Summary
Almost a quarter of councils in England will not meet the deadline to start weekly food waste collections. This requirement is part of a new law. Challenges include a shortage of special vehicles and funding issues.
Key Facts
- Nearly 25% of English councils will not meet the deadline for weekly food waste collections.
- The new rule requires every household in England to have weekly food waste collection starting next month.
- At least 71 councils report they will miss the deadline due to vehicle demand and funding issues.
- The government provided over £340m in grants to support the rollout.
- 56 councils plan to start collections by the end of 2026.
- Nine councils could not provide a timeline for starting collections.
- Some councils negotiated later start dates to avoid missing the deadline.
- The Local Government Association asked for more clarity on funding and service costs.
