Waste Strategy 2022 to 2027

In summer 2022, our Waste Strategy 2022 to 2027 was approved. 

The strategy details how we will reduce waste and improve recycling over the next few years. This includes introducing a new waste collection service for the New Forest.

Our plan for your new waste collection service

Since the Waste Strategy 2022 to 2027 was approved, there have been some changes to our initial plan for a new waste collection service.

We are currently due to introduce a new waste collection service in phases across the district, from 2025 to 2026.

View the latest plan for changes to recycling and rubbish collections from 2025.

Changes made to our initial plan for a new waste collection service

Since the Waste Strategy 2022 to 2027 was approved, we have made the following changes to our plan for a new waste collection service:

• we will be providing a 240 litre wheelie bin for recycling, instead of an 180 litre wheelie bin
• we will not be providing a separate bag for paper and card, this will go in the recycling wheelie bin
• glass will still be collected every four weeks, using the same container you use now
• food waste collections, and alternate week collections for recycling and rubbish using wheelie bins, will be introduced in phases across the district from 2025 to 2026
• we will let residents know when we can collect more recyclable items, once more is known about plans for improved recycling facilities in Hampshire, managed by Hampshire County Council

Why our plan has changed

In November 2023, we received a long awaited update from the government on their plans for a simpler approach to waste nationally. To view the government's update, visit GOV.UK.

Following the government's update, we needed to review our plan and timeline for a new waste collection service. 

Hampshire County Council are currently reviewing their plans for improved recycling facilities in Hampshire, which they manage. Once more is known about this, we will review when we can collect more recyclable items. 

View the Waste Strategy 2022 to 2027

View a web version of the Waste Strategy 2022-2027

You can also view PDF version of the Waste Strategy 2022 to 2027, without graphics: 

Waste Strategy 2022-2027 summary (PDF, 424 KB)

Waste Strategy 2022-2027 full document (PDF, 3 MB)

Request a print version of the Waste Strategy 2022 to 2027 summary or full document by emailing customer.services@nfdc.gov.uk.  

How the strategy was developed

• government consultations
• an initial resident survey, our Draft Waste Strategy and a formal period of engagement, all in 2020  
• plans for managing waste with Hampshire County Council and other local authorities in the county 
• best practice from top-performing councils from comparable areas in England 
• ongoing feedback from our community, members and staff 

Contact us

If you have any questions about the strategy and our plans for a new waste collection service, please email wastestrategy@nfdc.gov.uk. You can also call 02380 285393 or visit one of our Information offices.