Nominations open for Kirklees Recycling Hero Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for the Recycling Hero Awards 2026, as we call on residents to help celebrate the borough’s sustainability superstars.
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Dreaming 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 moreKerbside Glass Trials are Underway
A small-scale kerbside glass collection trial starts on Monday, just 12 months on from the start of our Resources and Waste Strategy.
Read moreKirklees celebrates its Recycling Heroes
There were congratulations all round when the winners, runners-up and highly commended were announced at the Kirklees Recycling Heroes Awards.
Read moreKirklees’ residents achieve milestone with plastic recycling
Congratulations! Since we added plastic pots, tubs, and trays to kerbside collections in March, you recycled nearly 150 tonnes of them in the first five months!
Read moreWe are making positive progress with Resources and Waste Strategy
After just six months of implementing our Resources and Waste Strategy shows, we are proud to say we are making significant progress toward our goal of creating a greener district in Kirklees.
Read moreWhen can you travel to a Kirklees Household Waste Recycling Centre?
The government says that you can only visit a HWRC if your waste or recycling cannot be stored at home safely or disposed of safely by other means.
Read moreOur plans to tackle climate change
Kirklees could soon be home to one of the best electric vehicle charging networks in the country – as part of our new ambitious plan to make the borough completely carbon neutral by 2038.
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