Hitchin: 52k tonnes of food thrown away in black bins costs taxpayers in our area £7.1m every year
By Layth Yousif
12th Jul 2021 | Local News
COUNCIL officials are hoping to persuade residents in Hitchin and across our area to throw away less food.
Typically, around 52,000 tonnes of food ends up being thrown away in black bins – destined for landfill or incineration in 'energy recovery facilities'.
