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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…
What happens to your recycling? December 10, 2025 If you’ve ever wondered what happens to the contents of your recycling bin once it’s been collected, our new videos…
We’ve got Christmas covered! December 1, 2025 With Christmas getting closer, we’ve gathered everything together to help you waste less and celebrate sustainably. You can find our…
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…
Black Friday: Think before you buy November 6, 2025 As Black Friday approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of deals and discounts. But before clicking “buy now,”…
Become an Environment Action Volunteer and help shape a more sustainable Leicestershire November 6, 2025 We’re looking for passionate individuals from all corners of the county to join the Environment Action Volunteer (EAV) scheme; to…
Safe disposal of Bonfire night waste October 31, 2025 Disposing of spent fireworks Spent fireworks should ideally be soaked in water for 15 minutes before being disposed of in…
Celebrate Diwali Sustainably October 17, 2025 Diwali is the festival of lights, it celebrates and symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, freedom,…
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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