New food waste collection
A new commercial food waste collection service is being offered to businesses in West Lindsey.
The district council service aims to support businesses in meeting new government regulations on the recycling of food waste and will start on March 31 when they come into effect.
The new regulations, which apply to all businesses regardless of their food waste volume, is a significant step towards promoting sustainability, as well as reducing C02 emissions caused by waste sent for energy recovery.
Small businesses with fewer than 10 full-time employees are temporarily exempt until March 2027.
Businesses that sign up for the council’s new food waste collection service, will benefit from reliable and eco-friendly collection and recycling of food waste by the council’s award-winning service.
Food waste that can be collected includes:
- Vegetable and fruit peelings
- Uneaten food and plate scrapings
- Out-of-date or mouldy food
- Raw and cooked meat and fish, including bones
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
- Dairy products, such as eggs and eggshells
- Oil/liquid fat and milk.
Businesses will be provided with 140 litre wheeled bins for the collection and the council will also issue those signed up to the service with a Waste Transfer Note to show they are legally compliant with the new regulations.
The new regulations also require businesses to separate other recyclable materials including glass, metal, plastic, cardboard, and paper.
Chairman of the Environment and Sustainability Group, Cllr Stephen Bunny, said: “By introducing this service, West Lindsey District Council reaffirms its commitment to improving sustainable waste management and practices and supporting local businesses in their efforts to reduce environmental impact.
“By participating in this programme, businesses can ensure compliance with the new regulations while contributing to a greener future.”
Find out more on the Commercial Waste Solutions (CWS) page at www.west-lindsey.gov.uk or contact the team at
