Food Waste collections are coming to Wealden in Spring 2026
From March 2026, every council in England will be carrying out weekly food waste collections from all households. This is a new legal requirement by the Government under the new Simpler Recycling Regulations.
Food waste collection is an important part of increasing the amount of waste we recycle, reducing our impact on the environment and helping to tackle climate change.
Food waste makes up about 30% of the average household waste bin. By using your food caddy you will free up space in your rubbish bins and help cut down on the amount of waste going to incineration.
What happens next?
From January 2026 we will be delivering new food waste containers to all households in Wealden, together with instructions on how to use them.
Each home will be given a small food caddy to keep in their kitchen and a larger food waste container for outside which will be collected weekly. You will also be given a roll of compostable liners to get you started.
If you use communal bins you will receive a small kitchen caddy and will be provided with a food wheelie bin with a special lid to go in your bin area for shared use.
When will the food waste collections start?
Food waste collections will start from the end of March. Collections will be every week. You will receive a letter confirming your collection day before the collections are due to start.
How will the food waste be collected?
Collection crews will empty your outside food waste container on a weekly basis.
Want to know more?
To help you find out more about the new service, please visit our FAQ page.