Food waste collections to be rolled out in county

Food waste collections will soon be rolled out across parts of Lincolnshire, councils have confirmed.

Every home in South Kesteven will, in February, receive a small container to be used indoors and a larger container for outside, which will be collected once a week, South Kesteven District Council said.

The food caddies can be filled from 6 April with everyone contacted in the district with details on when collections will begin and how to participate, the authority added.

Collections are due to start from 13 April across the district as part of a country-wide initiative to turn waste into renewable energy and nutrient-rich fertiliser.

People in North Kesteven will have caddies delivered from 19 January, and from 3 February for people living in West Lindsey.

The collection services for both areas, and in Lincoln, is due to start from 30 March, the councils said.

City of Lincoln Council has been contacted for further details.

Residents will also be provided with an initial roll of caddy liners to help them get started, the council said.

Waste such as plate scrapings, peelings, tea bags, coffee grounds and other items can be placed in the liner, tied up, and transferred to the outdoor caddy for the 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, helping to support local farming and power homes and businesses.

The council's cabinet member for environment and waste, Councillor 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."

East Lindsey, Boston and South Holland are expected to roll out their own food waste collection service in the autumn.

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