Concerns raised by New Forest CDA regarding introduction of food waste bins

New Forest CDA chair Andrew Parry-Norton has raised his concerns about the introduction of food waste bins by New Forest District Council.

In a presentment at Verderers Court on Wednesday, May 21, he spoke about the risk to livestock. He said commoners’ animals could access the bins and consume the food waste – potentially affecting their health.

Andrew urged Verderers to speak to the council – who are introducing a phased roll-out of the bins – about changing the advice to the public from leaving the bins outside enclosed areas to leaving them within, to help protect animals.

‘Not only could the bins be a problem for pigs, but also donkeys and ponies who will quickly realise this could become a potential food source,’ he told the court.

‘We, the CDA, ask the Verderers to persuade New Forest District Council to retract their advice and request that these bins are kept on the residents’ premises where stock do not have access to it.’

You can read Andrew’s presentment in full below.

CDA Presentment at Verderers Court – May 2025