\n New weekly food waste and recycling collections will be introduced as part of a new scheme starting in April 2026.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
\n General household waste will still be collected fortnightly, Darlington Borough Council said.\n<\/p>\n
\n Before the food waste recycling collections start, new bins will be delivered free of charge to every house in Darlington.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
\n They include a small food waste caddy for the kitchen and a larger food waste bin for outside. A roll of 52 biodegradable caddy liners will also be provided.\n<\/p>\n
\n How the new bins will look. (Image: Darlington Borough Council)\n<\/p>\n
Residents will be asked to put food waste, such as peelings, leftovers, out-of-date items and tea bags, in the lined caddy and put it in the outside food waste bin.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
\n The food waste bin will be collected once a week along with the general recycling bin and green glass box.<\/p>\n
Recycling methods will also be simplified from April 2026. Cardboard, paper, tins and plastic will continue to be disposed of in the existing recycling bin, with carton (Tetra packs). Glass will continue in the green box.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
\n The cardboard and paper caddy inside the bin is no longer needed.\n<\/p>\n
\n Residents on scheme B will put cardboard, paper, tins and plastic in the green box with carton (Tetra Paks). Glass will continue to be separated and put in the second green box. The blue bag for paper and card is no longer needed, but can be used if the green box is full.\n<\/p>\n
\n Leaflets will also be distributed with the new recycling equipment.\n<\/p>\n
\n Libby McCollom, cabinet member for local services, said: \u201cThe government has said all councils must provide a food waste recycling service by April 2026. Reducing and recycling food waste is good for the planet and can save you money.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cWe are also simplifying the general recycling so residents will only need to separate their glass from their other recycling. We hope this makes it easier for more people to recycle right more often.<\/p>\n
\u201cMore information will be available as we get closer to the launch date and you will get detailed information with your new bins. We will also be visiting venues across the borough to tell residents about the new service and answer any questions.\u201d\n<\/p>\n