How All-Electric Vehicles Are Transforming Food Waste Collection in the Lewes District
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The Lewes District Council is rolling out an all-electric fleet of vehicles to collect food waste from parts of Seaford, Peacehaven, Newhaven and Lewes. This new initiative is part of the Council’s goal of achieving carbon net zero and full climate resilience in the district by 2030.
The pilot for this project was trialled over the summer, and the new phase of the project is set to start on October 9. People in the district are asked to leave their food waste bin and their refuse bin or bag in a clearly visible spot outside their property by 6am on collection day.
Councillor Wendy Maples, cabinet member for neighbourhood wellbeing, said: “If you haven’t already, sign up for free food waste collections - your household bin will smell less and you’ll reduce the potential for seagulls and foxes getting into your kerbside rubbish.”
The shift to all-electric vehicles for food waste collection is a great contribution to the Council’s goal of becoming carbon net zero and fully climate resilient by 2030. It is also a great way to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.
The all-electric vehicles used for food waste collection are much quieter than traditional diesel-powered vehicles, and they produce zero emissions. This means that the air quality in the district will be improved, and people will be able to enjoy a healthier environment.
The Council is also encouraging more people to compost their food waste. Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, and it also helps to create a nutrient-rich soil for gardening.
The Council is also reminding people not to be tempted to chase down the refuse crew in their bathrobe and slippers because they think they’ve left the food waste! The crews are on different schedules, sometimes a few hours apart.
To sign-up for free food waste collections, visit www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/foodwaste. With the introduction of all-electric vehicles to collect food waste, the Lewes District Council is making great strides towards achieving its goal of becoming carbon net zero and fully climate resilient by 2030.
