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Food Waste FAQs

Peeled potato and cucumber on a wooden chopping board next to waste peelings

Please use the links below to find answers to frequently asked questions about food waste and collections.

If you would like to find out about our food waste collection service, visit the Business Waste page.


What bins will Trade Food Waste Customers get?

As standard, a 23 litre caddy and a 180 litre wheeled bin. The 23 litre for indoor use. The 180 litre wheeled bin is for presentation outside for collection. The idea being that you can carry your food waste to the wheeled bin using the 23 litre caddies.

Am I required by law to have a food waste bin?

If you have 10 FTE or more across your business (even if they are not all based at one site) and generate any amount of food waste, you will be required to seperate your food waste from your residual waste.

Can I have more than one food waste bin?

You can have as many wheeled bins for food waste as you would like, you will have to pay the collection/disposal fee for each one. 

If you require more food waste caddies, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will discuss your requirements.

Will you provide liners for food waste? If not, can they use their own bags?

No, we will not be providing liners initially.

Yes, you can use their own bags provided they are not biodegradable.

Will you clean the bins for us?

No, it will be the requirement of the customer to clean the bin, if they wish.

What is considered food waste?
  • food leftovers  
  • waste generated by preparing food (of any volume, including if the workplace does not serve food or have a canteen)