Thousands of households across East Lindsey will soon receive new food waste recycling caddies as preparations continue for the launch of a weekly collection service later this year.

From Monday, July 27, East Lindsey District Council will begin delivering food waste caddies to more than 74,000 homes across the district ahead of the introduction of separate food waste collections in October.

Every household will receive a small indoor food waste caddy, a larger outdoor caddy, an initial roll of liners and an information pack explaining how the new service will work.

The move forms part of a national requirement to introduce separate food waste collections and aims to help residents recycle more while reducing the amount of waste sent for disposal.

East Lindsey households will begin receiving new food waste recycling caddies from July 27 ahead of the launch of weekly food waste collections in October.

placeholder image — East Lindsey households will begin receiving new food waste recycling caddies from July 27 ahead of the launch of weekly food waste collections in October.

Caddies will be delivered directly to properties over the coming weeks, but residents are being asked not to start using them until shortly before collections begin.

Collection dates and further information will be provided closer to the launch of the service.

Coun Martin Foster, East Lindsey District Council's Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services, said the new scheme would make a significant contribution to increasing recycling rates across the district.

He said: "All households will be provided with the containers and information needed to use the new food waste collection service.

"While the introduction of separate food waste collections is a national requirement, we welcome the opportunity to help residents recycle more and make better use of resources that would otherwise be thrown away.

"Separating food waste may be a new routine for many households, but it will play an important role in reducing the amount of general waste produced across the district and increasing recycling rates."

Under the new arrangements, food waste will be collected every week on the same day as residents' existing refuse and recycling collections.

Householders will be asked to place their larger orange-lidded outdoor caddy out for collection by 5.30am alongside their usual bin.

Collection crews will empty the food waste into a dedicated compartment on the refuse vehicle.

The council says the smaller indoor caddy can be lined using the supplied liners or everyday household items such as old bread bags, carrier bags, newspaper or kitchen roll before being emptied into the larger outdoor container.

Both caddies can be washed when required, while the indoor caddy is dishwasher-safe up to 60 degrees Celsius.

Residents will be able to recycle a wide range of food waste, including fruit and vegetable peelings, meat and fish, bread, cakes, dairy products, eggshells, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee grounds and leftover meals.

However, food packaging, liquids such as milk and any non-food items must not be placed in the caddies.

The council has also confirmed that residents who currently receive assisted collections will automatically receive support with their food waste caddies.

Special arrangements will be put in place for people living in flats, apartments and properties above shops. A dedicated engagement officer will work with residents and managing agents to identify the most suitable collection arrangements for each building.

Regular updates on the rollout will be available through East Lindsey District Council's website and social media channels.

With more than 74,000 households set to receive the new containers, the delivery programme marks one of the biggest changes to waste collections in East Lindsey in recent years.