Hackney
Yay! Hackney Council collects food waste for recycling into energy.
Does the council collect food waste from houses, and flats in converted houses?
Yes.
Does the council collect from purpose-built flats, and flats on estates?
Yes.
What about flats above shops?
No.
Can I get a caddy from the council?
Yes – the council provides both internal kitchen caddies and external (larger) ones for people living in houses or converted houses. Contact the council directly to get a caddy: https://www.hackney.gov.uk/food-waste
Do I need to use liners? And what kind?
Yes – please only use compostable starch liners, not plastic bags or biodegradable bags.
Are the liners available for free?
Yes – the council delivers these for free or they can be ordered from https://www.hackney.gov.uk/food-waste
Where can I find more information about my council food waste recycling service?