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Disposing of gas bottles / canisters safely May 1, 2026 Gas bottles or canisters such as those filled with butane, propane and helium can often be reused or recycled, but…
Avoiding Food Waste at BBQs May 1, 2026 BBQs can be quite wasteful. Around half of BBQ hosts admit that they intentionally over cater in an attempt to…
Disposing of BBQ coals and ashes safely May 1, 2026 If you use a charcoal BBQ or a fire pit, disposing of the ash can be a headache. Nobody wants…
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…
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,”…

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