WREXHAM residents are being urged to recycle their food waste.

With Recycle Week 2020 held between September 21-27, Wrexham Council is hoping the County Borough will become 'fearless' in the face of food waste, and take some time to understand everything that can be recycled in our food caddies.

A spokesperson for Wrexham Council, said: "Most of us are now recycling our leftovers in our food caddies and we’re making steady progress in Wrexham.

"Last year we collected 2,540 tonnes of food waste, which sounds like a lot.

"However, we know that there are people in Wrexham who continue to put leftovers in their general waste, so there’s still plenty of room for improvement."

Cllr David Bithell, deputy leader of the council and lead member for environment and transport, added: "Unfortunately in Wrexham there are a number of us that still aren’t recycling our food waste, and we strongly encourage these people to change their habits; there’s certainly many reasons why they should.

"Along with the large environmental benefits, we offer free caddy liners, and by recycling food you’re freeing up space in your bins.

"It also helps to stop your bins from smelling from rotting food – remember your food caddy is emptied every week, your general waste isn’t.

"Thanks to everyone who recycles their food waste and to those who don’t, please get involved and play your part.

"Please take some time to understand what can be recycled in your food caddy, some of the things might surprise you."

The council has put together a selection of all the things that can be recycled as food waste:

- out of date foods

- bones and carcasses

- egg shells

- banana peelings (and other peelings)

- apple cores

- tea bags

- coffee granules

- raw foods

- mouldy foods

- plate scrapings

- uneaten ready meals

- fast food (e.g. chips and pizzas)

- shellfish

- wooden cutlery

- wooden ice lolly sticks

Things that the council do not want you to try and recycle as food waste include:

- liquids (such as oil or milk)

- packaging

- plastic bags

- nappies

- garden waste

If you require a food caddy, you can order one for free via https://myaccount.wrexham.gov.uk/

If you are running low on caddy liners, the council has advised that you tie an empty liner to your caddy handle on your collection day and they will then leave you a new roll.