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Find out all about recycling and waste services in Leicestershire, including how you can reduce waste, reuse materials, recycle and compost, and how you can get involved.
Access our full range of services using the navigation at the top of the page, some of our most popular pages using the links below, or read our latest news articles.
- Love Food Hate WasteSave money by reducing food waste in your home
- Wear, Care and RepairLearn how to minimise the environmental impact of your clothing
- Recycling Near YouFind out where to get information on your local services
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Our Latest News
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Recycle Week 2025 September 22, 2025 It’s time to get rescuing this Recycle Week! From Monday 22 September to Sunday 28 September, Leicestershire County Council will…
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Litter Lives On September 15, 2025 This September, councils across Leicestershire are shining a spotlight on the lasting environmental impact of litter with the launch of…
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Reducing Halloween Waste: Join the Wear Care and Repair Movement September 4, 2025 As Halloween approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of costumes, decorations, and seasonal fun. There are…
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FastTech July 29, 2025 “FastTech” refers to inexpensive, mass-produced electronic gadgets with short lifespans that are often seen to be disposable and are frequently discarded…
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Make your metals matter! January 20, 2025 When it comes to recycling, metal is hard to beat! That’s because it’s endlessly recyclable – every last bit can…
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International E-Waste Day 2025 – The Great Cable Challenge September 14, 2025 Almost all of us have unwanted, broken cables clogging up our drawers, or have considered binning that flimsy cable when…
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