Food bin
We will supply you with a black and orange food bin. To collect your waste, you can:
- buy a kitchen caddy from most homeware stores or online
- reuse a container, such as an ice cream tub
We sometimes run special offers on caddies and sacks. Visit our webpage for more information.
Lining your food bin
You do not have to line your caddy, but it must be easy to empty. Our crew will not scrape waste from your bin. You can line your caddy with:
- a thin layer of kitchen towel
- compostable bags
- newspaper
Caddy liners are available at a discounted price from Bio Bag. They are made from potato starch, corn starch or paper and are certified EN 13432.
What you can put in
- all dairy products
- bread, cakes and pastries
- eggs
- fruit and vegetables
- meat and fish (including bones)
- rice, pasta and beans
- tea bags and coffee grounds
- leftovers
What you cannot put in
- liquids
- oil or liquid fat
- packaging of any sort
- plastic bags
- compostable cups and plates
- used kitchen towel
What happens to your waste
Food waste recycling is a massive benefit to the environment. It is one of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Learn more about reducing food waste
Love Food Hate Waste
A third of the food we buy in the UK gets thrown away. For tips on storing food and recipes for using up leftovers you can visit the Love Food Hate Waste website.