New waste and recycling scheme
COMING SOON
From 1 April 2026 Dudley Council will be rolling out a new waste and recycling scheme, to include weekly food waste collections and simplified recycling, to improve recycling rates by making it easier for residents.
Councils must put food waste collections in place by 2026, under new government legislation being introduced. Recycled food waste is a valuable resource and can be turned into natural forms of energy such as biogas, or fertiliser/soil conditioner for farming.
Residents will be kept informed as the new scheme is further developed, with regular updates as we move closer to launching the scheme. For now, please find a set of frequently asked questions below:
As we prepare for changes to household waste and recycling, we want to better understand how people currently recycle, what barriers they might face, and what information or support would help residents recycle more effectively.
Please complete our anonymous survey. Thank you for taking the time to share your views.