📣 Waste collection changes consultation

NEWS RELEASE

We've launched a six week consultation so we can hear your views on important changes we are making to our waste collection services.

The consultation runs until noon on Friday 8 August and covers two key changes that will affect how you manage your household waste. The first is around food waste, as from 31 March 2026 all Councils in England must introduce a separate weekly food waste collection service.

Food Waste

Food waste will be collected separately in a designated food waste caddy, alongside existing recycling and refuse collections. The food waste will go to specialist centres to generate cheap and clean energy and produce fertiliser for farmers. The move will cut greenhouse gas emissions, boost recycling, reduce disposal costs and encourage people to think more proactively about reducing food waste, so saving money.

Cardboard

The second change is around cardboard collection. Currently residents can place cardboard, broken down into manageable pieces, at the side of the recycling bin ready for collection.

From November 1 excess cardboard placed at the side of the recycling bin will no longer be collected. The cardboard must be put in the recycling bin and fit in the bin with the lid closed. This change will increase crew safety, ensure better quality recycling as the cardboard stays clean and dry and lead to cleaner streets.

Your feedback on these changes will help us understand how they might affect different households, what additional support might be needed and whether any adjustments to our approach are required. You can access the survey using the link below:

Waste collection changes consultation