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Lewisham

 

Yay! Lewisham Council collects food waste for recycling into energy.

 

Does the council collect food waste from houses, and flats in converted houses?

Yes – apart from some properties on red routes, or which don’t have space for bins

 

Does the council collect from purpose-built flats, and flats on estates?

No – but if you have a garden, you can order a compost bin for £10 here https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/wasterecycle/recycling/Pages/composting.aspx

 

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. You can order replacement bins through your council account https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/wasterecycle/your-bins/order-a-bin/Pages/wheelie-bins.aspx

 

Do I need to use liners? And what kind?

Yes – please line your caddy with biodegradable liners or newspaper.

 

Are the liners available for free?

No – you’ll need to buy them from a supermarket.

 

Where can I find more information about my council food waste recycling service?

https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/wasterecycle/recycling/Pages/What-you-can-put-in-your-food-waste-bin.aspx

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