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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, including food waste collections
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Our Latest News
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Please don’t put any nappies in your recycling
June 22, 2026
Did you know that in just one 12-hour shift at the recycling facility, over 4,000 nappies are regularly pulled out…
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Leicestershire food waste collections
March 23, 2026
Leicestershire residents can access information on food waste recycling via our Food Waste Collections page. The page includes detailed information…
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Contamination at Recycling and Household Waste Sites
December 17, 2025
As with recycling bins at home, contamination causes a problem at our recycling and household waste sites. There are particular…
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Don’t bin batteries, recycle them safely!
November 12, 2025
Batteries and rechargeable devices containing non-removable or hidden batteries should never go in your household waste or recycling bins. This…
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Free Recycling and Waste Prevention Sessions for Loughborough Primary Schools
July 3, 2026
Primary schools in and around Loughborough are being invited to take part in a new education initiative offering free assemblies…
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New Project Launch: The Leicestershire Fixers Toolkit
June 10, 2026
We’re excited to share that Leicestershire County Council has secured funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a…
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