You can include a variety of food items in the food waste collection in Rossendale, which will start in April 2026. Here's a list of what can go in your kitchen caddy:
| Items to Include in Food Waste Collection |
|---|
| Meal leftovers |
| Plate scrapings |
| Tea bags (including the bag) |
| Coffee grounds |
| Meat (raw and cooked, bones included) |
| Eggs (including eggshells) |
| Dairy products (like cheese and yogurts) |
| Bread, cakes, and other baked goods |
| Pasta and rice |
| Beans and pulses |
| Fish and shellfish (raw and cooked, including bones and shells) |
| Fruit (raw and cooked) |
| Vegetable peelings |
| Salad and vegetables (raw and cooked) |
| Lard and other hard fats |
| Pet food (hard and soft) |
Make sure to keep the food waste separate from your recycling and general waste until the collections begin here in April.