Weekly meals waste collections coming to Lincolnshire in 2026 – City of Lincoln Council

This comes as a part of a authorities mandate to assist households recycle extra and cut back environmental influence.

The introduction of this new service follows nationwide modifications set out within the Environment Act 2021, which requires all waste assortment authorities (native councils who gather your waste from the kerbside) to gather meals waste individually on a weekly foundation. It’s not a neighborhood choice, however a authorized requirement geared toward enhancing recycling charges and sustainability throughout the UK.

City of Lincoln Council, as a part of the Lincolnshire Waste Partnership, is working collectively with the county council and district/borough councils to make sure a easy rollout throughout the county. While some areas will begin receiving the service from March 2026, not all areas will go reside on the similar time. Individual begin dates shall be introduced nearer to the launch.

Households will obtain two meals waste caddies, one 5-litre indoor caddy (approx. 20x20x25cm) and one 23-litre out of doors caddy (approx. 30x40x38cm). Both caddies characteristic lockable lids, designed to maintain odours, wildlife and rodents at bay, and their space-saving design means they’ll sit on prime of present bins if wanted.

Your meals waste shall be collected weekly, utilizing devoted automobiles – so there shall be no mixing with different varieties of waste. Full assortment particulars, together with what to do on assortment day, shall be offered alongside your caddies after they’re delivered.

Importantly, no kerbside waste in Lincolnshire at present goes to landfill. This meals waste shall be diverted from the Energy from Waste plant to a specialist anaerobic digestion facility, the place will probably be become biogas – a cleaner, pure vitality supply – and fertiliser utilized by native farmers.

Even should you compost at dwelling (which is implausible!), there are numerous gadgets that may’t go on a compost heap. Please use your caddy for:

• All uneaten meals and plate scrapings
• Meat and fish (uncooked or cooked) inc bones
• Dairy merchandise
• Tea luggage and espresso grounds
• Rice, pasta and beans
• Bread, pastries, and truffles
• Raw / cooked fruit and greens, inc peelings

Cllr Rebecca Longbottom, Portfolio Holder for Remarkable Place at City of Lincoln Council, stated:

“The introduction of weekly meals waste collections will make recycling easier and extra handy for households throughout Lincolnshire.

 

“This is a vital step in serving to us all cut back waste, recycle extra, and defend the environment for the longer term. Together, we are able to make an actual distinction and guarantee Lincolnshire continues to be a cleaner, greener place to reside.”

Executive Director of Place at Lincolnshire County Council, Andy Gutherson, stated: 

“We’re actually excited to be introducing weekly meals waste collections throughout Lincolnshire. When this service reaches your space, we’d actually encourage everybody to offer it a go. Not solely does it unlock area in your normal waste bin, but it surely additionally helps increase Lincolnshire’s recycling charges and places meals waste to good use. 

 

“Instead of being burned for vitality, your leftovers shall be despatched to a neighborhood anaerobic digestion facility the place they’re become clear biogas and nutrient-rich fertiliser for native farmers. It’s a easy change that may make an enormous distinction – in your family, your group, and the setting.”

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