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The country-wide initiative, driven by new national requirements, marks a significant step forward in sustainable waste management and environmental responsibility.
Under the new scheme, in February every South Kesteven household will receive two food waste caddies - a small indoor caddy for daily use and a larger outdoor caddy for weekly collections.
Residents will also be provided with an initial roll of caddy liners to help them get started.
The process is simple – plate scrapings, peelings, tea bags, coffee grounds, and other food waste can be placed in the liner, tied up, and transferred to the outdoor caddy for weekly collection.
Collected food waste will then be sent to a specialist anaerobic digestion facility, where it will be converted into renewable energy and nutrient-rich fertiliser. This also supports local farming and helps power homes and businesses.
By separating food waste, residents can better understand what they’re throwing away, potentially saving money and helping reduce council waste management costs. The new system is more efficient and supports vital local services.
Everyone will be contacted in advance with specific details about when collections will begin and how to participate. The food waste caddies can be used from Monday 6th April, ahead of the first weekly collection.
Cabinet Member for Environment and Waste, Cllr Rhys Baker, said: “Many residents are already enthusiastic recyclers and I am sure they will embrace this new system to see where it can take us.
“This is a simple change with a powerful impact. Together, we can reduce waste, generate clean energy, and make Lincolnshire greener for generations to come.
For more information, go to http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/foodwaste and for tips and recipes to help waste less food and save money, go to https://lovefoodhatewaste.com
Before collections begin, SKDC will provide households with the following - delivered straight to your door:
- A small 5ltr kitchen caddy for collecting food scraps
- A larger 23ltr outdoor caddy for collection
- An initial supply of indoor caddy liners
- Full instructions and collection schedule
FAQs
Will my bin collection days change? Bin collection days won't be changing again. The kerbside food waste caddy should be put out for collection on the same day as your regular collections at the same time as you present your black, silver or paper/card bins each week.
I compost my waste - is this still a service for me? Yes. You shouldn't put bread, meat, fish, dairy or any cooked food in your compost. Using the food waste caddy means you can recycle all these types of food which shouldn't be composted at home as they could attract vermin.
I don't have room for the indoor food waste caddy: Simply use the outside caddy. The kitchen caddy is only five litres and is designed to be kept on a kitchen work surface or under the sink. However, if you don't want to use the small kitchen caddy, simply place your bagged food waste directly into the larger 23 litre food waste caddy, which you can keep outside.
Many more FAQs online at: www.southkesteven.gov.uk/foodwaste
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