Food waste

View article Council urges residents to dispose of Halloween pumpkins responsibly

Council urges residents to dispose of Halloween pumpkins responsibly

With Halloween just around the corner, Hull City Council is reminding residents how to dispose of their Halloween pumpkins responsibly.   Whilst many people enjoy the tradition of pumpkin picking and carving, every year millions of pumpkins are incorrectly discarded, contributing to significant food waste and environmental harm.   Once Halloween is over, you may be wondering […]

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View article Council unveils first 100% electric food waste collection vehicle

Council unveils first 100% electric food waste collection vehicle

Hull City Council has taken a further step towards its climate goals and improving air quality with the introduction of its first fully electric food waste collection vehicle.  The council’s waste management team is now operating its largest electric vehicle to date – a brand-new 12.5 tonne electric truck dedicated to food waste collection.  This […]

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View article Cabinet approves new waste collection service  

Cabinet approves new waste collection service  

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 […]

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View article Cabinet to consider options for new waste collection service 

Cabinet to consider options for new waste collection service 

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 […]

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