Service details
Collection frequency and schedule
Food waste will be collected weekly on your usual bin collection day.
Equipment provided
- Indoor kitchen caddy: 5 litres, grey with lid, for food waste storage indoors.
- Outdoor caddy: 23 litres, black with orange lid, for kerbside collections.
- Liners: Initial supply included to keep caddies clean and facilitate emptying.
Using and maintaining your caddies
- Line the indoor caddy with liners, newspaper, or an old plastic bag.
- Empty the indoor caddy regularly into the outdoor caddy.
- Wash caddies when necessary; the indoor caddy is dishwasher safe up to 60°C.
Support for households
- Assisted bin collection service includes food waste caddy collection for eligible residents.
- If space is limited, use the compact kitchen caddy or your own container indoors and transfer waste to the outdoor caddy.
Lost or damaged equipment
Contact your district council for replacement caddies.
When are the collections starting?
- City of Lincoln – week starting Monday 30 March 2026
- North Kesteven District Council - week starting Monday 30 March 2026
- West Lindsey District Council - week starting Monday 30 March 2026
- South Kesteven District Council - week starting Monday 13 April 2026
- Boston Borough Council – Autumn 2026
- East Lindsey District Council – Autumn 2026
- South Holland District Council – From Autumn 2026
For more local information please visit your local council’s websites and follow their social media channels for regular updates.