PEOPLE in West Craven are being asked to decide what size caddy they want ahead of new food waste collections.

A weekly food collection service is being brought in for all those who live in Pendle - including residents of Barnoldswick and Earby.

But before it starts, in two years time, residents are being asked for their views on what size bins will be best.

Councillor Asjad Mahmood, leader of Pendle Borough Council, said: “Although this new food waste collection service will not come into effect until April 2026, we are already setting the wheels in motion and starting by asking for residents’ views on what kind of containers they would like.”

There is a choice of a single 23 litre outdoor caddy only or a five litre indoor caddy and 23 litre outdoor caddy.

David Walker, Pendle Borough Council's assistant director of operational services, added: “This introduction is part of a mandatory national scheme to reform recycling across England and will be a major step forward for recycling in Pendle.

“Residents will be able to recycle food waste, such as vegetable peelings and leftover cooked food and meat, rather than just throwing it into the bin.

“Firstly, we want to know what waste containers residents would like to use from the choice we are giving them. The result from the poll will determine what they will receive.”

Councillor Zafar Ali, the council’s portfolio holder for Environment and Climate Change, added: "Food waste is currently collected fortnightly in with general rubbish. We hope weekly collections will be a more appealing prospect for our residents, whilst also being better for the environment.”

Under new Government legislation, councils in England must arrange a weekly collection of food waste for recycling or composting from all households by April 2026.

By April 2025, all businesses employing more than 10 staff must arrange for the separate collection of food waste.

Have your say here: https://www.pendle.gov.uk/caddy. Deadline for comments is August 20.