What you should know.
Adur & Worthing Councils announced a staged introduction of weekly food waste collections beginning in September. Households would receive a small kitchen caddy and a 23-litre outside container, while flats would be provided with shared bins.
Getting the practical details right
The council said the scheme forms part of the national Simpler Recycling reforms. Existing refuse and recycling arrangements continue alongside the additional service.
Start with the context of your own job: what is actually being disposed of, whether it is domestic or commercial waste, how the load can be reached and whether any item requires individual consideration. A clear inventory avoids the trap of describing every collection as simply “mixed rubbish”.
The detail that saves time
Write a short inventory rather than relying on a vague description. Separate ordinary items from materials with special treatment requirements, take photographs that show scale and access, and confirm the waste-carrier details before collection. Getting the fundamentals right means more reliable quotes and fewer unnecessary trips.
Different jobs need different waste routes and handling arrangements.
Before you make a final decision
Households were advised to wait for their council letter and starter pack to confirm when their collection would begin.
When you compare collection options, consider not just the headline price but the labour, material acceptance, operator details and supporting paperwork. A good plan also identifies reusable items before they are treated as waste.
Check the original source
Regulations, booking arrangements and local collection services can change. The linked official publication is the primary source for the guidance or news item discussed here.
Original authority notice / guidanceThe next useful step
If a collection is already on your list, gather photographs, check access, separate unusual materials and compare how different providers describe their waste routes. Explore the waste-carrier guidance and use the quote planner to capture the details.
