Waste and recycling in your local community
Our community is navigating the real-life implications of creating a sustainable future, and the practical challenges of achieving this goal. Disposing of waste responsibly in local areas off-campus is an important issue, and looking again at waste and refuse disposal is one of many ways we can help to find The Way to Sustainable.
Disposing of waste
- Your local council will provide you with bins for rubbish or waste that can't be recycled
- If your local authority is Coventry City Council (if you live in Coventry) find out more about disposing of waste
- If your local authority is Warwick District Council (if you live in Leamington Spa or Kenilworth) find out more about disposing of waste or download the new waste collection app!
- If you don't have a bin already, contact your landlord who should provide one
- Make best use of your collection dates in Coventry and Leamington and only put rubbish out the night before collection
- If you leave waste outside your house when it is not collection day, the local council can issue a fine to your household
Sorting recycling
- Your local council will provide you with recycling containers - remind yourself regularly of what can go in each container
- If your local authority is Coventry City Council (if you live in Coventry) find out more about sorting recycling
- If your local authority is Warwick District Council (if you live in Leamington Spa or Kenilworth) find out more about sorting recycling/ or download the new waste collection app!
- If you don't have containers already, your landlord should provide one
- Make best use of your collection dates in Coventry and Leamington and only put recycling out the night before collection
- If you leave recycling outside your house when it is not collection day, the local council can issue a fine to your household
Local services
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If you have access to a car, book a slot in advance to take any surplus waste to Coventry Reuse and Recycling Centre (the tip) or the Recycling Centres in Leamington or Kenilworth
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As a local resident, you can book a bulky waste collection from Coventry City Council or Warwick District Council for any large items you need to dispose of like furniture or fridge/freezers
- Replacement recycling containers may be ordered from Warwick District Council or Coventry City Council