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.

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

Vapes

Used e-cigarettes and disposable vapes should be returned to the shops they were bought from for recycling or taken to the nearest small electrical recycling bank. They can also be deposited in the special vape bins at your nearest recycling centre.