Wyre Council confirm weekly food waste collections will launch in April

Friday, 6 February 2026 17:22

By Central Radio News

Wyre Council is preparing to launch a new weekly food waste collection service for all households from the middle of April.

These reforms, part of the Environment Act 2021, require all local authorities in England to introduce separate weekly food waste collections.

The introduction of food waste collections is a major step forward in reducing Wyre’s environmental impact, cutting carbon emissions and improving recycling rates across the borough.

Over the coming weeks, households across Wyre will receive:

A 5L indoor kitchen caddy for collecting food scraps

A 23L outdoor food waste caddy

A roll of compostable liners for easy, mess free use

Some properties are currently being assessed for container suitability, and residents will be advised if a tailored solution is needed. Before the caddies arrive, an information leaflet will be posted to residents, explaining the changes and how to participate in the new service.

All cooked and uncooked food waste can be recycled, including fruit and vegetable peelings, bread, pastries, meat and fish (including bones), eggshells, plate scrapings, tea bags and coffee grounds.

The outdoor food waste caddy will be collected weekly on your usual collection day.

Once collected, food waste is taken to a facility where it is processed through anaerobic digestion.

In this system, microorganisms break down the waste without oxygen, creating methane gas that is captured and converted into renewable energy. A compost like output (CLO) is produced at the end of the process, supporting land restoration and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

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