We have been awarded funding to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum on town centre streets
Cleaning is now taking place in hotspots across Kirklees, thanks to a grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force.
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New Textile recycling banks in Kirklees
We are making it easier for residents to reuse and recycle clothes with new, specially designed clothes banks.
Read more£5,000 granted for Kirklees Zero Waste Initiatives
We have awarded £5,000 to six local organisations as part of our Zero Waste Community Grant. Launched in April 2024, the scheme aims to support groups to reduce waste by providing funding for implementing their green initiatives.
Read moreRecycling Hero Awards Nominations are Open!
Nominations are now open for the Recycling Hero Awards, as we look to residents to celebrate the borough’s sustainable superstars.
Read moreRestoring landscapes from towns to tops
A new project is set to help wildlife thrive, cut carbon, boost flood resilience, and reduce wildfire risk in Kirklees and Calderdale.
Read moreExtension to the interim waste contract approved
Today, 9 April, members approved a proposal that gives authority for the interim waste contract to be extended for three years. The this is the second extension of the contract, with a revised expiry date of March 2028.
Read moreDreaming of a Green Christmas
We know that no matter how hard we all try, there can be extra waste at this time of year. So once again, our Recycling Champions have gathered together some hints and tips to help you have a greener Christmas.
Read moreChristmas Treecycling – an effortless way to support our hospices
We’re supporting The Kirkwood and Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice to give your real Christmas tree a new lease of life and extend the goodwill of the season.
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