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Your Ultimate Leeds Recycling Guide: What Goes Where?

Your Ultimate Leeds Waste Recycling Guide: What Goes Where?

Waste Recycling can feel like a puzzle, but this guide simplifies the process for Leeds residents. From plastics to electronics, we’ll help you understand what goes where and provide key information about local recycling centres. Let’s work together to reduce waste and promote sustainability in our city!

What Can Be Recycled in Leeds?

Here’s a quick guide to common recyclables and how to handle them:

  • Plastics: Most household plastics, including bottles, tubs, and trays, can go in your green bin. Remember to rinse them out. Black plastic and soft plastics, such as crisp packets, usually aren’t accepted.
  • Glass: Bottles and jars should be clean and placed in your green bin or taken to a bottle bank. Avoid recycling broken glass or window panes in these facilities.
  • Paper and Cardboard: Flatten cardboard boxes and place them in the green bin. Make sure to remove any plastic tape or polystyrene inserts.
  • Electronics: Small electronic items can be taken to your local recycling centre. Larger items, such as fridges and TVs, may require special collection services.

Local Recycling Centres in Leeds

Below are the main recycling centres where you can drop off additional items that don’t fit in your bins:

  1. Seacroft Recycling Centre
    • Location: Limewood Road, LS14 1LU
    • Opening Hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Closed Wednesdays)
  2. Kirkstall Recycling Centre
    • Location: Evanston Avenue, LS4 2HR
    • Opening Hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Closed Tuesdays)
  3. Meanwood Recycling Centre
    • Location: Meanwood Road, LS7 2LS
    • Opening Hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Closed Thursdays)

Tip: Check the Leeds City Council website for up-to-date information about opening hours and accepted materials.

Waste Reduction Tips

  1. Buy in Bulk: Minimise packaging waste by purchasing larger quantities.
  2. Reuse Where Possible: Glass jars and sturdy bags make excellent storage containers.
  3. Compost: Use a compost bin for food scraps and garden waste to reduce what goes in your black bin.

By making small changes, we can all contribute to a greener Leeds. Let’s keep our city clean and sustainable!

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