The service will start in March 2026 and from next month, food caddies will be delivered to households in preparation next month.
Ahead of the launch of the service, which is being introduced to comply with recent national legislation that requires all local authorities to offer a separate, weekly food waste collection, the council has launched a survey to better understand residents’ food recycling habits and needs.
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The survey asks a range of questions, including whether people plan to use the service regularly, what might encourage or discourage them from recycling their food waste, and what additional support or advice they may need.
It will run until Wednesday, September 24. To take part, visit warrington.gov.uk/foodwaste
Cllr John Kerr Brown, Warrington Borough Council’s cabinet member responsible for waste and recycling, said: “The law now requires food waste to be collected separately from other household waste, and we want to make the rollout of our new service as smooth and successful as possible.
“Recycling our food waste brings a range of benefits, reducing landfill waste, producing energy and fertilizer, and minimising greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable Warrington.
“I’d encourage everyone to take part in our survey. Your feedback is important and will help us deliver a high-quality service, supporting people to build food waste recycling into their daily lives.”
The collected food waste will be taken to a specialist facility outside Warrington, where it will be converted into biogas and a nutrient-rich fertilizer for use in farming. Black bin collections will continue as normal with no change in frequency.
The new service is fully funded by central government, with the funding specifically designated for food waste collection.