Britain’s ‘bin’ going crazy over fortnightly collections…..but two regions have a fragrant solution!

It’s now a case of ‘stink’ or ‘sink’ for UK householders following a new report1 which reveals fortnightly bin collections don’t have a negative impact on public health!

[ClickPress, Tue Apr 17 2007] It’s now a case of ‘stink’ or ‘sink’ for UK householders following a new report1 which reveals fortnightly bin collections don’t have a negative impact on public health!

Composting is one viable alternative - but not everyone has the time or space to compost food waste. In addition meat, dairy and raw eggs are not suitable for this method of disposal.

Food waste disposers are another simple at-home solution and research2 has shown that they have a valuable role to play in UK waste management. Food waste disposers can divert food waste away from the bin and landfill sites, sending it to the waste water sewage system instead. Here the waste has the potential to be recycled by water treatment plants into a soil conditioner and it can also produce biogas - a non-fossil fuel alternative for generating electricity.

Ashley Munden of InSinkErator® – the world’s leading manufacturer of food waste disposers, said: “Fortnightly bin collections are all well and good for aluminium, cardboard, plastic or paper. However, not everyone has the time or inclination to wrap up food waste in order to contain bad smells or prevent attracting vermin or flies. UK householders need simple in-home solutions that fit with busy modern lifestyles. While we do not advocate food waste disposers as the total solution, they can work in harmony with complementary alternatives like composting to increase recycling rates, reduce landfill and cut the volume of household waste in our bins by 20 per cent.”


For further information about InSinkErator or food waste disposers please contact Nick Tapper or Jenny Beverley on 01223 566 212 or firstname.lastname@war.uk.com



1 DEFRA Waste Implementation Programme, February 2007

2 Water Research Council (WRc), Policy Document on Food Waste Disposers, February 2005



Case Study: Herefordshire & Worcestershire – Sink Your Waste campaign

Fortnightly collections have already sparked controversy in areas of the UK where they have been introduced. However two pioneering Councils have come up with innovative schemes to help local residents tackle the problem of food waste head on.

Herefordshire & Worcestershire are breaking the mould and have recognised that food waste disposers are a simple solution to the mounting problems of landfilling. The ‘Sink Your Waste’ scheme run by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Councils offer residents cash-back of up to £80 against the cost of installing a food waste disposer. The promotion is part of a larger campaign to reduce the volume of household rubbish going to landfill.

Jeremy Howell-Thomas of Worcestershire County Council, commented: “Having examined worldwide research into their use, the council concluded that food waste disposers had largely untapped potential for diversion of biodegradable kitchen waste from landfill.”


About InSinkErator:
InSinkErator UK, a division of Emerson Electric Co., is the UK and world’s largest manufacturer of food waste disposers. For more information about InSinkErator products, call 0800 389 3715 or visit the company’s web site at www.insinkerator.co.uk.

About Emerson:
Emerson (NYSE:EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technology, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2006 were $20 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.

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