Food waste is collected weekly on your scheduled collection day. You can line your food waste bin with newspaper or a compostable bag. This will help prevent smells and stops food waste sticking to the inside of your bin. Please do not use plastic bags to line your bins.
Yes please
- cooked and raw food
- meat and fish bones
- vegetables, peelings and shells
- dairy products
- tea bags and coffee grounds
- newspaper (to wrap food)
- compostable liners
No thanks
- pet litter/faeces
- any packaging
- plastic bags
- nappies
- tissue/kitchen roll
- liquids
- other general waste
Your food waste bin will not be emptied if it contains any of the unwanted items above.
We do not provide the compostable liners.
If you need a new or replacement outdoor food waste bin, you can order a new one for free.