The council has decided to keep the current recycling system in place.
The council explored five different collection scenarios but it was decided at a meeting to leave them as they are.
A number of other councils, including Torbay and Mid Devon, collect food waste.
Plymouth fly-tipper brought to justice
Council wins long court battle
Torbay waves goodbye to Blue Flag beaches
Council ditching national accolade
Woman died after oxygen supply turned off
Warning further deaths could happen without action
Massive data centre could be built near Devon
Bigger than 180 football pitches
Two further arrests after body found at Plymouth marina
Two males aged 17 and 18 bailed
County Council pushes tax bar to the limit
4.99% hike to stay afloat
