Hillingdon
Yay! Hillingdon Council collects food waste for recycling into energy.
Does the council collect food waste from houses, and flats in converted houses?
Yes – this is an opt-in service. Visit https://hillingdon.gov.uk/foodwaste to find out more.
Does the council collect from purpose-built flats, and flats on estates?
No.
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. Contact the council directly to get a starter kit by visiting their food recycling page: https://hillingdon.gov.uk/foodwaste
Do I need to use liners? And what kind?
Yes – please only use newspapers or compostable starch liners, not plastic bags or biodegradable bags.
Are the liners available for free?
Yes – and you can sign-up for automatic liner deliveries from the council food waste recycling page.
Where can I find more information about my council food waste recycling service?