Food Waste collections coming soon 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.
By collecting food waste we can actively reduce the amount we throw away as household waste. This helps increase our recycling rate as well as reducing our impact on the environment and therefore helps towards 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 Rother, together with instructions on how to use them. Please remember not to use them just yet, wait for our letter advising when collections will start.
Each home will receive 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.
Food Waste Container Deliveries
We are currently in the process of delivering food waste containers to households in Rother, this will take several weeks so please be patient. If neighbouring properties have received their containers, but you haven’t, please report this via our website
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 shortly 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. Please note your food waste collection may not be on the same day as your other collections.
Want to know more?
To help you find out more about the new service, please visit our Rother Food Waste FAQ’s
If you are a Business trying to find out about food waste collections and/or the Government’s Simpler Recycling initiative please visit this site for more information regarding your responsibilities Simpler recycling: workplace recycling in England – GOV.UK
