Wigan Council : Free caddy liner delivery for all households

It's now easier for Wigan Borough residents to recycle their food waste as a new free caddy liner delivery is introduced.

From January 2018 caddy liners will be delivered to all households by Wigan Council's waste crews meaning residents no longer need to purchase their own or collect liners from life centres or libraries.

It is hoped this will make it easier for residents to recycle their food waste in the kitchen caddy before putting it in the green bin.

Recycling food will also save space in the black bin.

To let the crews know you need a new roll of liners, residents are being asked to tie a caddy liner to the handle of their green bin on their collection day.

When the crews come to empty the bins they will leave residents a new set of liners.

Residents are being encouraged to contact the council to order a free kitchen caddy if they do not already have one so they can start to recycle food.

Paul Barton, assistant director for environment, said: 'Thank you to residents for recycling more, recycling right as part of The Deal. We have already seen an increase in our recycling rates but we still need to do more to reach our targets.

'Recycling food and garden waste in the green bin is really important as it is composted and then reused which means it doesn't go to landfill.

'Crucially, recycling correctly using all three recycling bins will save space in your black bin. The black bin should be a last resort for items that cannot be recycled.'

If you don't currently recycle food and would like to start you can order a kitchen caddy at www.wigan.gov.uk/recycling

Posted on Friday 19th January 2018