Sefton’s new food waste recycling vehicles will arrive with names chosen by residents, schoolchildren and council staff after more than 200 competition entries were submitted from across the borough.
Sefton Council said 14 names were selected by a judging panel that included council leader Cllr Marion Atkinson, cleansing and street scene cabinet member Cllr Peter Harvey, and operational staff. The names will be displayed on the borough’s new fleet as the council prepares to introduce food waste recycling collections this winter.
The 14 winning vehicle names
The winning names are Bin Appetit, Bin Crosby, Binderella, Hungry Horace, Peels on Wheels, The Very Hungry Caddy Filler, Bingo Starr, Captain Compost, Eleanor Binby, Gordon Binit, Paddy the Caddy, Scrapasaurus Rex, The Green Machine and The Sefton Scrapper.
Several names were suggested by more than one person. The final list includes entries from school pupils, Sefton residents and council employees, giving the new food waste recycling vehicles a local identity before they start appearing on streets.
Cllr Atkinson said the council had received “so many creative ideas” from the community, including children. She added that she would be looking out for the vehicles once the new service begins.
Residents shape a visible part of the rollout
Cllr Harvey said choosing only 14 winners had been difficult because of the number of creative entries. He said the vehicles would help change how recycling is collected in Sefton and would be part of local communities for years to come.
The competition adds a lighter local touch to a practical service change that many households will notice directly when food caddies are distributed and collections begin.
Readers following wider waste-service changes may also find this update on food waste collection plans in Wolverhampton useful for comparison.
Food waste collections now due this winter
Sefton Council said it was unable to meet the original April 1 rollout date, in line with delays faced by many local authorities. The council attributed the delay mainly to nationwide demand for vehicles, equipment and materials as councils worked to similar implementation deadlines.
Food caddies have already arrived in Sefton and are being stored ahead of distribution to residents.
Source: Sefton Council
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- 2026-06-04 09:20
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