Bin Collection Day

Which bin for fruit and vegetable peelings?

Usual answer in the UK

Food waste Food waste caddy

Peelings, cores and leftover fruit and veg go in the food caddy or the home compost bin.

Also possible: Garden waste bin.

Does every council do this?

Most councils follow the answer above, but bins and sorting rules are set locally, and a few councils still do things differently. If your bin has a sticker, or your council sent a leaflet, follow that. Enter your postcode to go straight to your council's guidance.

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