380 tonnes of food waste recycled in South Norfolk

Between 27 July and 25 September, 379.68 tonnes were collected from the first 28,000 properties to receive the service, averaging 42.19 tonnes a week.

The service will now expand to remaining households across South Norfolk, with weekly collections beginning from the week commencing 9 November. Residents will receive an information leaflet and their food waste containers before collections start.

Cllr Martyn Hooton, South Norfolk Council’s Cabinet Member for the Environment, said:

It’s fantastic to see residents embracing the new service, with food waste collections growing week after week. One of the most encouraging things is how quickly the service is becoming part of people’s normal routine. Once you start using the kitchen caddy, separating food waste is really straightforward and the weekly collection makes it easy to keep on top of. Every bit collected is then put to good use, generating renewable energy and producing fertiliser.

I’d like to thank everyone already taking part and encourage residents joining the service in November to give it a go.”

Food waste is collected on the same day as residents’ existing rubbish and recycling by a dedicated vehicle. Items including fruit and vegetable peelings, leftovers, meat, fish, bones and out-of-date food can all be recycled through the service.

Collected food waste is processed to generate renewable energy and nutrient-rich fertiliser. Residents can find out more about the food waste collection service, including FAQs, here.