During hot weather, I’ve accepted that I need to empty my food waste bin daily or it will start to stink. Since the introduction of Simpler Recycling rules, every household in England will now have a food waste caddy in their kitchens. If you’ve been struggling to stop your food waste bin from smelling , you might want to try this hack. ‘Storing a food waste bin in the freezer can be a good idea, particularly during hot weather when food waste tends to break down more quickly, leaving unwanted odours. For those with limited freezer space, maintaining a clean food waste bin is usually a more practical long-term solution,’ concludes Jade.