Council demonstrates use of food waste disposers

The council's waste prevention team will be out and about in Maylord Orchards shopping centre on Friday, February 22 from 9.30am to 3.30pm to spread the word about how disposers can help cut down the amount of rubbish put in bins and sent to landfill sites. Staff will demonstrate how they work and also give out information on the highly successful cashback scheme, "Sink Your Waste".

The scheme enables local residents to claim up to £80 back when they install a food waste disposer.

Councillor John Jarvis, Herefordshire Council's cabinet member for the environment and strategic housing, said: "It is important that less waste goes to landfill and using a food waste disposer will help residents to do just that.

"Not only do these under-sink units prevent food waste from going to landfill, they also contribute to the production of renewable energy from waste water treatment works. They're great if you're looking for an easy, clean and environmentally responsible way of getting rid of your kitchen waste."

Under "Sink Your Waste" Herefordshire residents, and those in Worcestershire too, can buy a food waste disposer from wherever they choose. Then, after having it fitted, a cashback cheque for £20, £50 or £80 will be returned depending on the amount spent, by filling in a simple claim form and sending it in with relevant receipts.

More details of the scheme, including claim forms, can be obtained by ringing 01905 766883 or downloaded from http://www.sinkyourwaste.com/