Update from Cambridgeshire County Council
From March 2026, all households in Cambridgeshire will begin receiving weekly food waste collections as part of a national government initiative to reduce landfill and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Key rollout dates:
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March 2026 – Fenland and Huntingdonshire
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April 2026 – Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire
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Mid-2026 – East Cambridgeshire
Households will be provided with new food waste caddies and, in some areas, separate bins for paper and cardboard. Dry recycling will continue to be collected in a single bin.
This change is part of a wider move to:
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Reduce over 10 million tonnes of food waste annually in the UK
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Cut 18+ million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions
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Convert waste into energy for homes and businesses
Become a Food Waste Volunteer
Starting June 2025, a community project is launching with volunteers from all five district councils. Volunteers will help inform residents about the new services through doorstep conversations. Training and materials provided.
Scan the QR code below to sign up.
Other Upcoming Changes
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From March 2025, all businesses must separate food waste
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Recycling labels will become mandatory on packaging
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Manufacturers will be encouraged to use more recycled materials