re really excited to be introducing weekly food waste collections across Lincolnshire. When this service reaches your area, we’d really encourage everyone to give it a go. Not only does it free up space in your general waste bin, but it also helps boost Lincolnshire’s recycling rates and puts food waste to good use.
“Instead of being burned for energy, your leftovers will be sent to a local anaerobic digestion facility where they’re turned into clean biogas and nutrient-rich fertiliser for local farmers. It’s a simple change that can make a big difference – for your household, your community, and the environment."
Households will receive two food waste caddies, one 5-litre indoor caddy (approx. 20x20x25cm) and one 23-litre outdoor caddy (approx. 30x40x38cm). Both caddies feature lockable lids, designed to keep odours, wildlife and rodents at bay, and their space-saving design means they can sit on top of existing bins if needed.
Your food waste will be collected weekly, using dedicated vehicles – so there will be no mixing with other types of waste. Full collection details, including what to do on collection day, will be provided alongside your caddies when they’re delivered.
Importantly, no kerbside waste in Lincolnshire currently goes to landfill. This food waste will be diverted from the Energy from Waste plant to a specialist anaerobic digestion facility, where it will be turned into biogas – a cleaner, natural energy source – and fertiliser used by local farmers.
Even if you compost at home, there are many items that can’t go on a compost heap.
Caddies can be used for:
- All uneaten food and plate scrapings
- Meat and fish (raw or cooked) inc bones
- Dairy products
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
- Rice, pasta and beans
- Bread, pastries, and cakes
- Raw / cooked fruit and vegetables, including peelings
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