Food Waste Recycling in Somerset

Thank you to everyone, Somerset residents are among the best for recycling in the country,

but there’s still more we can do.

Did you know that food waste makes up over 20% of the average Somerset family’s rubbish

bin by weight?

Somerset Council, working with SUEZ, launched a county-wide campaign to encourage all

residents to recycle their food waste and help reduce what ends up in the bin. Around 7 of

out 10 Somerset households already recycle food waste, but there’s still more to do, and

every little helps.

Recycling your food waste is easy and has real benefits for both our community and the

environment. When you recycle food waste, it’s collected weekly and turned into green

electricity and fertiliser. In fact, just one recycled kitchen caddy of food waste can generate

enough electricity to power a light bulb for 24 hours!

By making food waste recycling part of your weekly routine, you’ll help Somerset save up to

£1 million a year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It’s also a great way to cut down on

smells, as food waste is taken away more frequently than general rubbish.

If you don’t have a food waste caddy or need more information, it’s simple to order one from

Somerset Council. Visit the Council’s website: www.somerset.gov.uk/order-bins.

Thank you for helping to make Somerset a cleaner, greener place to live. For more

information, visit the Somerset Council website or look out for updates on social media: