Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council began delivering new food waste caddies to residents across the borough on February 16, 2026, to prepare for a new weekly collection service. The delivery crews are working through a six-week schedule to ensure all households have their new bins before the official launch in March 2026.
Residents will receive two different containers, including a small kitchen caddy for indoor use and a larger outdoor bin for kerbside collection. These deliveries started in early-phase areas on February 16, 2026, and are expected to reach all major areas, including Hinckley, Burbage, and Witherley, by March 21, 2026.
The new food waste collection service is part of the UK government’s “Simpler Recycling” plan to standardise recycling management and is fully funded by the central government. By separating food scraps from general rubbish, the council can turn the waste into renewable energy and fertiliser for farming.
The collected food will be processed at an anaerobic digestion facility near Atherstone to generate biogas, a green energy source that can heat homes or provide electricity. This new routine aims to help the community recycle more effectively and reduce the amount of biodegradable waste that ends up in landfill sites.
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