Residents across Cannock Chase District have recycled more than 95 tonnes of food waste in the first week of a new collection service that launched on 27 April.
Around 44,000 households received new food waste containers as part of the scheme. Each household was given a seven-litre indoor kitchen caddy and a 23-litre outdoor kerbside caddy, along with information leaflets explaining how to use the service.
How the scheme works
All collected food waste is sent to an anaerobic digestion facility in Cannock, where it is converted into renewable energy. The remaining digestate is then used in agriculture to improve soil quality.
Residents can recycle fruit and vegetables, fish, meat and bones, tea bags, coffee grounds, eggs and dairy products through the service.
Why the scheme matters
The initiative is part of a national government drive to increase household food waste recycling. According to Joss Presland, Head of Operations, households throw away around £800 worth of edible food each year on average.
Separating food waste helps residents become more aware of their habits and identify ways to save money and reduce waste.
Find out more
More information about the food waste recycling service is available at www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/foodwaste