Hull City Council’s Cabinet is set to review options for a new brown waste collection service, addressing the statutory requirement for weekly food waste collections from April 2026.
The comprehensive report details options for the weekly collection of food waste from all households, including flats, and outlines the council’s statutory obligations regarding commercial waste collection and the management of waste generated at all council buildings.
The options for consideration have been developed following the launch of the Government’s Resource and Waste Strategy in 2018.
Following the publication of the strategy, consultations were launched focusing on three key and linked areas for the reforms: extended producer responsibility, the introduction of the deposit return scheme for drinks bottles and containers, and consistent recycling collections for households and businesses in England.
All three of these reforms will impact the recycling, waste collection, and disposal services that the council offers.
To prepare for the implementation of statutory weekly food waste collections from April 2026, Cabinet will consider two options:
- Weekly mixed brown bin collections: The weekly collection of food and garden waste for all households with gardens and the weekly collection of food waste from all other households.
- Separate food and garden waste collections: The weekly collection of food wasted and fortnightly collection of garden waste.
The proposals form part of the council’s response to the climate emergency, a shared ambition within the community plan. They will also contribute to the council’s aim of creating a healthier, safer, and more environmentally friendly city.
Adam McArthur, head of development, performance, and open spaces at Hull City Council said: “We are dedicated to ensuring that Hull meets the new statutory requirements for waste collection, and we are committed to implementing a service that is both efficient and environmentally responsible.
“The proposed options for weekly food waste collections will not only help us comply with national legislation but also significantly enhance our recycling efforts and reduce overall waste.
“By adopting a new brown waste service, we aim to create a healthier, safer, and more sustainable city for all residents.
“We appreciate the community’s support and understanding as we implement new statutory practices.”
The council has received £1.495m in capital funding to implement weekly food collections from April 2026.
Following Cabinet approval, the first phase of the scheme is due to commence in April 2025. This first phase will trial the new service across all council buildings and flats.
