We’re starting weekly food waste collections to meet new government rules – and we want your feedback.
The Environment Act 2021 requires councils in England to collect and recycle glass, metal, plastic, paper, card, and garden waste. From 2026, we must also collect food waste from every household, every week.
Although we must offer this service, using it is your choice. Taking part helps reduce waste and tackle climate change.
The food waste collection service will be rolled out to all households in 2026. Before we make final decisions, we’re asking you to tell us:
your preferred collection option
any concerns you have about the new service or collection options
Use your existing brown wheelie bin for both food and garden waste. If you don't already have a brown bin, we'll provide one.
If you live in a flat or communal building, you'll use a shared bin for weekly collection.
How it works:
Food waste must be in compostable bags, or placed directly into the bin
We won't provide kitchen or kerbside caddies
Collected weekly all year round with garden waste (brown bin)
Food and garden waste treated in a facility approved to accept animal by-products
Small electrical items won't be collected at the kerbside but you can take them to the HWRC (tip) for free disposal.
Cost and benefits:
This option adds about £2.6 million/year to the cost of waste services and an extra £0.9m due to treatment costs for garden waste.
It could increase recycling rates by 4%.
Have your say
We’ve posted thousands of surveys to randomly selected households across the borough. If you receive one, please complete it by the deadline, ideally online:
If you need help to complete the survey online, visit your local Walsall Connected Centre located in libraries and community hubs across the borough.
If you (or anyone you know) needs this information in an alternative format in order to have your / their say, i.e. large text, audio, or a community language, please contact us. We will work with you to meet your / their needs.
Community engagement sessions
In October and November we will be holding a number of face-to-face engagement sessions at community venues all over the borough. You will have the opportunity to talk to officers and give your views. More dates and locations coming soon.
