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New Food Waste Collections roll out across Lincolnshire in 2026
Household food waste collections are beginning to roll out across parts of Lincolnshire in early 2026, introducing a simpler way for residents to recycle their edible and inedible food waste.
Over the next few weeks, residents in the first areas to receive the service will be provided with food waste caddies and guidance explaining how the service works, what can go in the caddies, and when collections will start.
The new service forms part of the Government’s Simpler Recycling changes, designed to make recycling services more consistent across the country. Lincolnshire County Council is working closely with district and borough councils to phase the rollout across the county, with start dates confirmed locally.
How it works
Once the service begins in your area, households can place unavoidable food waste into the kitchen caddy, lined with liners, and then transfer it to the outdoor food waste caddy ready for collection day. Collected food waste will be sent to a local anaerobic digestion facility, where it will be turned into renewable energy and nutrient-rich fertiliser for farms.
What can go in your food waste caddy
- Fruit and vegetable peelings
- Plate scrapings and leftovers
- Meat, fish and bones
- Dairy products
- Bread, rice, pasta and cereals
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
Timing
Deliveries of caddies and information packs will begin over the next few weeks in the first areas, in advance of collections starting. Other parts of Lincolnshire will follow as the rollout continues.
Collections begin:
- City of Lincoln, North Kesteven District, West Lindsey District – week starting Monday 30 March 2026
- South Kesteven District - week starting Monday 13 April 2026
- Boston Borough, East Lindsey District, South Holland District – Autumn 2026
You can find out lots more information about food waste collections at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/