Under new laws, from 1 July 2026 businesses or institutions that sell or handle food, like supermarkets, cafes, schools and hotels, must separate food waste from general waste. You can find out more about the mandates on the EPA website.
Separating food waste for collection can help your business save on costs, reduce your carbon footprint, and ensure that the valuable nutrients within food are recycled into products like compost.
To help businesses in the Hunter and Central Coast region organisea food waste collection, Hunter Circular has compiled the following list of local service providers. Click on the links for more information.
Local food waste service providers:
- Cleanaway, in partnership with Hunter based composter Loop Organics
Check back from time-to-time, as we’ll update this list as more service providers come online.