You can definitely use your own container for food waste if it fits better in your kitchen. While Rossendale provides a kitchen caddy for indoor use, it's also perfectly acceptable to empty your food waste directly into the larger kerbside caddy or use your own preferred container instead.
Here’s a quick summary:
| Container | Usage |
|---|---|
| Kitchen caddy (5 litre) | Designed for indoor use |
| Own container | Allowed for food waste |
| Outdoor kerbside caddy (23 litre) | For presenting waste for collection |
If you're moving to a bigger container or prefer your own, just remember to keep it clean and that all food waste will need to be separated starting from the new service in April 2026. For more details, you can learn more here.
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