from March 2026
FOOD WASTE COLLECTIONS COMING TO LINCOLNSHIRE IN 2026
You will receive 2 caddies:
One 23-litre outdoor (approx. 30x40x38cm) One 5-litre indoor (approx. 20x20x25cm)
Both caddies feature lockable lids, designed to keep odours, wildlife and rodents at bay, and their space-saving design means they can sit on top of existing bins if needed.
While some areas will start receiving the service from March 2026, individual start dates will be announced closer to the launch.
Your food waste will be collected weekly, using dedicated vehicles – there will be no mixing with other types of waste. Full collection details, including what to do on collection day, will be provided alongside your caddies when they’re delivered.
Importantly, no kerbside waste in Lincolnshire currently goes to landfill. This food waste will be diverted from the Energy from Waste plant to a specialist anaerobic digestion facility, where it will be turned into biogas – a cleaner, natural energy source – and nutrient rich fertiliser for use by local farmers.
The service is part of a government mandate to help households recycle more and reduce environmental impact following changes in the Environment Act 2021,
This requires SKDC as a waste collection authority to collect food waste separately on a weekly basis. It’s not a local decision, but a legal requirement.
Even if you compost at home (which is fantastic!), there are many items that can’t go on a compost heap. Please use your caddy for:
- All uneaten food and plate scrapings
- Meat and fish (raw or cooked) including bones
- Dairy products
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
- Rice, pasta and beans
- Bread, pastries, and cakes
- Raw / cooked fruit and vegetables, including peelings
It’s a simple change that can make a big difference – for your household, your community, and the environment.
Visit dedicated webpage: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/foodwaste.