A to Z of reusing, recycling and waste disposal

Use the search below to see where you can reuse, recycle or dispose of your waste.

Want to recycle more? Find out what else you can recycle in your local area using Recycle Now's recycling locator.

You can also find handy hints on how to reduce, reuse and recycle more on the #LeedsByExample website.

Nappies

Please consider using real nappies. Real nappies are reusable and washable. They are easier to use than you might think and can work out cheaper in the long run than disposable ones. Leeds Cloth Nappy Library offer support to cloth nappy users and provide a lending facility.

If you are using disposable nappies, please bag them up before you put them in your black bin.

Needles
Please see Hypodermic Needles
Office paper

Leeds City Council does not collect trade waste. However, you can take your office waste to either the Kirkstall or Seacroft recycling centre and pay the appropriate fee to recycle it. For further information about our trade waste fees, visit the business waste page.

Oil
Please see Cooking Oil and Engine Oil
Organic waste

Please see Composting and Food Waste

Oven cleaner

Please see Chemicals