New food waste collection service

Recycling collection (every two weeks) 

Use your blue-lidded bin for recyclable waste, collected fortnightly. See suitable recyclable items. 

Optional garden waste collection (every two weeks) 

Use your green bin for garden waste, collected fortnightly. See fees and sign up for the collection service. Alternatively, you can compost at home. 

Refuse collection (every two weeks) 

Your black bin will be collected every two weeks. 

Service updates 

Some waste collection days may change, updates will be provided before the new service launches in summer 2026. 

Stay informed with the Rugby Borough Council app, where you can check your next bin collection date and easily see what waste belongs in each bin. 

The benefits of the new food waste service: 

• Less waste and recycling more. 
• Lower costs on waste treatment and disposal. 
• Better efficiency by using modern vehicles and improved collection routes. 
• Supporting sustainability and climate action. 

Why are we doing this? 

Rugby Borough is working to increase its waste recycling rate to 65 per cent by 2035 through an improved waste management service.  

Currently, around 57 per cent of the borough's waste is recycled, with approximately 85 per cent of non-recycled material sent to Energy from Waste.  

To address this, the new waste collection service will help residents separate waste efficiently while supporting sustainability efforts. 

The new food waste collection system will make disposal easier and more efficient. 

A compact 7-litre indoor food caddy lets you conveniently gather all types of food waste, including meat, dairy, leftovers, fruit, and vegetables.  

Once full, simply transfer the contents to the larger 23-litre outdoor caddy, which will be collected weekly. 

The outdoor caddy comes with a secure, lockable lid to keep pests out. Please ensure it is properly closed and placed at the front of your property on your scheduled collection day, your collection dates will be announced closer to the service launch. 

What to put in your food waste caddy: 

• Meat and fish scraps 
• Vegetable scraps  
• Fruits 
• Nuts and grains 
• Leftovers (rice, bread, beans, pasta, soup, sauce) 
• Coffee grounds and tea bags 
• Dairy products (milk, eggs, butter) 
• Cooking oil, animal fat and grease 

What NOT to put in your food waste caddy: 

• Compostable cups and packaging  
• Flowers  
• Food packaging  
• Garden waste  
• Glass  
• Non food products  
• Veg ware packaging