Meeting to decide on major changes to Dudley bin collections

Proposals would see black bin collections switch from weekly to fortnightly and new weekly food waste collections introduced. 

Dudley Council’s ruling cabinet will be asked to approve the new collection service model – due to start from April 2026 - at a meeting tonight.

The proposal has led to a mixed reaction from residents with some pleased that more will be done for recycling and others saying it will lead to fly-tipping.

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If given the go-ahead borough householders will be issued with an external 23-litre caddy for food waste, or access to a communal bin, as well as a seven-litre caddy to collect food waste indoors.

Recycling collections will continue to be be fortnightly, but residents will get a new 240-litre wheeled bin for mixed cans, plastic and glass.

Existing blue bags will be retained for paper and card.

Garden waste collections will also stay fortnightly and remain a paid for service.

Remaining refuse will also be collected fortnightly, using the existing black bin, which the council said will bring it in line with the "overwhelming majority of local authorities across the country."

The council said changes are designed to improve recycling rates by making it easier for residents.

It said councils have to have food waste collections in place by 2026 under new government legislation.

The new bins and food waste collection vehicles will be funded by a grant from the government.

The food waste will be taken to an anaerobic digestion facility.

It will be used to generate natural forms of energy such as biogas, an excellent alternative to fossil fuels, and a fertiliser or soil conditioner which can be used in farming.

The proposals will be discussed at the Dudley Council’s cabinet meeting on Wednesday October 23 at 6pm in Committee Room 2 at Dudley Council House.

Members of the public are welcome to attend.