Yes, there are specific guidelines on what can be put in the food waste caddy in Rossendale. The following table summarizes the items that are acceptable and those that should not be included:
| Can Go In the Caddy | Should NOT Go In the Caddy |
|---|---|
| Meal leftovers | Packaging of any kind |
| Plate scrapings | Liquids |
| Tea bags (including the bag) | Plastic bags or film |
| Meat (raw and cooked, including bones) | Household waste |
| Eggs (including eggshells) | Garden waste |
| Dairy products (like cheese and yogurts) | Anything that is not food waste |
| Bread, cakes, and other baked goods | |
| Pasta and rice | |
| Beans and pulses | |
| Fish and shellfish (raw and cooked, including bones) | |
| Fruit (raw and cooked) | |
| Vegetable peelings | |
| Salad and vegetables (raw and cooked) | |
| Lard and other hard fats | |
| Pet food (both hard and soft) |
This guidance is designed to ensure that food waste is collected efficiently and does not contaminate the recycling process. For more details, you can visit the food waste page on the Rossendale Council website.