Yes, you can use your own container for food waste before your caddy arrives. It's important, however, that the food waste must be placed in a caddy for collection, so using your own container will only be a temporary solution until you receive the official caddy.
From the information gathered, here are some guidelines:
| Container Type | Use |
|---|---|
| Own container | Yes, temporarily |
| Official caddy | Required for collection |
Make sure to empty your own container into the food waste caddy once it arrives, as only food waste in a caddy will be accepted for collection. For any further details about the food waste collection, you can check Durham's food waste page.