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Two vans suspected of being used in fly-tipping offences have been seized by Leeds City Council as part of ongoing efforts to tackle environmental crime across the city.

The vehicles were confiscated this week following separate investigations led by the council’s specialist serious environmental crime team.

Both operations were carried out in the Harehills area with support from West Yorkshire Police, highlighting the strong partnership approach being taken to crack down on illegal waste dumping.

Funding of over £25,000 received via Keep Britain Tidy

Used coffee pods can now be recycled at three household waste recycling centres in Leeds with a new trial underway.

Award from Nature 2030 campaign and sponsored by Keep Britain Tidy

Harvest mice, Europe’s smallest rodent, have been found in Breary Marsh in Leeds after last having been recorded there in 1975.

Fortnightly garden waste collection service restarts from Monday 24 March

Leeds City Council is prioritising pedestrian safety and is continuing to monitor the condition of Otley Bridge.

Leeds Equipment and Kit Exchange Partnership triumphs at Sport Positive Awards 2024

New store offering recycled goods opens

Five pollution hotspots in Leeds have been removed from an action list after showing consistent improvements in air quality in line with national standards.

Glass collections in green bins to begin on August 1

Hundreds of Leeds homeowners, renters, and landlords of properties without gas central heating can now get energy saving green measures installed free of charge or at a significant discount, thanks to a new Leeds City Council scheme.