Deliveries of new food waste recycling caddies will begin across Boston Borough from Monday 29 June.
Ahead of the launch of the borough’s new weekly food waste recycling service in September 2026, Boston Borough Council will deliver food waste caddies to more than 32,000 households.
Each household will receive:
- a small indoor food waste caddy
- a larger outdoor food waste caddy
- an initial roll of liners
- an information guide explaining how to use the service
Caddies will be delivered to residents’ doorsteps or placed within individual properties.
Residents are asked not to begin using the caddies until the week before collections start. Information about collection start dates will be shared closer to the launch of the service.
The smaller indoor caddy should be emptied regularly into the larger outdoor caddy. Residents can line the indoor caddy using the supplied liners or everyday household items such as old bread bags, plastic shopping bags, newspaper or kitchen roll.
Both caddies can be washed when needed, and the indoor caddy is dishwasher safe up to 60°C.
Food waste collections are due to begin in September 2026 and will take place weekly on the same day as residents’ usual green, blue or purple-lidded bin collection. Households should place their larger, orange-lidded outdoor caddy out alongside their normal bin by 5.30am.
Councillor Callum Butler, Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services, said: “All households will receive everything they need to take part.
“Although this service has been introduced as part of a Government requirement, we are pleased to provide residents with another opportunity to reduce waste and increase recycling.
“It may take a little getting used to, but by recycling food waste separately, residents will help reduce the amount of waste sent to Lincolnshire’s Energy from Waste facility.
“Food waste will be collected weekly on residents’ normal bin collection day. The same crew will collect it, but it will be placed into a separate section of the vehicle.
“Residents who already receive an assisted bin collection will also receive assistance with their food waste caddies.”
What can go in your food waste caddy?
- All food intended for human or household pet consumption, including:
- raw and cooked meat, including bones
- raw and cooked fish and shellfish, including bones and shells
- fruit and vegetables, including peelings
- salad items
- dairy products such as yoghurt, cheese, eggs and eggshells
- bread, cakes and pastries
- rice, pasta and beans
- meal leftovers
- tea bags and coffee grounds
- tinned and dry pet food (removed from packaging)
- small amounts of gravy, sauces or custard left on food
What cannot go in your food waste caddy?
- food packaging
- liquids such as milk
- any non-food waste items
