Leeds recycling & disposal
How to dispose of food waste in Leeds
Check whether your address is in the 2026 trial
Leeds is trialling combined food and garden waste collection for some households in Wetherby and nearby areas during 2026. Food waste goes in the brown bin only after a participating household has received its caddy and instructions.
What to do
- Check the council’s trial details and any letter sent to your household.
- If you are in the trial, follow its caddy and brown-bin instructions.
- If you are not in the trial, use the council A to Z for current advice; do not put food in the green or brown bin.
Official Leeds City Council guidance
These links are the sources used for this answer. Check them for the latest instructions before disposal.