Leicester Waste, Recycling and Clean Streets

City wardens have been out catching up with their work in the wards dealing with fly tipping, bins on the street and builders waste all blocking the public footpath

City wardens have investigated the flytipping and accumulation of waste on a site in the city centre. A legal notice has been served and the cite has been cleared

City wardens have been out catching up with all the fly tip reports. Evidence found in some and all passed to cleansing services for removal.

Another large flytip searched through by the city wardens and evidence found. Passed to cleansing services for removal.

Taking a break this year? Wherever you are, don’t take a break from recycling! Recycling rules vary across the country. If you’re away from home, try the Recycle Now postcode checker to find out what you can recycle: ow.ly/ILB450Svwhx

Last July we cleared away more than 47 tonnes of rubbish and litter from our parks in #Leicester – more than double what we cleared in November. We love to see people using our parks in the warm weather, but remember to take your litter home, put it in a bin, or risk a fine.

Stoneygate city warden is collating all the complaints regarding bins on the streets ready to start the next bins on the street project in the ward.

City wardens are back out and about in the wards dealing with items dumped in the road or blocking the pavements including builders materials and fridges. After speaking to residents these have now been removed.

City wardens have investigated a report of a fly tipped caravan and waste. No evidence was found and cleansing services have cleared the car park.

Keep the costs down this summer holiday! Visit the Gypsum Close Reuse Shop for everything you need to keep the kids entertained. Weekend visitors, remember to follow the new lane layout and skip any traffic for the tip. Directions & opening hours: ow.ly/JXcx50WnAsu

Did you know apples, citrus fruit, eggs, bread and even potatoes all last longer in the fridge? Keep your food fresher for longer during the hot weather, visit the Love Food Hate Waste website and check your fridge is set to the right temperature: ow.ly/YxZf50WnylX

With the weather warming up again, the hard-working Biffa crew will be going back to early starts, allowing them to get their rounds done during the cooler part of the day. Starting from Wednesday (9th July), please make sure all bins and orange bags are presented by 6am 🧡

Introducing the new Weigh & Pay system at the Gypsum Close Reuse Shop. Simply choose your clothing, weigh and pay. At £7.50 per kilo, it's the affordable way to kit the whole family out for the summer holidays ☀️ leicester.gov.uk/your-environme…

How to deal with your tent this festival season 🎪💚 - Always take it home - Not a regular camper? Borrow from friends/family or consider renting - Check retailers' recycling, return or buy-back schemes - Keep it for next year/donate for reuse - Use a recyclable festival tent

Early waste & recycling collections. Several periods of hot weather are expected this summer, so we recommend you continue to put bins & bags out for collection by 6am during the summer months. Next early collections - Mon (30 June)/Tue (1 July) Thanks for your support.

Our British Heart Foundation banks are back for the summer! 12 temporary reuse banks have been placed in popular Leicester student areas. You can use them to donate unwanted household items, small electrical items and clothes. Find your nearest: ow.ly/rkLX50WgfnA ❤️

Thanks for your support with our earlier bin collections. We will now be continuing with the earlier collections for the rest of the week - until Friday 27 June. Please continue to put your wheelie bin and orange bags out the night before your collection is due.

The lovely weather will mean BBQ time for many of us. Please BBQ safely and considerately. NEVER bin hot coals or disposable BBQs - leave them until they have cooled completely before you throw them away. For further safety advice: leics-fire.gov.uk/barbecues-camp…

Hot Weather Alert! This Monday, we will be starting all collections early from 6am. This is to help support our crews during this period of hot weather. Please make sure you place your garden waste bin out for collection by 6 am. Thank you for your support.

Enviro crime officers have investigated a fly tip on Sheldon Street. They admitted the offence when interviewed and have been fined £400 and given the bill the for the clean up costs.