Simpler Recycling policy
Kensington and Chelsea Council is expanding food waste collection to all homes by March 2026, aligning with the Simpler Recycling policy.
Kensington and Chelsea Council is expanding its food waste collection service to all homes in the borough by March 2026, aligning with the government's Simpler Recycling policy. This expansion aims to boost recycling rates and reduce waste disposal costs, as the council currently recycles approximately 24% of its waste.
The Simpler Recycling policy is a national initiative aimed at standardising recycling processes. A report discussed at the Environment Select Committee in September 2025 detailed that 24,691 of 50,854 eligible kerbside households and 52 estates (4,216 households) already have food waste collection.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Council is set to expand its food waste collection service to all homes by March 2026. Source
- The council currently recycles approximately 24% of its waste. Source
- 24,691 of 50,854 eligible kerbside households have been offered separate weekly food waste collections. Source
- 52 estates (4,216 households) have communal food waste bins. Source
- A report discussed at the Environment Select Committee in September 2025 detailed the expansion. Source
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