Recycling, composting and waste news
Green-thinking district hits recycling top 10
Published on Monday 21st November 2011
Harborough District Council has been officially named as one of the top 10 best recyclers in England.
Don’t miss our electrical recycling events
Published on Thursday 17th November 2011
Here’s a chance to recycle your old, broken or unwanted electrical items!
Recycling banks for electrical items
Published on Wednesday 26th October 2011
New recycling banks have been introduced across the district to help residents dispose of old or unwanted electrical items.
Feed your caddy!
Published on Wednesday 15th December 2010
Residents across the district have so far helped recycle enough food waste to cover nearly 20 Premiership football pitches!
Refuse teams praised for battling through snow
Published on Tuesday 14th December 2010
We all enjoy a winter wonderland when it comes to the festive season, but it can mean a treacherous time for those working outdoors.
Food waste roadshows on the way!
Published on Wednesday 1st December 2010
Harborough District Council is holding a number of food waste recycling roadshows across the district in the run-up to Christmas - and giving away free bio-degradable bags!
District is top of recycling league in county
Published on Monday 15th November 2010
The Harborough district has once again shown its green credentials by regaining its title as the best recycler in the county.
Recycle your pumpkins!
Published on Monday 25th October 2010
As spooky traditions go, no Halloween would be complete without a pumpkin, but don’t forget they can be recycled.
Going green in Great Glen
Published on Monday 12th July 2010
There's a chance to recycle electrical items in Great Glen today (Friday), as well as get advice on recycling and feedback on food waste collections.
Residents switched on to recycling days
Published on Monday 5th July 2010
Televisions, toasters, kettles, yoghurt making machines and curling tongues were just some of the many items collected during a green campaign encouraging people to recycle unwanted electrical items.
Recycle electricals during green campaign
Published on Wednesday 16th June 2010
Bring us your old, broken or unwanted small electricals so they can be made use of again, as part of this year's Recycle Week. We're in Harborough on Tuesday, and Lutterworth on Thursday.
Drop your used batteries into council
Published on Wednesday 2nd June 2010
We want your old and used batteries! A recycling bin is in the council reception for people to drop used batteries into, to ensure they are recycled safely, instead of causing problems in landfill.
Vote for local recycler Niamh
Published on Friday 20th November 2009
A local girl has been shortlisted in a council-backed competition encouraging people to squash their used cartons before recycling them - and she needs your votes!
Crackdown on debt dodgers
Published on Monday 5th October 2009
Businesses, which don't pay for their commercial waste to be collected, are being targeted as part of a new campaign. The council will pursue businesses which do not settle trade waste accounts.
