South Norfolk food waste collections
From May 2026, you’ll be able to recycle your food waste with our new weekly collection service. We’ll be rolling out the service in stages, with all households being included by the end of September 2026.
This initiative will help us cut down on waste and transform leftovers into energy and fertiliser, creating a cleaner, greener South Norfolk.
What you’ll receive
- A small indoor kitchen caddy
- A 23 litre outdoor food waste bin
- Liners to keep your caddy clean
Simply pop your food waste into the caddy, such as peelings, leftovers, and out-of-date food, then empty it into your outdoor bin. We’ll collect it weekly, on the same day as your recycling and rubbish.
Why is this happening?
These changes are part of the Government’s Simpler Recycling legislation, which requires all councils to:
- collect a core list of recyclable materials
- provide weekly food waste collections
This ensures consistency across the country, making recycling easier and helping to boost national recycling rates.
Who is paying for these changes?
The Government is providing additional funding to help councils set up new recycling and food waste collection services.
Will my collection day change?
There will be no changes during rollout. However, collection days may change in future due to service demands, such as new housing developments.
Food waste will be collected weekly on the same day as rubbish/recycling by a separate truck.
What about flats and communal areas?
We are currently reviewing bin provision for flats and working with landlords and management companies to ensure everything is ready. The service will be rolled out to flats after the initial kerbside rollout.
What happens next?
- 6 weeks before your service starts you'll receive a leaflet with your start date.
- 2 weeks before we'll deliver your caddy, bin and liners.