A to Z of reusing, recycling and waste disposal

Use the search below to see where you can reuse, recycle or dispose of your waste.

Want to recycle more? Find out what else you can recycle in your local area using Recycle Now's Recycling Locator.

Jam jars

Jam jars - please see Glass Jars and Bottles

Jewellery
Unwanted jewellery can be taken to charity and second hand shops.
Jigsaw puzzles
Donate complete jigsaw puzzles to your local charity shop.
Junk mail

You can stop junk mail by registering with the Mail Preference Service: Telephone 0207 291 3310. MPS Freepost 22 London, WE1 7EZ. Junk mail can be recycled using your green recycling bin. Please remove all plastic packaging before recycling.

Office paper

Leeds City Council does not collect trade waste. However, you can take your office waste to either the Kirkstall or Seacroft recycling centre and pay the appropriate fee to recycle it. For further information about our trade waste fees, visit the business waste page.

Oil
Please see Cooking Oil and Engine Oil
Organic waste

Please see Composting and Food Waste

Oven cleaner

Please see Chemicals