We spent £72 million on mini fans in the last year to try and beat the heat. Before you rush out to buy one this summer: • Check if you already have one you forgot about • Consider a paper or wooden fan instead • Recycle any broken mini fans you find lurking at home

If you're having a clear-out, or doing some gardening or DIY over the bank holiday weekend, don't forget our Recycling Centres are open from 8am-8pm every day. Visit us at Gypsum Close or Freemen's Common: ow.ly/fu2I50SYzfv

Visited Uppingham Road today with Complaint today. Searched through flytips and forwarded to cleansing services for removal. cleared littering and discussed other issues for the area

City wardens following up after legal notices have been served to clear untidy land. All notices have been complied with.

Complaints were received about a business continually leaving their commercial bin out on the public highway. A legal notice was issued and not complied with so a £110 fine has been issued.

Did you know, we operate a dedicated Trade Waste Disposal site at Gypsum Close Recycling Centre? Open to landlords & small businesses, we can help you to dispose of trade waste safely & legally: ow.ly/2Qqy50Pbx59 Remember, fly-tipping is illegal: lesswaste.org.uk/flytipping/

Our appetite for FastTech is growing. We bought 1 billion cheap electricals in the UK in the last year – and over half of them were binned. By making sure these items are recycled when we’ve finished with them, the materials in them can be reused. 👉🏼 bit.ly/3K1zype

City Wardens out and about investigating reported fly tips. The waste has been sent to cleansing services for removal. to find out how to report other environmental issues go to leicester.gov.uk/your-environme…

Complaints have been received about many commercial bins being left out on the public highway by businesses, they are only allowed out on the day of collection and the fine for non compliance is £110.

Dog owners - you can put bagged dog waste in any Leicester City Council litter bin, on the street or in parks & cemeteries - even if it doesn't have a poster or sign saying 'dog waste'. Dog waste is unpleasant for everyone, please bag it and bin it 💩

Our consultation on walking, wheeling and cycling in #Leicester is now open. Tell us what you think about our plans to create a more connected, accessible network for people getting around the city. Have your say by 17 September at consultations.leicester.gov.uk

Complaints received regarding people leaving food for birds . All properties have been sent advisory letters and patrols will continue in the area. If anyone is reported leaving food for birds, or witnessed littering, a Fixed Penalty Notice for £300 may be issued.

It is a criminal offence to affix items to highways furniture without highways permission (known as fly posting) the fine is £300 per poster/ boards/ sign.

Between Monday 15th September and Friday 3rd October our Trade Waste opening hours will be changing temporarily. We apologise for any inconvenience. Find out more: ow.ly/9A6g50WUr9U

Despite the disposable vape ban, vapes are still ending up in the wrong waste streams. Need to get rid of a vape? It can be recycled with other electricals at our Recycling Centres, or can often be returned to the shop you bought it from. More info: ow.ly/H7AI50WVUme

If you use our Trade Waste facility at Gypsum Close, don't forget our opening hours are changing for the next two weeks. Don't worry, the changes are only temporary and we'll be back to normal on Monday 6th October.

Oh no! Wrong bin. Get us out of here! This Recycle Week, check if there's anything you can rescue from your general waste bin. Find out more about what you can recycle in Leicester: ow.ly/lkRN50WZkb1 #RescueMeRecycle

I’m not rubbish! Recycle me! I’m looking forward to being recycled and used for train parts, so please don’t send me on a one-way trip to the rubbish bin. What else can you recycle in Leicester: ow.ly/KzuP50WZkjQ #RescueMeRecycle

Another successful prosecution for illegal fly posting across the city. Everest Driveways were found guilty of multiple offences and the fines, costs and victim surcharged totalled £21, 372

We are recruiting for 2 patrolling wardens. the closing date is 07/10/2025. For further details and the Job Specification please go to jobs.leicester.gov.uk/find-job/searc…