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Moving Out 2026

Moving Out? Sort It Out.

Moving out this summer? Why not start sorting through your things now and save yourself stress later on?! 

The winter wardrobe, Christmas decorations, things you simply haven’t used all year...if you’ve got stuff you no longer need, sorting it now will save you a lot of stress on moving day. 

Our top tips are:  

  • Start early – Getting ahead on sorting your things will make you feel like a champion.
  • Chat to your housemates – what’s happening to the shared stuff like the Christmas tree?
  • Don't waste a trip – especially if there’s a car boot involved.

 

Barter it.

Can't give it a home? Find it a home.

There are lots of ways to give your things a new home and possibly even make some cash. Try online options such as, Vinted, webuybooks, Facebook Marketplace and the Leeds Student Group page or give it away at C.R.A.P. LS6 community Facebook Group.

You can also sell and swap in person at various upcoming events in Leeds and at Left Bank Junk Yard Sales:

Keep an eye out on this page for more events and updates.

 

Bank it.

Use donation banks in your area.

There are so many donation bank points across your area to help you declutter. You are never more than a short walk away from one. For exact locations have a look at this map.

Clothing, household items and books

Many of your local banks take all these items - look out for the big green Revive Reuse banks. Revive is a Community Interest Company who work in partnership with Leeds City Council. Profits support their two member charities SLATE and SVP.

For larger items, local charities may collect them for free, find contact details here.

Food

No-one likes to throw away good food, so don’t. See the table below for info on food donation points.

Donation point
Address
Opening times for donations
Items accepted
73 Brudenell Rd, LS6 1JD
Friday 26th June 2026, 10am-3pm
  • Fresh fruit and vegetables
  • Unopened tinned and dry food (even if past best before date as this is a quality not health control)
  • Unopened bread/bakery products
  • Eggs up to a week past their best before date
  • Opened spices/oils
  • Pet food
  • Toilet paper
  • Sanitary towels/tampons
  • Clean plastic shopping bags
  • Clean Tupperware with matching lids
We cannot accept:
  • Frozen items
  • Very mouldy/completely unusable food - we always try and save food if we can, but we never want to put people's health at risk.
All Hallows Church, 24 Regent Terrace, LS6 1NP
Monday, 10am-4pm
Thursday, 10am-4pm
Please check the full list Donate to Rainbow Junktion — All Hallows Leeds and follow on social for their regular wish list of items the community really needs.  
40 North Lane, Headingley, LS6 3HU
Monday – Sunday, 7am-11pm
Unopened
  • Tinned meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, soup
  • Jars of honey, jam
  • Dried food – rice, pasta
  • Cooking oil
  • Flour
  • Instant coffee/teabags/hot chocolate
  • Milk (UHT or powdered)
  • Fruit juice (long life)
12-16 Arndale Centre, Otley Road, Headingley, LS6 2UE
Monday – Saturday, 7am-11pm
Sunday, 11am-5pm
Unopened
  • Tinned meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, soup
  • Jars of honey, jam
  • Dried food – rice, pasta
  • Cooking oil
  • Flour
  • Instant coffee, teabags, hot chocolate
  • Milk (UHT or powdered)
  • Fruit juice (long life)
North Lane, Headingley, LS6 3HG
Monday, 9am-5pm
Tuesday, 10am-5pm
Wednesday, 9am-7pm
Thursday, 9am-5pm
Friday, 9am-5pm
Saturday, 10am-4pm
  • Tinned meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, custard, rice pudding
  • Dried lentils and chickpeas
  • Tinned beans (any kind)
  • Dried food – rice, pasta, pot/packet noodles
  • Biscuits, sweets, crisps

 

Bin it.

Use the correct bin for your waste.

Use the correct bin for your waste.

When you are clearing out, you might have stuff that can’t be donated. Sort through your waste responsibly. 

Use your green bin only for glass bottles and jars, paper, card, metals and plastic and the black bin for general rubbish. There’s a black bin collection every week. Make sure you make the most of every single one.

Only waste INSIDE your bin will be taken away. Don’t leave any items on the street or at the side of your bin to avoid getting dumped with a £200 fine.

Download the Leeds Bins app for bin day reminders – don’t forget to update it when you move.

Bulkier items can be dropped off at your local Recycling Centre.

To get more information visit Leeds Council's Bins, Waste, and Recycling Website.

 

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