Are There Any Guidelines on How to Use the Food Waste Caddy?

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Are there any guidelines on how to use the food waste caddy?

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Using the food waste caddy in Rossendale involves a few simple steps to make sure you're recycling effectively. You can begin to collect food waste starting from the week of 6th April 2026. Until then, store your caddy and avoid placing any food waste in your new recycling bin. Here’s a quick guide on how to use your food waste caddy: Step Instruction Storing Keep your caddy until collections start. Collection Start Date Collections will start from week commencing 6th April 2026. How to Use 1. Line the kitchen caddy with a liner.
2. Add food waste until the liner is almost full.
3. Tie the liner and place it in the 23-litre outdoor caddy. Put It Out Place your food waste bin out with your other bins by 6:45am on collection day. Secure Ensure the lid is locked to keep it secure. Acceptable Items for the Caddy: Meal leftovers Plates scrapings Tea bags and coffee grounds Raw and cooked meat, bones Eggs and eggshells Dairy products Bread, cakes, and baked goods Pasta, rice, beans, pulses, fish Raw and cooked fruits and vegetables Lard and hard fats Pet food Items NOT Allowed: Packaging of any kind Liquids Plastic bags or film Household waste Garden waste For more detailed guidance, you can read the full information on the Rossendale Council food waste page. If you have any further questions about recycling instructions or guidelines, feel free to ask!

Step	Instruction
Storing	Keep your caddy until collections start.
Collection Start Date	Collections will start from week commencing 6th April 2026.
How to Use	1. Line the kitchen caddy with a liner. <br> 2. Add food waste until the liner is almost full. <br> 3. Tie the liner and place it in the 23-litre outdoor caddy.
Put It Out	Place your food waste bin out with your other bins by 6:45am on collection day.
Secure	Ensure the lid is locked to keep it secure.