Thousands more homes in Exeter are set to get weekly food waste collections, as the roll-out continues.
The latest collections will take place in parts of Exwick, with 2,263 homes about to get the service.
Collections will start on Thursday 27 November and will take place every Thursday after this date.
The service is being rolled out throughout the city.
The latest additions will mean more than 47,000 homes – three-quarters of the city - will be receiving the service, which prevents food waste from being thrown away in black bins and increases the city’s recycling rate.
Food waste is diverted to anaerobic digestion, where it ends up as a soil improver and fertiliser, as well as generating electricity.
Cllr Ruth Williams, Lead Councillor for City Management, said: “It’s fantastic to see more homes added to the roll-out, which is really gathering pace now. Food waste collections play a crucial role in increasing our recycling rate and reducing the amount of waste being incinerated in Exeter.
Cllr Williams added: “We continue to work hard to reach everyone as soon as we are able to and are looking to complete the rollout by the end of next March. I appreciate residents’ patience as we work hard to introduce collections to more of the city.”
The latest properties to be included in the service have been sent a pack containing information about the collections and caddy stickers.
Caddy deliveries are taking place from this week onwards. There will be one black 23-litre kerbside caddy with a red lid and one five-litre grey/silver kitchen caddy.
FAQs and other useful information can be found on the City Council website, along with the latest A-Z of recycling: Food waste - Exeter City Council
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