Weekly Food Waste Collections Coming To 70,000 Mid-Sussex Homes

One of the biggest projects ever undertaken by Mid Sussex District Council is set to launch next week — with weekly food waste collections being introduced to more than 70,000 households across the district.

Starting from Monday 3 November 2025, the new service aims to cut down the amount of general waste being sent to landfill and instead turn food waste into renewable energy and fertiliser for local crops.

Under the new system, general waste will be collected every three weeks, while recycling collections will continue on a fortnightly basis.

The council says the change will help residents play a bigger role in reducing waste and protecting the environment.

Once collected, food waste will be taken to an anaerobic digestion facility, where microorganisms break down organic matter without oxygen — producing biogas to generate electricity and a nutrient-rich digestate that can be used as fertiliser.

The government has pledged £295 million to help councils across England introduce weekly food waste collections, which must be in place by March 2026.

Councillor Chris Hobbs, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Customer Services at Mid Sussex District Council, said:

“This is an unprecedented initiative in the history of Mid Sussex District Council, impacting every resident in the district.

"With our partners at Serco, we’re working hard to make the transition as smooth as possible, and we’re confident residents will soon see the benefits of the new service.”