More Cambridgeshire residents to get food waste bins from September

Another Cambridgeshire district is set to benefit from weekly food waste collections

Another Cambridgeshire district will soon benefit from food waste bins. In June, food waste collections began across East Cambridgeshire.

Residents across Fenland will soon be able to recycle their food waste too, with new caddies being delivered from next Monday (July 13). It will take around six weeks for all households to get their new caddies, and then weekly food waste collections will begin from Monday, September 7.

Councillor Steve Tierney, Fenland District Council’s portfolio holder for waste and recycling said: “We already have a fantastic waste and recycling service here in Fenland, and these new food waste collections will make it even better.

“Around a third of the waste that currently goes in our green bins is food waste – much of which can be recycled. By introducing free weekly collections, we’re not only meeting national legislation, but helping people recycle their food waste in an environmentally friendly way while freeing up space in their green bins.

“The service is completely optional too. Residents can decide whether to take part, but we’re confident everyone will enjoy the benefits. An information leaflet will be included in the food waste caddies to help people understand the new service and there’s lots of information on our website too.”

More than 90,000 caddies will be delivered to over 45,000 homes across the district from next week. Each household will receive a five litre indoor caddy; a roll of caddy liners; a larger 23 litre outdoor caddy; and an instruction leaflet.

The first phase of caddy deliveries are set to be completed by the end of August. Residents can start to fill their caddies on the week commencing August 31.