Food waste collections roll out to 40,000 more South Norfolk homes

Homes in communities including Wymondham, Hethersett and Hingham are among those joining the service, following the successful launch to the first 28,000 properties in July.

Since collections began, residents have already recycled more than 605 tonnes of food waste, collected up to 30 October.

Collections have averaged more than 43 tonnes a week, while the latest three weeks saw collection levels 10% higher than during the first three weeks of the service.

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

The response from residents so far has been fantastic, with more than 605 tonnes of food waste already being recycled rather than going in the general rubbish bin.

“This week is another important milestone, with 40,000 more households joining the service across South Norfolk.

“Thank you to everyone who is already taking part. I hope residents receiving their new collection this week will find it just as easy to make food waste recycling part of their weekly routine.”

Food waste is collected weekly on the same day as residents’ usual rubbish and recycling collections, using a separate vehicle. Items including fruit and vegetable peelings, leftovers, meat, fish, bones and out-of-date food can all be recycled.

The collected food waste is then processed to generate renewable energy and produce nutrient-rich fertiliser.

Residents joining the service have been provided with the containers and information they need to get started.

Some communal properties will join the service later while the Council finalises the most appropriate collection arrangements for those locations.

Residents can find out more about the service, including what can go in their food waste caddy here.