Waste Services
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Brown Bin and Caddy - Weekly Food Waste
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WHEN: Please ensure your refuse and recycling is ready for collection by 7 am on your collection day - collection times may vary.
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WHERE: Please place your bins and box at the edge of your property nearest the road
where these can easily be seen. Please be considerate and do not obstruct the pavement.
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NEED HELP? If you think you may have difficulty using or moving the bins or box and there
is nobody that can help you, please contact the helpline on (01823) 356346 to request assistance.
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| Food waste forms over 25% of the average household's bin waste by weight - it can be
composted but it must be specially treated and therefore this is collected separately. You
have been provided with two food waste bins - one small bin for your weekly food waste
collection and a smaller kitchen caddy to use inside your home and transfer to your bin when convenient.
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| Your food waste bin can be easily locked. The lid is secure when the handle is positioned at
the front of the bin. To open the lid, push the handle to the rear of the bin. Please lock the lid
when presenting the food waste bin on collection day.
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| Yes please - |
No thanks - |
| Cooked & uncooked food |
Plastic(including plastic bags) |
| Fruit and vegetables |
Metal and glass |
| Meat, cheese and egg shells |
Garden waste |
| Bread, pasta, cereal |
Any other household waste |
| Tea bags and coffee grounds |
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| It is important that only the items requested are placed in the food waste bin to ensure quality
compost. Contaminated food bins may not be emptied.
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| Keeping your food waste caddy and bin clean |
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| To help keep your food bins clean, you can wrap food waste or line bins with newspaper. You
can also purchase approved compostable liners - contact the Helpline 01823 356346.
Please note food waste cannot be collected if placed in plastic bags. Even biodegradable
plastic cannot be accepted, as most types take too long to break down when composted.
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| If you are unsure of your round, please view the Refuse
Collection Rounds pages to find out what particular round your street
is part of. |
