Weekly bin collection coming to Hinckley in March

Households in the Hinckley & Bosworth area will receive a kitchen caddy for food waste to be recycled.

The new weekly collection service is being launched in March 2026 as part of plans to help residents reduce their environmental impact. 

The council says the service will not cost residents anything (extra) and is being funded by the Government. 

Around half of the councils in the UK already successfully run food waste collections, and all areas in England will have a collection shortly. 

From March, all residents will have food waste collected every week, on the same day as their normal bin collections. The food waste will be converted into renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions along with the amount of waste sent to landfill.  

As part of the launch, every household will receive a kitchen caddy, a starter roll of liners, an outdoor food waste caddy, and clear instructions on what can and cannot be recycled.  

Food waste makes up around 30% of the average black bin. The council says the new service keep bins cleaner and less full, and weekly collections will minimise unpleasant smells.  

Lynda Hodgkins, Executive Member for Clean Neighbourhood Services, said: “We are excited to offer this new service to residents. Recycling food waste is a simple change that makes a big difference, reducing harmful emissions, generating green energy, and keeping bins cleaner and fresher. The service is free, easy to use, and will help make our borough cleaner and greener.” 

There will be a tailored arrangement for people living in flats or those who share bins.