New food waste service collects more than 331 tonnes in just eight weeks
New Forest District Council's new waste and recycling service is underway for more than 31,000 residents in the phase one area.
In the first eight weeks, more than 331 tonnes of food waste were recycled, enough to fill more than 6,000 sacks.
The food waste is being turned into renewable energy and fertiliser, decreasing the amount of waste sent for incineration.
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Cllr Geoffrey Blunden, portfolio holder for environment and sustainability, said: "This is a big shift in how we manage waste locally, and we're incredibly grateful to everyone in phase one for embracing the changes.
"The volume of food waste being recycled already shows the collective impact we can make.
"Every peel and plate scrape recycled helps reduce our environmental footprint."
The new service encourages recycling by limiting the amount of general waste that can be left out in sacks.
It also makes collections safer for crews, keeps streets tidier, and helps the council meet upcoming national recycling requirements.
While the majority of collections have gone ahead as planned, the council recognises some residents have experienced disruption and are actively working to respond.
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