I am providing an update about the implementation of Rutland’s new food waste service, with mobilisation now underway in the form of black bin swaps.

Biffa crews have now started to replace 240l black bins with new 140l bins as they undertake their normal household waste collections. Residents will have their black wheelie bin swapped on one of their normal household waste collection days in March. This first stage is progressing well, with just over 1,500 bin swaps successfully completed on Monday 2 March.

Applications for additional household waste capacity
As part of the introduction of new weekly food waste collections in Rutland, the online application process by which eligible households can apply for additional household waste capacity is now live on Rutland County Council’s website. This extra capacity is available for families of five or more, people with medical needs and those with children aged under two years in nappies. These households should apply for additional household waste capacity via their Rutland County Council My Account: www.rutland.gov.uk/myaccount. Alternatively, they can email: enquiries@rutland.gov.uk or call: 01572 722 577.

Misshaped bin lids
Rutland County Council has received some reports that some new 140l black bins are not closing fully, due to misshaped lids. Because these are brand-new bins that have been in storage for several weeks, lids may be warped due to the way they have been stored and transported. The Council can confirm that this is normal and not a cause for concern. The high-density plastic used to make the bins is a thermoplastic known for having a ‘plastic memory’. This means it will return to its original manufactured shape with time and use. Direct sunlight and heat will help with this process.

How to dispose of food waste before Monday 30 March
Rutland County Council is asking that residents continue to use their black wheelie bin as normal until Monday 30 March. Because residents may be left with a smaller black bin for a short period before new food waste collections start, Biffa will be accepting one bag of side waste with 140 litre black bin collections between 2 and 27 March. Any side waste needs to be fully bagged and presented next to smaller black bins, ready for collection. From Monday 30 March we ask that all residents make full use of the new food waste service and stop putting any food waste into their black bins.

We will continue to provide updates on the food waste mobilisation as it progresses, to make sure you are kept informed of any developments and respond to issues that may arise.

If you have any questions or need any assistance to share information about new food waste collections, please contact me via: communications@rutland.gov.uk

Kind regards,
Mat Waik, Communications Service Manager
Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland. LE15 6HP
e: communications@rutland.gov.uk

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