We’re getting ready to introduce weekly food waste recycling across Amber Valley from June 2026 as part of a phased roll-out.
The roll-out of the new service is supported by Government funding and will help us recycle more, reduce the amount of waste going to disposal and turn leftover food into something useful, such as energy and fertiliser for local farmland.
To help you get started, we’ve put together a simple food waste leaflet with the key information about how the service works and what to expect when your caddies and collections begin.
We know this is a new routine for many households, so we have put together some frequently asked questions to guide you through what you can put in your caddy, how collections will work and what to expect. Our aim is to make the service as simple and straightforward as possible.
If you have a question that is not answered here, please get in touch by emailing refuse@ambervalley.gov.uk.
Food waste collections are being introduced in phases across Amber Valley throughout 2026. The first phase includes properties in parts of Duffield, Belper (John O’Gaunts area), Ambergate and Fritchley, Codnor and Alfreton. Please note that not every property within these areas is included in the first phase.
The easiest way to check whether your property is included is by using our bin collection dates page. If your food waste collection dates are showing, your property is included in the current rollout. If your food waste collection date shows as "Unknown", your property is not yet included and will join the service as part of a future phase later in the year.
If your food waste collection dates are showing but you have not yet received your caddies, please be patient. We are continuing to deliver caddies to properties included in the first phase during the week commencing 2 June 2026, and your containers should arrive shortly.
As your area becomes part of the roll-out, you will receive a small 5L indoor kitchen caddy, a larger 23L outdoor caddy, and a supply of biodegradable liners. We will share more details with you closer to your start date as different areas of the borough will receive their caddies and start collections at different times of the year.
Contact the team directly on 01773 841326 or email refuse@ambervalley.gov.uk
