In addition to refuse collection the City Council also provides a kerbside recycling service to ensure re-usable materials are diverted from landfill and to help the city reach its recycling targets.
Houses | Flats
If you live in a house you will have a black wheelie bin and a green recycling box. Your wheelie bin and recycling box are collected weekly on the same day and should be presented at the edge of your property by 7.00am. Please put all of the following items in your recycling box:
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Paper, newspapers, magazines, leaflets, catalogues
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Glass bottles and jars (rinsed and not broken)
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Plastic bottles (squashed) without caps
To order a recycling box, net or lid please call the Waste management Line on 0116 252 7002
If you live in a flat you may be able to recycle the same items in the communal bins. Unfortunately recycling facilities are not currently available for all flats, but we are looking at ways to provide these facilities in the near future.
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White glass bin - Glass bottles and jars. Please rinse and remove lids.
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Yellow plastic bottle bin - Detergent, shampoo, milk and fizzy drinks bottles. Please remove lids, rinse and squash.
These bins are shared by residents and it is important that residents only put the items asked for in the bins.
× cardboard and plastic packaging are not accepted in these bins
To check if your flat has a communal recycling scheme please call the Waste management Line on 0116 252 7002
See also
Recycling Sites
Household Waste
