Why is this being introduced?

Food waste collection is an important part of increasing the amount of waste we recycle, reducing our impact on the environment and helping tackle climate change.

Food waste makes up about 30% of the average household bin. By actively using the food waste service as much as you can you will be diverting waste away from incineration which although treated does produce some harmful gases in the process of generating electricity. Your food waste will instead be used to produce compost which will go back into our soil which is better for our environment.

What happens next?

The service is due to start in late March / early April. Food waste containers will start to be delivered in early January and will take several weeks to deliver to all households across Rother so please be patient.

All households should of recently received a Coming Soon leaflet giving information about food waste collections. If you have not received this leaflet don’t worry you can download it below.

Information regarding your food waste collection day will be confirmed by letter prior to the commencement of collections. Nearer the start of collections you will also be able to look up your food waste collection schedule here Find My Nearest – Rother District Council

Lastly if you have any further questions or concerns please check our food waste collections FAQ’s page which has answer for all the common asked questions regarding food waste collections.