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Kirklees Council Recycling Heroes Awards 2026

Recycling, repairing, reusing and reducing waste, are immensely important to help lessen the impact on our environment. Our vision is for Kirklees to have zero avoidable waste by 2038, but that requires action from all of us.

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Nominations are open! Tell us who your Recycling Hero is before 30 November 2026.

Recycling, repairing, reusing and reducing waste, are immensely important to help lessen the impact on our environment. Our vision is for Kirklees to have zero avoidable waste by 2038, but that requires action from all of us.

What our judges are looking for

Judges will be looking for those they believe are setting the gold standard when it comes to reducing, reusing, and recycling in Kirklees. Nominate local businesses, schools, community groups and individuals. Tell us who inspires you!

Award categories

  • Recycling Hero (individual achievement)
  • Business Recycling Hero
  • School and Youth Activity Recycling Hero (schools, youth clubs, Scouts and Guides)
  • Young Recycling Hero (under 17 years old)
  • Community Award (individual or group working in the community)

Winners will be announced at our Awards Ceremony taking place in March 2027.

Become a sponsor

Could you, your business or organisation sponsor our awards? Email the team today recycling.officer@kirklees.gov.uk

Nominate an individual or a group for a Recycling Hero Award

Fill in our simple online form.

Completing this form takes around 10 minutes

Nominate a Recycling Hero

After you’ve applied

Once you have submitted a nomination entry, it will be reviewed by our panel for shortlisting.