14/10/2026
Resident information and collection calendars
All households across the district this week are due to receive a welcome letter, a new 6-month collection calendar and an updated Right Thing Right Bin leaflet. These should be arriving through residents' letterboxes over the coming days.
We would particularly encourage residents to check their new collection calendar carefully, as a full review of collection rounds has taken place and some households may see a change to their usual collection day.
The new food waste service will operate weekly, alongside residents' existing waste and recycling collections. Food waste will be collected separately using a dedicated compartment within the collection vehicle.
We are asking residents not to share calendars as they are property specific.
Getting ready for the new service
Residents who have received their food waste caddies can now start preparing for their first collection. Each household has been provided with a small indoor kitchen caddy, a larger outdoor caddy and an initial supply of liners.
We encourage residents to familiarise themselves with what can and cannot be placed in their food waste caddy using the guidance provided.
Properties with communal collection arrangements will receive their food waste containers in line with the arrangements previously agreed.
Any household that has not received its food waste caddy pack should report on our dedicated webpage so that this can be resolved.
Right Thing Right Bin – Updated guidance
Attached to this email is a copy of our updated Right Thing Right Bin leaflet, which provides a simple visual guide to what residents can place in each of their waste and recycling containers, including the new food waste caddy.
We would be grateful if parish and town councils could help us promote this information through your local communication channels, including parish newsletters, websites, social media pages and community noticeboards.
Thank you for your support
The introduction of food waste collections is an important step towards increasing recycling and reducing the amount of waste sent for disposal across East Lindsey.
We recognise that introducing a new collection service, alongside potential changes to collection days, may take a little time for residents to adjust to. Your continued support in sharing accurate information and helping residents understand the changes is greatly appreciated.
Further information, including frequently asked questions and guidance on using the new service, is available at www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/foodwaste
