Food waste recycling

What can I put in my food waste recycling?

The following items are accepted through our food waste recycling service:

  • dairy produce, including eggs, eggshells and cheese, small amounts of butter or lard
  • pet food
  • paper kitchen towels
  • bread, cakes and pastries
  • fruit, vegetable and peelings
  • cereals, rice, pasta and pulses
  • tea bags, tea leaves and coffee grounds
  • food scrapings from your plates and dishes
  • raw and cooked fish and meat, including skin and bones.

Please note: There is a bin at Harefield Civic Amenity Site for recycling cooking oil.