Kitchen waste; the need for a further review.

Abstract

Is the collection of kitchen waste and its concentration into pig and poultry food, as . operated by local authorities in various parts of the country, on its way out? It is certain that the national output has not been maintained since Government directions to local authorities were revoked, because some councils who operated schemes have taken the opportunity to close their plants and sell their machinery, equipment and stores. Those concerned with the organization and problems of kitchen waste schemes know only too well the difficulties that arise in trying to maintain a reasonably constant level of waste food intake, in finding suitable markets which will provide a regular outlet for a perishable article, selling at a price which will bear a fair comparison with other feeding meals, and operating without financial loss to the local authority. Nevertheless, is there any justification for closing down kitchen waste schemes simply because of adverse local circumstances? Moreover, have the nation’s circumstances changed so much that we can be indifferent on this question? Can we, as individuals, as citizens,