What goes in your food waste caddy

What you can put in your food waste caddy

You can put most leftovers from meals, food that has gone past its use by date, and any other food waste from your kitchen in your caddy. This includes:

meat - raw and cooked including bones

fish/shellfish - raw and cooked, including bones and shells

eggs and egg products including eggshells

butter and cheese

bread, cakes and other baked goods

pasta and rice

beans and pulses

fruit - raw and cooked

salad and vegetables - raw and cooked

tea bags and coffee grounds

a small amount of pet food

a compostable caddy liner

What you can't put in your food waste caddy

Do not put any items in your caddy that are not food. This includes:

packaging and wrappings, even if compostable

coffee pods, even if biodegradable

cardboard and paper

foil and cling film

plastic film or plastic bags including bioplastics

garden waste

straw or other animal bedding

coffee filters

liquids including oil, milk, gravy, soup and yoghurt