\n For the first time, arrangements could be made to process food waste from households at two specialist facilities.\n<\/p>\n
\n Councillor Kirsty North, the county council’s cabinet member for universal services, will review these proposals on June 23.\n<\/p>\n
\n The aim is for the food waste to be recycled through anaerobic digestion, a process that breaks down organic matter and produces renewable gas and organic fertiliser.\n<\/p>\n
\n This method aligns with the Government’s preferred approach for recycling food waste.\n<\/p>\n
\n Estimates suggest between 30,000 and 50,000 tonnes of food waste will be collected each year from homes.\n<\/p>\n
\n Cllr Kirsty North said: “Residents across Hampshire tell me they are keen to recycle more, so it\u2019s vital we have the right infrastructure in place to support them.\n<\/p>\n
\n “The planned expansion of household food waste collections by waste collection authorities across Hampshire is great news, with all areas due to have a scheme in place by April 2026.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The proposals are part of the Government\u2019s Simpler Recycling guidance, which requires all waste collection authorities to implement kerbside food waste collections by April 2026.\n<\/p>\n