Surrey residents recycle their food waste, do you?

Surrey residents recycled over 37,000 tonnes of food waste last year – that’s almost 3,000 double-decker buses! In the process, residents have helped generate electricity to power households throughout the county, made essential savings and lowered emissions. 

Food waste recycling has gone from strength to strength across Surrey, with many residents incorporating recycling any food they can’t eat into their routine and presenting their caddy regularly for collection.

If you haven’t made the change yet, why not join thousands of other residents who recycle their food waste daily? With free weekly food waste collections, it is never too late to start. Simply request your food caddy. 

Place all food scraps and leftovers including meat, bones, eggshells and tea bags into your caddy and present it on your usual collection day. To keep your caddy clean and fresh, residents can use plastic bags such as old shopping bags, pedal bin liners or even repurpose bread bags. 

Surrey Environment Partnership Chair, Marisa Heath, said: “It has never been easier to own your impact and make a difference. I strongly encourage all residents to take advantage of their free weekly collection and caddy any food they can’t eat. It’s a quick and easy way you can help the planet from home.’

Visit Surrey Environment Partnership for more information on food waste recycling as well as tips and recipes to help you reduce your food waste.