LeicesterRecycles

Have you followed @LeicRecycles yet? ALL our content will be now be posted from there, so please follow them for all future Recycling posts.

The #BigRecyclingHunt is on, don’t let those shampoo bottles escape. Keep bathroom bottles out of your black bin. Whether it’s bubble bath, shampoo or conditioner, once they’re empty, rinse the bottles and put them in your orange bags. ow.ly/fiNG50PWoPa #RecycleWeek

Trade Waste facility closing early Our trade waste facility will be closing early at 4 pm today and tomorrow (19th & 20th Oct). Apologies for any inconvenience.

Did you know… you can recycle most cleaning bottles? Join the #BigRecyclingHunt, find empty spray, bleach and detergent bottles, give them a quick rinse and pop them into your orange bags or shared recycling bins #RecycleWeek ow.ly/hBRA50PWoov

Recycle Week is here, and the #BigRecyclingHunt is on. Track down your empty aerosols - they don’t belong in your black bin. If they’ve had their last spray, recycle old deodorant, air freshener and hair spray cans in your orange bags. Recycle more: leicester.gov.uk/your-enviro…

We’re excited to announce some changes to how we use Twitter. We’ll soon be joining forces with the City Wardens Team to run an account together that covers all aspects of waste, recycling, waste crime and enforcement. Follow @LeicRecycles for all future recycling content.

Feeling inspired by the Great British Bake Off? Whether you’re baking cakes, biscuits or pastries – don’t forget to rinse and recycle any foil in your orange bags afterwards. ow.ly/RrlI50PNNiP #FoilFriday #MetalRecyclesForever

We'll be visiting local libraries this week. Come along and see us with your questions about recycling and reuse. ow.ly/skRL50POeJF #LibrariesWeek

Packaging can be confusing. It isn't always clear whether it's made from foil (which can be recycled) or metalised plastic (which can't). Don’t be foiled – if you're not sure, check out Alupro’s guide to foil recycling and the scrunch test: ow.ly/6kG050PNMRq #FoilFriday

We've had a fabulous couple of days talking to new students at De Montfort University. We will be in Victoria Park tomorrow - feel free to come along, and we will answer any questions you have about waste and recycling in Leicester. #DMUFreshers

We’re delighted to be taking part in next week's #LibrariesWeek. We will be visiting several of the city’s libraries to answer your questions about reuse and recycling. Find out more: ow.ly/rLhw50POemx

Is your business ready for the ban on single-use plastics? The new rules cover: - polystyrene cups - food containers - single-use plastic cutlery - single-use balloon sticks

⛔ Temporary closure ⛔ The Trade Waste facility at Gypsum Close will be closed for weighbridge maintenance tomorrow morning, until 11am. We look forward to welcoming you later in the day.

Is Friday night takeaway night in your house? Once you have finished eating, please recycle your foil trays. Simply rinse the foil containers and drop them into your orange bags or shared recycling bins. #FoilFriday ow.ly/sk4u50PNMg4

Moving house can leave you with a lot of waste cardboard. Fortunately, our crew will pick up all the cardboard you have on bin day for recycling, leaving you with one less thing to worry about. Simply flatten any cardboard boxes and leave them under your orange bags.

CLOSURE – Tuesday 19th September Don’t forget – we will be closing our Gypsum Close Trade Waste Facility for essential maintenance between 9:45am and 2pm tomorrow. ow.ly/Ee0w50PM5oG

New to Leicester? If you’ve just moved here, you may have questions about the waste and recycling services at your new home. Our handy online guide is available to all new residents to help you settle in: ow.ly/TWYR50PM5fi

How do I dispose of polystyrene packaging? Polystyrene belongs in your black bin. Please don’t put it in your orange bags as it can’t be recycled. Find out more about what you can recycle in your orange bags: ow.ly/49Cc50PKBzN