Rossendale has specific guidelines for food waste collection set to start in April 2026. Weekly collections will occur, and households will receive kitchen and kerbside caddies for food waste.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Collection Start Date | Week commencing 6th April 2026 |
| Caddies Provided | - 5-litre kitchen caddy<br>- 23-litre kerbside caddy<br>- Roll of caddy liners<br>- Information leaflet |
| What to Put in Caddy | - Meal leftovers<br>- Plate scrapings<br>- Coffee grounds<br>- Fruit and vegetables<br>- Cooked and raw meat |
| What NOT to Put | - Packaging<br>- Liquids<br>- Household waste<br>- Garden waste<br>- Anything not food waste |
Before the collection begins, households should store their caddies and avoid placing any food waste in new recycling bins until then. For more details, you can check the official page on food waste collection.