Food waste recycling in flats
Questions and answers
What if I don't produce any food waste?
The best thing we can do with our food is eat it. But some waste like banana skins, tea bags and plate scrapings are inevitable and can all be recycled. There is no amount too small.
How often is food waste collected?
Food waste is collected every week from your communal food waste recycling bin. Empty and clean your caddy regularly to prevent smells.
How big is the kitchen caddy?
The caddy is only five litres and designed to be kept on a kitchen surface or under the sink. You can use your own container if you prefer.
What happens to the food waste once it has been collected?
Food waste collected in Southwark will be sent to an anaerobic digestion processing facility to make renewable energy and fertiliser for farmland.
I don’t have time to do this – why should I?
It’s important we all try to reduce the amount of food waste we throw away. By sorting it for recycling we can turn it into renewable energy and fertiliser for farmland.
Do I need to use liners?
No, you can use your caddy without liners. However, if you want to line your caddy, you can buy your own compostable liners at your local supermarket or use newspaper.
Page last updated: 03 September 2024
