Plain answers on the rules, the council options and getting rid of awkward things in Leeds. Checked against official sources.
A skip suits some jobs and is the wrong tool for others. Here's how the two compare for Leeds homes, including the permit rules for skips on the road and what the council tips will take for free.
Read →Anyone who takes your rubbish away for money should be on the Environment Agency's public register. Checking takes minutes, costs nothing, and is the simplest way to stay clear of a fly-tipping fine.
Read →There are two separate fines a Leeds householder can face over dumped rubbish. One is for fly-tipping it yourself. The other is for handing it to someone who then dumps it. Both are avoidable.
Read →Leeds gives most households a free brown bin, but it stops over winter and won't take thick branches or soil. Here's how garden waste works through the year, and when it makes sense to get help.
Read →There's rarely a reason to rush a house clearance after a death. This guide sets out the order that tends to work, what to keep safe, and where outside help is useful, at your own pace.
Read →For a few items, the council is often the cheaper choice and we'll say so. Here's how the council collection and tips work at the time of writing (October 2026), and when a private carrier makes more sense.
Read →Sofas, armchairs and other upholstered seats aren't ordinary rubbish any more. Environment Agency rules for England say they must be kept apart from other waste and burned, not buried. Here's what that means for you.
Read →Defra's official figures for Leeds: how much is dumped, what, where and how big.
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