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Renewi and Wakefield Council unveil recycling banks for small electrical items at libraries across the district Three new recycling banks for small electrical items have been placed in libraries around the Wakefield district.

The bright green bins can be found in libraries at Stanley, Featherstone and South Elmsall and aim to improve the recycling of electrical waste. In just six months from April to September 2022, batteries caused 69 fires at the Wakefield district’s waste treatment facility in South Kirkby. Electrical items contain...

Renewi, working in partnership with Wakefield Council, supports national campaign to tackle “zombie battery” fires

Renewi, working in partnership with Wakefield Council, is participating in the national Take Charge campaign, which launched on Monday 24th October. The campaign aims to tackle the serious problem of recycling and waste fires caused by carelessly discarded “zombie batteries”. The...

Recycle Week: This year Wakefield Council is ‘Stepping It Up’ in the fight against Climate Change

Wakefield Council and Recycle Now are asking residents to ‘Step It Up’ in the fight against climate change and take action to protect our environment through even better recycling habits during Recycle Week (20-26 September).   Latest research from Recycle Now...

Educational events held to help protect our environment

Wakefield Council’s recycling partner Renewi are running a series of educational events over the summer to encourage and inspire people across the district to recycle more and look after our environment.   Their ‘Let’s Sort it Out’ roadshows will frequently visit...

Recycling Video

We are excited to announce that we have launched a new video which explores the journey of two plastic bottles through our recycling facility. The video will give you an insight into where your recycling goes after it leaves your bin.

What happens to my waste in Wakefield?

The Waste Treatment Facility at South Kirkby continues to increase recycling, reduce the amount of waste we send to landfill and help generate green sustainable energy.

Want to get involved?

Why not come see us at one of our upcoming events. Follow us on Facebook for recycling hints and tips, regular recycling updates and reminders of our upcoming events.

Shanks South Kirby Community Liaison Group Meeting 18.11.2013