In Rossendale, while the new weekly food waste collections starting from April 2026 are mandated by the government, there do not appear to be any specified penalties for households that choose not to participate in the food waste collection program.
This is part of an effort to reduce food waste, but residents can still dispose of food waste in their regular green bins until the food waste collection begins. If you have more questions about the process or how to recycle food waste effectively, you can find detailed information here.