Feed your bin, recycle for Calderdale and win prizes…

Recycle and win prizes!

Is that food waste going in the wheelie bin……..? Oh No it isn’t……….! we’re recycling it in our caddy so we have a chance of winning a pantomime ticket!

Win Pantomime tickets for recycling your food waste… 30 sets of Family Tickets to see Beauty and the Beast at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax, this winter.

Or win a delicious Totally Locally hamper of goodies or Calderdale swimming pool vouchers

From October to December 2012, make sure you recycle your food waste to be in with a chance of winning a fantastic prize. There are 60 great prizes up for grabs including:

  • 30 sets of family tickets to this year’s spectacular pantomime!
  • 15 luxury hampers
  • 15 family or individual swim vouchers

Simply place your food caddy out by 7 am on collection day and we’ll pick 20 households at random to win the prizes each month. If you’re one of the winners, you’ll be notified by letter with instructions on how to claim your prize.

Feed me and win – food waste leaflet [PDF file 2767KB]|

What can I put in my caddy?

You can place any raw or cooked food into your caddy.

Yes please . . .

  • Meat and fish – raw and cooked including bones;
  • All dairy products such as eggs and cheese;
  • Raw and cooked vegetables and fruit;
  • Bread, cakes and pastries;
  • Rice, pasta and beans;
  • Uneaten food from your plates and dishes;
  • Tea and coffee grounds.

No thanks . . .

  • Packaging of any sort
  • Plastic bags
  • Liquids
  • Oil or liquid fat
  • Tins
  • Cans
  • Glass.

For help and advice on food waste and other recycling please call 0845 245 7000