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Help shape the future of waste service in Elmbridge! If your home is part of the food waste service trial, you are invited to come and discuss waste service in Elmbridge. We value your views about the food waste service, both positive and negative.
The event will be on 18 November, in the early evening. The location and time will be confirmed when you contact us to book your seat.
Please |contact us by Friday 7 November if you would like to join us for some tasty snacks and food talk.
You'll also be entered into a prize draw where you can win a £50 Waitrose voucher!
The food waste collection service trial is available to around 6,500 homes in Cobham, Claygate, Molesey, Walton and Weybridge. Each home has a kitchen caddy, and a storage bin that is emptied weekly.
We throw away a third of all the food we buy. Find out how you can r|educe the amount of food waste you produce.
Why is the Council collecting food waste ?
The average household bin contains about 40% food waste. By collecting it separately and recycling it, we can prevent it from being buried in landfill sites.
When buried under all the other waste in a landfill site, the rotting food decomposes without oxygen and generates large amounts of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
What happens to the food waste once it's been collected ?
Collected food is composted and turned into a fertilizer for biofuel crops.
How is the scheme being funded ?
Last year the scheme was funded by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and the Surrey Local Government Assosciation (SLGA). This year it is being funded by Surrey County Council in partnership with Elmbridge Borough Council.
Will the success of the trial lead to the introduction of fortnightly refuse collections ?
No. The aim of this trial is to assess its viability and its impact on the waste stream.
Where can I get compostable liners?
If you are one of the properties that are not provided liners as part of the pilot, you can either line your caddy with newspaper or purchase liners from the following Supermarkets:
Marks & Spencer (Brooklands) - Marks & Spencer Compostable Kitchen Waste Bags
Sainsbury's (Bridge Way, Cobham) - Sainsbury, Home Compostable Caddy Liners & Landsaver 100% biodegradable caddy liners
Waitrose (High Street, Esher & The Centre, Hersham) - Avantiblue, Kitchen Eco-care Compostable Waste Bags
Food waste |frequently asked questions.