Food waste

Food waste is collected from households in towns and villages.

Request a new or replacement food caddy.

All recycling centres accept food waste from householders only. Businesses needing to dispose of food waste should contact a disposal service. Angus Council can collect commercial food waste.


Bag food waste and remove all packaging (such as meat and fruit trays).

Liquids are not accepted.

All cooked and un-cooked food waste is accepted. For example:

  • dairy
  • meat
  • bones
  • fruit
  • vegetables
  • bread
  • rice
  • pasta
  • fish
  • tea/coffee grounds
  • gravy and soup (please strain first)
  • eggshells
  • pet food (tinned or dry)