Food Collection starts in April
Think your food waste and general rubbish end up in the same place? They don’t! What if your leftover plate scrapings could power your home? 
When we throw food in the general waste, we throw away a valuable resource. By separating our leftovers in the new weekly food waste caddies, we turn them into: Renewable energy to power our communities. Nutrient-rich fertiliser for local farms, parks, and open spaces.
What to throw in your caddy:
You can recycle all types of food waste, cooked or raw:
Fruit & veg peelings
Meat & fish (including bones!)
Leftovers & plate scrapings
Tea bags & coffee grounds
Bread, eggshells, and dairy
Mouldy or out-of-date food (just remove the packaging!)Start using your caddy every week to turn your food waste into something useful! Find out more at: staffordshire.gov.uk/foodwaste
The change will see food waste collected on a weekly frequency from properties across East Staffordshire from 30th March 2026.
