Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved a new brown waste collection service, addressing the statutory requirement for weekly food waste collections from April 2026.
Today (Monday 24 March) Cabinet reviewed a comprehensive report detailing two options for the weekly collection of food waste from all households, including flats. The report also outlined the council’s statutory obligations regarding commercial waste collection and the management of waste generated at all council buildings.
Following discussions, Cabinet has approved the weekly collection of food and garden waste for all households with gardens, and the weekly collection of food waste from all other households. This service will commence from April 2026.
The report was developed following the launch of the Government’s Resource and Waste Strategy in 2018.
Following the publication of the Government 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 on the recycling, waste collection, and disposal services that the council offers.
The new waste service forms part of the council’s response to the climate emergency, a shared ambition within the community plan. It 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 approved weekly mixed brown bin collections will not only help us comply with Government legislation but also significantly enhance our recycling efforts and reduce overall waste.
“By adopting this 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 this new statutory service.”
The council has received £1.495m in capital funding to implement city-wide weekly food collections from April 2026.
The first phase of the scheme is due to commence in April 2025, trialing the new service across all council buildings and flats.
