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YES, all the household waste recycling sites are open as usual this bank holiday Monday!If you've had a clear out and ne...
31/08/2026

YES, all the household waste recycling sites are open as usual this bank holiday Monday!

If you've had a clear out and need to dispose of household items, then reusable things can be given a new home! Drop them off at the revive shops at our recycling sites in Kirkstall and Seacroft (you can even have a quick search for a bargain😉) or in the orange re-use containers at each site. If the item is not fit for use, then it can deposited in one of the general waste skips, but please recycle as much as you can💚 . More info here: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/recycling

29/08/2026

We’re tackling the sticky problem of chewing gum litter in city centre. Thanks to funding from Keep Britain Tidy we’re blitzing over 4,500 square metres of pavement to give it a deep clean and protective coating that reduces staining and makes future gum removal easier. You’ll also spot new eye-catching signage, encouraging people to do their bit and bin their gum.🗑️💚

⚠️ If you pay someone to take away stuff from your home or garden BEWARE of HIDDEN COSTS ⚠️ Remember - the cheapest...
28/08/2026

⚠️ If you pay someone to take away stuff from your home or garden BEWARE of HIDDEN COSTS ⚠️

Remember - the cheapest waste removal service might not be the best value - if you pay an unlicensed person to remove your rubbish and they fly tip it, YOU could be landed with a £200 fine.

Protect yourself from a fine and save your local area from a potential fly tip. Always do the 3 checks:

✅ Ask to see their waste carrier licence
✅ Get a receipt or waste transfer note
✅ Ask where they are taking the waste to dispose of it

A genuine waste carrier will not mind you asking these questions and will always provide you with a proper receipt. If in doubt, do not allow anyone to take your waste.

👍 Better still, use a LAWCS member. Find an accredited waste carrier here 👇
https://www.leedsdirectory.org/LAWCS

26/08/2026

Social media is a busy marketplace for unlicenced, unregulated waste carriers who undercut responsible ones. Some of these rogue traders inevitably fly tip in , causing damage to the environment, and risking themselves and their customers being fined.

If you pay a waste removal company, use a scrap dealer or hire a skip to dispose of your waste, always do the 3 checks:

✅ Ask to see their waste carrier licence
✅ Get a receipt or waste transfer note
✅ Ask where they are taking the waste to dispose of it

A genuine waste carrier will not mind you asking these questions and will always provide you with a proper receipt. If in doubt, do not allow anyone to take your waste.

Better still, use a LAWCS member. Find an accredited waste carrier here 👉 https://www.leedsdirectory.org/LAWCS

If you’re having a big summer clear out, here’s our top 3 FREE ways to get rid of your unwanted stuff in ... No. 1 - DO...
24/08/2026

If you’re having a big summer clear out, here’s our top 3 FREE ways to get rid of your unwanted stuff in ...

No. 1 - DONATE ITEMS that could be used by someone else TO CHARITY 🫶 Many charities will collect furniture in good condition free of charge or for a small donation. Find a list of local charity organisations at https://www.leeds.gov.uk/unwanteditems

No. 2 - VISIT YOUR LOCAL HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE (HWRC) 🚗 Our 8 sites are open 7 days a week, 8am-6pm. Find your nearest and a full list of items you can recycle there at https://www.leeds.gov.uk/recycling

No. 3 - IF YOU DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO A CAR - book a bulky item collection 🚚 If you are unable to donate your unwanted items to charity or use one of our HWRCs, we offer a limited collection service of one free collection per household per financial year. More info available here 👇
https://www.leeds.gov.uk/unwanteditems

You may have seen the chewing gum crew cleaning in city centre. Their work is being carried out thanks to a grant from...
22/08/2026

You may have seen the chewing gum crew cleaning in city centre. Their work is being carried out thanks to a grant from the . Funded by the chewing gum industry, the task force awards grants to councils to remove gum litter from the streets, and provide tried and tested behaviour changing signage to prevent future gum littering. For more information, please visit 👇
https://www.keepbritaintidy.org/professional-services/chewing-gum-task-force

Binning batteries is rubbish🪫 ! Lots of small electrical items like mobiles, digi cameras and vapes have hidden batterie...
19/08/2026

Binning batteries is rubbish🪫 ! Lots of small electrical items like mobiles, digi cameras and vapes have hidden batteries in them that can cause cause fires in the bin wagons🔥 and pollute the environment. Anything with batteries, plugs or cables are really easy to recycle at your local recycling centre, electrical bank or supermarket recycling point. Old vapes can be taken back to the place you bought them for recycling too.

Find your nearest electricals recycling point here 🔋👉 https://www.recyclenow.com/recycle-an-item/batteries

18/08/2026

We’re using a grant to tackle chewing gum stains. Please bin your gum!
The was set up to tackle gum littering across the UK. Funded by the chewing gum industry, the task force awards grants to councils to remove gum litter from the streets, and provide tried and tested behaviour changing signage to prevent future gum littering. For more information 👉 https://www.keepbritaintidy.org/professional-services/chewing-gum-task-force

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