Food waste
Introducing food waste recycling collections
Recycling and general waste collections will continue as usual every two weeks.
A phased roll-out for households will begin in Spring 2026. Collections for communal properties who share bins will start later in the year. More information will be released nearer the time.
To keep up to date with the latest on food waste recycling collections, and to receive notifications about the new service, download the Chichester District Council mobile app.
Separating food waste
Food waste recycling collections are being introduced to help us improve our recycling rates. They also help us to comply with the Governments 'Simpler Recycling' regulations. These regulations were introduced to create consistency in the way recycling is collected across the country.
In Chichester District, around a third of what is put in the average general waste bin is food waste. By removing food waste from general waste bins, we will significantly reduce the amount of general waste we send for Energy from Waste (EfW).
When collected separately, food waste can be treated via anaerobic digestion. This is a much more efficient and environmentally friendly way of processing. Anaerobic digestion provides higher value end products in the form of biogas and fertiliser.
Saving food from going to waste
Most of the food that is thrown away in the UK is avoidable. Around 70% could have been eaten at some point before being thrown away. 41% of all food wasted has simply not been used in time.
For tips on how to reduce your food waste please visit fight against food waste (opens new window).
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