In Rossendale, weekly food waste collections are set to begin from the week commencing 6th April 2026, but residents will not have the option to opt-out of this collection. This change is part of a legal requirement under the UK's 'Simpler Recycling' initiative, which mandates food waste collection for all councils in England.
Since opting out is not available, residents will receive a kitchen caddy and a kerbside caddy to facilitate the process. The aim is to encourage recycling and proper management of food waste for environmental benefits.
For more information about food waste collection and guidelines, you can check the Food Waste page.