What normally belongs in food waste
Food scraps and preparation waste are typical examples. Do not assume packaging, liquids, garden material or compostable products are accepted.
Keep the caddy manageable
Empty it regularly, use only the liner type your council allows and rinse the container as needed.
England policy note
GOV.UK guidance describes the national England requirement, including weekly food-waste collection unless a transitional arrangement applies.
Find your council
Use a postcode to identify the authority responsible for your area, then follow the official local instructions.
We use an ONS-backed postcode match to identify the council. We do not store the postcode.