Service details
Collection frequency and schedule
Food waste will be collected weekly on your usual bin collection day. Collections will commence from 30 March 2026.
Equipment provided
- Indoor kitchen caddy: 5 litres, grey with lid, for food waste storage indoors.
- Outdoor caddy: 23 litres, black with orange lid, for kerbside collections.
- Liners: Initial supply included to keep caddies clean and facilitate emptying.
Communal bins
Residents who use communal bins for collection of refuse and recycling will receive a 140 litre orange lidded outdoor bin, to use in conjunction with existing collection arrangements. These communal food waste bins will be routinely washed.
Using and maintaining your caddies
- Line the indoor caddy with liners, newspaper, or an old plastic bag.
- Empty the indoor caddy regularly into the outdoor caddy.
- Wash caddies when necessary; the indoor caddy is dishwasher safe up to 60°C.
Support for households
Assisted bin collection service includes food waste caddy collection for eligible residents.
If space is limited, use the compact kitchen caddy or your own container indoors and transfer waste to the outdoor caddy.