Waste disposal process offers councils food for thought

15 August 2007

Food waste disposers provide a cost-effective, easy and hygienic way to dispose of kitchen waste, according to a report commissioned by the County Surveyors’ Society and two local authorities.

Environmental consultant, Dr Tim Evans, who carried out the report, said Worcestershire County Council and Herefordshire Council had been pioneers in promoting the installation of food waste disposers.

‘Disposers are convenient and hygienic for householders, and do not discourage home composting,’ he said.

Jeremy Howell-Thomas, Worcestershire County Council’s project development officer, added: ‘The report shows how installing a disposer could save the equivalent of almost £19 per household per year against the cost of dealing with the waste.

‘On top of that, there’s evidence that food waste disposers have a lower carbon footprint than other methods.’

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