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We know many residents will have seen national news coverage about new food waste collections being introduced across the country that will help increase the amount of we recycle and reduce waste.

We were on track to launch our food waste service in March, with caddies ready and staff trained – we were just awaiting the delivery of our new specialist food waste vehicles. Although we placed our vehicle order nearly a year ago, our supplier experienced exceptionally high demand due to councils nationwide introducing food waste collections at the same time. This impacted delivery times and has meant we have had to delay the launch of our new service.

Once our vehicle delivery is confirmed, we’ll begin rolling out caddies and information to households ahead of the service starting. We’re hoping to launch in summer 2026.

We’ll continue to keep residents updated and share more details as soon as we can, as we know lots of residents are looking forward to getting started. Keep up to date.

Keeping council tax low

We keep around 9% of the council tax you pay to deliver services, including bins, parks, planning, housing support, environmental health and more. The average household will pay 8p more a week towards our services this year.

Find out more about your council tax bill

Understanding business rates bills

Use our handy guide to help you understand your business rates bill, what the 2026 revaluation means for you, and what support may be available.

View our handy guide

Vapes and batteries

Please do not throw vapes or batteries in any of your bins. These can set on fire and risk our vehicles, crew safety and the safety of the processing plants that sort your waste.

How to dispose of vapes and batteries

News and events

13 Apr 2026

No elections in Lichfield District in May 2026

Lichfield District has no scheduled elections this May because it’s a fallow year in our four‑year election cycle

1 Apr 2026

Chair’s concert raises more than £1,000 for Liberty Jamboree

More than £1,000 has been raised for Liberty Jamboree following a special concert hosted by the District Council Chair, Councillor Keith Vernon.

24 Mar 2026

New scheme launched to enhance historic shopfronts in Lichfield city centre

We are introducing a new programme aimed at improving the appearance of shopfronts across Lichfield city centre while protecting the historic character that makes the city unique.

1 Apr 2026

Officers seize vehicle as part of fly-tipping investigation in Lichfield

A car suspected of being used in illegal fly-tipping has been seized by our Environmental Protection Officers as part of ongoing work to tackle environmental crime.

26 Mar 2026

Nearly 2,000 knives removed from Lichfield District in latest knife amnesty

Nearly 2,000 more knives have been taken out of circulation across Lichfield District as part of an ongoing knife amnesty campaign led by our officers and Staffordshire Police.

31 Mar 2026

Residents invited to help shape the future of Christian Fields

Residents are being invited to share their views on plans to improve Christian Fields, a much-loved green space at the heart of the local community.