Bio-waste

Bio-waste is the term used to describe food and green waste.

It is defined in Directive 2018/851 which amends Directive 2008/98/EC on waste (the Waste Framework Directive).

"Bio-waste" is defined as:

biodegradable garden and park waste, food and kitchen waste from households, offices, restaurants, wholesale, canteens, caterers and retail premises and comparable waste from food processing plants.