Food Waste Collection (Grey caddy)
Food waste is collected once a week
Recycling your food waste stops it going to landfill and is also used to generate electricity.
The process for requesting food caddy liners has changed.
What counts as food waste?
Bread
Meat, poultry and bones
Tea and coffee
Fish
Cooking oil (in sealed plastic bottles)
Scrapings
Egg Shells
Peelings
Dairy (no liquids)
Frequently Asked Questions
Food waste in Peterborough is made into nutrient rich compost which is used by local farmers and gardeners.
Oil should be left to cool before being poured into a plastic bottle not bigger than 1 litre in size. You can then place this bottle in your outdoor food waste bin.
