How Often Is Food Waste Collected in Rossendale?

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In Rossendale, food waste will be collected weekly, starting from the week commencing 6th April 2026, as part of a new legal requirement for councils in England. This initiative is aimed at reducing food waste and is part of the council's effort to enhance waste management.

Here's a summary of the food waste collection details:

Collection Start Date Collection Frequency
Week commencing 6th April 2026 Weekly

Until then, households are advised to store their food waste in the provided caddies, which will be delivered before the start date. For more information, you can visit the food waste page.

Sources

Food Waste Council Leader Alyson Barnes latest update April 26 Rossendale Council are encouraging residents to ‘Check before you Chuck’ Keep Rossendale Tidy

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