Havering Council plans to launch a weekly food waste collection by October 2025, estimated to cost 3.8 million initially and 2.5 to 3 million annually. Although central government will fund half of the initial cost, the council is seeking additional financial support due to limited resources. New legislation mandates all local authorities to provide separate food waste collection by March 2026, and Havering is actively consulting on implementation details while grappling with a substantial budget deficit of approximately 70 million.
The initial cost for Havering Council’s food waste collection initiative will be around 3.8 million, with ongoing maintenance costs between 2.5 million and 3 million yearly.
Council leader Ray Morgon emphasized the need for additional government funding, stating that the council is working under the assumption of no extra financial support.
Strategic director Kathy Freeman highlighted the importance of adequate funding for the new food waste service, which aims to reduce overall waste for the community.
Local authorities need to implement a separate food waste collection by March 2026, as part of a new legal requirement.
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