London Borough of Waltham Forest Unveils Winner of Food Waste Recycling Truck Naming Competition

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Residents in London Borough of Waltham Forest were asked to name the council's new fleet of food waste recycling trucks, resulting in over 800 suggestions. After narrowing it down to 13 potential names, the top two contenders were put to a public vote, with "The Very Hungry Caddy-Filler" emerging as the winner. The name was suggested by Adelaide Homer, a 9-year-old student from Barclays Primary School, who combined her love of food waste with the popular children's book character "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." The 13 trucks, designed in various styles, will be hitting the streets in the coming months to collect food waste in a separate collection from residents in the area.

Key Takeaways:

  • The winner of the food waste recycling truck naming competition was "The Very Hungry Caddy-Filler" suggested by Adelaide Homer, aged 9, from Barclays Primary School.
  • Over 800 suggestions were submitted for the competition, which was narrowed down to 13 potential names.
  • The top two contenders were put to a public vote, with "The Very Hungry Caddy-Filler" emerging as the winner.
  • The 13 trucks have been designed in five different styles: watermelon, banana, fish bones, carrot, and pizza.
  • Two of the trucks have already hit the streets, with the remaining 11 set to join them soon.
  • The food waste recycling trucks will collect waste in a separate collection from residents in the area, starting in September for residents in the south, October for residents in the north, and before March 2025 for all communal properties.

Statistics:

  • Over 800 suggestions were submitted for the food waste recycling truck naming competition.
  • The top two contenders received the most votes in the public vote, with "The Very Hungry Caddy-Fillers" emerging as the winner.
  • 13 trucks will be designated to collect food waste in a separate collection from residents in the area.
  • Two trucks have already hit the streets, with the remaining 11 set to join them soon.
  • The separate collection will begin on September 23 for residents in the south of the borough, October 14 for residents in the north of the borough, and before March 2025 for all communal properties.

Sources:

  • London Borough of Waltham Forest [City Hall, Walthamstow (External link)]