Thursday, June 5, 2025

Weekly food waste collections to begin in Lincolnshire by 2026

Lincolnshire is set to introduce weekly food waste collections, in line with a UK-wide rollout scheduled to begin by 30 March 2026. The change represents a significant shift in local waste management, aiming to reduce landfill use and increase recycling rates.

Each household will be provided with a five-litre indoor caddy, a year’s supply of compostable liners, and a 23-litre kerbside bin for collection. Larger communal residences will receive a 140-litre wheelie bin, with additional capacity available for households with more than six occupants.

The Lincolnshire Waste Partnership, which coordinates waste services across the county, has confirmed that Lincoln will be among the areas ready to launch the service on time. However, disparities in council resources may affect implementation timelines elsewhere.

The shift comes amid wider trials across the UK and is expected to prompt operational changes in fleet management, logistics, and supplier procurement, particularly in sourcing compliant bins and liners. Local authorities have also acknowledged that unforeseen issues may arise during rollout, potentially requiring policy adjustments after the scheme is implemented.

The move aligns with government targets to standardise waste collection and improve environmental outcomes across the country.

 

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